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To go, with loveThe owners of Kristi Marie's in Redwood City focus on organic, quality, homemade breakfast and lunch, served quickly but...
Original post made on May. 3, 2018Last comment by Joanna O, on May 5, 2018 at 5:02 pm | 2 comments | 10201 Views
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The future is femaleThe Midpeninsula's dining scene is home to many women in leadership roles -- pastry chefs, sous chefs, managers and business...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2018Last comment by Steven Gerrard, on Apr 30, 2018 at 11:32 am | 13 comments | 19898 Views
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Layers of flavorsWhile most dishes at Taste, a new Sichuan restaurant in downtown Palo Alto, originated in Sichuan, the menu does stray to...
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2018Last comment by mkk, on Apr 21, 2018 at 10:04 am | 2 comments | 5871 Views
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Weekly wins top prizes at statewide journalism contestThe Palo Alto Weekly's staff took home the top prizes in breaking news, education, business news, editorial comment and design...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2018Last comment by I am shocked the weekly won, on Apr 17, 2018 at 10:48 am | 3 comments | 6033 Views
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Succulent seafoodIn Redwood City, the Old Port Lobster Shack's lobster roll isn't quite up to Cape Cod standards, but it isn't that far behind....
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2018Last comment by Cmr, on Mar 23, 2018 at 8:11 pm | 3 comments | 9107 Views
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Tea cultureTeaquation serves layered tea drinks with complex flavors and features ingredients that might be more commonly found at cocktail...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2018Last comment by Brit, on Mar 23, 2018 at 5:41 pm | 2 comments | 7949 Views
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Mountain View gets new South Indian restaurantTwo family friends have opened a South Indian restaurant together in Mountain View. John Annachi and Suresh Seenichamy...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2018Last comment by Chrusc, on Mar 17, 2018 at 9:36 pm | 3 comments | 3310 Views
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Not just another burger jointThe better burger wars are heating up in Palo Alto. Wahlburgers, which opened on University Avenue in November, has several...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2018Last comment by Jenny, on Feb 19, 2018 at 6:01 pm | 16 comments | 7321 Views
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Coming soonThis promises to be an exciting year for the Midpeninsula food-and-drink scene. Read about some of the much-anticipated and...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2018Last comment by ChrisC, on Feb 11, 2018 at 4:22 pm | 1 comment | 7157 Views
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Rustic chicThe Village Bakery makes exceptional bread, pastries, cookies and other baked goods. Corporate efficiencies have a down side,...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2018Last comment by Tried it twice, on Feb 3, 2018 at 5:43 am | 9 comments | 6123 Views
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Standout ShanghaineseThe Shanghainese food at Chef Zhao Kitchen, which opened in Palo Alto's Edgewood Plaza last May, is delicious and well worth...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2018Last comment by Anonymous, on Feb 2, 2018 at 1:12 pm | 9 comments | 7058 Views
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Where there's smoke ...Three-month-old Quality Bourbons and Barbecue in Mountain View, known as QBB, trades on the heady interplay of smoked meat...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2018Last comment by midtown senior, on Jan 4, 2018 at 7:55 pm | 1 comment | 8010 Views
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Shop Talk: Halo, La Morenita to close; Verve Coffee to openRead about the latest retail and restaurant news in this week's Shop Talk column, including a new cafe opening downtown next...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2017Last comment by Neighbor, on Dec 28, 2017 at 10:28 pm | 2 comments | 5833 Views
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Urbane and unfussyBoth the front and back-of-the-house stand out at The Striped Pig, which opened in downtown Redwood City in 2015. Read the...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2017Last comment by GGinMP, on Dec 21, 2017 at 5:41 pm | 1 comment | 5726 Views
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High hopesMany of Nobu's signature dishes and cocktails have stood the test of time, but the new Palo Alto location is still uneven...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2017Last comment by JLN, on Dec 7, 2017 at 6:12 pm | 1 comment | 8003 Views
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Health inspectors shut down popular restaurantSanta Clara County health officials temporarily shut down Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go on Thursday after inspectors discovered...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2017Last comment by Resident, on Nov 16, 2017 at 7:53 am | 46 comments | 33898 Views
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Shop Talk: New bakery opens; Chop & PubIn the latest Shop Talk column, read about a new Palo Alto bakery and a booze-and-tapas establishment headed to Mountain...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2017Last comment by Novelera, on Oct 16, 2017 at 3:09 pm | 3 comments | 7510 Views
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Shop Talk: More fitness; Copyamerica shuttersIn this week's retail news in Palo Alto, Stanford Shopping Center is slated to get another workout option, a longtime printing...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2017Last comment by annette, on Sep 25, 2017 at 11:01 am | 1 comment | 6559 Views
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PA council pushes ahead with broadbandIn a long-awaited decision, the Palo Alto City Council voted 5-1 Monday night to pursue negotiations with Idaho-based 180...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017Last comment by Jaime, on Sep 25, 2017 at 12:23 am | 2 comments | 8995 Views
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Review: Passing the test of timeIl Fornaio has established a longtime comfort level with its customers in the 34 years it has been open in downtown Palo...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2017There are no comments yet. 7688 Views
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