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Mountain View gets new South Indian restaurantTwo family friends have opened a South Indian restaurant together in Mountain View. John Annachi and Suresh Seenichamy...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2018Last comment by Chrusc, on Mar 17, 2018 at 9:36 pm | 3 comments | 2008 Views
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Not just another burger jointThe better burger wars are heating up in Palo Alto. Wahlburgers, which opened on University Avenue in November, has several...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2018Last comment by Jenny, on Feb 19, 2018 at 6:01 pm | 16 comments | 5004 Views
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Coming soonThis promises to be an exciting year for the Midpeninsula food-and-drink scene. Read about some of the much-anticipated and...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2018Last comment by ChrisC, on Feb 11, 2018 at 4:22 pm | 1 comment | 5600 Views
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Rustic chicThe Village Bakery makes exceptional bread, pastries, cookies and other baked goods. Corporate efficiencies have a down side,...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2018Last comment by Tried it twice, on Feb 3, 2018 at 5:43 am | 9 comments | 4126 Views
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Standout ShanghaineseThe Shanghainese food at Chef Zhao Kitchen, which opened in Palo Alto's Edgewood Plaza last May, is delicious and well worth...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2018Last comment by Anonymous, on Feb 2, 2018 at 1:12 pm | 9 comments | 5036 Views
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Where there's smoke ...Three-month-old Quality Bourbons and Barbecue in Mountain View, known as QBB, trades on the heady interplay of smoked meat...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2018Last comment by midtown senior, on Jan 4, 2018 at 7:55 pm | 1 comment | 4809 Views
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Shop Talk: Halo, La Morenita to close; Verve Coffee to openRead about the latest retail and restaurant news in this week's Shop Talk column, including a new cafe opening downtown next...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2017Last comment by Neighbor, on Dec 28, 2017 at 10:28 pm | 2 comments | 4149 Views
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Urbane and unfussyBoth the front and back-of-the-house stand out at The Striped Pig, which opened in downtown Redwood City in 2015. Read the...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2017Last comment by GGinMP, on Dec 21, 2017 at 5:41 pm | 1 comment | 4402 Views
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High hopesMany of Nobu's signature dishes and cocktails have stood the test of time, but the new Palo Alto location is still uneven...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2017Last comment by JLN, on Dec 7, 2017 at 6:12 pm | 1 comment | 4796 Views
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Health inspectors shut down popular restaurantSanta Clara County health officials temporarily shut down Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go on Thursday after inspectors discovered...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2017Last comment by Resident, on Nov 16, 2017 at 7:53 am | 46 comments | 30027 Views
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Shop Talk: New bakery opens; Chop & PubIn the latest Shop Talk column, read about a new Palo Alto bakery and a booze-and-tapas establishment headed to Mountain...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2017Last comment by Novelera, on Oct 16, 2017 at 3:09 pm | 3 comments | 6307 Views
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Shop Talk: More fitness; Copyamerica shuttersIn this week's retail news in Palo Alto, Stanford Shopping Center is slated to get another workout option, a longtime printing...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2017Last comment by annette, on Sep 25, 2017 at 11:01 am | 1 comment | 5233 Views
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PA council pushes ahead with broadbandIn a long-awaited decision, the Palo Alto City Council voted 5-1 Monday night to pursue negotiations with Idaho-based 180...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2017Last comment by Jaime, on Sep 25, 2017 at 12:23 am | 2 comments | 8375 Views
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Review: Passing the test of timeIl Fornaio has established a longtime comfort level with its customers in the 34 years it has been open in downtown Palo...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2017There are no comments yet. 6005 Views
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All about that birdSure, you can have your cordon bleu or your piccata, but let's be honest: fried is how we really love our chicken. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2017Last comment by Tried it once, on Sep 14, 2017 at 8:39 pm | 1 comment | 3280 Views
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Crossroads cuisineWhile there is an increasing number of Turkish and Middle Eastern restaurants in the area, most are indistinguishable from...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2017Last comment by Los Altos resident , on Aug 17, 2017 at 4:19 pm | 1 comment | 3938 Views
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Something new (to eat) under the sunSummer is always a busy time on the restaurant beat, and 2017 has been no different. Here's our roundup of the summer's new...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2017Last comment by john_alderman, on Aug 11, 2017 at 3:22 pm | 1 comment | 4886 Views
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Shop Talk: New Target store; Maum opensIn this week's retail news, Target is set to unlock the doors to its first store in East Palo Alto, a new Korean restaurant...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2017Last comment by Zimmer, on Jul 29, 2017 at 1:45 pm | 16 comments | 21321 Views
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Woodside: Long-awaited Village Bakery & Cafe opensA new spot for dinner and drinks in Woodside, The Village Bakery & Cafe, is set to open its doors Monday, July 24. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2017Last comment by Irene Templeton, on Jul 25, 2017 at 2:13 pm | 2 comments | 8972 Views
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After 43 years, Hobee's Restaurant sold to new ownersThe family who has owned Peninsula breakfast institution Hobee's Restaurant for 43 years sold the business to two longtime...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2017Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Jul 24, 2017 at 3:40 am | 17 comments | 23023 Views
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