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Facebook has lots of friends at Menlo hearing
Facebook is good at making friends. That much was clear at a public hearing Monday night on an environmental report on Facebook's plans for its Menlo Park headquarters. ==B Re... |
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on Apr 19, 2012 at 3:09 am by david messer, a resident of Stanford |
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Who's coming to dinner?
According to downtown restaurant owners and managers, business has slipped dramatically in the past year, sparking concern over what the next few months will bring.
Related... |
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on Dec 22, 2008 at 1:35 pm by MXY, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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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? |
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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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Nonprofits serve up Dine Out fundraisers
Giving people the chance to contribute to charity while eating out is a growing fundraising trend for nonprofit organizations across the U.S., with the first National Dine Out... |
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on Mar 6, 2013 at 12:37 pm by Hungry, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Mike's Cafe, Midtown
We have been to this restaurant frequently over the past several years as we live within walking distance. We have always enjoyed our meals, the friendliness of the staff and ... |
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on Jan 15, 2012 at 11:57 pm by Bob, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
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Tipping on takeout: yea or nay?
I'm new here. Back east I never tipped on takeout. Here, the cashier says "Tips appreciated" when I pick up my food. What's the consensus? |
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on May 14, 2010 at 4:26 pm by are you serious?, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Discovering Estrellitas
I've lived here for decades, and never stopped in to eat at Estrellitas on San Antonio (near El Camino). I came in with a coupon, and was hooked.
I've eaten there several ... |
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on May 5, 2010 at 10:05 pm by foodie, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
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Restaurant reviewers should include silverware
My personal complaint about many a good meal at a fine restaurant is the state of their silverware. So many excellent meals have been spoilt for me by the fact that the forks... |
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on Jan 18, 2007 at 7:18 pm by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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Sophia's
This was my favorite restaurant in Midtown.
Does anyone know why Sophia's closed? |
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on Mar 3, 2013 at 9:42 am by Geri SIGLER Mcgilvray, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Flavorful food found fast (usually)
I made a big mistake. The first day I cruised over to Lulu's in the refurbished Town & Country Village for a Mexican take-out lunch, I arrived at high noon. Waves of students ... |
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on Dec 29, 2009 at 9:22 pm by mmmmmmmmMom, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Service now better at Cafe ASophia?
Is it just me, or does service seem better at Cafe Sophia? It's one of my favorite restaurants, but service has always been spotty. I saw some reviews on Yelp pointing this ou... |
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on May 13, 2009 at 12:36 am by bruce, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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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... |
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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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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... |
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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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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... |
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on Sep 16, 2007 at 2:28 pm by nat, a resident of the Midtown 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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on Jun 23, 2007 at 5:30 pm by Mickey D, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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So long, Cafe Sofia! You will be missed!
I'm sorry to report that Café Sofia is going out of business! Apparently the rent is getting too high. Also worth noting is that Papa Murphy's is already gone too!
I enjoy... |
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on Feb 23, 2013 at 9:09 am by Norma Jean, a resident of Mountain View |
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Faulty flue caused Zibbibo fire in Palo Alto
A blaze caused by a faulty flue of a kitchen stove hit the Zibbibo Restaurant in downtown Palo Alto shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, causing local street closures. ==B Photos ... |
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on Jul 21, 2009 at 11:34 pm by chris, a resident of the University South neighborhood |
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How do you give feedback to restaurants?
I want to understand how people give feedback to their favorite small business.
Do you take the initiative and ask to talk to the owner or do you just post a review on some s... |
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on May 30, 2009 at 7:43 am by Restauranteur, a resident of the University South neighborhood |
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Shop Talk
Coffee shop returns to Midtown
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, December 19, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on May 23, 2009 at 2:52 pm by resident, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood |
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La Creme de Cafe?
Anybody have the scoop on La Creme this week? It's been closed with a hand-written closed sign on the door for 3 days now. I miss my morning ritual, and all the people (work... |
Half-Caf, Nonfat Latte |
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on Nov 1, 2008 at 6:37 am by Carolyn, 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... |
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on Aug 4, 2007 at 1:30 pm by Enough already, a resident of another community |
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New Creperie Bistro Maxine
Has anyone heard anything about this place? Apparently, it's a crepe place going in on California Ave. I'm curious to know when it opens, etc. |
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on Aug 17, 2006 at 9:45 pm by Susanne, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Shop Talk: There's the beef
There's no question that the Peninsula is on the cutting edge when it comes to technology, but as for more traditional items, this area lags far behind. Take, for example, the... |
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on May 6, 2013 at 10:02 pm by CrescentParkAnon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Fast but not flashy
Where frozen yogurt fizzled on Palo Alto's increasingly food-focused California Avenue, Spice Kit sizzles. No wonder. Here's a meal that's quick, clean and cost-effective, rel... |
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on Dec 13, 2012 at 12:38 pm by Paguy, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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That glorious American sandwich
The latest reincarnation of the majestic all-American hamburger has arrived. Ta-dah. The Counter is here with its reputed 312,120-plus burger combinations. That original groun... |
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on Jul 8, 2012 at 8:41 pm by Bob Carswell, a resident of Menlo Park |