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PENINSULA FOODIST
Two Michelin stars, to go: Palo Alto's high-end Baume pivots to takeoutBaumé, the two-Michelin-star French restaurant on California Avenue in Palo Alto, celebrated its tenth anniversary this year. Chef-owner Bruno Chemel likely...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 20, 2020Last comment by ChrisC, on Aug 4, 2020 at 11:17 pm | 10 comments | 20250 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Are you Committed to your Vows or Dysfunction?At one time I am sure that you were committed to your vows. Think back to your wedding. Remember how happy you felt. You were certain when you married that this...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 31, 2020Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 4, 2020 at 9:11 am | 1 comment | 11649 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Would you want a wind turbine in your backyard?After I posted about the use of eminent domain for power...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 14, 2020Last comment by Dr. René Sternke, on Aug 4, 2020 at 8:16 am | 51 comments | 21715 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
City staff is running Palo AltoThere have been subtle but significant changes in the interplay between the Palo Alto City Council and the city’s top administrators, most notably City Manager...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jul. 28, 2020Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Aug 3, 2020 at 3:30 pm | 26 comments | 10806 Views
A TEEN'S PALO ALTO
Black Lives Matter: on the topic of protesting and lootingAs of recently, every single one of the 50 states has participated in some form of protest. The Black Lives Matter movement has swept across the country following...
Original post made by Jessica Zang on Jun. 3, 2020Last comment by IdPnSD, on Aug 1, 2020 at 5:31 pm | 64 comments | 126400 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Despite opposition, Chick-fil-A lands in Redwood City with long linesDespite some initial controversy, a franchise of fast food chain Chick-fil-A is now open for takeout at 536 Whipple Ave. in Redwood City. A long line of cars...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 29, 2020Last comment by Birds Of A Feather, on Jul 31, 2020 at 6:46 pm | 34 comments | 16732 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Covid and Grief; ResilienceWith nearly a 150,000 people having died in the US from Covid-19 and many, many more around the world, there are millions of people grieving the death of a loved...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 24, 2020Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jul 31, 2020 at 3:34 pm | 2 comments | 12783 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
This blog will be carbon-free by 2030!Yes, I’ve taken the courageous step to set this bold goal: This blog will be carbon-free by 2030! Are you impressed? Inspired? Relieved? Confused? Curious?...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 26, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jul 31, 2020 at 3:01 pm | 18 comments | 13291 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Sweet Orchid brings gelato scoops, cakes and milkshakes to Menlo ParkSweet Orchid, a Fremont gelato and pastry shop, is now scooping dozens of flavors of gelato from a new location in Menlo Park. Sweet Orchid opened on Saturday,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 27, 2020Last comment by Piliguy, on Jul 30, 2020 at 12:51 pm | 5 comments | 12743 Views
A TEEN'S PALO ALTO
Magical Bridge Foundation: a pillar of support during hard timesIn light of the current circumstances, it may be tempting to say that we’re all in the same boat. However, the saying “we’re all in the same storm,...
Original post made by Jessica Zang on Jul. 25, 2020Last comment by joycerey, on Jul 29, 2020 at 2:50 pm | 4 comments | 6295 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Foothills Park: City does NOT want to hear from most of youPalo Alto's Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) has scheduled a special meeting to have a two-hour panel discussion on "Foothills Park Access",...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Jul. 27, 2020Last comment by Justin McKensie, on Jul 29, 2020 at 9:17 am | 19 comments | 6080 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
What’s wrong with this picture? PA city manager earns more than the president!It’s just our money that the City of Palo Alto is spending, so why should we get concerned? But I am, because this week I saw what the city staff and particularly...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on May. 5, 2020Last comment by Steve Ramsay, on Jul 28, 2020 at 3:49 pm | 49 comments | 18161 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Portuguese piri piri chicken eatery lands in Palo AltoPortuguese grilled chicken that's marinated for 24 hours in piri piri sauces is the main event at the newly opened The Port of Peri Peri in Palo Alto. The Port...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 17, 2020Last comment by Anonymous MV, on Jul 27, 2020 at 2:45 pm | 9 comments | 16842 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Fruitful giving: Farm-to-neighbors delivery project supports farmers, frontline workersIt started with a box of cherries. Maria Gregorio, a Palo Alto resident and Stanford University IT professional, saw a Nextdoor post in May from a neighbor organizing...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 23, 2020Last comment by Corinne, on Jul 26, 2020 at 1:13 pm | 4 comments | 11908 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Our guide to Peninsula restaurants selling groceries, meal kits and moreIn a sign of the times, Palo Alto's venerable Sundance The Steakhouse now sells toilet paper alongside filet mignon and ribeye steaks. The 45-year-old steakhouse,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 28, 2020Last comment by Henry william, on Jul 24, 2020 at 11:37 pm | 8 comments | 28747 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Covid and Grief; ResilienceWith nearly a 150,000 people having died in the US from Covid-19 and many, many more around the world, there are millions of people grieving the death of a loved...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 24, 2020There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Enjoying the night skyWhen I heard about the Neowise comet earlier this week, it brought back memories from summer in up north Wisconsin....
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 16, 2020Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jul 23, 2020 at 11:42 pm | 12 comments | 6455 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
The dual dilemma for students and adults – will working from home really work?The big conundrum facing us this summer and well into the autumn months is: a) should our kids go to school and risk exposure to the corona virus or can they be...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jul. 7, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Jul 23, 2020 at 9:10 am | 56 comments | 13511 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mountain View resident starts nonprofit to support hungry families and restaurantsA longtime Mountain View resident has founded a new nonprofit she hopes will kill two birds with one stone: feeding local families in need while supporting struggling...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 16, 2020Last comment by Gualterio Nunez Estrada., on Jul 21, 2020 at 5:54 pm | 9 comments | 14283 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Will "two lined swimming pools connected by a pipe" help us get rid of natural gas?A Montana-based clean energy developer described...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 19, 2020Last comment by Concerned About Costs, on Jul 21, 2020 at 5:15 pm | 8 comments | 17646 Views
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