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NEW SMOKING BAN A HUGE "SUCCESS"!!!
As those of you who read The Voice regularly already know, I was fiercely opposed to the ban before it went into effect, but those on the Council who voted in favor of the ban...
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Neighbors frothing over beer garden plan
A handful of condo dwellers on Bryant Street have so far been successful in blocking a new restaurant and beer garden proposed for 895 Villa Street, but applicant Ted Kim is a...
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Smoking ban takes effect Tuesday
A new ban on smoking near publicly accessible buildings and outdoor dining areas goes into effect Tuesday, May 15, which means a $50 citation for those caught violating the ne...
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St. Francis grad dies after collision
St. Francis high school alum Anthony C. Andrighetto, 21, has died as a result of a collision involving several vehicles at a major highway intersection in Tucson, Arizona, on...
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Rock the casbah at Morocco's
Morocco's restaurant is trying very hard. It could be just the place for couples, possible couples, and families out for a good time that doesn't cost a fortune.
Read the fu...
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Refined and relaxed
The Indian subcontinent has always met California cuisine at Mantra, the five-year-old restaurant on Emerson Street in Palo Alto. The original tilt had been towards India. Rec...
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A classic in need of updating
On a recent, cool spring evening I rushed into Ristorante Don Giovanni Cucina Italiana on Castro Street. I was running embarrassingly late (by my standards), but my friend had...
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Fast food, Indian-style
I love food that bites back. Not blister-the-lips, scorch-the-tongue, sweat-on-the-brow hot, mind you, but well-spiced fare that says, "Here I am." Tandoori Oven's wraps, kabo...
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Small is a beautiful pizza
If you can walk to Napoletana Pizzeria, drop in for a genuine 12-inch Neapolitan pie, sit at the counter with a glass of wine and watch chef/owner Costas Eleftheriadis throw d...
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Do-it-yourself dining
Ginseng BBQ & Tofu offers dinner and a show for diners who like to play chef
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, April ...
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Seoul food, sort of
Many barn-size restaurants hope for a dash of cachet by slapping "bistro" onto their name. Han Korean Bistro actually fits the definition — a small, unpretentious cafe, ...
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MVHS hosts Japanese exchange students
As much as Mountain View High School students learned about Japanese history and culture in the week they recently spent with a group of exchange students, it is ultimately th...
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Plenty of polish
Gravity, the new wine bar and bistro on Emerson Street in Palo Alto, is impressive for many reasons. The interior is sleek and refined, the service knowledgeable and friendly,...
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Shalala hits all the right notes
Umami. It is the fifth taste, most easily translated from Japanese as savoriness, which, in addition to sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, make a complete palate and total dining...
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Shalala hits all the right notes
Umami. It is the fifth taste, most easily translated from Japanese as savoriness, which, in addition to sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, make a complete palate and total dining...
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An itch for comfort food
The new restaurant called Scratch seats 270 people under the same high ceiling and mostly in view of each other. Despite its size, Scratch succeeds in providing comfort. It co...
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Good pub grub
The first time I stepped into St. Stephen's Green pub in Mountain View, I did a double take. I thought I'd absentmindedly wandered into Fry's Electronics by mistake. The walls...
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Solid fare, slack service
Chef Liu Mandarin Cuisine on Castro Street gives the impression of an exotic destination.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Fri...
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A truly hearty breakfast
On chilly and not so chilly mornings, I love waking to thoughts of a bounteous breakfast. My lifestyle doesn't allow for indulgence in a big breakfast very often, but when it ...
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Tasty Turkish fare
Mediterranean cuisine has long been a local restaurant favorite. Downtown Palo Alto has its fair share: oak-fired rotisserie and grilled lamb chops; pasta and pizza places; wr...
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For the love of sandwiches
In the noontime line at Ike's Place at Stanford University, a line that curves around the spacious, light-filled Forbes Family Cafe of the Jen-Hsuan Huang School of Engineerin...
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