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PENINSULA FOODIST
Now open: Crawfish Fusion in Palo AltoCraving a pound of Louisiana crawfish? Get your fix in downtown Palo Alto (you heard me right) at the newly opened Crawfish Fusion. Crawfish Fusion opened at...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 22, 2016There are no comments yet. 27797 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Shoji Sushi replaces Sushi Tomo in downtown Palo AltoSushi Tomo on University Avenue in Palo Alto shuttered recently and was quickly replaced by a new sushi restaurant, Shoji Sushi. Not much seems to have changed...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 4, 2015There are no comments yet. 27784 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Singapore's oldest cafe was about to open in Palo Alto. Then, the coronavirus hit.When six Bay Area counties first ordered all residents to shelter at home for three weeks in mid-March, Killiney Kopitiam, a Singaporean cafe in downtown Palo Alto,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 8, 2020Last comment by Martin Engel, on Apr 15, 2020 at 5:08 pm | 6 comments | 27755 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Fire, Oak & Barley shutters in Palo AltoWith about eight months of business under its belt, Fire, Oak & Barley closed its doors at 341 California Ave. this weekend. Family-owned Bay Area bakery...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 18, 2016Last comment by Steve, on May 11, 2016 at 8:40 am | 12 comments | 27753 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 | 27751 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Living with a Heat Pump Water HeaterThis is going to be a pretty short blog post because it turns out it’s not all that interesting living with a heat pump water heater. It works, it’s...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 21, 2022Last comment by Sam Li, on Aug 30, 2022 at 3:48 am | 27 comments | 27733 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Flights to replace Shiva's in Mountain ViewAt Flights, good things come in threes. In fact, every dish comes in three. Order French fries and you'll get truffle, garlic and sweet potato. Meatballs? Look...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 17, 2018Last comment by Eater, on Jul 25, 2018 at 4:59 pm | 12 comments | 27729 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Teaquation, now serving tea 'cocktails' in Redwood CitySunset Boulevard, Orange is the New Black, Dark Knight, 50 Shades of Pink — you’re not at a Hollywood film festival, but rather drinking tea at the new...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 18, 2016There are no comments yet. 27719 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Hope for Palo Alto's High-SchoolersA group called Save the 2008, started by a Palo Alto High School teacher and a student is designed to help prevent any further suicides among local teens. Here is...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 1, 2015Last comment by parent, on Aug 1, 2015 at 12:46 pm | 1 comment | 27710 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
What is ABAG?ABAG (the Association of Bay Area Governments) is the regional planning agency for the nine-county Bay Area. Voting members of ABAG are the elected officials appointed...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jan. 27, 2012Last comment by stephen levy, on Jun 16, 2012 at 3:12 pm | 66 comments | 27697 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Bradley's Fine Diner, now openChef/owner Bradley Ogden of Bradley's Fine Diner in Menlo Park confirmed Friday that his restaurant is officially opening Monday,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 3, 2014Last comment by Growing Pains?, on Nov 26, 2014 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 27674 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“Many people spend more time in planning the wedding than the marriage."-- Zig Ziglar This is so true. Couples tell me they didn’t discuss money, kids, step-kids, in-laws, location where they’d live, and so much more....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 1, 2017Last comment by Anna Sanders, on Oct 19, 2017 at 4:54 am | 1 comment | 27662 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
January food and drink goings onMake a resolution to eat more gnocchi and sausage; learn about wine, beer and mushrooms or take a cooking class in 2014. A roundup of local food and drink events...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 31, 2013There are no comments yet. 27654 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm-to-Fork-or-Fake?I have been active in SLOW food movement (seasonal, local, organic, whole), long before it was sexy. We old timers have seen it all, and now we are seeing...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 18, 2014Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jun 24, 2014 at 6:09 am | 2 comments | 27644 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Dropping napsWhen a toddler drops a nap, it can take awhile for everyone to adjust. When our son started dropping his nap, I was pregnant with his sister and unsure how...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 19, 2016There are no comments yet. 27640 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Alice Waters to visit Palo AltoAlice Waters is coming to Palo Alto. And no, it’s not to open a restaurant. (Wishful thinking.) The Chez Panisse owner and California cuisine pioneer will...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 25, 2016Last comment by Mr.Recycle, on Feb 29, 2016 at 3:46 pm | 5 comments | 27637 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Tasting Week returns for a fourth yearTasting Week is returning to Palo Alto schools Monday, Oct. 6, with renowned local chefs such as Calafia's Charlie Ayers and Madera's Peter Rudolph visiting classrooms...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 3, 2014Last comment by Elena Kadvany, on Oct 9, 2014 at 9:32 am | 5 comments | 27630 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Simple JoyAs I observe the Christmas holiday shopping craze from afar, I am seeking the simple joy of the season: Love. People from most parts of the world celebrate the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 15, 2015There are no comments yet. 27620 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 | 27599 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Borrone MarketBar hosts pop-up, eyes late 2016 returnCafe Borrone's shuttered sister restaurant, Borrone MarketBar, is returning briefly (again) for...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 22, 2016There are no comments yet. 27597 Views
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