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The Counter on CAL Ave.- not worth it
Terrible service, too expensive, but tasty burgers.
Our party of 8 seated were right away, but then had to ask 3 times for water and it took over 25 minutes to get enough w... |
Gira |
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on Feb 6, 2009 at 12:21 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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El Grullense, anyone?
A quick search yields 25 restaurants named El Grullense within driving distance. Who is El Grullense, a man or a multinational corporate chain, and what does he want with us? ... |
Editor |
4461 |
5 |
on Aug 5, 2010 at 9:07 am by The Enlightened One!, a resident of another community |
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Dinah's Shack
Many years ago when I was a young engineer and new to Silicon Valley, the engineering manager took me to Dinah's for lunch. It was an amazing experience. Seeing the signature... |
john Labutski |
4437 |
3 |
on Jun 3, 2009 at 5:48 pm by Cece Moore, a resident of the Palo Alto Hills neighborhood |
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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 |
4405 |
3 |
on Jul 15, 2007 at 11:36 am by trudy, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Restaurants
Once again I ate at Scott's last week, this time for breakfast. It was not crowded, it was very cold, and once again the service was 'marginal'. I had to ask another waiter ... |
mary |
4405 |
4 |
on Apr 19, 2007 at 3:47 pm by Mike, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Jamba Juice - what a waste
Under pressure from my kids, took them to Jamba Juice for a "treat" yesterday. I bought each of them a "16" of their choice. I was very surprised to see that each drink made a... |
Parent |
4396 |
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on Feb 5, 2009 at 12:02 pm by Carlos Mercdao, a resident of Menlo Park |
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What happened to Casa Isabel?
I drove by Casa Isabel today and it looked boarded up - also the phone has been disconnected. Does anybody know what is happening? |
Michele |
4278 |
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on Jul 21, 2011 at 5:39 pm by Jenna, a resident of another community |
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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 |
4256 |
7 |
on Sep 16, 2007 at 2:28 pm by nat, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Indochine - late the Mint Leaf
As the new owners of the INDOCHINE,(once called the Mint Leaf)located at 2710 Middlefield Rd, Mid-Towne Shopping Center, Palo Alto, it deeply distresses me to see this compla... |
Don & Tina Stewart |
4185 |
10 |
on Apr 23, 2011 at 12:33 pm by kmom, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Blue Chalk Cafe quietly shuts down
After 15 years in business, the Blue Chalk Cafe on University Ave. quietly goes out of business. Article in the Mercury-News: Web Link
"Sher... |
Steve |
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on Feb 5, 2010 at 7:43 pm by REOPEN THE BLUE CHALK, a member of the Gunn High School community |
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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 |
4151 |
7 |
on Jun 23, 2007 at 5:30 pm by Mickey D, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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La Tosca Restaurant, San Carlos
I went there the other day for dinner with my Great Aunt, My mother and my Aunt and we had a fabulous time. It is the best Italian restaurant around that I have been too. We... |
Maria |
4101 |
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on Apr 10, 2008 at 5:07 pm by Gina, a resident of the Palo Alto Hills neighborhood |
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Le Petit Bistro
I went on a Saturday for dinner April 7, 2007. What a disappointment!
The snails had very little garlic and were pretty tastless, just oily.
The duck was dried out and ha... |
nat |
4097 |
4 |
on Apr 20, 2007 at 8:50 pm by Brigit, a resident of another community |
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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 |
4081 |
10 |
on Oct 24, 2007 at 10:01 am by Anne, a resident of the Charleston Meadows 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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Smoke gets in your eyes
Now we can relax: The new Dittmer's smells the same as the old Dittmer's — smoky. Over a year and a half since fire destroyed the original location, and nearly 5,000 Fac... |
Editor |
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on Nov 28, 2012 at 8:37 am by Gisele, a resident of the College Terrace 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 |
3973 |
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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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Cafe Sophia
This Afghan restaurant is on Middlefield Road in the Midtown Center.
I like the Afghan breakfast, which consists of spicy beef, eggs and vegetables (lima beans and diced ca... |
resident |
3921 |
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on Apr 13, 2007 at 2:18 pm by nat, a resident of the Midtown 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... |
td |
3899 |
7 |
on Mar 22, 2008 at 8:32 am by Jenny, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
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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 |
3854 |
6 |
on Aug 4, 2007 at 1:30 pm by Enough already, a resident of another community |
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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 |
3776 |
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on Jun 12, 2007 at 1:34 am by Tiffany, a resident of Menlo Park |
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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 |
3760 |
0 |
on Jun 27, 2007 at 2:17 pm by Mary, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Midtown's 'Creme de Cafe' coffee shop closes
Midtown's Creme de Cafe expresso coffee shop is the latest victim of the financial crunch and competiton. It abruptly closed its doors Wednesday (Oct. 29), leaving behind only... |
Editor |
3734 |
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on Sep 12, 2009 at 12:47 am by sima, a resident of the University South 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 |
3698 |
0 |
on Aug 28, 2007 at 2:41 pm by Nat, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Nora's cafe on California Ave
Does anyone know what happened to this place...go out of business?? I was dissapointed when I drove by the other day to see the restaurant was deserted and closed down. |
jennifer |
3660 |
5 |
on Apr 12, 2007 at 5:46 pm by Been There, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |