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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... |
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on Apr 2, 2009 at 10:37 am by Hank Beasley, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood |
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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... |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 5:05 pm by city official member, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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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... |
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on Mar 3, 2009 at 8:51 am by rhody, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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The Counter on CAL Ave.- not worth it
Terrible service, too expensive, but tasty burgers.
Our party of 8 seated were right away, but then had to ask 3 times for water and it took over 25 minutes to get enough w... |
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on Feb 6, 2009 at 12:21 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Jamba Juice - what a waste
Under pressure from my kids, took them to Jamba Juice for a "treat" yesterday. I bought each of them a "16" of their choice. I was very surprised to see that each drink made a... |
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on Feb 5, 2009 at 12:02 pm by Carlos Mercdao, a resident of Menlo Park |
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Chicken Wings
It dawned on me after I had lunch up in San Carlos at "Wingstop," that I hadn't seen any Chicken Wings places around here. I just checked on Google Maps, and it turns out we ... |
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on Dec 28, 2008 at 2:27 pm by ds, a resident of Mountain View |
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Who's coming to dinner?
According to downtown restaurant owners and managers, business has slipped dramatically in the past year, sparking concern over what the next few months will bring.
Related... |
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on Dec 22, 2008 at 1:35 pm by MXY, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Documenting nature and time
While most see the Sacramento Valley as a flat and uninteresting place — miles and miles of open landscape, scattered trees and lots of sky — photographer Lukas Felzmann was i... |
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on Dec 22, 2008 at 7:21 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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What it takes to open a restaurant
As many in the industry will attest, operating a restaurant is a tough business, with a low profit margin, high overhead, inspections, regulations and 16-hour days.
Read the ... |
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on Dec 21, 2008 at 9:38 am by govjefstate, a resident of Los Altos |
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What it takes to open a restaurant
As many in the industry will attest, operating a restaurant is a tough business, with a low profit margin, high overhead, inspections, regulations and 16-hour days.
Read the ... |
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on Dec 19, 2008 at 7:38 pm by Anthony Manning, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood |
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st michaels alley
Does anyone know when the new st michaels alley will open? |
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on Dec 4, 2008 at 10:11 am by ignatz, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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A "Wake" for La Creme - Tuesday 11/11
Anyone who would like to say "goodbye" to La Creme de Cafe, stop by the La Creme deck on Tuesday morning, November 11.
Some of us regulars plan to be there to enjoy one l... |
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on Nov 11, 2008 at 12:22 pm by Half-Caf, Nonfat Latte/Jane, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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Police nab computer-porn suspect
A Los Altos police officer, posing on the Internet as a 12-year-old girl, aided the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office in an investigation that led to the arrest Tu... |
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on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:04 am by standy, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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La Creme de Cafe?
Anybody have the scoop on La Creme this week? It's been closed with a hand-written closed sign on the door for 3 days now. I miss my morning ritual, and all the people (work... |
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on Nov 1, 2008 at 6:37 am by Carolyn, a resident of another community |
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A historic eatery
The MacArthur Park restaurant occupies one of the loveliest buildings on the West Coast. Officially known as "Hostess House," the structure is a California historical landmark... |
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on Oct 27, 2008 at 11:16 pm by Paul, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Piano Lounge/Cabaret Near Palo Alto?
I have a friend coming this week who loves the Chicago piano lounge and cabaret scene there, and I am not able to identify something of that ilk on the Peninsula. Several in ... |
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on Oct 15, 2008 at 4:52 am by Gone South, a resident of another community |
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cupcakes
Excited to try Sprinkles, we swung by on a couple days and encountered a huge line, so we finally went by the new cupcake place at Town & Country Village. The chocolate one w... |
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on Oct 12, 2008 at 10:14 pm by Sarah, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
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tipping for take-out food
I just read many posts about tipping for take-out food, but since the thread was very old, I decided to start a new one. I never knew that some people tip and some workers ex... |
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on Oct 10, 2008 at 9:56 pm by tipping logic, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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Whirlwind tour at Diyar
Earlier this year, Mountain View residents witnessed a remarkable renovation at the corner of Castro and Dana streets, where a formerly lackluster retail storefront was transf... |
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on Oct 9, 2008 at 9:53 pm by Michael, a resident of Mountain View |
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Restaurant for family reunion
I'm looking for any recommendations for a Palo Alto restaurant that has a nice private dining area that would be nice for about 20-25 people for a family reunion. I know we co... |
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on Sep 23, 2008 at 2:28 pm by ignatz, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Uzumaki
This is a new Japanese restaurant on California Avenue in Palo Alto.
Anyone try it yet?
The Yelp review I read was very very bad,but it was only one review. |
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on Sep 21, 2008 at 11:02 pm by Emily, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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Where did Spot Pizza Go?
What happened to Spot Pizza in Town and Country? It was there a few weeks ago and is now gone? Did it go out of business or just relocate? |
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on Sep 15, 2008 at 3:47 pm by mmmmMom, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood |
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Anyone tried UWink yet?
Heard that UWink on Castro Street, Mountain View is now open, and is fun? Anyone tried it yet? |
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on Sep 15, 2008 at 12:14 am by Billy Bob, a resident of Atherton |
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Shop Talk: New EPA shops are big local draw
EAST PALO ALTO SHOPPING GOING GANGBUSTERS ... While much of the rest of the country is going through an economic downturn, East Palo Alto's shopping district, Rav... |
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on Aug 14, 2008 at 8:38 pm by MM, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Shop Talk: Yogurt explosion rocks Palo Alto
NO MELTDOWN IN SIGHT ... Palo Alto loves yogurt — but not necessarily the store-bought variety in little round containers. Palo Altans seem to go for the more expensive, froze... |
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on Jul 23, 2008 at 10:41 am by Yogurt lover, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |