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INVEST & INNOVATE
A proposal for Monday Night's Office Cap DiscussionThe parking and traffic challenges being experienced in Palo Alto are real and reflect trends going on throughout the region. In Monday night's discussion about...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Feb. 28, 2015Last comment by heh, on Mar 5, 2015 at 9:14 pm | 18 comments | 26838 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Economy Blog #5: Are landlords greedy?The issue of "greedy landlords" seems to a subject of great passion and interest on Town Square. What follows is my economist perspective on the question of...
Original post made by Steve Levy on May. 5, 2009Last comment by stephen levy, on Feb 17, 2014 at 9:37 pm | 10 comments | 26822 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Brunch at BierhausMountain View's Bierhaus, which rebranded itself last year with a
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 15, 2014There are no comments yet. 26780 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Skinny Legs, Like I Always WantedContinuing to honor vegetables of distinction, today we give thanks for the return of spring Friday, and the savory shift it brings. Strawberries, artichokes,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 19, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 20, 2015 at 5:08 pm | 7 comments | 26741 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Who Says Kids Don't Eat Vegetables?East Palo Alto Library hosted Eat More Vegetables last week, part of the San Mateo County Library Summer Healthy...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 23, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jul 28, 2014 at 9:37 pm | 9 comments | 26737 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Facing rising competition and costs, Ramen House Ryowa to close after two decades in Mountain ViewWhen Ramen House Ryowa opened in downtown Mountain View in 1997, it was reportedly the sole ramen shop in the area. Now, there are at least four in the surrounding...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 29, 2020Last comment by Chuck H., on Feb 16, 2020 at 9:52 am | 20 comments | 26693 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Year End Review for Your RelationshipMany people make New Years resolutions. Many people do not keep them. It’s human nature. I’m advocating that you take time to do a year end review of...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 31, 2016There are no comments yet. 26643 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
And one more makes threeRight now I am pregnant with our third little one. While this pregnancy has been quite similar to my previous ones, the main difference so far is how aware our...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 30, 2016There are no comments yet. 26622 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
What Freshmen Should be Thinking About College(Written by John Raftrey) Now that high school freshmen have a semester under their belt, it is a good time to get them thinking a little bit about college. ...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Jan. 28, 2015Last comment by rakaboard, on Mar 28, 2016 at 2:23 pm | 22 comments | 26618 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Japanese restaurant chain eyes downtown Palo AltoA Japanese restaurant chain called Yayoi will be expanding overseas with a new location in downtown Palo Alto. Yayoi will be taking over the space at 403 University...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 16, 2015Last comment by Michael O., on Jul 20, 2015 at 11:51 pm | 3 comments | 26595 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto Indian restaurant Ettan partners with Michelin-starred San Francisco chefEttan, a contemporary Indian restaurant opening soon...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 4, 2019Last comment by PAfoodie, on Dec 29, 2019 at 7:16 pm | 3 comments | 26585 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Summer Reading Meets Cooking Class at Local LibrariesThis summer is filled with FREE cooking classes at your local libraries! Join us for two different series: 1) Food Classics + One - Exploration of a Sauce 2)...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 19, 2016Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jun 21, 2016 at 12:26 pm | 4 comments | 26560 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 | 26535 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Rock N Roll Green BeansI can't believe the summer is coming to an end, but got the chance to enjoy one last outdoor concert in Portola Valley. Thanks to the Cultural Arts Committee,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 22, 2014There are no comments yet. 26518 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Asian Box chef opens gluten-free bakeryGrace Nguyen, the executive chef of fast-casual eatery Asian Box, has opened a new concept in Palo Alto: a gluten-free bakery where, according to CEO Frank...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 26, 2017Last comment by penny, on Jul 23, 2017 at 9:58 pm | 5 comments | 26517 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Holiest Meal and I Can't Eat?I am back in Michigan this week, visiting family and working an encore performance of my mom's famous garage sales. She has quite the yard sale CV, including 20...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 20, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on May 25, 2014 at 12:04 pm | 18 comments | 26503 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Talk, Talk, TalkI would love to come give a talk to your group, organization, business, school or university on any of these topics: • This is Your Brain on Marriage • How...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 1, 2017There are no comments yet. 26500 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Opening alert: Izzo in downtown Mountain ViewIzzo, the second outpost of a San Jose Taiwanese/Asian-fusion restaurant, is now open at 246 Castro St. in downtown Mountain View. Izzo owner Frank Chang took...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 25, 2016Last comment by Palo Alto Resident, on Apr 25, 2016 at 4:06 pm | 1 comment | 26487 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
Standardized Test Prep: When to Start and Whom to Hire?(written by Lori McCormick) As an independent college admissions advisor, I am often asked when is the right time to prepare for standardized testing. My area...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Oct. 30, 2014Last comment by Ginny McShane, Ed.D., on Nov 5, 2014 at 7:52 pm | 15 comments | 26466 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Background and Ideas for the Comp PlanRegional Background The City Council will discuss the Comp Plan update process on August 4th. I sent some background memos on regional trends and ideas about...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jul. 29, 2014Last comment by Jerry Underdal, on Aug 14, 2014 at 3:38 pm | 39 comments | 26422 Views
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