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An itch for comfort foodThe new restaurant called Scratch seats 270 people under the same high ceiling and mostly in view of each other. Despite...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2011Last comment by eric, on Mar 21, 2011 at 1:36 pm | 6 comments | 9535 Views
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Plenty of polishGravity, the new wine bar and bistro on Emerson Street in Palo Alto, is impressive for many reasons. The interior is sleek...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2011Last comment by A. Reader, on Mar 18, 2011 at 3:19 am | 1 comment | 5859 Views
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Shalala hits all the right notesUmami. It is the fifth taste, most easily translated from Japanese as savoriness, which, in addition to sweet, salty, sour,...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2011Last comment by A. Reader, on Mar 12, 2011 at 11:34 pm | 4 comments | 6809 Views
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Good pub grubThe first time I stepped into St. Stephen's Green pub in Mountain View, I did a double take. I thought I'd absentmindedly...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2011Last comment by Paulie, on Mar 2, 2011 at 5:30 pm | 2 comments | 5975 Views
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A truly hearty breakfastOn chilly and not so chilly mornings, I love waking to thoughts of a bounteous breakfast. My lifestyle doesn't allow for...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2011Last comment by Mel, on Jan 19, 2011 at 5:50 pm | 2 comments | 5848 Views
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'Pancake Man' Kenneth Pruitt diesWell-known restaurateur Kenneth H. Pruitt, who became known as the "Pancake Man" after opening his first Ken's House of Pancakes...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2009Last comment by Richard Clark, on Jan 15, 2011 at 12:31 pm | 2 comments | 7689 Views
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Tasty Turkish fareMediterranean cuisine has long been a local restaurant favorite. Downtown Palo Alto has its fair share: oak-fired rotisserie...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2010Last comment by southbaygal, on Dec 25, 2010 at 3:18 pm | 2 comments | 6653 Views
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For the love of sandwichesIn the noontime line at Ike's Place at Stanford University, a line that curves around the spacious, light-filled Forbes Family...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2010Last comment by Big Fan, on Dec 10, 2010 at 3:08 pm | 3 comments | 7198 Views
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Room for improvementSometimes that first date is magical. You think a long-term relationship could develop. The object of attention, though,...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2010Last comment by A. Reader, on Nov 26, 2010 at 3:53 pm | 2 comments | 6451 Views
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Plenty to savorWith the zillions of Chinese restaurants on the Peninsula, how do you go about finding the place that makes the mark? When...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2010Last comment by A. Reader, on Nov 20, 2010 at 12:25 am | 1 comment | 7417 Views
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Tons of tasty choicesChalateco still looks like the Taco Bell it used to be, if not the Una Mas it was more recently. Don't worry. Chalateco is...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2010Last comment by A. Reader, on Nov 13, 2010 at 3:31 am | 1 comment | 6643 Views
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Mystic coffeeYou will likely be gently welcomed by Parviz Rasti, in wire-rim glasses and a sweater, looking very much the college professor...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2010Last comment by A. Reader, on Oct 30, 2010 at 10:52 pm | 7 comments | 14128 Views
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The Persian versionBest Bite is an easy restaurant to miss — and perhaps initially to misjudge. Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=6444...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2010Last comment by A. Reader, on Oct 29, 2010 at 1:15 pm | 5 comments | 6048 Views
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Another frozen-yogurt shop? Really? Realllly?C'mon Mountain View... There are a few things that downtown Mountain View does not need: More asian-style restaurants, hair/nail...
Original post made by TS on Oct. 20, 2010Last comment by MV Mom, on Oct 25, 2010 at 4:38 pm | 3 comments | 5909 Views
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Linda's Parisian Burger is BackHeads up to long-time MVers who remember and new-time MVers who may have only heard or read about them - one of our city's...
Original post made by Nick on Jan. 12, 2009Last comment by James, on Sep 15, 2010 at 1:02 pm | 4 comments | 14470 Views
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Breakfast in Mountain View????Does everyone stay in for breakfast on the weekends in this suburb? I swear I have not seen a good greasy spoon diner anywhere!...
Original post made by Brian on Jun. 24, 2010Last comment by BD, on Jul 14, 2010 at 3:36 pm | 5 comments | 4618 Views
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El Monte Fish N Chipswhere the old quiznos used to be near cvs. opened today anyone tried it?...
Original post made by sean on Apr. 1, 2010Last comment by fish n chips, on Jun 5, 2010 at 9:59 am | 3 comments | 4501 Views
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No pizza neededItalian restaurants in the greater Palo Alto area are as plentiful as apps on an iPhone. From Olive Garden to Quattro at...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2010Last comment by shelley hansen, on May 13, 2010 at 10:21 am | 2 comments | 5683 Views
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Clap your hands for papusasIt's easy to miss Rincon Sabroso. This small and low-key Mexican restaurant is all but hidden alongside empty storefronts...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2009Last comment by sean, on May 5, 2010 at 5:04 pm | 3 comments | 5632 Views
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KFC Double Down.....this sandwich has alot of hype behind it. from articles on cnn to local news reporting about it. it came out on monday and...
Original post made by sean on Apr. 14, 2010There are no comments yet. 5894 Views
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