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A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
El Camino/Page Mill intersection needs more pedestrians?The intersection of El Camino and Page Mill is one of the most congested in the city, but no improvements are expected in the foreseeable future.(foot#1) Those familiar...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Apr. 8, 2015Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Apr 10, 2015 at 12:03 am | 13 comments | 11550 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Bad question, useless answers: Traffic policy GIGOCity Hall is currently requesting citizen input on fundamental policy related to traffic and transportation issues. The
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Sep. 17, 2015Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Sep 23, 2015 at 10:29 pm | 13 comments | 8874 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Told My Mom She's DyingYesterday I told my mom she's dying. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. We cried. She thanked me for telling her and said she'll miss...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 18, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 24, 2014 at 7:30 am | 13 comments | 37185 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Ramen shop replaces Muracci?s in Los AltosCharley Noodle & Grill, a Hawaiian-style ramen shop, has opened at the former home of Muracci's 2 on State Street in Los Altos. The restaurant's namesake, Charley...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 25, 2015Last comment by SS, on Mar 31, 2015 at 8:57 am | 13 comments | 32635 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Menlo Park's Bistro Vida gets a Michelin-starred French chefHere's a first: A Michelin-starred chef from Paris is coming to Menlo Park this month to work a two-year stint at downtown French restaurant
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 2, 2015Last comment by Pat, on Jun 12, 2015 at 5:15 pm | 13 comments | 35799 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Opening alert: Sweetgreen in downtown Palo AltoNational salad chain Sweetgreen will be opening its doors in downtown Palo Alto this coming Tuesday, May 17. Sweetgreen recently
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 12, 2016Last comment by Boring...., on Aug 4, 2016 at 9:13 am | 13 comments | 35184 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Terún to open second Cal Ave restaurantFranco Campilongo, owner of pizzeria Terún on California Avenue in Palo Alto, plans to open a new Italian restaurant and wine and beer bar just blocks away. ...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 24, 2016Last comment by umam, on Sep 23, 2016 at 8:15 pm | 13 comments | 40968 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Malaysian restaurant opens in Menlo ParkBlack Pepper, the second restaurant from a longtime Malaysian chef-owner in Milpitas, is now open at 1029 El Camino Real in Menlo Park. Black Pepper soft opened...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 15, 2017Last comment by Peninsula Foodie, on Apr 20, 2017 at 2:24 pm | 13 comments | 34090 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
The Chickery coming to Palo AltoA Washington D.C.-based chicken franchise will be opening its first West Coast location in Palo Alto this summer, the company announced Wednesday. The Chickery...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 10, 2017Last comment by tom k, on Sep 21, 2017 at 12:11 pm | 13 comments | 31967 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Greek restaurant Taverna opening in Palo AltoThere are traces of Greece everywhere in Taverna, a new restaurant opening Monday at 800 Emerson St. in downtown Palo Alto. Framed...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 19, 2018Last comment by LadyDi, on Apr 27, 2018 at 3:29 pm | 13 comments | 44675 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Babka bakery to open Thursday in Palo AltoCome Thursday, Dec. 13, Palo Alto will get its very own babkery: a dedicated babka bakery. Owner-namesake Ayelet Nuchi is opening Babka by Ayelet at Town &...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 11, 2018Last comment by Flip, on Feb 4, 2019 at 1:50 pm | 13 comments | 25140 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hillsdale says hello to the modern mall food court with Shake Shack, The Refuge and Instagrammable dim sumIn the Bay Area, the stale, run-of-the-mill mall food court is swiftly becoming a thing of the past. This is particularly evident at Hillsdale Shopping Center...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 24, 2019Last comment by Nicholi tesla, on Dec 1, 2019 at 9:36 am | 13 comments | 35287 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Su Hong 2.0? Former waiter reopens Chinese standby under new name in Palo AltoSu Hong Palo Alto is back, albeit under a new name and owner but with the same food beloved by generations of customers. The longtime Chinese restaurant at 4256...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by Jonathan Anonuevo, on Mar 3, 2020 at 3:56 pm | 13 comments | 30753 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Los Altos farmers market suspended amid operator controversy==I UPDATE: The Los Altos Farmers' Market resumed on Thursday, June 25. The Los Altos Village Association did not respond to an inquiry about whether CFMA is continuing...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by Diego, on Jun 21, 2020 at 11:45 am | 13 comments | 17864 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
My Great-Grandparents' Blind PigLast week, I mentioned my great grandparents had a speakeasy in Detroit. But I was...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 27, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jun 4, 2014 at 6:18 am | 13 comments | 38456 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
The Last GrapeI write this watching my father transition to a new world. Ed Stec, born June 25,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 15, 2014Last comment by Cid Young, on Jul 23, 2014 at 11:38 am | 13 comments | 27722 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Camp GlampJust back from Camp Glamp - the annual gathering of my gal pals at an outdoor California paradise. This year we survived the road to Lake Pillsbury, a surprisingly...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 29, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Sep 3, 2014 at 1:57 pm | 13 comments | 29475 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
You Ate What?Ni hao. Just got back from China (Shanghai and Beijing) last night. What a fascinating trip. I didn't drink the tap water. Surprising to me, most Chinese people...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 24, 2015Last comment by Eat or be eaten, on May 6, 2015 at 6:00 pm | 13 comments | 25674 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Soil Enlightenment, City of Palo Alto, and Horton Hears a WhoMy former housemate, Paul Schmitt, is the only guy I ever met whose first action in the morning involved dirt. He wouldn't make coffee or check the news; he'd...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 11, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jun 19, 2015 at 4:30 am | 13 comments | 26907 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Local Hotspots – Where to Eat and Drink in the SunIf you prefer a bright breakfast, a shining sandwich, or radiant ratatouille, there is common love between us. Hello sunbeam. We are the solar–powered Food...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 11, 2016Last comment by JCL, on Jun 15, 2017 at 2:01 pm | 13 comments | 37254 Views
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