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Readers dish on their all-time favorite Peninsula restaurant bitesTo mark the 100th edition of the Peninsula Foodist newsletter, we surveyed our readers on their all-time favorite bite from...
Original post made on May. 2, 2023Last comment by JB, on May 2, 2023 at 11:22 am | 1 comment | 2024 Views
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A new home for plant-based dining takes root in BurlingameBob Trahan's career trajectory is an unusual one: from director of engineering at Meta, to culinary school and working in...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2023Last comment by Joey, on Apr 24, 2023 at 11:28 am | 1 comment | 3835 Views
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Inside the new Graduate hotel, home to Palo Alto's first rooftop barIn its reincarnation as Graduate Palo Alto, the former President Hotel aims to be an upscale homage to all things Stanford,...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2023Last comment by Anonymous, on Mar 20, 2023 at 4:50 pm | 12 comments | 7449 Views
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An initiative to reduce single-use plastics is brewing in Peninsula cafesEmily Chueh, co-founder of Okapi Reusables, is working with the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability to help restaurants...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Feb 24, 2023 at 5:44 pm | 2 comments | 5193 Views
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New hospitality program aims to teach culinary skills to those with disabilitiesAda's Cafe plans to expand its catering operations and production of jam, granola and dog biscuits at the nonprofit AbilityPath's...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2023Last comment by Judy, on Feb 17, 2023 at 12:12 pm | 2 comments | 6610 Views
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'We didn't rebound': After 10 years in Menlo Park, The Refuge will close on FridayThe Refuge, home to Menlo Park's most renowned pastrami and Belgian beer offerings, will be closing its location there on...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2023Last comment by Chip, on Jan 18, 2023 at 6:25 pm | 2 comments | 3399 Views
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Comings and goings: Cocoa & Butter and Wahlburgers shutter, Tootsie's reopens and moreAs the end of 2022 nears, the local dining scene is in a state of flux. Two eateries have recently closed, a popular East...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2022Last comment by Alex LoCoCo, on Dec 4, 2022 at 8:11 pm | 1 comment | 1670 Views
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French chef reopens Palo Alto cafe following pandemic shutdownAfter a nearly three-year hiatus, The Redwood, a cafe at Avenidas in downtown Palo Alto, reopened its doors Monday, Oct....
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2022Last comment by Green Gables, on Oct 7, 2022 at 6:12 am | 2 comments | 5332 Views
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Construction worker dies after fall downtownA construction worker who fell into a shaft at a downtown Palo Alto construction site died early Wednesday morning, Palo...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2022Last comment by Sean McIntyre, on Sep 1, 2022 at 3:58 pm | 5 comments | 14161 Views
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Vegan variety: 10 Peninsula eateries serving up plant-based fareFrom vegan sushi rolls to dairy-free ice cream, there’s no shortage of options for plant-based eaters. Here's some plant-based...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2022Last comment by Darby Daniels, on Jul 29, 2022 at 8:24 am | 2 comments | 5491 Views
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Boichik Bagels lures community investors to prepurchase thousands of bagelsIn a region filled with tech unicorns and initial public offerings, Silicon Valley's most sought-after investment opportunity...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2022There are no comments yet. 3634 Views
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Palo Alto's long-standing sports bar The Old Pro to close June 19Originally opening in 1964, The Old Pro has long served as Palo Alto's classic sports bar, even as Silicon Valley sprung...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2022Last comment by John Donegan, on Jun 5, 2022 at 10:19 am | 6 comments | 16716 Views
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New life eyed for the historic Nut House buildingA proposal to partially demolish and rehabilitate a building that once housed Antonio's Nut House and, before that, a Safeway...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2022Last comment by WilliamR, on Jun 1, 2022 at 6:19 pm | 5 comments | 11463 Views
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Peninsula Restaurant Week is back, showcasing a diverse food and dining sceneWith spring in full swing and the economy starting to rebound, local restaurateurs are welcoming diners for Peninsula Restaurant...
Original post made on May. 13, 2022There are no comments yet. 5569 Views
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Mom-and-pop Cocoa & Butter turns to the community for helpA new bakery and cafe occupies the sky-high glass walls of 383 University Ave. in Palo Alto, the towering space previously...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2022Last comment by Alex LoCoCo, on Apr 30, 2022 at 6:19 pm | 1 comment | 4096 Views
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Worried about Ukrainian co-workers, Silicon Valley tech companies mobilize to aid refugees and the war effortSilicon Valley CEOs have strong ties with Ukraine, where many of their employees are currently based. They share their thoughts...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2022Last comment by Claudette, on Mar 25, 2022 at 8:43 pm | 1 comment | 6602 Views
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Palo Alto's Cal. Ave. district welcomes Local Kitchens, prepares for NaschmarktIn Palo Alto's California Avenue neighborhood, Anatolian Kitchen will be replaced by an Austrian-themed restaurant. Around...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2022Last comment by mjh, on Feb 22, 2022 at 1:34 pm | 1 comment | 8012 Views
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Labor of loaf: Manresa Bread expands to Palo AltoManresa Bread is expanding to Palo Alto's Town & Country Village this spring. This marks the fourth location for the institution...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2022Last comment by Bob's, on Jan 20, 2022 at 9:19 pm | 1 comment | 12025 Views
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Winter holiday feasts: 21 Peninsula eateries where you can celebrate the seasonWhether you want to enjoy a longtime favorite or try something new, we have a few ideas to whet your appetite as we step...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2021Last comment by Joel, on Dec 9, 2021 at 5:06 pm | 1 comment | 9091 Views
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Cool Cafe at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center closes after 20 yearsAfter a hiatus during the pandemic, the Cool Cafe is closing at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center. Helmed by educator...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2021Last comment by PA Community Advocate, on Oct 1, 2021 at 7:32 am | 1 comment | 12593 Views
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