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The Cool philosophySince Jesse Ziff Cool first opened Flea St. Cafe in Menlo Park more than 30 years ago, her first allegiance has been to the...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2017Last comment by The Train, on Apr 14, 2017 at 12:22 pm | 5 comments | 10532 Views
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Polynesian food truck launches in Menlo ParkAfter spending 25 years as a biotech engineer, Keke Lepulu, 47, of Menlo Park, says he was weary of being a cog in the Silicon...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2017Last comment by Gale Johnson, on Apr 2, 2017 at 10:21 am | 6 comments | 23375 Views
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Guest opinions: Arguments for and against weighted GPAsAs the school district resumes its discussion of the practice of reporting high school students' weighted grade-point averages...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2017There are no comments yet. 7171 Views
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Babian delivers dramatic finish to Titans victory over Paly==BI Prep water polo == Gunn High's 10-9 sudden-death overtime victory over Palo Alto on Saturday had it all. The game,...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2017There are no comments yet. 3259 Views
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Fantastic FijianDon't let appearances deceive you. Curry Wrapper's Delight, a weekdays-only stop in downtown Redwood City, serves better...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2017Last comment by Adrienne, on Mar 8, 2017 at 8:27 am | 1 comment | 9204 Views
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Fantastic FijianIt's an overstatement to call Curry Wrapper's Delight a restaurant. It's barely a storefront, with a single counter and zero...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2017Last comment by Angela, on Feb 24, 2017 at 3:24 pm | 1 comment | 3663 Views
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Rep. Speier demands reopening of White House phone comment lineRep. Jackie Speier, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, on Thursday introduced a bill that seeks to require President Donald Trump...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2017There are no comments yet. 4881 Views
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Shop Talk<B><B>SHOE PALACE OPENS AT ICONIC APPLE SITE ... </B>Apple's old flagship store at 451 University Ave. will be home to another...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2017There are no comments yet. 5001 Views
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Fit for a kingIf you are ready to explore the incredible diversity of South Indian cuisine, the 2-year-old Chennai Kings in Mountain View...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2017Last comment by Max Hauser, on Jan 16, 2017 at 12:36 pm | 5 comments | 6282 Views
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Calls for exempting tipped workers from minimum wageWhen Palo Alto officials voted last fall to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2019, they found plenty of allies...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2017Last comment by Marrol, on Jan 15, 2017 at 11:40 am | 26 comments | 16479 Views
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Barbecue, beer and biscuitsDon't miss the oversized biscuits, barbecue made in a 750-pound wood smoker and handcrafted brews at the reinvented Dan Gordon's...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2016Last comment by M2, on Dec 26, 2016 at 4:31 pm | 4 comments | 6683 Views
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Happy Donuts to close on FridayIt's the only place in Palo Alto were one can hang out or satisfy a 3 a.m. craving, and the Happy Donuts at 3916 El Camino...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2014Last comment by Jle, on Dec 14, 2016 at 1:15 pm | 54 comments | 54787 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. 8, 2016Last comment by M. Bülent SÜALP, on Dec 8, 2016 at 10:45 pm | 2 comments | 9831 Views
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Shop Talk: Olive Garden's future uncertain, Loving Hut closesTimothy Adams Chocolates goes pink in a big way, Loving Hut makes way for T4, and the future of Olive Garden in Palo Alto...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2014Last comment by downtown resident, on Dec 8, 2016 at 5:02 pm | 11 comments | 8939 Views
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Persian delightsAt Kolbeh in Mountain View, there are enticing appetizers, delicious kabobs, delightful wraps, earthy soups, redolent salads,...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2016Last comment by Sea Reddy, on Nov 28, 2016 at 3:26 am | 1 comment | 6280 Views
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Thanksgiving Out? Without Needing a MintSuggestions?...
Original post made by Hungry and Tired on Nov. 22, 2016Last comment by Hungry and Tired, on Nov 25, 2016 at 10:24 am | 4 comments | 1390 Views
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Shop Talk: knitting Marine; Masa Sushi closes; Vina Enoteca opensIn this week's retail news in Palo Alto, columnist Daryl Savage reports on an Avenidas knitting group, the closure of the...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2016Last comment by Rocco Scordella, on Nov 22, 2016 at 11:13 pm | 2 comments | 9239 Views
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A newish Jewish experienceNourish: A Newish Jewish Cafe, the new dining option at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, serves "Jewish cuisine with...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2016Last comment by Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, on Nov 14, 2016 at 4:12 pm | 2 comments | 6093 Views
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Rustic and refinedAt iTalico, California Avenue's new Italian addition to its growing restaurant repertoire, comfort food has an edge. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2016Last comment by lxtics, on Nov 5, 2016 at 7:17 pm | 1 comment | 5957 Views
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Shop Talk: Mayfield Bakery refocuses; new Anthropologie to openIn this week's Shop Talk column, read about a Palo Alto sixth grader designing bandanas and bowties for dogs; a new focus...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2016Last comment by Moira, on Nov 1, 2016 at 12:34 pm | 3 comments | 5087 Views
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