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PENINSULA FOODIST
A tea house, a speakeasy, a beloved restaurant: The Van's in Belmont has closed for goodThe Van's Restaurant On the Hill in Belmont, a local institution that was originally built in 1915, has permanently closed after decades of serving throwback fare...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 22, 2020Last comment by Cathy Widener, on Jun 12, 2020 at 12:43 pm | 10 comments | 38608 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Time ChangeWe're getting an extra hour of daylight, starting on Sunday. I do not want you to work for another hour a day. I want you to spend time with your beloved (without...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 7, 2014Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Mar 12, 2014 at 8:45 pm | 6 comments | 38601 Views
COUPLE'S NET
A Moment of Silence (and then action) for the Families and Loved Ones in OrlandoThis shooting in the gay bar in Orlando is so horrifying, that it is hard to find words for it. It seems that most of the random shootings, which are also horrifying,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 12, 2016Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jun 21, 2016 at 8:58 am | 8 comments | 38573 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Like Horse PenisI've been playing around with Leuconostoc, Lactobacillus, and Pediococcus lately (lactic acid bacteria.)
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 2, 2015Last comment by MP observer, on Jul 9, 2015 at 1:43 pm | 33 comments | 38538 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Cho's Los Altos finally opensFans of Cho's Mandarin Dim Sum have been anxiously awaiting the return of owner Cho Yu's famous potstickers and pork buns since the news came in December that he...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 22, 2015Last comment by pogo, on Mar 5, 2015 at 7:14 pm | 26 comments | 38492 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mixx shutters in Mountain ViewMixx, the casual fusion eatery that replaced longtime...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 17, 2015Last comment by shakeMySugarTree, on Apr 8, 2016 at 11:08 pm | 27 comments | 38475 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Work: What Happens when your Relationship is in Trouble?If your marriage is suffering – if you feel unloved, unheard, misunderstood, lack intimacy and/or sex, are considering leaving your marriage, are having an...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 28, 2016Last comment by insta followers, on Dec 26, 2016 at 1:04 am | 4 comments | 38465 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
alkymists shutters after less than two months in downtown Palo Altoalkymists, the unusual downtown Palo Alto restaurant that hoped to merge food and philanthropy in one space, has closed after less than two months. alkymists...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 10, 2014Last comment by Professorville resident, on Nov 17, 2014 at 11:54 am | 4 comments | 38435 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Go Fish Poke Bar to open in Palo Alto, Redwood CityTired of the poké trend yet? Yet another fast-casual eatery drawing on the Hawaiian seafood dish is opening locations in both Palo Alto and Redwood City later...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 27, 2016Last comment by Garick Chan, on Jul 28, 2016 at 6:43 am | 3 comments | 38390 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Peninsula gets new on-demand delivery optionPeninsulites now have yet another mobile delivery app option, with San Francisco-based Postmates expanding its reach down south. Postmates,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 6, 2014Last comment by Jay Park, on Jun 13, 2014 at 8:05 am | 4 comments | 38359 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Calave wine bar opens in Palo AltoOne block of California Avenue is returning to its boozy roots with the opening of Calave, a wine bar that occupies the site once home to...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 29, 2015Last comment by Cowper Fan, on Jul 4, 2015 at 1:22 am | 12 comments | 38359 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
A toy that tries to bridge the gapMy husband and I waited to find out whether my son was going to be a boy or a girl until the day he was born. This meant our nursery had lots of white, yellow and...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 7, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Nov 26, 2013 at 3:08 pm | 4 comments | 38352 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Honesty, Humility and Morality: On the Same Page?I recently read a very interesting article in Scientific American Mind called “How to Pick a Great Worker”. Previously, the honesty and humility [the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 6, 2017Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jan 12, 2017 at 9:08 am | 2 comments | 38326 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Gochi reopens in Mountain ViewMountain View favorite Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas has officially reopened in a new location after...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 22, 2016There are no comments yet. 38319 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Marriage Interview: Keep a Sense of HumorI am working on a series of marriage interviews to share with you. They are anonymous so that these generous people will share a bit of their personal lives with...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 11, 2015There are no comments yet. 38292 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Spring food and drink goings onCheck out this by-no-means-exhaustive list of upcoming food and drink events around the Peninsula. Please feel free to share any you're aware of, too! I'll continue...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 14, 2015There are no comments yet. 38272 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Off the Grid plotting Menlo Park food truck marketOff the Grid, an incredibly popular Bay Area food truck gathering, might set up shop in Menlo Park this year. The organization has applied for a use permit to...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 1, 2014Last comment by Joseph, on Jan 28, 2014 at 9:52 am | 19 comments | 38240 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mademoiselle Colette, now open in downtown Menlo ParkDowntown Menlo Park now has a piece of Paris with the opening of Mademoiselle Colette, a French patisserie serving pastries,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 7, 2015Last comment by Robin Smith, on Oct 16, 2015 at 6:51 pm | 24 comments | 38238 Views
COUPLE'S NET
The Grace of Nelson Mandela: An Example for CouplesThe more I read about Mandela, the more I am impressed by his grace and humility. He initiated healing ? and connecting ? conversations with many people and organizations...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 13, 2013There are no comments yet. 38218 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Ming?s to hold farewell auctionLove Ming's in Palo Alto so much that you want to take a piece of it home with you? Well, now you can. The 58-year-old Chinese restaurant, which
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 27, 2015Last comment by whatever, on Mar 5, 2015 at 9:04 am | 14 comments | 38210 Views
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