ShareTea, a boba tea franchise founded in 1992 in Taiwan, is setting up shop in Los Gatos. ShareTea is one of a handful of eateries recently opened or opening soon downtown.
Empty retail spaces in Los Gatos are taking tangible shape and new owners are forging ahead as in-person shopping patterns gradually return. A handful of eateries have recently opened their doors downtown or are just about to do so.
Perhaps the biggest game-changer for Los Gatos as a wining, dining and shopping destination will be the opening of Tasting House at 368 Village Lane. This is a multifaceted endeavor based on a total remodel of the former Cin-Cin space, the end result of which will be an upscale tasting bar and bistro with a decidedly French accent, featuring a variety of fine domestic and imported wines, caviar, cheese and chocolate.
A well-stocked retail shop will make holiday shopping an artisan affair, with hundreds of cheeses and single-origin chocolates, gourmet crackers, jams, condiments, books, cheese utensils and even custom-made accessories and gifts like Los Gatos-themed tea towels.
Customized cheese and charcuterie boxes are available to order, with food and beverage service to follow in December. To order custom tasting boxes, email Katrina@tastinghouselosgatos.com.
Other new businesses in town include Easy Breezy Frozen Yogurt, opening in the former home of Razberry Lips at 307 N. Santa Cruz Ave, right next to Oak and Rye.
Nina’s Taqueria is moving in to 29 E. Main St., the sweet spot formerly occupied by The Pastaria, which moved to its current location on Santa Cruz Avenue in 2019. With its spot near Los Gatos High School, the taqueria should attract students in search of an off-campus lunch. Nina’s Taqueria will be open daily, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. taqueriadenina.com
Newly opened at 35 W. Main St. is ShareTea, a boba tea franchise founded in 1992 in Taiwan. They serve everything bubblicious, including classic black, green, oolong, milk and pearl teas, as well as coffees hot, cold and swirled with ice cream. They also offer a variety of blended juices.
