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Palo Alto, rejoice. Mike's Cafe is back.The return of Mike's Cafe, a humble, longtime neighborhood eatery, might be one of Palo Alto's most anticipated restaurant...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2019Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Aug 21, 2019 at 2:36 pm | 25 comments | 15305 Views
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The Peninsula food scene gets its own newsletterTo keep Peninsula residents up-to-date on all of the latest culinary happenings -- from parking-lot food stands to Michelin-starred...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by Dick Dworak , on Jul 27, 2019 at 3:48 pm | 3 comments | 5924 Views
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Four decades in, Palo Alto's Fish Market remains a local institutionThe shiny and new tend to occupy the attention of critics, but what of those rare places that have managed to transcend trends...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2019Last comment by love the Fish Market, on Jul 7, 2019 at 1:38 pm | 9 comments | 8492 Views
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Summer restaurant openings aboundLooking for something new? From vegan fare and organic wine to pho, sushi and pupusas, there are a lot of new places on the...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2019Last comment by Gluttony Is A Sin, on Jun 21, 2019 at 11:32 am | 7 comments | 7153 Views
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Shop Talk: Greek-Turkish eatery, vegan cafe, women's boutique openIn this week's Shop Talk column, read about two new local restaurants, including one with a 100% plant-based menu, and a...
Original post made on May. 20, 2019Last comment by Y. Bogosian, on May 21, 2019 at 8:14 pm | 4 comments | 7897 Views
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Busted sprinkler head leaves Old Pro sports bar with significant water damageA busted sprinkler head at Old Pro sports bar in downtown Palo Alto gushed out enough water to force out customers and employees...
Original post made on Apr. 23, 2019Last comment by Bill, on Apr 25, 2019 at 3:23 pm | 7 comments | 8509 Views
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How the Asian Box chef accidentally opened a gluten-free bakeryGracie Jones, who has devoted her life to "cooking nonstop" for 20 years, did not intentionally set out to open up a gluten-free...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2019Last comment by New fan, on Apr 24, 2019 at 9:37 pm | 4 comments | 13236 Views
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Pasha Mediterranean lights up the nightlife scene in Redwood CityThe billowing smoke is part of the festive vibe at Pasha Mediterranean, a year-old restaurant and hookah lounge in downtown...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2019Last comment by AlexDeLarge, on Apr 7, 2019 at 2:07 am | 4 comments | 6811 Views
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Shop Talk: Howard's Shoes relocates; sushi bar expandsIn this week's Shop Talk column, read about a family shoe store that has moved to Town & Country Village, a sushi bar expanding...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2019Last comment by eileen , on Apr 4, 2019 at 11:25 pm | 3 comments | 8709 Views
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Shop Talk: Farewell to Milk Pail; hello Curry PizzaIn this week's Shop Talk column, read about the departure of a longtime Mountain View market, a forthcoming downtown Palo...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2019Last comment by Hunter, on Mar 28, 2019 at 11:37 pm | 29 comments | 10520 Views
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Stay for the dumplingsA tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant three doors down from El Camino Real on Broadway Street in Redwood City, i Dumpling serves...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2019Last comment by calling it out, on Mar 27, 2019 at 7:39 pm | 4 comments | 6382 Views
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Super bowlsRamen Nagi, which manages to be both trendy and traditional, is a case study in what can go right when a chef channels all...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2019Last comment by resident, on Mar 10, 2019 at 1:18 pm | 2 comments | 8415 Views
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Shop Talk: Oren's Hummus expands, Midtown Starbucks closesIn this week's Shop Talk column, read about Palo Alto-born Oren's Hummus' expansion plans and the closure of a longtime local...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2019There are no comments yet. 8924 Views
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Man who set fires to restaurant, car sentencedA man found responsible for torching the former Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill and a car nearly four months ago in Palo Alto...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2019Last comment by Impatient, on Mar 7, 2019 at 3:58 pm | 3 comments | 5466 Views
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Tapping into a golden stateCritical acclaim came quickly to State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria, the bustling family-owned eatery located at the...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2019Last comment by Chris Mattison, on Feb 15, 2019 at 11:39 am | 1 comment | 6091 Views
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When mochi meets cupcakeMelody Hu has infused her baking business with global elements that reflect flavors tied to her own history as a Taiwanese-American...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2019Last comment by Tatjana, on Feb 11, 2019 at 5:19 pm | 5 comments | 10277 Views
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Nothing but babkaAyélet Nuchi's dedicated babka bakery at Town & Country Village in Palo Alto pays homage to the tastes and traditions of...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2019Last comment by sro, on Feb 7, 2019 at 5:51 pm | 1 comment | 7019 Views
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Passion for pastriesNamed for the owner's 4-year-old daughter, the chic and sunny Maison Alyzee in downtown Mountain View is turning out gorgeous,...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2019Last comment by Gourmande, on Jan 31, 2019 at 8:11 pm | 1 comment | 5320 Views
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Supreme Court clears way for state foie gras ban to take effectAfter a seven-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to review a ruling on California's ban on foie...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2019Last comment by Stereotyping Fool, on Jan 10, 2019 at 1:37 pm | 5 comments | 3404 Views
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All-you-can-eat Asian fusion restaurant coming to Mountain ViewFor those of us who won't be setting diet-related New Year's resolutions, a new all-you-can-eat Asian fusion restaurant will...
Original post made on Jan. 3, 2019Last comment by Midtown, on Jan 3, 2019 at 7:18 pm | 3 comments | 2898 Views
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