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AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Do we really have a housing crisis?The repeated refrain these past several years: We have a housing crisis in town -- we have to build more housing units so more people can live in our fair cities. Most...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 23, 2021Last comment by Lydia+Kou, 1 hour ago | 24 comments | 3291 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Food hall forage: What we ate at State Street Market in Los AltosKumamoto oysters, margherita flatbread, Tin Pot Creamery ice cream and more By Sara Hayden State Street Market is now open in Los Altos. Anticipation...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 23, 2021Last comment by John+Sack, 15 hours ago | 3 comments | 8381 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Is renewable diesel the real deal?Have you noticed the flags advertising “Renewable Diesel” at local 76 stations? I did and wondered if it was the real deal or a form of “greenwashing,”...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Sep. 19, 2021Last comment by Joanne Ivancic, 17 hours ago | 7 comments | 5723 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Food meets art: Jesse Cool reflects on closing the Cool Cafe at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center after 20 yearsBy Sara Hayden After a hiatus during the pandemic, the Cool Cafe is closing at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center. Helmed by educator and food activist...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 1667 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Princess Diana: "There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded."In Princess Diana’s case, the ‘third’ was another woman. The clinical term for ‘thirds’ is triangulation. Imagine a triangle in which the two of you are...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 24, 2021There are no comments yet. 1711 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Good eats in the City of Good Living: Drake's San Carlos goes big on brunch and more"You can just see the history in the walls." Local owner Christian Conte pays homage to his hometown with new restaurant By Sara Hayden Born...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 23, 2021There are no comments yet. 2052 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
PA's downtown business problems not simple to solveSome businesses are closing in Palo Alto's downtown; city business revenues the past two years have dropped significantly, and the town's main street connecting...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 15, 2021Last comment by dana hendrickson, on Sep 21, 2021 at 8:07 pm | 8 comments | 6939 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Recall Election Reform: Forgetting that the talking points were only thatCampaign talking points that make no sense can take on a life of their own simply through repetition. Competent politicians interested in good government would know...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Sep. 16, 2021Last comment by Markie, on Sep 20, 2021 at 11:15 am | 15 comments | 4073 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
"It's too little too late" and other reasons why notFUD. Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Big changes should be carefully considered. But when a new idea quickly provokes objections from many different angles, something...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Sep. 12, 2021Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Sep 19, 2021 at 6:13 am | 13 comments | 4770 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
On price gouging and other obstacles to HPWH adoptionIt is hard not to be worried about climate change these days. More...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Sep. 5, 2021Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Sep 18, 2021 at 8:31 pm | 27 comments | 6380 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Craving a two-foot pizza? Pizzone serves Milan-style magic in Palo Alto.Weekend pop-up presents colossal pies via Vina Enoteca By Sara Hayden Pizzone is popping up with giant Milan-style pizza at Vina Enoteca in Palo Alto....
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 16, 2021Last comment by Anna Delacroix, on Sep 18, 2021 at 9:27 am | 2 comments | 8898 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Hey guys, it's your turn now to become mothers!I am tired of those men, particularly the males in the Texas legislature, dictating what women can, and cannot do, with their own bodies. That's been a BIG topic...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 6, 2021Last comment by Zayda, on Sep 11, 2021 at 12:48 am | 20 comments | 4198 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship . . .. . . that makes unhappy marriages.” - Friedrich Nietzsche Despite the wonderful Beatles song,
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 10, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Sep 10, 2021 at 8:22 pm | 2 comments | 4103 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Explore Sandy's World of Eats: Surfside Laotian pop-up a hit in Half Moon Bay"I try to … expand people's palates." Sandy Thongsavat-Potter draws crowds with pork belly, papaya salad, pho and more. By Sara Hayden As...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 9, 2021There are no comments yet. 3546 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
More than a cream puff: Pâte à Choux a sweet addition to San BrunoMichelle Ko's family business shares globally-inspired pastry By Sara Hayden Restaurateur Michelle Ko's travels took her across Asia, Europe and North...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 9, 2021There are no comments yet. 2304 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Is PAMF running amok?I don't want to write this, but problems at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation are still increasing. For years I have been a very happy patient at their Palo Alto...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Aug. 25, 2021Last comment by PAMF+MD, on Sep 9, 2021 at 6:38 am | 45 comments | 11300 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Gas use or gas ban? Consider all the good -- and bad -- effectsWe make community decisions all the time. Sometimes we vote "yes" because it seems like the PC way to act. But oftentimes in our patriotic environmental...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 1, 2021Last comment by Bystander, on Sep 8, 2021 at 10:37 pm | 36 comments | 4883 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“A happy marriage is . . .. . . a long conversation which always seems too short.” - Andre Maurois I love this quote for a few reasons. First, let’s look at a couple of definitions: &ldquo...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 3, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Sep 7, 2021 at 3:20 pm | 2 comments | 3456 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Is artificial turf a good option for our dry climate?About twenty-five years ago I had a friend who managed one of the landscaping crews at Stanford. After a few years he left to work elsewhere and explained why. “When...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 29, 2021Last comment by Trish+Bubenik+, on Sep 3, 2021 at 4:15 pm | 8 comments | 9490 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Beyond Bali: Warung Siska showcases Indonesian cuisine in Redwood CityMeet the dynamic culinary team sharing high caliber dishes in a low key environment By Sara Hayden To eat at Warung Siska in Redwood City, reservations...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 3, 2021Last comment by bill1940, on Sep 3, 2021 at 11:41 am | 1 comment | 4820 Views
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Food hall forage: What we ate at State Street Market in Los Altos
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Is renewable diesel the real deal?
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Do we really have a housing crisis?
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Princess Diana: "There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded."
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