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TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Preparing for baby #3As I count down the weeks to baby #3 I'm finding myself much less concerned about how our kids will adjust to the new baby compared to last time. I'm...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 7, 2017Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Feb 9, 2017 at 7:27 pm | 5 comments | 3272 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Find coffee and community at Palo Alto's new Backyard BrewA new caffeine option is now open on California Avenue in Palo Alto: Backyard Brew, where a Palo Alto native is hoping to to build a space for both coffee and community. Backyard...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 1, 2017Last comment by grande, on Feb 8, 2017 at 8:55 pm | 8 comments | 23960 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
You Dirty Little ThingI consider myself pretty easy to work for, but I do have a serious pet peeve about porous, squishy things. With the kitchen sponge – there is no patience. AKK!...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 11, 2017Last comment by Laura Stec, on Feb 8, 2017 at 7:11 am | 12 comments | 19285 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
When Is The Perfect Time To Ask For A College Recommendation Letter?(Written by guest blogger, Michael Romano of MR Test Prep www.mrtestprep.com) A college recommendation letter can help earn you admittance into the college you...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Feb. 1, 2017Last comment by Chip, on Feb 6, 2017 at 7:51 pm | 4 comments | 7871 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Letter to Council on Land Use and Transportation Elementthank you for the opportunity for residents to hear and participate in the discussion of council priorities for 2017 I heard two discussions that have high level...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jan. 29, 2017Last comment by Jim, on Feb 5, 2017 at 7:23 am | 2 comments | 4342 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Tava Kitchen shutters in Palo AltoFacing the end of a five-year lease and a rent increase that was hard to justify, fast-casual Indian eatery
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 17, 2017Last comment by Julia, on Feb 2, 2017 at 12:24 pm | 18 comments | 28772 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Talk, Talk, TalkI would love to come give a talk to your group, organization, business, school or university on any of these topics: • This is Your Brain on Marriage • How...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 1, 2017There are no comments yet. 3760 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Council Priorities for 2017I thank everyone for the hours you put in to serve the city and look forward to coming to the priority session tomorrow. My top four priorities are: --reducing...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jan. 27, 2017Last comment by Chandler , on Jan 29, 2017 at 9:57 pm | 7 comments | 3449 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mountain View's Shell Shock becomes East Street TacosAfter about two years of shucking oysters on Castro Street in Mountain View, the owner of Shell Shock...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 27, 2017Last comment by Hmmm, on Jan 28, 2017 at 11:47 am | 3 comments | 6640 Views
COUPLE'S NET
What's Your Attachment Style and Why Does it Matter to Your Relationship?Let’s start with explaining attachment, which is developed in early childhood, with your primary caregiver. Depending on the type of care you received...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 27, 2017There are no comments yet. 17990 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Wasband: How to Retain Your MarriageThis is my new word for the week. A husband who no longer is married to you is a wasband. Does waswife work as well? In order to avoid having a wasband or waswife,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 19, 2017There are no comments yet. 5252 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“Housewife” a Journey of Transgender MarriageKristin Collier’s new book, Housewife: Home Remaking in a Transgender Marriage is a must read for any couple going through this transition. When...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 13, 2017Last comment by Dread Pirate Roberts, on Jan 19, 2017 at 10:26 am | 2 comments | 14540 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Holiday LEGO ShowWe finally made it out to see the Holiday LEGO show...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 13, 2017Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 13, 2017 at 11:14 pm | 2 comments | 4460 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Paris Baguette coming to Mountain ViewInternational bakery chain Paris Baguette plans to open a new "showstopper" location in downtown Mountain View in 2017, Chief Development Officer...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 7, 2016Last comment by Samson, on Jan 13, 2017 at 5:59 pm | 30 comments | 23833 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Altan to open brew-and-pizza focused restaurant in Los AltosPalo Alto native Lars Smith, who has worked in and around restaurants since he was a teenager, will open State of Mind Public House, an homage to California beer...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 5, 2017Last comment by Reader, on Jan 12, 2017 at 11:21 am | 5 comments | 26373 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Honesty, Humility and Morality: On the Same Page?I recently read a very interesting article in Scientific American Mind called “How to Pick a Great Worker”. Previously, the honesty and humility...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 6, 2017Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jan 12, 2017 at 9:08 am | 2 comments | 11238 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Old Port Lobster Shack closing in Redwood City, expanding to Los AltosOld Port Lobster Shack, a New England-style seafood restaurant with locations in Redwood City, Portola Valley and San Jose, will be closing its original Redwood...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 8, 2015Last comment by Ike Heil, on Jan 11, 2017 at 9:06 pm | 15 comments | 16357 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Sam's Chowder House Palo Alto to become burger chainDowntown Palo Alto seafood restaurant Sam's Chowder House has been sold to a Boston-based...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 2, 2016Last comment by Resident, on Jan 9, 2017 at 2:13 pm | 27 comments | 19435 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
The Gift of Google HomeOne of the gifts our family received for Christmas this year was a Google Home. When we opened it, I first thought of
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 31, 2016Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 6, 2017 at 2:30 pm | 10 comments | 12412 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hunan Homes reopens in Mountain ViewExciting news for fans of longtime Los Altos Chinese restaurant Hunan Homes: The restaurant has reopened in a new location in Mountain View. Now named Hunan Homes...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 25, 2016Last comment by Jeff, on Jan 5, 2017 at 8:49 pm | 3 comments | 14859 Views
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Palo Alto: Bon Vivant to be replaced by bakery
By Elena Kadvany | 8 comments | 3,283 views
What’s Wrong with This?
By Chandrama Anderson | 2 comments | 1,275 views
The first few weeks
By Cheryl Bac | 0 comments | 846 views
One more week to vote!
Don't forget to cast your Readers' Choice ballot online. Voting ends May 29th. Stay tuned for the results in the July 19th issue of The Almanac.
