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Forced closing of "El Galope"
The story by Sue Dremann in the March 28 Palo Alto Weekly about the sad closing of El Galope and other small businesses because of redevelopment made me very sad. El Galope ... |
Joan |
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on Mar 31, 2008 at 9:53 am by Joan, a resident of another community |
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What do folks think of "Bistro Basia"?
hi --
We've had 2 lovely dinners in this new place that's opened
on California Street (201 S. California street at the corner
of Park Blvd, I think it is).
Its open... |
td |
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on Mar 22, 2008 at 8:32 am by Jenny, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
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Restaurant planned for Caffe Verona site
Since Caffe Verona closed three years ago, the vacant site has caused skeptical Verona loyalists and passersby to doubt anything would ever replace the popular coffee shop.
R... |
Editor |
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on Mar 8, 2008 at 12:51 am by Mike, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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What happened to NOLA's?
NOLA's was one of our favorite places to take friends for fun and great food! Our last three or four visits have been terrible. They removed, in my opinion, the best things on... |
Mary |
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on Mar 3, 2008 at 1:58 am by litebug, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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Recommendation for breakfast
Can anyone recommend a place for breakfast in the mode of the beloved Cook Book of happy memory? Should be "reasonably priced' with good parking. Palo Alto preferred.
Posted... |
Mary |
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on Feb 22, 2008 at 3:05 pm by alert eater, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Study finds price of wine can affect its taste
A bottle of wine's price tag can influence drinkers' palates, according to a new study by the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the California Institute of Technology.
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Editor |
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on Jan 21, 2008 at 11:10 am by TJ Shopper, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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I Tapas
This is a new restaurant across the street from the Aquarius Theater.
There are 2 other restaurants and the gelato place right next door, a pizza place and a Chinese restaura... |
Nat |
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on Jan 5, 2008 at 1:37 pm by Dolly, a resident of another community |
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Goldilocks and the three eclairs
With a name like Goldilocks, it's got to be what — a porridge-based restaurant?
Read the full story here Web Link po... |
Editor |
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on Dec 11, 2007 at 11:35 am by Good Review, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood |
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As pizza should be
Pizza is everywhere. Good pizza is not. But since finding the good stuff sometimes requires precious time out of our busy lives, we may settle for greasy, flat slabs of flavor... |
Editor |
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on Nov 26, 2007 at 5:43 pm by Epicure, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
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In-shell Pasteurized Eggs?
Has anyone seen in-shell pasteurized eggs around here? I've seen them in Chicago, but can't find them at Safeway or Piazza's. I don't think I checked Whole Foods or Mollie St... |
Fred |
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on Oct 24, 2007 at 10:01 am by Anne, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood |
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do you tip for take-out food?
So there I am at California Pizza Kitchen take-out counter, looking at the credit card slip with its line for tip, and wondering. I always tip generously for table service. ... |
curious |
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on Oct 12, 2007 at 7:25 pm by Keith, a resident of another community |
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Anyone tried Green Elephant Gourmet or Indochine?
Just wondering how the fare is at two of south Palo Alto's newest restaurants, Green Elephant Gourmet (Charleston Shopping Center) and Indochine (formerly Mint Leaf, at Midtow... |
Jocelyn Dong |
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on Sep 21, 2007 at 2:18 am by Asian Food Enthusiast, a member of the Gunn High School community |
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Another Tipping Query
I'd like follow up on the posting by "Curious" with another tipping thread. Consider this situation at a fictional restaurant called "Grant's Salt Shaker." Grant's cusine is... |
GMC |
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on Sep 19, 2007 at 7:09 am by Anamika, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Thai Restaurants/ Krung Siam?
Anyone try Krung Siam on Castro Street in Mt. View? How did you like it?
Anyone try both it and Amarin? Can you compare the two on food and price?????
Amarin is a Thai... |
nat |
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on Sep 16, 2007 at 2:28 pm by nat, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Has anyone tried "Mantra" yet?
Its on Emerson street. And it bills itself as
"elegant California cuisine with a dash of India"...
Any comments? Is it worth trying?
thanks! |
toni |
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on Aug 30, 2007 at 9:11 am by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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Indochine
I hadn't been to Indochine for a long while. It used to me called the Mint Leaf and is in Midtown on Middlefield Road.
I went with 3 others last Saturday for dinner and we... |
Nat |
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on Aug 28, 2007 at 2:41 pm by Nat, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Satura Cakes - quite terrible
I'll remember this place as where I was served the worst hot chocolate ever. First it was not hot, it was barely warm. Second, I would hardly call that chocolate, it was more ... |
Marcello |
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on Aug 10, 2007 at 2:32 pm by picky, a resident of another community |
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La tosca
La Tosca has the best Italian food. Plain and simple! Although quiet busy at night and on weekends Love this place!The food is awesome, the staff is knowledgable and professi... |
Lauren |
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on Aug 4, 2007 at 1:30 pm by Enough already, a resident of another community |
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food delivery
I'd like to arrange a moderately priced weekly meal sent to our daughter and son-in-law after the birth of their baby this fall. They're primarily vegetarians though they do e... |
Mom |
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on Jul 15, 2007 at 11:36 am by trudy, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Welcome to Town Square!
Palo Altans love eating out and discovering new restaurants, or rediscovering old favorites. Recommend your favorite restaurants here in Town Square and post your reactions to... |
Bill Johnson |
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on Jun 28, 2007 at 3:17 pm by Kavita Bali, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
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Minh's in Los Altos
I just ate there today for the first time, having read a review of it in the Weekly some time ago.
It is superb. A marvelous menu, moderate prices, and wonderful food. I had... |
Mary |
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on Jun 27, 2007 at 2:17 pm by Mary, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Anyone Know If Any Restruants/Cafes Have Wi-Fi Avail.
Howdy folks, was wonderin' if anybody out there knows if we've got any eating or drinking establishments in town (besides Starbuck's) that offers free wi-fi to its patrons?
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anonymous |
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on Jun 23, 2007 at 5:30 pm by Mickey D, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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Cafe LA Tosca
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HI !!
There's a good looking restaurant on Laurel St San carlos
called "Cafe LA Tosca "
Has anyone eaten there yet? I'd lov... |
Tiffany |
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on Jun 12, 2007 at 1:34 am by Tiffany, a resident of Menlo Park |
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New restaurant downtown -- Zucca
There is a new restaurant downtown in the spot occupied for years by Trattoria Romana. It is called Zucca.
Has anyone tried it? |
David |
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on May 14, 2007 at 8:46 am by Mother, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Impossibly noisy restaurants -- what can be done
We ate at a downtown restaurant last weekend. Food and service were pretty good, if a bit overpriced, BUT,
There was "background music" which consisted of a continuous ver... |
David Lieberman |
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on Apr 23, 2007 at 8:55 am by Diner, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |