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PENINSULA FOODIST
Kirk's Steakburgers sold to new ownerJohn Withers has owned Kirk's Steakburgers since 1996, when he bought the Palo Alto standby from the son of the original owner, Bill Sincere. Sincere opened the...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 24, 2015Last comment by Julia Chester, on Nov 4, 2016 at 11:51 am | 18 comments | 45927 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Sweetgreen to open in downtown Mountain ViewSweetgreen, a national salad chain that bids itself as "a leader in the movement to make healthy food available to the masses," is opening a location...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 2, 2016Last comment by Salad fan, on Aug 4, 2016 at 12:23 pm | 5 comments | 45850 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Celebrating all month longAs Christmas quickly approaches, I (like many parents) am trying to keep our kids' focus on spending time together and creating memories rather than solely...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 14, 2016Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 20, 2016 at 11:03 am | 4 comments | 45825 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Growing community rootsTwo Stanford students ? one who has spent summers working in a Modesto canning factory and with a global anti- hunger nonprofit in Uganda; the other, an American...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 18, 2013There are no comments yet. 45574 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Olive Garden shutters in Palo AltoThe Palo Alto location of international Italian-restaurant chain Olive Garden is no more. The restaurant at 2515 El Camino Real closed on May 21, days before...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 30, 2016Last comment by Sarah, on Nov 26, 2016 at 9:46 pm | 17 comments | 45503 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Downtown Parking Permit DiscussionI attended the residential parking stakeholder meeting last Thursday. They seem like a hard working and smart group. I have no idea whether they will be able to...
Original post made by Steve Levy on May. 25, 2014Last comment by Neilson Buchanan, on Jun 4, 2014 at 2:55 pm | 19 comments | 45439 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Holiday HangoutsLooking for a place to celebrate with friends and family over the holidays? Here’s a few we’ve been Food Partying! at lately: ==B Redwood Coast...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 12, 2016Last comment by Patricia Joy Becker, on Dec 15, 2016 at 2:30 pm | 3 comments | 45389 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'Nobody is dining out.' Palo Alto Chinese restaurant Taste is on the brink of permanently shutting down amidst coronavirus spread==I For more updates on the coronavirus impact on local restaurants, read this story:
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by 40-year Chinese cook, on Mar 16, 2020 at 11:05 am | 39 comments | 44951 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
The Palo Alto Bicycle Lobby: Impeding more and safer bicycling?I did a lot of around-town bicycling from the late 1980s through the early 2000s (foot#4) and became involved in the City's bike planning. I found myself often in...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Mar. 16, 2014Last comment by pat, on Mar 31, 2014 at 11:47 pm | 52 comments | 44913 Views
COUPLE'S NET
When Donating to the Philippines, Gets Kids InvolvedIf you choose to make a donation to help with relief efforts in the Philippines, get your kids involved. On Couple's Net I will be advocating couple time: time without...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 14, 2013There are no comments yet. 44902 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Redwood City: Donato Enoteca owner opens wine bar, cafeThe owner of Redwood City Italian restaurant Donato Enoteca is opening a wine bar, retail...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 31, 2016There are no comments yet. 44874 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"The Pure and Simple Truth is Rarely Pure and Never Simple." Oscar WildeWhat's the truth of a couple? It is never simple. And there are always multiple truths. That's why the movie, "He Said, She Said" is so funny to us. We grow up...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 11, 2014Last comment by cherry, on Apr 7, 2014 at 1:13 am | 1 comment | 44735 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Paris Baguette coming to Mountain ViewInternational bakery chain Paris Baguette plans to open a new "showstopper" location in downtown Mountain View in 2017, Chief Development Officer Larry...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 7, 2016Last comment by Update?, on Jul 28, 2017 at 11:28 pm | 31 comments | 44712 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
After three decades, Max's Opera Cafe to close in Palo AltoIt started 12 years ago, when California Pizza Kitchen opened at Stanford Shopping Center. Then came Yucca De Lac and The Melt. And in the last two years alone,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 26, 2018Last comment by Edward, on Jul 15, 2018 at 1:02 pm | 27 comments | 44571 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Scott's Seafood Palo Alto to close in MarchAfter more than a decade of serving seafood at Town & Country Village in Palo Alto, Scott's Seafood will close its doors for good on March 8. Owner Steve Mayer...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 3, 2015Last comment by vincdejuanhk, on May 4, 2015 at 11:39 pm | 28 comments | 44539 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Dear Mom,Dear Mom, I miss you so much. I'm at Camp Kesem, a place for kids and teens who have a parent with cancer. Mostly they have activities like any other sleep over...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 16, 2016There are no comments yet. 44361 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
What local restaurants do you miss the most?In light of the seemingly endless ebb and flow of restaurant closures and openings on the Peninsula, from years-long standbys to short-lived stints, I've long wanted...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 2, 2014Last comment by Cece, on Oct 9, 2017 at 7:14 pm | 40 comments | 43783 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Off the Grid Menlo Park opening night lineupOff the Grid is moving full steam ahead in Menlo Park, with a launch date set for Wednesday, Feb. 19. Despite vehement opposition from many local business owners,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 10, 2014Last comment by Ronbutt, on Sep 24, 2017 at 3:25 pm | 8 comments | 43447 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Her Latest Lesbian Lover is the Wife of one our Mutual Male FriendsJerry posted what you will read below as a comment on my previous column, and a discussion ensued there. Because there are so many layers to it, and many are common...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 19, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 2, 2015 at 10:41 am | 11 comments | 43295 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Here's Lookin' At You Gorgeous (reprise)One of the Top Food Parties! of all times remains this holiday piece. For the extended version, including a fun guessing game called Alluring Eyes of the Detroit...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 31, 2016Last comment by Lauralies, on Jan 1, 2017 at 7:50 am | 2 comments | 43026 Views
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