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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 | 8369 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 | 34148 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 | 7622 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 | 6662 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 | 9052 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. 7826 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 | 4740 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 | 6741 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 | 7047 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 | 23455 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 | 14015 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 | 27623 Views
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The third time is the charm for Stanford over UCLAStanford senior water polo player Maggie Steffens will likely win the Cutino Trophy as college's best female water polo player....
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2017There are no comments yet. 2201 Views
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So much food, so little flavorSajj Mediterranean in Mountain View feels more like a fueling station than a restaurant. With two food trucks, five restaurant...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2017Last comment by Damien, on Jul 11, 2017 at 12:29 am | 5 comments | 7343 Views
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Highly anticipated Nobu opens downtownThe first Northern California outpost of acclaimed Japanese restaurant group Nobu officially opens its doors in downtown...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2017Last comment by resident, on Jul 10, 2017 at 6:49 pm | 2 comments | 8344 Views
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Shop Talk: Anatolian Kitchen gets TV chef; a look at Vina EnotecaIn this week's Shop Talk column, Daryl Savage takes a closer look at new Italian restaurant Vina Enoteca, and talks to the...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2016Last comment by Dave, on Jul 10, 2017 at 2:29 pm | 4 comments | 6892 Views
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So much food, so little flavorSajj Mediterranean in Mountain View feels more like a fueling station than a restaurant. With two food trucks, five restaurant...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2017Last comment by john_alderman, on Jul 7, 2017 at 2:22 pm | 3 comments | 2672 Views
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Pretty on the outsideThe recently reopened British Bankers Club in Menlo Park has all the elements of a destination restaurant, except for the...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2017Last comment by timetrip, on Jun 23, 2017 at 8:39 pm | 6 comments | 8896 Views
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Style over substanceSome of what Terrain Cafe does definitely works, but the place feels like it still needs to establish its identity. Is it...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2017Last comment by A Cook, on Jun 8, 2017 at 9:21 pm | 2 comments | 4525 Views
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From Naples with loveAccording to Costas Eleftheriadis, owner of Napoletana Pizzeria in Mountain View, all the recipes he uses are from his grandmother...
Original post made on May. 19, 2017Last comment by ChrisC, on May 28, 2017 at 10:58 pm | 3 comments | 6212 Views
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