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PENINSULA FOODIST
'Are they ready for fully innovative Indian food?' Ettan arrives in Palo Alto with chaat, caviar and a secret menuWhen Ayesha Thapar set out to bring an innovative Indian restaurant to the Peninsula more than two years ago, she made a list. On the list were the names of 15...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 19, 2020Last comment by Tartuffe, on Feb 26, 2020 at 11:38 pm | 2 comments | 26095 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Chop & Pub to open in Mountain ViewUPDATE: Chop & Pub officially opened on Monday, Oct. 23. A new establishment focused on booze and small plates is set to open soon in downtown Mountain...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 9, 2017Last comment by Kathy, on Oct 22, 2017 at 1:36 pm | 1 comment | 26079 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Planning and Investing for WhomRecent planning discussion in Palo Alto has centered around development issues with many residents dissatisfied with the pace of housing and office growth. One rallying...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jan. 10, 2014Last comment by Crescent Park Dad, on Jan 15, 2014 at 6:59 pm | 14 comments | 26064 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Ike's Place to return to Stanford campusUPDATE (March 16, 2016): The new grab-and-go Ike's Place, or "Ike's Press," will be located at the McMurtry Building temporarily as the first in...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 10, 2016Last comment by Mr.Recycle, on Mar 17, 2016 at 4:04 pm | 3 comments | 26062 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John GottmanDr. John Gottman is best known for the extensive couples research he's conducted over many years at his institute in Seattle -- fondly known as the "Love Lab."...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 13, 2018There are no comments yet. 26061 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Umami Burger calls it quits in downtown Palo AltoUmami Burger has closed after nearly seven years on University Avenue in Palo Alto. The 452 University Ave. burger eatery "closed due lease expiration,"...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 13, 2020Last comment by Jorge, on Apr 24, 2020 at 5:42 pm | 16 comments | 26059 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Slowing Down & Content and Process ConversationOne of the best things you can do in any relationship is to slow down. What does that mean? What's the point? How do you slow down? How can do slow down once an...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 30, 2018There are no comments yet. 26052 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Finished my Novel: Connect Two Hearts, and MusingsThank you all for reading the excerpts I posted these last few months. I really appreciate the title suggestions you gave, too. I submitted Connect Two Hearts...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 7, 2017Last comment by Anna Sanders, on Oct 20, 2017 at 8:05 pm | 4 comments | 26051 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mademoiselle Colette plans expansion, hires new chefMademoiselle Colette has announced two big changes for the local French patisserie: a new chef...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 17, 2018Last comment by MP, on Aug 24, 2018 at 12:00 pm | 2 comments | 26047 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Squirrel vs. PumpkinEverybody deserves to eat, but what’s with the squirrels lately? I’ve been putting decorative pumpkins around house for years with no competition...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 6, 2015Last comment by Plane Speaker, on Nov 12, 2015 at 8:39 am | 21 comments | 26036 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Adults OnlyAs a new parent I try to stay extra-aware of places that are family- and kid-friendly. Before having a kid, I thought that the distinction would be easy. Fancy...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 23, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Nov 26, 2013 at 2:59 pm | 10 comments | 26031 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Emotional AffairsWhat's the difference between an emotional affair and a physical affair? How do you know when you're having an emotional affair? Are they both affairs? What...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 5, 2018Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jul 21, 2018 at 7:49 am | 2 comments | 25990 Views
STORIES OF HOPE
Reflections on Death, Suffering, and the Beauty in Hospice Care
I spend much of my time as so many do: obsessed. Obsessed over success, over recognition, over comfort. I feel no guilt over these fixations, as...
Original post made by Aldis Petriceks on Dec. 4, 2017Last comment by Reet, on Feb 25, 2018 at 11:44 pm | 11 comments | 25957 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Byington Winery to open Los Altos tasting roomByington Vineyard & Winery, an idyllic 95-acre vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, will open a tasting room in downtown Los Altos later this year. The winery's...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 15, 2016Last comment by Michael, on Feb 23, 2017 at 5:32 am | 3 comments | 25945 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Renovated Fu Lam Mum reopens in Mountain ViewDowntown Mountain View dim sum favorite Fu Lam Mum has reopened in a remodeled, single-floor space. The massive restaurant at 153 Castro St.
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 14, 2018There are no comments yet. 25882 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Nationally renowned Indian restaurant expanding to Palo AltoAnu and Vikram Bhambri operate modern Indian restaurants in San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, New Delhi -- and come this fall, downtown Palo Alto. They're...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by S. Ray, on Jul 17, 2019 at 1:50 pm | 4 comments | 25856 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Juggling RenewablesAs California pushes to reduce emissions by 40% in the next twelve years, we are increasingly betting on clean electricity. We are electrifying vehicles, electrifying...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Apr. 14, 2019Last comment by Peter, on Apr 22, 2019 at 10:10 am | 50 comments | 25833 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Entitlements, Promised Benefits, Language and ArithmeticEvery week Americans are reminded that large federal budget deficits threaten our future because we have an "entitlement crisis" from Social Security, Medicare and...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 4, 2009Last comment by Dark, on Oct 5, 2009 at 5:12 am | 1 comment | 25828 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“Leaving You for Me”“Leaving You for Me” is a new book by Alex Nicollet Delon. It’s the story of leaving her narcissistic husband after more than 40 years of marriage,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 27, 2018There are no comments yet. 25822 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: When You’re Frustrated with Your TeenOne of my colleagues is pregnant. I went to buy onesies, and fabric paint so we could decorate them at our Connect2/Silicon Valley Couples party. The cashier...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 20, 2018There are no comments yet. 25803 Views
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