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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
What gives you hope?Early this week I was feeling a little hopeless. I like to play a game when we are driving in other parts of the state (1), counting the number of EVs to see how...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 8, 2019Last comment by Stupidity?, 21 minutes ago | 2 comments | 413 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Legends Pizza Co. replaces Palo Alto Pizza Co.There's a new sign outside and new ownership in place, but otherwise things are largely the same at the former Palo Alto Pizza Co. at 2450 Park Blvd. in Palo Alto. The...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 3, 2019Last comment by Paly Girl, 2 hours ago | 11 comments | 2802 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Su Hong 2.0? Former waiter reopens Chinese standby under new name in Palo AltoSu Hong Palo Alto is back, albeit under a new name and owner but with the same food beloved by generations of customers. The longtime Chinese restaurant at 4256...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 6, 2019Last comment by Memo to MRB, 3 hours ago | 5 comments | 3801 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
What is a "ton" of carbon dioxide anyway?When I first started reading about climate change and all of the carbon dioxide emissions, I wondered what they meant by a “ton” of carbon dioxide, or...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 1, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, 3 hours ago | 15 comments | 2478 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Holiday TraditionsAs our kids grow up it’s fun to see which holiday traditions stick. Here are some of our current favorite holiday traditions that I hope will stay in our...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 6, 2019There are no comments yet. 399 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Longtime Mexican eatery Una Mas closes in Menlo ParkAfter more than 20 years of serving Mexican food in downtown Menlo Park, the Una Mas Mexican Grill franchise at 683 Santa Cruz Ave. has closed. The owner of...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 5, 2019Last comment by Local Resident , on Dec 6, 2019 at 12:49 pm | 2 comments | 1532 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Living as Roommates? Not Having Much Sex?I see couples who eventually realize they are living as roommates: they may be good parents together, run their household together, do their respective jobs, spend...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 6, 2019There are no comments yet. 1429 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Su Hong Palo Alto's last day of business will be Sept. 29The owner of Su Hong Palo Alto gave its generations of diners plenty of notice about his plans to close the restaurant,
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Sep. 12, 2019Last comment by Larry, on Dec 4, 2019 at 10:39 pm | 22 comments | 9437 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto Indian restaurant Ettan partners with Michelin-starred San Francisco chefEttan, a contemporary Indian restaurant opening soon...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 4, 2019Last comment by bill1940, on Dec 4, 2019 at 12:22 pm | 1 comment | 2628 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Build your own noodle soup at SH Noodle House in Mountain ViewA Chinese restaurant with a build-your-own noodle soup menu is now open at 2101 Showers Drive in Mountain View, across from the San Antonio Caltrain station. ?SH...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 2, 2019Last comment by Nearby neighbor, on Dec 2, 2019 at 4:43 pm | 1 comment | 1596 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Is our carbon-free electricity really carbon-free?One of the most important steps we can take to cut our greenhouse gas emissions is to transition to clean power. Our local power providers are moving aggressively...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 24, 2019Last comment by Tom, on Dec 1, 2019 at 11:14 am | 18 comments | 4929 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hillsdale says hello to the modern mall food court with Shake Shack, The Refuge and Instagrammable dim sumIn the Bay Area, the stale, run-of-the-mill mall food court is swiftly becoming a thing of the past. This is particularly evident at Hillsdale Shopping Center...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 24, 2019Last comment by Nicholi tesla, on Dec 1, 2019 at 9:36 am | 13 comments | 12366 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Local deli owners to revive Woodside Deli in Redwood CityIn a rare twist of events, a beloved food business that closed this year, Redwood City's longtime Woodside Deli, will return. The owners of Colombo's Delicatessen...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 27, 2019Last comment by Italian girl, on Nov 30, 2019 at 6:09 pm | 13 comments | 10582 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
HIITWhen the air quality was poor, I started brainstorming how to get an effective workout inside. I have debated buying an elliptical or indoor bike, but decided not...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 30, 2019There are no comments yet. 1083 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: 10 Tips for the HolidaysThese holiday tips are not rocket science. Nonetheless, they are important reminders for good self-care and pacing through the holidays. 1. Make a list of your...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 29, 2019There are no comments yet. 2456 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Facing high kitchen turnover, Los Altos' The Post revamps majority of its menuThe Post has seen three chefs come and go since opening in downtown Los Altos in...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 13, 2019Last comment by Devid Cringe, on Nov 28, 2019 at 1:13 pm | 9 comments | 4587 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Downtown Mountain View gets new sushi barA sushi restaurant has opened inside Mervyn's Lounge in downtown Mountain View, replacing a boba shop. Umai Sushi Bar is serving udon, sushi rolls, nigiri, tonkatsu...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 22, 2019Last comment by Seder Smith, on Nov 28, 2019 at 1:10 pm | 3 comments | 5527 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Peet's cafes in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos to close Nov. 24Three local Peet's Coffee & Tea locations in Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Los Altos will close this weekend. The cafes at 436 University Ave. in downtown Palo...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 18, 2019Last comment by Yassie, on Nov 27, 2019 at 7:42 pm | 18 comments | 6555 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'Starting a restaurant was far more difficult than starting a tech company.' Palo Alto's Teaquation cafe to closeDowntown Palo Alto's Teaquation will close next week after four years of business. The 115 Hamilton Ave. cafe's last day of business will be Saturday, Nov. 30,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Nov. 21, 2019Last comment by Allie, on Nov 27, 2019 at 3:27 pm | 2 comments | 2595 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Taiwanese desserts shop opens in Mountain ViewTaiwanese shaved snow, milk tea and baked goods are on the menu at the newly opened Oh! Honey Snow Ice in Mountain View. The sweets shop is located at 1030 Castro...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Sep. 3, 2019Last comment by Dan, on Nov 25, 2019 at 5:10 pm | 4 comments | 9272 Views
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Su Hong 2.0? Former waiter reopens Chinese standby under new name in Palo Alto
By Elena Kadvany | 5 comments | 3,801 views
What is a "ton" of carbon dioxide anyway?
By Sherry Listgarten | 15 comments | 2,478 views
Living as Roommates? Not Having Much Sex?
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 1,429 views
Holiday Traditions
By Cheryl Bac | 0 comments | 399 views
The holidays are here!
From live music to a visit with Santa, here's a look at some local holiday activities to help you get into the spirit of the season.
