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AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Super Bowl LIV viewers: Am I a prude?You can call me a prude, or out-of-fashion, but I was appalled at the half-time show at yesterday’s (Feb. 2) Super Bowl LIV half-time show. And those 89 commercials...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 3, 2020Last comment by Ellena, on Mar 11, 2020 at 3:46 am | 44 comments | 15894 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Khinkali & clay pot chicken: San Carlos gets the Bay Area's second Georgian restaurantIn the Georgian language, "supra" refers to the communal act of gathering around a table to share a meal. Shalva Dzotsenidze wants to spread "supra"...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 9, 2020Last comment by eater, on Mar 10, 2020 at 10:28 am | 2 comments | 19013 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Boba report: Tea It Up opens in Menlo Park; milk tea and mochi donuts headed to Palo AltoIn the latest local boba news, Tea It Up is now open at 993 El Camino Real in Menlo Park and Te Amo Boba is opening on March 13 at 4131 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. {IMG...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 3, 2020Last comment by Law Enforcement Endorse Mochi Donuts Too!, on Mar 10, 2020 at 9:15 am | 3 comments | 22203 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Are our cities prepared for a pandemic coronavirus problem?I went to two parties this past weekend, and the main conversational topic at each was the coronavirus (COVID-19). People were concerned but not worried, but all...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Mar. 1, 2020Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Mar 8, 2020 at 11:15 pm | 20 comments | 17618 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Anne Le Ziblatt, formerly of Tamarine and Bong Su, is back with a Vietnamese noodle bar in Redwood CityEditor's note: Nam Vietnamese Brasserie opened on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 5:30-9 p.m. Dinner hours will be Tuesday- Sunday, 5:30-9 p.m. Lunch will start in March. When...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 20, 2020Last comment by ryan, on Mar 8, 2020 at 7:55 am | 8 comments | 20217 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Doug Forcett's lesson? It's hard to be good these daysMost of us don’t wake up and think: “I’ll go to work today and overheat the planet!” or “Let’s enjoy some snacks while de-homing...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 1, 2020Last comment by MD Mom, on Mar 8, 2020 at 1:15 am | 3 comments | 22860 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'It is all much harder for the smaller guys.' Kristi Marie's shutters in Redwood CityKristi Marie's closed Friday after five years of business in downtown Redwood City. "We found success through you, our wonderful guests who supported us...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 2, 2020Last comment by Greg Dineen, on Mar 7, 2020 at 6:44 am | 6 comments | 21371 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Portland's Thai food darling Pok Pok will be popping up on the Peninsula this springEditor's note: The Four Seasons announced on March 11 that the Pok Pok pop-up has been postponed due to "current events" surrounding the coronavirus. Pok...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 20, 2020Last comment by Jane Garner, on Mar 6, 2020 at 8:40 pm | 3 comments | 27704 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Underappreciated Unknowns & inexplicable failuresPublic complacency about COVID-19 is being promoted by the authorities' message of "Everything is (currently) under control" where the "currently"...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Feb. 28, 2020Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Mar 6, 2020 at 5:14 pm | 15 comments | 15316 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
The Market at Edgewood to celebrate local women-owned food businesses at weekend eventPalo Alto grocery store The Market at Edgewood is hosting a tasting event to highlight local women-owned food businesses this Saturday, March 7. Bread, nut butters,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 5, 2020Last comment by Dave S., on Mar 5, 2020 at 6:07 pm | 1 comment | 16623 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
Accepted or Rejected Let's All Be Supportive During Decision MonthWritten by John Raftrey This post is for both students and parents. For the student: This is going to be a tough month. Almost every senior will get a...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Mar. 4, 2020Last comment by Expectations , on Mar 5, 2020 at 9:16 am | 1 comment | 10690 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Grocery shopping over the weekendOn Friday afternoon I chatted with our older kids about the Coronavirus. Our oldest had already heard about the virus from school, so I’m glad we discussed it...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 1, 2020Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Mar 4, 2020 at 6:05 pm | 10 comments | 6957 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
My angst about the disaster of these two debatesThe more I watch the Democratic debates, the more a feeling of angst emerges. No longer are they reasoned and reasonable policy discussions – they have morphed...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 26, 2020Last comment by Balance, on Mar 4, 2020 at 5:31 pm | 39 comments | 17046 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Keep Calm and Drink More WineFood Partiers! loves to toast life with good glass of wine. Sometimes it’s about about Natural...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 29, 2020Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 4, 2020 at 7:09 am | 5 comments | 12661 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 | 30776 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Redwood City gets two new barbecue restaurantsQuality barbecue spots are few and far between on the Peninsula, but two new restaurants serving...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 27, 2020Last comment by White Folks Don't Eat Chitlins, on Mar 2, 2020 at 1:38 pm | 7 comments | 30422 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
National Decision Day(Written by Lori McCormick) March tends to be a busy month for students (and families!) anxiously waiting for the final round of college acceptance notifications....
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Mar. 1, 2020There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Nealon Park Part 2With the gorgeous sunny days, we decided to spend some time at Sharon and Nealon Park. It was so nice to finally have the twisty slide back! Our kids used to love...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 29, 2020There are no comments yet. 4891 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
In response to staff and customer demand, Andronico's returns to Los AltosFour years after Andronico's at the Rancho Shopping Center in Los Altos became a Safeway Community Market in a sale to the supermarket giant, the local grocery store...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 27, 2020Last comment by PB, on Feb 28, 2020 at 11:15 am | 2 comments | 16596 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Pseudo-Primary for CA Senate District 13: some thoughtsA big frustration with local candidates is that they resist differentiating themselves from their opponents. When pressed, the typical answer is so weak as to be...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Feb. 21, 2020Last comment by NeilsonBuchanan, on Feb 28, 2020 at 9:05 am | 4 comments | 8449 Views
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