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Tipping on takeout: yea or nay?
I'm new here. Back east I never tipped on takeout. Here, the cashier says "Tips appreciated" when I pick up my food. What's the consensus? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by newcomer, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Nov 14, 2009 at 9:39 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2009 at 11:22 am.

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Shop Talk
SAN JOSE'S LOSS, PALO ALTO'S GAIN ... Ramona Street just got a bit hipper. Premier Boutique, San Jose's trendy little shoe and clothing store, will open this month at 534 Ramo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 13, 2009 at 3:21 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2009 at 3:21 pm.

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Shop Talk
CANDY FOR A CAUSE ... Nestled in a quaint neighborhood on the Palo Alto/Los Altos border is this area's newest candy store. The Sweet Shop at 994 Los Altos Ave. celebrated it... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 3, 2009 at 4:07 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2009 at 4:07 am.

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Flavorful food found fast (usually)
I made a big mistake. The first day I cruised over to Lulu's in the refurbished Town & Country Village for a Mexican take-out lunch, I arrived at high noon. Waves of students ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 23, 2009 at 1:34 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:16 am.

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Wigo, Sandman sparkle in championship victory
The Stanford men's water polo team knows there are several challenges ahead, and for the time being the Cardinal can relax with the knowledge it has the talent and desire to m... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 22, 2009 at 11:53 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 22, 2009 at 11:53 am.

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Pizazz Coupons Expired
Anyone know why all of the Pizazz coupons are expired? http://pizazz.paloaltoonline.com/site-bin/cpscon.exe/S?cpid=paloaltoonline&loc=7&srt=6 The only one that isn't exp... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by qq, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Oct 8, 2009 at 12:10 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 10, 2009 at 5:15 pm.

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Re-energized and relocated
In college (OK, it's been a few years) I survived on frozen Swanson Chicken Pot Pies. My local grocery store often had them on sale as a price leader for 49 cents. Perpetually... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 7, 2009 at 11:50 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 7, 2009 at 11:50 pm.

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That glorious American sandwich
The latest reincarnation of the majestic all-American hamburger has arrived. Ta-dah. The Counter is here with its reputed 312,120-plus burger combinations. That original groun... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Aug 1, 2009 at 6:24 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 2, 2009 at 4:13 pm.

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Loui Loui Steakhouse
Three of us tried Loui Loui on a Tuesday night. It had gotten a very good review in the Weekly. Perhaps we got a different staff that night. This is the worst restauran... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by elaine, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Jul 31, 2009 at 2:03 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2009 at 12:38 am.

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'Cheesecake' fire closes next-door restaurant
A small fire behind the Cheesecake Factory restaurant in downtown Palo Alto Wednesday night has resulted in the temporary closure of an adjacent restaurant, Madison & Fifth, d... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 30, 2009 at 1:28 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 31, 2009 at 6:53 pm.

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Faulty flue caused Zibbibo fire in Palo Alto
A blaze caused by a faulty flue of a kitchen stove hit the Zibbibo Restaurant in downtown Palo Alto shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, causing local street closures. ==B Photos ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 20, 2009 at 11:43 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 21, 2009 at 11:34 pm.

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Best Italian Resteraun in Palo Alto: Vero On Bryant (next to old 42nd Street)
Vero is outstanding and you MUST try it! Its location is the reason you never see a large crowd in the restaurant and it was on University Ave., it would be packed everyda... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mike, a resident of another community, on Jul 5, 2009 at 11:49 am

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Lookin' for love in all the right places
They say love can be found in unexpected places — but sometimes it's right in front of you. Read the full story here http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/weekly/story.php?stor... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jul 1, 2009 at 5:25 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 1, 2009 at 5:25 pm.

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Smooth operator
"The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream," poet Wallace Stevens once wrote. I don't know if Rick's Rather Rich Ice Cream owner Gary Schoen is a Stevens aficionado, but bo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Jun 18, 2009 at 10:32 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 21, 2009 at 5:36 pm.

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Where is the restaurant link on home page?
Hey, PA online. There used to be a very useful restaurant link on the home page, but it appears to be gone. I have used it many times and even posted some of my own recommenda... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Diner, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on May 28, 2009 at 3:35 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 29, 2009 at 3:42 pm.

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Noisy restaurants boo!
It's gotten so bad that I hesitate to go someplace I haven't been before. Recently I've had dinner at several places where we couldn't hear one another. Maybe people need a lo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Restaurant customer, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 23, 2009 at 8:17 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2009 at 3:27 am.

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Works in progress
Some new restaurants take longer to iron out all the kinks, especially ones that are trying to master being both a restaurant and a full-blown bakery. That's what Mayfield Bak... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on May 22, 2009 at 11:10 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 22, 2009 at 11:10 am.

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Have to say something about my favorite place
One day many years ago I am my ex were walking up and down California street looking for a place to eat. We settled on a little place called Bistro Elan. Wow, it ain't m... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Bruce, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 13, 2009 at 1:04 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 26, 2009 at 10:36 pm.

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jZCool in Menlo Park closes after 10 years
After 10 years in business, jZ Cool Eatery and Wine Bar on Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Menlo Park has closed. Read the full story here http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/news/sh... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Apr 23, 2009 at 2:12 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2009 at 6:53 pm.

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French Restaurant - Palo Alto or Menlo Park
Anyone want to recommend a French restaurant, for a special occasion, in Palo Alto or Menlo Park? I find the online discussions confusing as people say very different things ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by nat, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Mar 30, 2009 at 2:02 pm
There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 16, 2009 at 12:37 pm.

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Chinese Restaurant near Mac's Smoke Shop circa 1960's?
I was born and raised in the old Stanford Hospital in 1958 and I'm trying to remember the name of the Chinese Restaurant that, as I recall, was close to Mac's Smoke Shop in do... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Chellene Wood, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Mar 9, 2009 at 3:02 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 5, 2009 at 3:33 pm.

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East Palo Alto may get long-sought supermarket
For years, East Palo Alto city officials have attempted to convince developers to build a supermarket in town so residents don't have to drive to other cities to buy their gro... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Mar 4, 2009 at 7:30 pm
There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 25, 2009 at 5:05 pm.

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Banking on change
At an adjoining table, at Left Bank in Menlo Park on Presidents' Day, a young family had just been served. I was astonished to see a girl about 4 years old, eating from a bowl... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Mar 3, 2009 at 8:51 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 3, 2009 at 8:51 am.

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How do you give feedback to restaurants?
I want to understand how people give feedback to their favorite small business. Do you take the initiative and ask to talk to the owner or do you just post a review on some s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Nick, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2009 at 12:01 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2009 at 7:43 am.

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Andale Taqueria closing
People are asking about the sudden closing of Andale Taqueria on University Avenue, a big loss for Andale fans. Andale was another victim of the financial crisis. I intervi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sue Dremann, staff writer, Palo Alto Weekly, a resident of another community, on Jan 26, 2009 at 10:12 am
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 2, 2009 at 10:37 am.

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