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PENINSULA FOODIST
Japanese-style cocktail bar opening in Los AltosJean-Luc Kayigire wants people to imbibe more in downtown Los Altos. The Los Altos resident and former bar and restaurant owner said that because of the city's...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 23, 2019Last comment by Sushi Scott, on Aug 7, 2019 at 9:37 pm | 6 comments | 3922 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Couple brings Chinese zongzi to Mountain ViewA Fremont couple who drew a local following for their homemade zongzi, a hefty bundle of sticky rice stuffed with savory or sweet fillings and wrapped in a bamboo...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 10, 2019Last comment by dlee, on Aug 7, 2019 at 6:08 pm | 6 comments | 8733 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Frozen Grapes?The dog days of summer are headed our way, with hot days and long nights. If it gets a bit too toasty for you, here’s a summer snack everyone loves –...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 31, 2019Last comment by Laura Stec, on Aug 5, 2019 at 7:24 pm | 4 comments | 2154 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Avocado toast and vegemite: 'Australian-inspired' cafe chain Bluestone Lane arrives in Los AltosBluestone Lane was born in New York City but channels Australian coffee culture at all of its cafes, including its newest outpost opening Wednesday, July 31, in...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 30, 2019Last comment by Why, or why?, on Aug 3, 2019 at 9:44 am | 4 comments | 4194 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Strong Job Growth Continues and Supports the Case for CalTrain ExpansionThere are many reasons to support the CalTrain expansion plans from the environment to saving time and cost for commuters and the CalTrain contribution to grade...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jul. 28, 2019Last comment by Anon, on Aug 2, 2019 at 10:09 am | 21 comments | 2811 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto gluten-free bakery to close; local baker to assume ownershipUPDATE: Gracie Jones Gluten Free Bakeshop closed earlier than announced. The bakery closed as of Thursday, Aug. 15. One gluten-free bakery begets another:...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 25, 2019Last comment by Lori, on Aug 1, 2019 at 4:39 pm | 4 comments | 19021 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Two degrees can do all that?It’s hard to believe that if the temperature goes up by only two degrees, our world will change so much. When I walk outside, I can barely tell the temperature...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 21, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jul 29, 2019 at 6:59 pm | 26 comments | 3619 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mendocino Farms brings its sandwiches to Palo Alto May 2Southern California-based sandwich chain Mendocino Farms is opening its 26th location in downtown Palo Alto this Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. The fast-casual...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 29, 2019Last comment by Alex Costa, on Jul 26, 2019 at 9:31 pm | 18 comments | 5745 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Tame, Maim and Claim the Wild Sea VegetableThe hunt started early, but not as early as the mushroom forage did. Actually,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by tide pool harvest, on Jul 26, 2019 at 1:48 pm | 12 comments | 2811 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Old Port Lobster Shack adds downtown Redwood City locationDowntown Redwood City is now home to a new outpost of Old Port Lobster Shack. The locally born,
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by Chip, on Jul 26, 2019 at 12:23 am | 1 comment | 2991 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Morsey's Farmhouse Kitchen to open buffalo-milk creamery in Palo AltoIce cream shops are a dime a dozen on the Peninsula, but water buffalo-milk creameries certainly aren’t.
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 3, 2019Last comment by jUlie armitano, on Jul 25, 2019 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 3460 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Acclaimed ramen chain Ippudo headed to CupertinoIppudo is coming to the Peninsula. The popular Japanese ramen chain is opening its newest location this fall at Main St. Cupertino, a mixed-use development with...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 23, 2019Last comment by ramen eater, on Jul 25, 2019 at 6:58 am | 6 comments | 4398 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Don't Miss Your Exit (and other lessons from an EV drive)Driving an EV to Tahoe? Don’t miss your exit! I learned this and other lessons from two round trips between Palo Alto and Tahoe City in a Chevy Bolt (1). Maybe...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 14, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jul 22, 2019 at 9:53 pm | 16 comments | 4999 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Goodbye Food Waste!40% of all the food in the U.S. is thrown out, and the average America throws away 1/4 of the food they buy. Learn how to reduce your food waste with the San...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jul. 14, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Jul 20, 2019 at 7:37 am | 8 comments | 4231 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
After experiencing harassment, owner of Zareen's restaurants speaks out about Islamophobia, racismZareen Khan, owner of the popular Palo Alto and Mountain View Pakistani-Indian restaurants Zareen's, will be donating a portion of her business’ proceeds to...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 15, 2019Last comment by quotes, on Jul 18, 2019 at 4:57 pm | 28 comments | 15931 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto's ZombieRunner to open cafe in Mountain ViewAfter more than a decade of running a coffee cart from the back of a running store on Palo Alto's California Avenue, the owners of ZombieRunner are opening a brick-and-mortar...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 18, 2019Last comment by David Shannon , on Jul 18, 2019 at 12:27 pm | 1 comment | 4219 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Contemporary Indian restaurant, Ettan, headed to Palo AltoA contemporary Indian restaurant helmed by an unidentified Michelin-starred chef will open this fall in downtown Palo Alto. Ettan, which means "breath"...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by Rohit, on Jul 17, 2019 at 9:58 pm | 5 comments | 8865 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Nationally renowned Indian restaurant expanding to Palo AltoAnu and Vikram Bhambri operate modern Indian restaurants in San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, New Delhi -- and come this fall, downtown Palo Alto. They're...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by S. Ray, on Jul 17, 2019 at 1:50 pm | 4 comments | 6051 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Power Outages: Are You Ready?We are reducing greenhouse gas emissions by switching from gas to electric power. We have electric cars, trucks and buses, space heating, water heating, industrial...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 26, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Jul 15, 2019 at 3:59 pm | 23 comments | 4915 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Trashing the holiday? Not so much!I’ve enjoyed looking at photos from my friends’ Fourth of July holidays over the past few days -- parades, ice cream, red-white-and-blue outfits, picnics,...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 7, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jul 11, 2019 at 2:19 pm | 12 comments | 3062 Views
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Thank you for joining us at the 35th annual Moonlight Run & Walk! All proceeds benefit the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday fund, supporting local nonprofits serving children and families.
