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PENINSULA FOODIST
Local 2015 Michelin stars: Baume, Madera, Chez TJ, Village PubThe Michelin Guide released its latest San Francisco Bay Area stars list Tuesday, yet again granting distinction to Baume in Palo Alto, Madera in Menlo Park, Chez...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 22, 2014Last comment by Max Hauser, on Oct 26, 2014 at 11:57 am | 11 comments | 50798 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
What to do if you get a noisy Rheem/Ruud heat pump water heaterOne of the reasons that people have favored the Rheem/Ruud heat pump water heaters is because they are quiet. Rated at a low 49 dB, you could install one in most...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 22, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Aug 20, 2022 at 2:04 pm | 20 comments | 50515 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Olive Garden shutters in Palo AltoThe Palo Alto location of international Italian-restaurant chain Olive Garden is no more. The restaurant at 2515 El Camino Real closed on May 21, days before...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 30, 2016Last comment by Sarah, on Nov 26, 2016 at 9:46 pm | 17 comments | 50493 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Dear Mom,Dear Mom, I miss you so much. I'm at Camp Kesem, a place for kids and teens who have a parent with cancer. Mostly they have activities like any other sleep over...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 16, 2016There are no comments yet. 50372 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'Nobody is dining out.' Palo Alto Chinese restaurant Taste is on the brink of permanently shutting down amidst coronavirus spread==I For more updates on the coronavirus impact on local restaurants, read this story:
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by 40-year Chinese cook, on Mar 16, 2020 at 11:05 am | 39 comments | 50372 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Paris Baguette coming to Mountain ViewInternational bakery chain Paris Baguette plans to open a new "showstopper" location in downtown Mountain View in 2017, Chief Development Officer Larry...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 7, 2016Last comment by Update?, on Jul 28, 2017 at 11:28 pm | 31 comments | 50279 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Chicken Soup for the SoulI just got some really bad news. Probably the worse news I have had in years. Not about me, but a friend. A good friend. It might as well have happened...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 19, 2013There are no comments yet. 50004 Views
COUPLE'S NET
When Donating to the Philippines, Gets Kids InvolvedIf you choose to make a donation to help with relief efforts in the Philippines, get your kids involved. On Couple's Net I will be advocating couple time: time without...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 14, 2013There are no comments yet. 49817 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto's last dive bar, the beloved Nut House, calls it quits for now. 'We just can't afford it anymore.'Barely two months ago, the 49-year-old Antonio's Nut House reopened triumphantly after a monthslong closure with a new outdoor patio, new chef in the kitchen and...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 21, 2020Last comment by Mike , on Aug 28, 2020 at 7:09 pm | 9 comments | 49793 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Her Latest Lesbian Lover is the Wife of one our Mutual Male FriendsJerry posted what you will read below as a comment on my previous column, and a discussion ensued there. Because there are so many layers to it, and many are common...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 19, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 2, 2015 at 10:41 am | 11 comments | 49708 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Scott's Seafood Palo Alto to close in MarchAfter more than a decade of serving seafood at Town & Country Village in Palo Alto, Scott's Seafood will close its doors for good on March 8. Owner Steve Mayer...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 3, 2015Last comment by vincdejuanhk, on May 4, 2015 at 11:39 pm | 28 comments | 49682 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Holiday HangoutsLooking for a place to celebrate with friends and family over the holidays? Here’s a few we’ve been Food Partying! at lately: ==B Redwood Coast...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 12, 2016Last comment by Patricia Joy Becker, on Dec 15, 2016 at 2:30 pm | 3 comments | 49613 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Growing community rootsTwo Stanford students ? one who has spent summers working in a Modesto canning factory and with a global anti- hunger nonprofit in Uganda; the other, an American...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 18, 2013There are no comments yet. 49535 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Redwood City: Donato Enoteca owner opens wine bar, cafeThe owner of Redwood City Italian restaurant Donato Enoteca is opening a wine bar, retail...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 31, 2016There are no comments yet. 49495 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
What local restaurants do you miss the most?In light of the seemingly endless ebb and flow of restaurant closures and openings on the Peninsula, from years-long standbys to short-lived stints, I've long wanted...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 2, 2014Last comment by Cece, on Oct 9, 2017 at 7:14 pm | 40 comments | 49394 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
Touring the SoCal Elites:UCLA, USC, Harvey Mudd, Claremont McKenna(written by John Raftrey) The second in a series. The Elite schools in Southern California all have admit rates under 20%, making admissions to them a virtual...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Aug. 18, 2014Last comment by Mudder, on Apr 24, 2017 at 6:02 pm | 13 comments | 49381 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Tokyo ramen shop to open first U.S. outpost in Palo AltoRamen Nagi, a Tokyo-born string of ramen shops, is planning to open its first United States location in downtown Palo Alto. Ramen Nagi has filed planning applications...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 18, 2017Last comment by David T, on Sep 27, 2017 at 7:19 pm | 41 comments | 48715 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Vina Enoteca to serve first 'Impossible burger' in Silicon ValleyA burger made entirely from plants at a Redwood City startup has been making waves at select restaurants in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York — and now,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 22, 2017Last comment by Jack Hickey, on Mar 28, 2017 at 3:06 pm | 23 comments | 48306 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Taboo Topics in a Relationship or MarriageYou tell each other everything, right? Pause. Are there things you don’t tell each other? If you’re telling each other everything, it puts you in...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 22, 2016There are no comments yet. 48204 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Cheesecake Factory Palo Alto to closeAfter more than a decade of serving its vast menu at 375 University Ave. in Palo Alto, The Cheesecake Factory will close in May. Alethea Rowe, senior director...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 9, 2018Last comment by Leah, on Jun 21, 2018 at 11:55 am | 38 comments | 47732 Views
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