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'The best version of Rossotti's that it's ever been': a new era begins for historic Alpine Inn

Updating a 167-year-old institution isn't easy when generations of customers feel a strong emotional attachment to it, like...

Original post made on Oct. 13, 2019
Last comment by senor blogger, on Oct 14, 2019 at 1:22 pm | 3 comments | 7566 Views

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What is happening to "affordable" Peninsula restaurants

It seems that every week another favorite affordable restaurant is closing. The reasons given are high rents, high staff...

Original post made by Resident on Sep. 30, 2019
Last comment by musical, on Oct 2, 2019 at 2:36 pm | 13 comments | 1498 Views

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Come for the pork, stay for the camaraderie: Pizzeria Delfina's pig roasts offer more than just food

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto's summer pig roasts bring people of all ages together in a way that feels rare in the Silicon...

Original post made on Sep. 7, 2019
Last comment by Vegan Mafia, on Sep 8, 2019 at 6:04 pm | 7 comments | 6349 Views

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Shop Talk: After 39 years of cakes and pastries, Palo Alto institution Prolific Oven to close

One of Palo Alto's longest-standing bakeries, The Prolific Oven will close on Aug. 31 due to a "severe" labor shortage and...

Original post made on Aug. 16, 2019
Last comment by Easy Explanation, on Sep 1, 2019 at 2:56 pm | 10 comments | 8141 Views

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A restaurant's image isn't everything. Despite ho-hum décor, Smyrna's food is top notch

Look past Symrna's ho-hum décor and ambiance: Its food more than holds its own against local swanky Mediterranean hotspots...

Original post made on Aug. 31, 2019
Last comment by ChrisC, on Aug 31, 2019 at 1:41 am | 1 comment | 5749 Views

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The return of dim sum darling Fu Lam Mum

A dim sum restaurant's reputation rests on the quality of its dumplings. The renovated Fu Lam Mum in Mountain View aces this...

Original post made on Aug. 23, 2019
Last comment by What Will They Do Next, on Aug 23, 2019 at 11:33 am | 1 comment | 7433 Views

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Are granny units the next big thing in housing?

Palo Alto has loosened restrictions for granny units, but building one can still be expensive and complicated. Read the...

Original post made on Jun. 28, 2019
Last comment by No Room At This PA Inn, on Aug 22, 2019 at 8:12 pm | 16 comments | 7822 Views

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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, 2019
Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Aug 21, 2019 at 2:36 pm | 25 comments | 15769 Views

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The Peninsula food scene gets its own newsletter

To 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, 2019
Last comment by Dick Dworak , on Jul 27, 2019 at 3:48 pm | 3 comments | 6138 Views

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Four decades in, Palo Alto's Fish Market remains a local institution

The 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, 2019
Last comment by love the Fish Market, on Jul 7, 2019 at 1:38 pm | 9 comments | 9050 Views

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Summer restaurant openings abound

Looking 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, 2019
Last comment by Gluttony Is A Sin, on Jun 21, 2019 at 11:32 am | 7 comments | 7323 Views

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Shop Talk: Greek-Turkish eatery, vegan cafe, women's boutique open

In 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, 2019
Last comment by Y. Bogosian, on May 21, 2019 at 8:14 pm | 4 comments | 8186 Views

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Busted sprinkler head leaves Old Pro sports bar with significant water damage

A 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, 2019
Last comment by Bill, on Apr 25, 2019 at 3:23 pm | 7 comments | 8750 Views

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How the Asian Box chef accidentally opened a gluten-free bakery

Gracie 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, 2019
Last comment by New fan, on Apr 24, 2019 at 9:37 pm | 4 comments | 14040 Views

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Pasha Mediterranean lights up the nightlife scene in Redwood City

The 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, 2019
Last comment by AlexDeLarge, on Apr 7, 2019 at 2:07 am | 4 comments | 7201 Views

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Shop Talk: Howard's Shoes relocates; sushi bar expands

In 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, 2019
Last comment by eileen , on Apr 4, 2019 at 11:25 pm | 3 comments | 9044 Views

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Shop Talk: Farewell to Milk Pail; hello Curry Pizza

In 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, 2019
Last comment by Hunter, on Mar 28, 2019 at 11:37 pm | 29 comments | 10818 Views

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Stay for the dumplings

A 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, 2019
Last comment by calling it out, on Mar 27, 2019 at 7:39 pm | 4 comments | 6603 Views

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Super bowls

Ramen 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, 2019
Last comment by resident, on Mar 10, 2019 at 1:18 pm | 2 comments | 8740 Views

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Shop Talk: Oren's Hummus expands, Midtown Starbucks closes

In 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, 2019
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