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Palo Alto to ban plastic bags at stores, restaurantsThe era of plastic bags is about to come to an end at shops and restaurants throughout Palo Alto after city officials decided...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2013Last comment by Jenny, on Jun 30, 2013 at 7:03 am | 78 comments | 22923 Views
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Adios Compadres0...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2008Last comment by BE A WARE, on Feb 2, 2016 at 3:45 pm | 72 comments | 23859 Views
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City punches hole in Izzy's rooftop bagel displayCustomers are doing a double-take if they happen to look up at the roof as they enter Izzy's Bagels at 477 S. California...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2012Last comment by Billboard lighting pollution, on Nov 11, 2013 at 2:41 pm | 72 comments | 13399 Views
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Midtown's 'Creme de Cafe' coffee shop closes0...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2008Last comment by sima, on Sep 12, 2009 at 12:47 am | 64 comments | 9475 Views
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do you tip for take-out food?0...
Original post made by curious on Sep. 16, 2007Last comment by Keith, on Oct 12, 2007 at 7:25 pm | 61 comments | 14645 Views
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Happy Donuts to close on FridayIt's the only place in Palo Alto were one can hang out or satisfy a 3 a.m. craving, and the Happy Donuts at 3916 El Camino...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2014Last comment by Jle, on Dec 14, 2016 at 1:15 pm | 54 comments | 55042 Views
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Shop Talk: Major shakeup planned at Ming'sChinese Cuisine and Bar, Palo Alto's largest and oldest Chinese restaurant, is about to undergo a huge transition. Read...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2013Last comment by Hmmm, on Aug 30, 2013 at 11:27 am | 46 comments | 16043 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 | 34301 Views
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Zibibbo restaurant shutters after 17 years in downtown Palo AltoLongtime Palo Alto restaurant Zibibbo has shuttered after 17 years, owner Rowena Wu confirmed Wednesday. Read the full story...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2014Last comment by HUTCH 7.62, on Apr 28, 2014 at 7:33 pm | 45 comments | 29344 Views
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State orders Palo Alto restaurant firm to pay workers millions in back wagesThe owners of downtown Palo Alto restaurants Rangoon Ruby and Burma Ruby have been ordered by the state labor commissioner’s...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2018Last comment by Bone-Spur Bozo, on Jul 12, 2018 at 7:59 am | 44 comments | 29686 Views
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The rebirth of Town & CountrySome descriptions of Town & Country Village of the past might seem unimaginable to anyone who frequents the boutique Palo...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2014Last comment by Michael O, on Jan 22, 2014 at 9:15 pm | 40 comments | 33916 Views
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Shop Talk: New stores to open at Town & CountryFitness apparel store PrAna, upscale women's clothing boutique Joie and luxury cosmetics retailer Space NK prepare to move...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2015Last comment by Agenda, on Aug 5, 2015 at 3:33 pm | 37 comments | 9559 Views
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To promote outdoor dining, Palo Alto plans to close California AvenueParking spaces and driving lanes will give way to tables and chairs on California Avenue later this week, as Palo Alto moves...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2020Last comment by Anon, on Jun 11, 2020 at 2:26 pm | 36 comments | 22622 Views
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Shop Talk: Sushi restaurant Miyake closesAdd Miyake and Cafe Renaissance to the growing list of restaurant closings in Palo Alto. Miyake, the noisy, flashy, busy...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2012Last comment by Dave, on Jun 8, 2013 at 11:06 am | 35 comments | 16601 Views
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Former President Bill Clinton visits Palo AltoFormer President Bill Clinton stopped by LYFE Kitchen in downtown Palo Alto Wednesday afternoon for a private lunch with...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2012Last comment by Ducatigirl, on Dec 7, 2012 at 1:04 pm | 35 comments | 6031 Views
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Shop Talk: Bill's Cafe opens in Palo AltoAfter months of delays, Bill's Cafe has opened in Midtown Palo Alto, serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2015Last comment by Plane Speaker, on Mar 8, 2016 at 4:16 am | 34 comments | 14438 Views
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Anyone tried Green Elephant Gourmet or Indochine?0...
Original post made by Jocelyn Dong on Jul. 25, 2006Last comment by Asian Food Enthusiast, on Sep 21, 2007 at 2:18 am | 34 comments | 17857 Views
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Stanford Shopping Center announces further renovation plansStanford Shopping Center will enjoy a shopping spree of its own over the next two years, spending millions of dollars to...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2014Last comment by DonaldT, on May 9, 2016 at 12:16 pm | 33 comments | 52843 Views
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Plan to limit Cal Ave chain stores gains momentumPalo Alto's push to limit chain stores in its eclectic "second downtown" gained steam Wednesday night when the city's planning...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2015Last comment by Peter, on Jul 11, 2015 at 12:43 pm | 32 comments | 8895 Views
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Shop Talk: Popular lunch spot Korean BBQ closesTwo more local restaurants are gone. The biggest surprise to many is the demise of Korean BBQ, which closed its doors Aug....
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2012Last comment by Jan H., on Oct 7, 2012 at 1:04 pm | 32 comments | 22000 Views
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