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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Using heat pump specs to answer your common sense questionsIn this last post of a mini-
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 17, 2021Last comment by DJ, on Oct 21, 2021 at 9:53 pm | 11 comments | 26610 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 | 26609 Views
LOVE THAT PUP
Guest Post from HSSV: Humane Society Silicon Valley Helps Bay Area Shelter Animals Find HomesIf a loving cat or playful dog is part of your vision for a perfect 2015, check out some of Humane Society Silicon Valley's adoptable animals below or at
Original post made by Cathy Kirkman on Jan. 15, 2015Last comment by Ferd, on Nov 11, 2015 at 6:48 am | 2 comments | 26578 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Dating (or Hanging Out) While Sober: How to Pass Up Booze Without Passing on LoveWith the holidays coming, parties and alcohol are more prevalent than ever. Plus ours is a society of drinking, and in Silicon Valley wine is not just drinking:...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 28, 2018There are no comments yet. 26572 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
508 Dreams Dashed at UC Santa Cruz(Written by John Raftrey) UC Santa Cruz has withdrawn their offer of admission to 508 students who were planning to attend the university this fall. The university...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Aug. 11, 2015Last comment by James, on Sep 19, 2015 at 4:24 pm | 23 comments | 26572 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Opening alert: Manresa Bread in Los AltosManresa Bread, the popular bakery spinoff of David Kinch's celebrated Manresa restaurant in Los Gatos, is opening a second location in Los Altos on Wednesday, June...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 31, 2016Last comment by umam, on Sep 24, 2016 at 12:50 am | 2 comments | 26559 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Humboldt GrownI love a January road trip. Misty, grey, open roads calling you to drive onward into the alluring abyss. It’s the perfect time to travel because few others...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 22, 2016Last comment by Shantaram, on Oct 10, 2016 at 2:11 am | 11 comments | 26551 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Composting WorksThe question that I was asked the most when I started this blog was: “Can you please find out what is happening with our recycling?” There has been a...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 17, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Mar 25, 2019 at 7:19 pm | 3 comments | 26548 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Commercial Developments Do Not Create JobsBuildings—offices, hotels, restaurants, stores—do not create jobs. In a first order sense the tenants create the jobs—the businesses and organizations...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jul. 16, 2016Last comment by Bliss, on Aug 6, 2016 at 6:13 pm | 17 comments | 26545 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Bradley?s Fine Diner to add lunch and brunchStarting in the new year, Bradley's Fine Diner (BFD) in Menlo Park will be adding lunch and brunch service. Brunch will be served...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 23, 2014Last comment by Local, on Jan 3, 2015 at 7:04 am | 1 comment | 26534 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Neighborhood Associations: Why they are still importantThe recent news coverage of the difficulties facing one of Palo Alto's premier neighborhood association (College Terrace) brought forth comments that such associations...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Mar. 10, 2015Last comment by pat, on Mar 16, 2015 at 8:58 pm | 17 comments | 26530 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Boo Home AloneLacking any group spooky, it’s turned out to be Halloween Monday at home. Alone. No matter…time to blacken my ghoul-friend eyes, take out the...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 31, 2016Last comment by Lauralies, on Nov 3, 2016 at 8:06 pm | 4 comments | 26515 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Cell Phone ForkSeems like everyone's on a mealtime date these days?with their cell phone. I was eating lunch last week at Whole Foods Noe Valley (San Francisco). A lovely...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 3, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jun 9, 2014 at 9:34 pm | 5 comments | 26500 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Sun of Wolf to bring Mexican-California cuisine, cocktails to Cal AveThe younger generation of a local restaurant family is opening their own project at 406 S. California Ave. in Palo Alto this spring. Sun of Wolf is the brainchild...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 22, 2018Last comment by charles reilly, on Jan 23, 2018 at 2:30 pm | 2 comments | 26475 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Village Pub chef to open Filipino restaurantJohn Madriaga has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants far and wide, from The Village Pub in Woodside and Manresa in Los Gatos to Noma in Copenhagen. Now, he's...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 22, 2018Last comment by family of 4, on Aug 25, 2018 at 1:29 pm | 2 comments | 26447 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Menlo Park's Allied Arts Guild gets new cafeThe quaint Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park has a new dining option. Cafe Wisteria has replaced Blue Garden Cafe at the 75 Arbor Road complex, which is home to...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 17, 2018There are no comments yet. 26446 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Orenchi Ramen expands to Redwood CityOrenchi Ramen, which has drawn crowds and accolades since opening in Santa Clara in 2010, has opened a third location in downtown Redwood City. Orenchi Ramen...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 18, 2018Last comment by Roy Thiele-Sardiña, on Feb 26, 2018 at 4:56 pm | 1 comment | 26419 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Tuba replaces Tuts Bakery & Cafe in Palo AltoA little over a year after opening at 535 Bryant St. in downtown Palo Alto,
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 14, 2019Last comment by Tuts? We hardly knew ye, on Jan 14, 2019 at 2:24 pm | 1 comment | 26410 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Taking or Receiving in a Marriage or RelationshipI’ve been sick with a bad cold that has put me back to basics (sleep, eat). My husband is working FT (at a stressful job). My brother in-law is here this week,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 2, 2017Last comment by maria20, on Mar 4, 2017 at 10:46 pm | 2 comments | 26403 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mountain View wine bar Le Plonc opensA new wine bar has opened on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View: Le Plonc, the passion project of a veteran of the San Francisco bar scene. Le Plonc officially...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 20, 2018Last comment by OMG, on Mar 22, 2018 at 10:55 am | 4 comments | 26401 Views
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