Two new Menlo Park restaurants are transforming sleepy Santa Cruz Avenue into a chic culinary destination. Clark’s Oyster Bar and Yeobo, Darling have joined nearby Camper to further rarefy the air on the peninsula.

After closing Maum and Bǎo Bèi, Meichih and Michael Kim opened Yeobo, Darling in June. At the end of our meal, Michael made an appearance in the dining room to explain that “yeobo” is a Korean term for darling. Meichih overheard Michael’s parents using it with each other to express affection. When the couple was deciding what to name their latest concept, the word seemed appropriate for a restaurant run by a pair of married chefs.

The menu reflects both of their heritages, as individuals and as partners. Meichih’s roots are Taiwanese and Michael’s are Korean, and they’re also

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