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PENINSULA FOODIST
One Love Cafe opens in downtown San Bruno with local goods and a ‘home away from home feel’By Edwina Dueñas
Red velvet waffles from One Love Cafe in San Bruno. Courtesy One Love Cafe.
Named after the famed Bob Marley...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 8, 2023There are no comments yet. 114 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
WATCH OUT – SUGAR AHEADTis the season. Holiday celebrations, lights and good cheer. Santa and sleighbells. Cookies, and sweets, and sugar, and sugar, and sugar, and sugar and sugar…. {IMG...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 7, 2023Last comment by Miranda Duncan, 26 minutes ago | 3 comments | 705 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Ch. 1, page 5
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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 7, 2023There are no comments yet. 671 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Sushirrito founders bring a new mochi pizza concept to BurlingameBy Sophia Markoulakis
Mochiko Mochi Pizza is a new pizzeria from the founders of Sushirrito. Courtesy Mochiko Mochi Pizza.
The...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 6, 2023There are no comments yet. 1386 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Ch. 1, page 4
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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 6, 2023There are no comments yet. 912 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The effort to fix California's electricity pricingEffective energy pricing is key to transitioning away from fossil fuels. Americans are not always great at following rules but we are excellent at following prices....
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 12, 2023Last comment by Eduardo, on Dec 5, 2023 at 6:35 am | 24 comments | 9792 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Ch. 1, page 3
I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Ch. 1, page 3...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 874 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Boichik Bagels is opening its newest – and largest – location in Santa Clara this weekBy Margie Cullen
The exterior of Boichik Bagels in Santa Clara. Courtesy Emily Winston.
Berkeley-based bagel company Boichik...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 4, 2023There are no comments yet. 2413 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Ch. 1, page 2
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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 4, 2023There are no comments yet. 916 Views
CREATING A MORE VIBRANT MENLO PARK
My Holiday Wish List for Menlo Park...
Three affordable new city investments in the 600 block of Downtown
There are many positive signs that the 600 block of Santa Cruz Avenue...
Original post made by Dana Hendrickson on Nov. 27, 2023Last comment by ben, on Dec 3, 2023 at 11:57 pm | 3 comments | 5004 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Banning the public from PA City Hall
Palo Alto City Hall is now closed to the public -- the ground floor is open, but residents, the press and the general public cannot go to any other...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Nov. 26, 2023Last comment by Rebecca Eisenberg, on Dec 3, 2023 at 10:19 pm | 26 comments | 3714 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Holiday Fun in San Francisco- Take the Walking Tour for An Evening of Sparkle!Picking up from last week, planning a city play...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 30, 2023Last comment by Tessa Montgomery, on Dec 2, 2023 at 12:15 pm | 8 comments | 3507 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Burning just one "old style" light bulb can cost $150 or more per yearI last wrote about LED bulbs three years ago, when I was urging people...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 26, 2023Last comment by staying home, on Dec 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm | 12 comments | 4276 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"I Do I Don't" #2: Foreword by ". . . For Dummies" Founder/CEO John KilcullenI Do I Don't Introduction and how to use this book.
Foreword by. . For Dummies Founder/CEO John Kilcullen
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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 1172 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
UPDATE: Owner of San Carlos French bistro Cuisinett eyes reopening in a new location next yearBy Julia Brown
Cuisinett owner Geoffroy Raby announced the restaurant's closure Saturday. Courtesy Geoffroy Raby.
Cuisinett Bistro...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 28, 2023There are no comments yet. 2145 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Fun Things to Do Around the Bay This Holiday – Peninsula EditionIt’s 1967 in downtown Detroit. I’m bundled up like a little snowman waiting for Santa Claus to ride down Woodward Ave next to Hudson’s. It’s...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 24, 2023Last comment by Mike Davis, on Nov 26, 2023 at 5:27 pm | 8 comments | 3274 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Building the Customer Base for our Local BusinessesOur local businesses have seen a decline in their customer base for two major reasons and several other causes. The two major reasons—1) a surge in work from home...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Nov. 19, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:05 am | 8 comments | 3909 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Cal Ave’s permanent ‘pedestrian mall’ creates problemsWell, it’s done. The debate is over. California Avenue, Palo Alto’s “second downtown” will now become a permanent pedestrian mall. No cars allowed. Permanent...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Nov. 10, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:03 am | 16 comments | 6341 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
An Icelandic artist's response to climate changeCharlotta Hauksdóttir is a Palo Alto-based mixed media artist whose works incorporate the stunning natural landscapes of Iceland, her native country. As...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 19, 2023Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Nov 21, 2023 at 9:43 am | 4 comments | 4811 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hobee’s Mountain View location is closing after nearly a half-century in businessBy Julia Brown
==I Hobee's, a local restaurant chain known for its breakfasts and signature blueberry coffeecake, is closing its original...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 14, 2023Last comment by StephenStor, on Nov 20, 2023 at 9:47 pm | 4 comments | 9598 Views
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