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A year in Peninsula diningRead our roundup of noteworthy restaurant news of the year and the openings we're most looking forward to in 2020. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 25, 2019Last comment by Tod, on Dec 25, 2019 at 2:23 pm | 2 comments | 7486 Views
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Swanky Selby's serves steakhouse classics to the monied setAt Selby's, the newest addition to Bacchus Management Group's empire of upscale eateries, some dishes were beautifully executed...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Dec 7, 2019 at 2:37 pm | 5 comments | 6269 Views
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Your food is here. It's from a restaurant that doesn't exist.Virtual restaurants, which live on mobile delivery apps and operate out of the kitchens of brick-and-mortar restaurants,...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Nov 10, 2019 at 10:47 am | 14 comments | 19021 Views
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Alhambra brings Irish pub traditions to downtown Redwood CityIrish pubs capture in one warm and convivial place all that's good and right in the world: community, humor, good drink and...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2019Last comment by Brit, on Nov 4, 2019 at 12:50 pm | 1 comment | 6671 Views
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'The best version of Rossotti's that it's ever been': a new era begins for historic Alpine InnUpdating a 167-year-old institution isn't easy when generations of customers feel a strong emotional attachment to it, like...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2019Last comment by senor blogger, on Oct 14, 2019 at 1:22 pm | 3 comments | 7743 Views
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What is happening to "affordable" Peninsula restaurantsIt seems that every week another favorite affordable restaurant is closing. The reasons given are high rents, high staff...
Original post made by Resident on Sep. 30, 2019Last comment by musical, on Oct 2, 2019 at 2:36 pm | 13 comments | 1572 Views
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Come for the pork, stay for the camaraderie: Pizzeria Delfina's pig roasts offer more than just foodPizzeria Delfina Palo Alto's summer pig roasts bring people of all ages together in a way that feels rare in the Silicon...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2019Last comment by Vegan Mafia, on Sep 8, 2019 at 6:04 pm | 7 comments | 6508 Views
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Shop Talk: After 39 years of cakes and pastries, Palo Alto institution Prolific Oven to closeOne of Palo Alto's longest-standing bakeries, The Prolific Oven will close on Aug. 31 due to a "severe" labor shortage and...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2019Last comment by Easy Explanation, on Sep 1, 2019 at 2:56 pm | 10 comments | 8348 Views
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A restaurant's image isn't everything. Despite ho-hum décor, Smyrna's food is top notchLook past Symrna's ho-hum décor and ambiance: Its food more than holds its own against local swanky Mediterranean hotspots...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2019Last comment by ChrisC, on Aug 31, 2019 at 1:41 am | 1 comment | 5902 Views
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The return of dim sum darling Fu Lam MumA dim sum restaurant's reputation rests on the quality of its dumplings. The renovated Fu Lam Mum in Mountain View aces this...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2019Last comment by What Will They Do Next, on Aug 23, 2019 at 11:33 am | 1 comment | 7601 Views
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Are granny units the next big thing in housing?Palo Alto has loosened restrictions for granny units, but building one can still be expensive and complicated. Read the...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2019Last comment by No Room At This PA Inn, on Aug 22, 2019 at 8:12 pm | 16 comments | 7997 Views
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Palo Alto, rejoice. Mike's Cafe is back.The return of Mike's Cafe, a humble, longtime neighborhood eatery, might be one of Palo Alto's most anticipated restaurant...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2019Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Aug 21, 2019 at 2:36 pm | 25 comments | 15976 Views
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The Peninsula food scene gets its own newsletterTo keep Peninsula residents up-to-date on all of the latest culinary happenings -- from parking-lot food stands to Michelin-starred...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by Dick Dworak , on Jul 27, 2019 at 3:48 pm | 3 comments | 6289 Views
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Four decades in, Palo Alto's Fish Market remains a local institutionThe shiny and new tend to occupy the attention of critics, but what of those rare places that have managed to transcend trends...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2019Last comment by love the Fish Market, on Jul 7, 2019 at 1:38 pm | 9 comments | 9301 Views
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Summer restaurant openings aboundLooking for something new? From vegan fare and organic wine to pho, sushi and pupusas, there are a lot of new places on the...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2019Last comment by Gluttony Is A Sin, on Jun 21, 2019 at 11:32 am | 7 comments | 7447 Views
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Shop Talk: Greek-Turkish eatery, vegan cafe, women's boutique openIn this week's Shop Talk column, read about two new local restaurants, including one with a 100% plant-based menu, and a...
Original post made on May. 20, 2019Last comment by Y. Bogosian, on May 21, 2019 at 8:14 pm | 4 comments | 8379 Views
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Busted sprinkler head leaves Old Pro sports bar with significant water damageA busted sprinkler head at Old Pro sports bar in downtown Palo Alto gushed out enough water to force out customers and employees...
Original post made on Apr. 23, 2019Last comment by Bill, on Apr 25, 2019 at 3:23 pm | 7 comments | 8898 Views
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How the Asian Box chef accidentally opened a gluten-free bakeryGracie Jones, who has devoted her life to "cooking nonstop" for 20 years, did not intentionally set out to open up a gluten-free...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2019Last comment by New fan, on Apr 24, 2019 at 9:37 pm | 4 comments | 14411 Views
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Pasha Mediterranean lights up the nightlife scene in Redwood CityThe billowing smoke is part of the festive vibe at Pasha Mediterranean, a year-old restaurant and hookah lounge in downtown...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2019Last comment by AlexDeLarge, on Apr 7, 2019 at 2:07 am | 4 comments | 7389 Views
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Shop Talk: Howard's Shoes relocates; sushi bar expandsIn this week's Shop Talk column, read about a family shoe store that has moved to Town & Country Village, a sushi bar expanding...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2019Last comment by eileen , on Apr 4, 2019 at 11:25 pm | 3 comments | 9237 Views
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