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Mom-and-pop Cocoa & Butter turns to the community for helpA new bakery and cafe occupies the sky-high glass walls of 383 University Ave. in Palo Alto, the towering space previously...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2022Last comment by Alex LoCoCo, on Apr 30, 2022 at 6:19 pm | 1 comment | 4436 Views
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Worried about Ukrainian co-workers, Silicon Valley tech companies mobilize to aid refugees and the war effortSilicon Valley CEOs have strong ties with Ukraine, where many of their employees are currently based. They share their thoughts...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2022Last comment by Claudette, on Mar 25, 2022 at 8:43 pm | 1 comment | 6926 Views
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Palo Alto's Cal. Ave. district welcomes Local Kitchens, prepares for NaschmarktIn Palo Alto's California Avenue neighborhood, Anatolian Kitchen will be replaced by an Austrian-themed restaurant. Around...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2022Last comment by mjh, on Feb 22, 2022 at 1:34 pm | 1 comment | 8463 Views
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Labor of loaf: Manresa Bread expands to Palo AltoManresa Bread is expanding to Palo Alto's Town & Country Village this spring. This marks the fourth location for the institution...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2022Last comment by Bob's, on Jan 20, 2022 at 9:19 pm | 1 comment | 12326 Views
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Winter holiday feasts: 21 Peninsula eateries where you can celebrate the seasonWhether you want to enjoy a longtime favorite or try something new, we have a few ideas to whet your appetite as we step...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2021Last comment by Joel, on Dec 9, 2021 at 5:06 pm | 1 comment | 9445 Views
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Cool Cafe at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center closes after 20 yearsAfter a hiatus during the pandemic, the Cool Cafe is closing at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center. Helmed by educator...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2021Last comment by PA Community Advocate, on Oct 1, 2021 at 7:32 am | 1 comment | 12932 Views
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Chez TJ alums launch Emerald Hour with Iberian-inspired fare, fresh cocktailsJustin Rodriguez and Jarad Gallagher are bringing flavors reminiscent of dishes they tasted during a road trip through Spain...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2021There are no comments yet. 6931 Views
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Spate of ADA lawsuits hits hundreds of local businesses still reeling from pandemicThings were looking pretty good last month for Tai Pan, a downtown Palo Alto restaurant known for its Cantonese dim sum....
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2021Last comment by Virginia Smedberg, on Aug 14, 2021 at 11:36 pm | 26 comments | 21029 Views
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The Counter plans to close Palo Alto site after 15 yearsAfter serving up custom-made gourmet burgers in Palo Alto since 2006, The Counter is closing its doors at 369 California...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2021Last comment by larryncelia, on Jul 18, 2021 at 11:57 am | 25 comments | 32539 Views
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First-ever Peninsula Restaurant Week features specials from 102 eateriesFrom May 14-22, more than 100 restaurants, bakeries and eateries of all stripes along the Peninsula are offering prix fixe...
Original post made on May. 13, 2021Last comment by ihatenpr, on May 13, 2021 at 11:03 pm | 1 comment | 15083 Views
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Local roots and global dreams: The Song Gardeners grow their soundThe Song Gardeners (Mary Gospe and Corrie Dunn) have been hard at work writing, recording and releasing original songs with...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2021Last comment by Abby Ahrens, on Apr 9, 2021 at 1:18 pm | 1 comment | 4438 Views
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To rescue restaurants, this new campaign asks people to pledge to spend $25 per week on takeoutRestaurant Rescue hopes it will help bolster Palo Alto and East Palo Alto eateries that have suffered losses during the COVID-19...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2021Last comment by MM, on Feb 19, 2021 at 3:30 pm | 6 comments | 12206 Views
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Tyler MacNiven returns to his Woodside roots via a long, adventurous routeFor Woodside's Tyler MacNiven, the journey home has included a 2000-mile walk across Japan, an "Amazing Race" and diverse...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2021Last comment by Ron Wolf, on Feb 5, 2021 at 12:53 pm | 1 comment | 4769 Views
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Tasty against all odds: Our nine most memorable meals of 2020The nine meals on this list were noteworthy in more than one way: They were delicious in their own right but also represented...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2020Last comment by Jacqueline Campbell , on Dec 30, 2020 at 3:49 pm | 2 comments | 12100 Views
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Ada's Cafe, which hires people with disabilities, has temporarily closed. The business and mission face mounting COVID-19 hurdles.Ada's Cafe in Palo Alto, which employs people with disabilities, is barely treading water amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A local...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2020Last comment by John, on Dec 29, 2020 at 2:22 am | 4 comments | 13526 Views
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The 2020 vintage: How Peninsula wineries are struggling — and innovating — during the pandemicLocal wineries are still grappling with the losses brought on by the pandemic while thinking creatively about how to draw...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2020Last comment by Lee Forrest, on Dec 11, 2020 at 9:26 am | 2 comments | 54341 Views
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Still need a Thanksgiving meal? Help our PA restaurants!Delicious take-out Thanksgiving meals are available from Palo Alto restaurants! Indoor dining is currently off-limits...
Original post made by Jan Altman on Nov. 24, 2020There are no comments yet. 1119 Views
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Our guide to Thanksgiving meals on the PeninsulaConsider taking the glass-half-full approach to Thanksgiving this year and seize the opportunity to create the holiday meal...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2020Last comment by AlexDeLarge, on Nov 22, 2020 at 12:20 am | 3 comments | 13675 Views
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Unlikely openings: 14 new restaurants launch locally despite COVID downturnRead a list of more than a dozen new restaurants that have opened or are opening soon on the Peninsula, representing an exciting...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2020Last comment by jr1, on Oct 22, 2020 at 5:27 pm | 2 comments | 9540 Views
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Craving more outdoor dining, Palo Alto prepares to extend 'Summer Streets' to end of the yearBuoyed by rave reviews of the city's new outdoor dining scene, Palo Alto leaders are considering keeping California and University...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2020Last comment by Jonathan Brown, on Aug 10, 2020 at 9:31 pm | 4 comments | 11236 Views
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