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PENINSULA FOODIST
Food and drink goings on, June & July editionSummer is chock full of eating and drinking events, old and new. Look for a new pop-up bar -- with ping pong -- at the Garden Court Hotel in Palo Alto, Menlo Park's...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 25, 2014There are no comments yet. 28823 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
To Cambodia With Love"I escaped the Khmer Rouge when I was 12 years old, after surviving year round starvation and harsh labor camps. My two older brothers fled first in 1976, followed...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 18, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Sep 24, 2014 at 8:56 am | 5 comments | 28812 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Chez Franc launches food truck ? and Kickstarter campaignHaute hot dog eatery Chez Franc, facing unanticipated delays on opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 415 California Ave. in Palo Alto, is officially going mobile...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 7, 2014Last comment by Desmo, on Aug 11, 2014 at 4:56 pm | 2 comments | 28784 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: "When Good People Have Affairs" by Mira KirshenbaumAffairs are so painful for couples (I know that's a huge understatement). The desire to understand and the internal pressure of deciding what to do in the wake...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 11, 2019Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jan 18, 2019 at 7:38 am | 3 comments | 28781 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Burger chain Shake Shack to open in Palo AltoShake Shack, the burger darling of the East Coast, is coming to Palo Alto this fall. Shake Shack announced on Tuesday that it will be opening at Stanford Shopping...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 16, 2018Last comment by @Cheeseguy, on Jan 23, 2018 at 9:20 am | 20 comments | 28775 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Boba Guys is coming to Palo Alto"No, this is not a 404 error. Yes, this is for real," reads a sign announcing the newest outpost of Boba Guys, a popular San Francisco milk tea chain,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 14, 2018Last comment by Joe Cowan, on Jun 15, 2018 at 1:02 pm | 2 comments | 28774 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Support Local Food Biz July 2Whole Foods is using this month's 5% Day to support local food businesses. Consider shopping on July 2 at your local store. 5% of the profits will go to the businesses...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 1, 2014There are no comments yet. 28771 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Su Hong 2.0? Former waiter reopens Chinese standby under new name in Palo AltoSu Hong Palo Alto is back, albeit under a new name and owner but with the same food beloved by generations of customers. The longtime Chinese restaurant at 4256...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by Jonathan Anonuevo, on Mar 3, 2020 at 3:56 pm | 13 comments | 28754 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Eggs and Bacon Walk Into a BarEggs and Bacon walk into a bar. Eggs: "Bartender, we want a drink." Bartender: "Get outta here, I don't serve breakfast." Ok, my joke repertoire is smallish,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 26, 2015Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:00 am | 6 comments | 28749 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Ode to Brussels SproutBrussels sprout, Brussels sprout, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee for your crunch when I sauté you just slight. I love thee for your...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 16, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Oct 21, 2014 at 9:38 pm | 20 comments | 28746 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto's Bare Bowls expands to BurlingameIn more local acai-related news, Palo Alto-born
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 20, 2015There are no comments yet. 28740 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
February food and drink goings onFebruary on the Peninsula is clearly a month for love ? and beer. Check out what I mean in this roundup of local food and drinks events around town this month: ==B...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 3, 2014Last comment by Elena Kadvany, on Feb 3, 2014 at 4:44 pm | 3 comments | 28727 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
New York City College Tours, Part Two: NYU, CUNY Baruch, and NYIT(Written by Lori McCormick) Several weeks ago I wrote an article on New York City college tours. In case you missed part one,
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Jan. 19, 2015There are no comments yet. 28685 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Give Way or Have it Your Way?What does Give Way mean in a relationship context? I'm thinking this morning of active yielding vs. passive yielding. Passive giving way may be a path of not...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 13, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jul 21, 2015 at 11:49 am | 2 comments | 28676 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Online vs In-Store Shopping: Which wins?Now that Halloween is over, ‘tis the season for holiday shopping. I’ve been wondering whether shopping in stores or online generates fewer emissions....
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 3, 2019Last comment by Anonymous, on Nov 8, 2019 at 7:49 pm | 14 comments | 28650 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Steins, sausage and spaetzle: Mountain View hosts second OktoberfestFor the second year in a row, a downtown Mountain View block will be transformed into a mini Munich for a two-day Oktoberfest extravaganza. On Saturday and Sunday,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Sep. 25, 2014Last comment by Slurred Speech, on Oct 6, 2014 at 6:18 am | 5 comments | 28616 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
QBB opens in Mountain ViewRibs, brisket, pastrami and other barbecue fare is on the menu of
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Sep. 15, 2017Last comment by Eater, on Sep 21, 2017 at 4:23 pm | 12 comments | 28603 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Updated: May food and drink goings onCraft beer, Irish mac and cheese, a Game of Thrones pop-up dinner and dining for a good cause. What more could you ask for? Plan your eating/drinking around the...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 12, 2014There are no comments yet. 28597 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Watch Out Jack! Snack Attack! is also Back.Jack Bauer isn't the only one back on the scene (though we are relieved to see him)?. Snack Attack! is also back, fighting...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 6, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on May 7, 2014 at 7:02 am | 2 comments | 28556 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Tantric Sex and MenopauseTantric Sex and Menopause: Practices for Spiritual and Sexual Renewal By Diana Richardson and Janet McGeever I recently read Tantric Sex and Menopause...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 3, 2018Last comment by gualterio, on Aug 5, 2018 at 5:52 am | 1 comment | 28549 Views
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