THE LOCAL DISH
Polish sausage at the Dutch Goose
Please correct me if I'm wrong about this, since I haven't been back to the Dutch Goose after the experience one night in December 2005 that I describe below.
The Goose's P... |
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on Mar 14, 2007 at 2:47 pm by Dave B., a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Baffled by LuLu's "apparent" popularity
When LuLu's opened on the Alameda here in west Menlo a little over a year ago, I was cautiously optimistic. Maybe even a little excited. Mexican food tops my list of favorites... |
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on Feb 27, 2007 at 8:40 pm by West Menlo Resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
What the Board of Supes race is really all about
To find out click here
Web Link
If Ms. Keith wins the Board of Supes race will she have enough to overcome Gail Slocum who w... |
Hank Lawrence |
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on Mar 5, 2012 at 11:09 pm by Minutes, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Times changed, Mervyns didn't, founder says
Mervyns founder Merv Morris of Atherton expressed 'great sadness for the several thousand employees' impacted by the final closure of Mervyn's chain of department stores -- al... |
Editor |
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on Jun 15, 2009 at 9:12 pm by Former employee, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
Routine food at new hamburger joint
In an echo of the bland and character-less stainless steel equipment behind the counter at Jeffrey's Hamburgers, the food -- by which I mean the Polish dogs -- is equally with... |
Dave |
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on Dec 13, 2007 at 3:26 pm by Lynn, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
Election 2012: Warren Slocum ballot revised after complaint
Candidates for political office are expected to sing their own praises in hopes of swaying voters, but there are rules regarding what they can say, rules that county Board of ... |
Editor |
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on Jul 28, 2012 at 11:18 am by not susan, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Tesla gets federal loan to build Palo Alto plant
A $465 million low-interest federal loan will help Tesla Motors build its planned powertrain production facility in Palo Alto's Stanford Research Park, the U.S. Department of ... |
Editor |
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on Oct 7, 2010 at 12:02 pm by DUH, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
Lanes still closed on 101; fatalities ID'd
Traffic on U.S. Highway 101 in San Mateo continues to be limited to one lane in north and southbound directions this morning more than nine hours after a multi-vehicle cra... |
Editor |
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on Sep 13, 2010 at 7:29 pm by anonymous, a resident of another community |
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Court of Appeal drops case against coroner for retaining heart of young man
An appellate court has overturned a ruling in San Mateo County Superior Court that held the coroner's office liable for retaining the heart of a 23-year-old man who died u... |
Editor |
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on Jun 1, 2010 at 1:16 pm by Khaki, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
Lulu's carnitas soft tacos rock!
Seriously good stuff.
The churros are worth every penny, too. |
Hombre con Hambre |
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on Oct 26, 2009 at 12:22 pm by Joe, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill opens in Menlo Park
Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, a local institution in San Diego since 1983, made its Menlo Park debut this month at 515 El Camino Real, in the plaza adjacent to Safeway.
Read t... |
Editor |
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on Jun 8, 2009 at 5:07 pm by Jennifer L., a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Ice cream thieves undone by tech tracks
When a theft is under way, one rule that is sometimes overlooked by the criminals -- don't do something stupid that gives the game away -- was ignored again on May 24 when thi... |
Editor |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 10:34 pm by andy creighton, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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La Honda Winery vintner offers sampling of wine from grapes grown in Peninsula's backyard
Anyone who thinks of winemakers and wine aficionados as pretentiously, overbearingly serious really should meet Ken Wornick.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Dec 7, 2007 at 1:20 pm by STEVE Haynes, a resident of another community |
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Volunteer, literacy teacher Lee Romashko dies at 84
Longtime community volunteer and literacy teacher Leona "Lee" M. Romashko of Menlo Park died unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 3, at Stanford Hospital. She was 84. Ms. Romashko dev... |
Editor |
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on Aug 9, 2007 at 8:48 pm by Thelma Dry, a resident of another community |
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Former OMB Director Under Reagan Slams Romney's Bain Job Claims
Last Friday on Fox News David Stockman is surprisingly honest about Romney's job creation claims.
Former Reagan OMB Director Stockman said
"...I don't think Mitt Romney ... |
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on Jun 13, 2012 at 5:54 pm by GOLLY, a resident of another community |
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Kaygetsu owner now cooks for Apple
When Menlo Park's Kaygetsu restaurant closed in September, owners Keiko and Toshi Sakuma weren't quite sure what would come next for them.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Mar 30, 2012 at 9:10 am by Sam, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Portola Valley: Mountain lion spotted Monday night
A resident of Portola Valley spotted a mountain lion heading toward Portola Green Circle in the Brookside Park neighborhood at about 9:25 p.m. Monday (April 11), according t... |
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on Apr 13, 2011 at 7:00 am by Fred, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Bob Augsburger dies Dec. 31 at his Portola Valley home
Robert R. "Bob" Augsburger, a former vice president of Stanford University and the first executive director of the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), died Dec. 31 at his Porto... |
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on Jan 4, 2010 at 5:56 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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State legislation would require restaurants to post calorie content of meals in plain view
This press release was submitted by State Sen. Carole Migden:
SACRAMENTO—New legislation introduced by State Senator Carole Migden (D-San Francisco) may revolutioniz... |
Checkout |
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on Apr 19, 2007 at 12:12 pm by Eatin Good in the Neighborhood, a resident of another community |
THE LOCAL DISH
In 'n Out Burgers
In 'n Out is the place to enjoy a vacation from responsible eating.
FYI: There are unpublished items on the menu, if you know where to look for them. |
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on Dec 14, 2006 at 2:01 pm by Mr. Man, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Thieves burglarize cars Thursday morning while hikers walk The Dish
Thieves broke into and burglarized six vehicles parked at the informal dirt parking area at the Alpine Road intersection with Piers Lane between 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. Thursday ... |
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on Sep 27, 2011 at 2:54 pm by Jon, a resident of the Woodside: Woodside Heights neighborhood |
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Remembering joyful Woodside summers long ago
When school closed each June, my brothers and I left our home in foggy San Francisco for a summer in the country.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Sep 19, 2011 at 10:43 am by Hmmm, a resident of another community |
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Left Wing Newspapers See Dramatic Drop in Circulation
In an article by By Barbara Ortutay, an AP Business Writer published this morning she cited a dramatic drop in ciculation in some left wing newspapers that are the darlings of... |
Hank Lawrence |
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on Oct 27, 2009 at 6:30 pm by Gern Blanston, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Restaurant review: Marqs in Menlo hits the mark
Menlo Park bar and grille offers harmonious combination of music, fine food, and good cheer. Photo: Regular customers, from left, Anne Chissler, Vicki Ferrando and Miche... |
Editor |
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on Jul 14, 2009 at 11:13 am by Remark on Marq\'s, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
THE LOCAL DISH
Is JZ Cool worth checking out?
Has anyone eaten at JZ Cool since it reopened after renovations? I tried to get lunch there this afternoon, but it was closed, although the sign says it's open for lunch on Tu... |
Always hungry |
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on Jun 3, 2009 at 10:15 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |