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PENINSULA FOODIST
Longtime dim sum banquet hall in Millbrae closed Dec. 31
The Hong Kong Flower Lounge, which closed Dec. 31, had a capacity of up to 550 people. (Photo courtesy via Yelp.)
By Kate Bradshaw
Millbrae's...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 9, 2023There are no comments yet. 5074 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
After 24 years, Palo Alto's Mandarin Roots closes
Executive chef Jarvis Yuan makes lunch at Mandarin Roots restaurant. (Photo by Natalia Nazarova)
By Kate Bradshaw
Mandarin Roots,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 4, 2023Last comment by Online Name, on Jan 9, 2023 at 12:21 pm | 7 comments | 7016 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Chicago-style 'Concession' pop-up brings Italian beef and White Castle-style burgers to Dad's Luncheonette
Dad's Luncheonette in Half Moon Bay. Courtesy Shannon Kenedy.
By Kate Bradshaw
A pop-up offering "casual Midwestern grub"...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 3, 2023There are no comments yet. 5697 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
A reader’s question answered: What happened to the in-house breads at Esther’s German Bakery?
==I While the bakery offerings are no longer made in-house, the other menu items at Esther's German Bakery have remained the same. (Photo courtesy...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 30, 2022Last comment by harvardmom, on Jan 2, 2023 at 10:15 am | 2 comments | 7466 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples New Year Resolutions (Including Sexually)We will: - Prioritize our partner/relationship/marriage over everything: • Doing so will create a secure foundation and roof over the head of your kids. You...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 31, 2022There are no comments yet. 0 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
New State of Mind pizzeria now open in Redwood City
==I Peninsula native Lars Smith is co-owner of State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria, which is adding a third outpost in Redwood City to its Los...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 28, 2022Last comment by Trevor Langford, on Dec 30, 2022 at 7:50 am | 5 comments | 7438 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Palo Alto v. Stanford: City demands are over the topAn undercurrent of antagonism between the city of Palo Alto and Stanford University has been in play for decades. It is seldomly discussed aloud, but it is there....
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Dec. 11, 2022Last comment by Crescent Park Rez, on Dec 27, 2022 at 4:34 pm | 53 comments | 9837 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Pioneer Seafoods forced out of Redwood City port, leaving its future on the line
==I The Pioneer is a commercial fishing ship that docked at the Port of Redwood City for fish sales before it was asked to leave recently. (Photo...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 21, 2022Last comment by Luke Taylor, on Dec 21, 2022 at 2:17 pm | 1 comment | 6391 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Five food fixes for celebrating Hanukkah
The chocolate babka offered at Manresa Bread. (Photo courtesy Manresa Bread via Facebook)
By Kate Bradshaw
Hanukkah kicked off Dec....
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 19, 2022Last comment by Sidney Feldman, on Dec 21, 2022 at 7:57 am | 6 comments | 5039 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Fewer Michelin stars awarded on the Peninsula this year
Ricotta dumplings with summer squash, tomatoes and almond pesto at Protégé. (Photo by Natalia Nazarova)
==I By Kate Bradshaw...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 6, 2022Last comment by Connor Greenwood, on Dec 19, 2022 at 12:02 am | 8 comments | 7521 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto's Pizz'a Chicago 'not ready to quit' and seeks funds to support downsizing
==I The Pizz'a Chicago team says it's "not ready to quit" and has a plan to downsize to a smaller location to continue. (Courtesy Juan...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 5, 2022Last comment by Nayeli, on Dec 15, 2022 at 2:20 pm | 6 comments | 6248 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Yes, an app can charge your EV better than you canAbout four years ago I was talking with Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Jan Pepper when she remarked that the electricity provider would like to manage the scheduling...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 11, 2022Last comment by Ed8, on Dec 14, 2022 at 8:19 pm | 3 comments | 9942 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Sitha's Khmer Kitchen heads to new pop-up locations in new year
Sitha Yim chops up vegetables at Sitha's Authentic Khmer Food, a Cambodian pop-up restaurant in San Bruno. (Photo by Magali Gauthier)
==I...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 14, 2022There are no comments yet. 5558 Views
COUPLE'S NET
People and Relationships Never Stop Being a Work in ProgressIt’s really true that we are all works in progress. Fortunately, your brain can continue to create new neural pathways until you die. Often you’ll hear...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 3, 2022Last comment by BarbaraS, on Dec 8, 2022 at 1:45 pm | 3 comments | 6663 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
The clothes we wear: Cool, chic, casual -- or just plain sloppy?I love clothes! It was important to me since I turned 13. My mother told me at the time (and evermore) that when people meet you, they first judge you by not only...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Nov. 29, 2022Last comment by Clarissa Ward, on Dec 8, 2022 at 10:17 am | 40 comments | 6610 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Some of the best jobs aroundI would love for my daughter to become an electrician or HVAC technician. There is a ton of work to be done, it is fulfilling work (especially if you care about...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 4, 2022Last comment by biged, on Dec 7, 2022 at 2:35 pm | 5 comments | 8639 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
I Was At The Stanford Shooting. Let’s Do Better Next TimeHave you played the “Ever Done This game? You see it on Facebook sometimes… a list of questions that run the cultural gambit. Have You Ever… Been...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 30, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Dec 7, 2022 at 12:24 pm | 3 comments | 6547 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Vietnamese restaurant that may offer special menu for canine customers coming to former Wahlburgers site in Palo Alto
A new location of Pho Ha Noi is coming to Palo Alto and may offer a menu for dogs. (Photo courtesy Helen Nguyen)
By Kate Bradshaw
Pho...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 29, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Dec 6, 2022 at 7:26 pm | 5 comments | 8899 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
'Working from home’ — a new work world creates societal problems.I am envious – maybe a bit jealous – of all the high-tech employees today who can decide when and where they work, how much vacation time they want,...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Nov. 21, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Nov 29, 2022 at 12:45 pm | 55 comments | 8136 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Silicon Valley’s next meat substitute is being grown at a Morgan Hill mushroom lab
==I Mamu, a mushroom-based meat substitute, was developed with the help of Michelin-star chef Srijith Gopinathan of Ettan and Little Blue Door. (Photo...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 23, 2022Last comment by Eugene Baker, on Nov 25, 2022 at 12:42 pm | 2 comments | 8198 Views
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