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PENINSULA FOODIST
Chef David Gingrass hops on board with Pacific CatchDavid Gingrass ? previously of the now-shuttered Hawthorne Lane in San Francisco, Wolfgang Puck's Postrio, and Spago in Los Angeles ? is stepping away from the white...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 14, 2014Last comment by Jay Park, on Mar 18, 2014 at 12:54 pm | 2 comments | 45684 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Engagement Rings: Myths and OptionsPerhaps it would have been better to post about engagement rings: myths and options before Valentine’s Day, as many people get engaged on that day each year....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 16, 2017Last comment by Satishjewels2, on Feb 18, 2017 at 12:30 am | 1 comment | 45520 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
The trauma of having to renew my California driver’s licenseTHAT notice from the DMV arrived in my mailbox almost three months ago, announcing that I must renew my driver’s license by my birthday, Feb. 4th, and make an...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 9, 2019Last comment by Lucille F. Parham, on Feb 17, 2019 at 8:00 pm | 15 comments | 45474 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Beware Difficult Topic: Death of a ChildFor some reason, a lot of the books I've recently been picking to read on my Kindle end up being about or including the death of a child. Go ahead, and click away...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 4, 2014Last comment by Jessica T, on Mar 5, 2014 at 7:31 pm | 1 comment | 45454 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Update: Sam?s Chowder House in Palo AltoSam's Chowder House, the Half Moon Bay waterfront establishment known for fresh fish and ocean views, recently announced it was...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 8, 2013Last comment by love-to-eat, on Oct 10, 2013 at 12:14 pm | 3 comments | 45298 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
Visiting Bucknell, Dickinson, Franklin and Marshall, Gettysburg, and Ursinus(Written by John Raftrey) Recently I visited colleges in Central Pennsylvania and Philadelphia with members of the Higher Education Consultants Association, the...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on May. 8, 2015Last comment by Michael, on Jun 11, 2016 at 8:12 pm | 11 comments | 45124 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Coming soon: Fire Oak & Barley in Palo AltoUPDATE: Fire Oak & Barley's grand opening is Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The evolution of Palo Alto's California Avenue continues with...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 22, 2015Last comment by Barry, on Jul 27, 2015 at 2:05 pm | 5 comments | 45059 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Are Tiger Moms Raising Tiger Spouses?Author Amy Chua is the author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (Note: I have not read her book). According to an article in
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 8, 2016Last comment by Clarity, on Sep 21, 2016 at 2:32 pm | 18 comments | 45043 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Local restaurants snag Michelin Bib Gourmand statusTwo Palo Alto restaurants and one in Redwood City again made the Michelin guide's Bib Gourmand list, which honors eateries that serve high-quality food at an affordable...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 18, 2016Last comment by Reality check, on Oct 25, 2016 at 12:23 pm | 10 comments | 44929 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Greek restaurant Taverna opening in Palo AltoThere are traces of Greece everywhere in Taverna, a new restaurant opening Monday at 800 Emerson St. in downtown Palo Alto. Framed...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 19, 2018Last comment by LadyDi, on Apr 27, 2018 at 3:29 pm | 13 comments | 44780 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
When dining meets techTwo articles I saw this week prompted me to think about the role that technology plays in eating out. The first,
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 29, 2013Last comment by Jeff, on Feb 20, 2014 at 1:57 pm | 4 comments | 44705 Views
COUPLE'S NET
. . . Loved in Spite of Ourselves"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." Victor Hugo While...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 16, 2014There are no comments yet. 44518 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Manresa Bread to open in Los AltosManresa Bread, the popular bakery spinoff of David Kinch’s celebrated Manresa restaurant in Los Gatos, is opening a second location in downtown Los Altos. The...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 14, 2015Last comment by Kelly, on Apr 2, 2016 at 6:25 am | 4 comments | 44465 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Michelin 2017: Madera regains its star; others retain statusThe much sought-after Michelin Guide stars have been announced for the San Francisco Bay Area, with familiar MidPeninsula restaurants making the cut, plus one establishment...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 25, 2016Last comment by Fan of TJ, on Nov 1, 2016 at 1:49 pm | 5 comments | 44317 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Keeping Palo Alto a Desirable Place to Live and WorkDespite what the majority of Town Square posters say, we know that Palo Alto is a very desirable place to live and work from the perspective of new residents and...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 26, 2013Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Nov 29, 2013 at 7:28 pm | 40 comments | 44272 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
James Beard chef opening restaurant at Stanford Shopping CenterMarc Vetri, a James Beard award-winning chef known for launching a group of successful Italian restaurants in Philadelphia, is opening his first venture on the west...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 16, 2016Last comment by Michelle, on Nov 17, 2016 at 5:40 pm | 2 comments | 44229 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mountain View's Fiesta del Mar to closeAfter 24 years, four landlords and generations of customers, local favorite Fiesta del Mar on Shoreline Boulevard in Mountain View is closing its doors next weekend. Owner...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Sep. 16, 2015Last comment by Charlotte Skinner, on Sep 25, 2015 at 2:54 pm | 24 comments | 44145 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Naked Men and Pineapple with TomatoSo I just arrive at the Pioneer last Sunday, and while waiting for my Vodka Soda Tall with...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 21, 2016Last comment by Laura Stec, on Aug 25, 2016 at 8:15 am | 15 comments | 44066 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Michelin stars: Madera, Village Pub, Baumé, Chez TJFour local eateries held onto their Michelin-starred hats this year, making it onto the 2014 edition of the annual restaurant guide.
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 23, 2013Last comment by Elena Kadvany, on Oct 23, 2013 at 6:51 pm | 2 comments | 44050 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Celebrity chef pulls out of BFD Menlo Park; to reopen as new concept==B UPDATE: Chris Vestal, who lives in Menlo Park, said he plans to open a restaurant at this location serving American-style cuisine with locally sourced ingredients....
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 11, 2017Last comment by Claudia O, on Apr 1, 2017 at 7:48 am | 7 comments | 44027 Views
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