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PENINSULA FOODIST
Terún holding Parkinson’s disease fundraiser after chef reveals his diagnosisBy Stephanie Gerson
==I Terún and iTalico chef and owner Kristjan D’Angelo has revealed he has Parkinson's disease as he...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 12, 2022Last comment by kerrybrowman, on Aug 24, 2022 at 12:11 am | 1 comment | 7220 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Dear Chandrama, My wife thinks I am keeping secrets . . .. . . from her. I am just trying to protect her. I had a challenging upbringing; hers was protected. That innocence attracted me to her, plus she is smart and attractive...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 20, 2022Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 23, 2022 at 5:23 pm | 2 comments | 9327 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
After 20 years at Michelin-starred Manresa, chef David Kinch is stepping down at the end of 2022 and fielding offers for the Los Gatos restaurantBy Julia Brown
==I Manresa chef David Kinch is leaving the restaurant at the end of the year and fielding offers for the sale of the business...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 7459 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Pescadero’s farmworkers can’t afford the food they’re growing for the PeninsulaBy Anthony Shu Wildfires and the pandemic have tested the Coastside’s isolated communities, but many of its farmers aren’t going anywhere. {IMG...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 15, 2022Last comment by stephen levy, on Aug 21, 2022 at 8:25 am | 7 comments | 11273 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
What to do if you get a noisy Rheem/Ruud heat pump water heaterOne of the reasons that people have favored the Rheem/Ruud heat pump water heaters is because they are quiet. Rated at a low 49 dB, you could install one in most...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 22, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Aug 20, 2022 at 2:04 pm | 20 comments | 37831 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
What she's eating: Author Grace D. Li's afternoon on Castro StreetBy Grace D. Li ==I We're inviting our wonderful team of contributors to share what they're eating. Grace D. Li isn't just a bestselling author —...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 19, 2022There are no comments yet. 9149 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
We need an audit of city spendingThe fact that the Palo Alto City Council has decided not only to put a business tax on the November ballot, but also a tax that would allow the city to keep on transferring...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Aug. 12, 2022Last comment by Dolores Campo, on Aug 19, 2022 at 9:56 am | 11 comments | 7137 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Morning Wood, a Hawaiian-Japanese-Korean fusion brunch-focused restaurant, is reopening in a new San Mateo spaceBy Stephanie Gerson
Five years after first opening to long lines in San Bruno, the popular brunch spot is reopening in San Mateo.
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 18, 2022There are no comments yet. 13727 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Try this for healthier, more drought-resistant plantsA couple of weeks ago I was talking with a local landscaper. At one point I asked about mixing organic amendment into the soil. “Oh no,” she replied,...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 31, 2022Last comment by Scott Denny, on Aug 13, 2022 at 2:17 pm | 8 comments | 14622 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
How journalism is just like cooking: The Foodist says goodbyeBy Anthony Shu
During my first assignment, chocolatier and former journalist
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 11, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 13, 2022 at 8:18 am | 2 comments | 7303 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Everytable, a new meal delivery service, aims to make nutritious food accessible across the PeninsulaBy Anthony Shu Delivery services launch constantly in Silicon Valley, and most of them advertise increasingly rapid drop-offs and exclusive products from...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 10, 2022Last comment by Claudette, on Aug 11, 2022 at 10:26 am | 1 comment | 7387 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Arya Steakhouse, a standby for steaks and Persian cuisine, moves to downtown Palo AltoBy Anthony Shu The husband-and-wife team of Mike and Fera Hashemi opened Arya Global Cuisine in Cupertino in 2007, and it became a South Bay establishment...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 9, 2022There are no comments yet. 9774 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Lucky Palo Alto voters – maybe two tax increases to approve in NovemberThere’s a duplicitous November ballot measure the Palo Alto City Council is considering -- asking voters to approve a natural gas usage rate tax charged by the...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Aug. 2, 2022Last comment by Local Resident, on Aug 8, 2022 at 10:43 am | 20 comments | 8497 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The Emissions Intensity of California's Electricity GridSometimes California’s electricity is powered almost entirely by gas turbines. Below is an example from January 12 of this year at 6 pm, when there was little...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 24, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Jul 31, 2022 at 5:52 pm | 22 comments | 15529 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Vegan variety: 10 Peninsula plant-based restaurants to try nowBy Stephanie Gerson
From vegan sushi rolls to dairy-free ice cream, there’s no shortage of options for plant-based eaters.
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 26, 2022Last comment by Frozen, on Jul 30, 2022 at 9:27 am | 5 comments | 12422 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Passion (fruit)These are passion fruit flowers. They generally bloom for a day, and I haven't seen them this close to one another before. It feels like an amazing visual representation...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 30, 2022There are no comments yet. 14198 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Ethel’s Fancy opens soon. Its Michelin-starred chef says not to expect fine dining.By Anthony Shu
Scott Nishiyama is taking over The Prolific Oven’s former downtown Palo Alto space.
==I Crispy pork belly, burrata,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 28, 2022Last comment by Bob Shackleford, on Jul 29, 2022 at 10:45 am | 1 comment | 9404 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
San Mateo’s 84-year-old Wing Fat Chinese Restaurant is closing. Many families are losing a home.By Anthony Shu Wing Fat’s numerous owners toiled away for their children’s benefit. The restaurant’s closure marks their success, but...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 21, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Jul 28, 2022 at 11:51 am | 2 comments | 10230 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Small-batch ice creamery Humphry Slocombe celebrating its new Peninsula store with an ice cream giveawayBy Stephanie Gerson A Bay-Area founded ice creamery is opening its first Peninsula storefront. Humphry Slocombe,
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 26, 2022There are no comments yet. 7755 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
The Delay, Delay, Delay Attitude in Palo AltoIf any of you have taken a national survey, you know the first question is something along the line of, “Do you think the country is on the right track?” Answer...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jul. 17, 2022Last comment by Grew Up Here, on Jul 24, 2022 at 7:03 pm | 24 comments | 10504 Views
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