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THE FOOD PARTY!
Alzheimer's Stole My Christmas Dinner - A New Years ToastWe didn't eat Christmas dinner with my father last week. Oh ? he's around at 89. Still "doing anyone I can and the easy ones twice," (famous Dad...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 31, 2013Last comment by Buy Clenbuterol, on Nov 14, 2016 at 10:25 am | 10 comments | 39247 Views
AD LIBS
'Happy Days' are here againA Beckett play about a woman buried up to her waist in a mound of earth may not be your cup of Orangina. But the
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Nov. 13, 2013Last comment by Rebecca Wallace, on Nov 15, 2013 at 9:49 am | 2 comments | 39120 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Make the MagicLast June I was the camp counselor for Camp Kesem, and wrote a column from there called Dear Mom. Camp...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 3, 2016There are no comments yet. 39059 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Vitality Bowls opens in Palo AltoIn a sign of the times, what was once the hole-in-the-wall home of Cho's Mandarin Dim Sum on California...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 15, 2015Last comment by really?, on Jul 21, 2015 at 10:29 pm | 17 comments | 39054 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Twas the Blog before ChristmasTwas the blog before Christmas When all thro’ the books Not a spoon was stirring There was nothing to cooks The dinner was hung up cuz’ I didn’t...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 20, 2016Last comment by joe, on Dec 27, 2016 at 1:48 am | 3 comments | 38794 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Listen for Yourself: An index into "A Conversation on the Future of the City"At the December 2nd City Council meeting, there was over 3.5 hours on zoning, planning, traffic, parking,... (f1) The general themes and specific items have presented...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Dec. 13, 2013Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Dec 17, 2013 at 1:04 pm | 5 comments | 38791 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
David's Tea: now open in downtown Palo AltoDavid's Tea, a massive organic tea chain company that got its start in Toronto, Canada, in 2008, opened its sixth Bay Area location today, Aug. 23, in downtown Palo...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 23, 2014Last comment by Wendie, on Aug 26, 2014 at 7:02 pm | 6 comments | 38779 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Still need a gift? Try culinary.Giving gifts friends and family will actually use is ideal, but it's hard to know what people like. So give em' what they need instead! Try culinary gifts this year...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 18, 2013Last comment by Krystel, on Dec 20, 2013 at 4:47 pm | 1 comment | 38774 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Our Cat DiedOur beloved cat, Little, died. He was 14. While I try to remember all the sweet and loving times with him purring in my lap - and I do part of the time - I remember...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 13, 2016Last comment by milkweedlake, on Oct 23, 2016 at 2:04 pm | 7 comments | 38731 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Redwood City gets new breweryTwo local beer lovers have opened Ghostwood Beer Co. at 965 Brewster Ave. in Redwood City, serving traditional American craft-style...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 15, 2018Last comment by Enjoy it, on Oct 18, 2018 at 1:54 pm | 11 comments | 38708 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
After experiencing harassment, owner of Zareen's restaurants speaks out about Islamophobia, racismZareen Khan, owner of the popular Palo Alto and Mountain View Pakistani-Indian restaurants Zareen's, will be donating a portion of her business’ proceeds to...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 15, 2019Last comment by quotes, on Jul 18, 2019 at 4:57 pm | 28 comments | 38687 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Old Port Lobster Shack closing in Redwood City, expanding to Los AltosOld Port Lobster Shack, a New England-style seafood restaurant with locations in Redwood City, Portola Valley and San Jose, will be closing its original Redwood...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 8, 2015Last comment by Ike Heil, on Jan 11, 2017 at 9:06 pm | 15 comments | 38623 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Openings: Big Bites in Mountain ViewA new Vietnamese restaurant joined the ranks in Mountain View in late September: Big Bites, serving typical fare of noodle bowls, pho, banh mi's and more. Big Bites...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 7, 2013Last comment by Chrisc, on Dec 29, 2015 at 11:32 pm | 1 comment | 38584 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hunan Homes reopens in Mountain ViewExciting news for fans of longtime Los Altos Chinese restaurant Hunan Homes: The restaurant...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 25, 2016Last comment by Jeff, on Jan 5, 2017 at 8:49 pm | 3 comments | 38575 Views
COUPLE'S NET
PronounsOkay, I'm getting tired of the awkwardness of writing him/her and s/he, etc. I am going to randomly write pronouns (and mix it up from post to post). Just sayin'. ...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 17, 2013There are no comments yet. 38558 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Valentine's Day: Pressure for PerfectionValentine's Day is supposed to be about love and romance. It may be great pressure for gift buying and giving, and for doing things for your beloved. In the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 14, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Feb 18, 2014 at 8:20 am | 6 comments | 38553 Views
COUPLE'S NET
AngerI am for anger. It's a useful feeling that lets us know a boundary has been crossed. Anger lets us know we need to do something about that. It's what and how...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 7, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jan 9, 2015 at 1:13 pm | 3 comments | 38524 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Saratoga chef to open Los Altos restaurantAndrew Welch, the owner of longtime Spanish-Italian restaurant The Basin in Saratoga, is opening a new restaurant in downtown Los Altos. Welch is behind Asa Restaurant...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 8, 2017Last comment by Nancy Bremeau, on Aug 15, 2017 at 8:01 am | 2 comments | 38513 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Vons drops Korean fried chicken on downtown Redwood CityVons, a Korea-born chicken chain, opened this week at 2090 Broadway St. in downtown Redwood City. The main event is arguably the fried chicken, which comes in...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Sep. 26, 2020Last comment by Common sense, on Sep 26, 2020 at 2:51 pm | 1 comment | 38483 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Guest Opinion: Innovation climate is leading Valley out of recessionSilicon Valley is leading an economic recovery that is slowly building strength in California and the nation. The region added 21,900 private sector jobs during...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Apr. 9, 2011Last comment by Robert, on Apr 9, 2011 at 4:42 pm | 2 comments | 38372 Views
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