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Dumpling Time to open an outpost at Stanford Shopping Center this month
Dumpling Time, a San Francisco chain specializing in handmade dumplings and other Asian dishes, will open its first Peninsula location at Stanford Shopping Center this month. The post Dumpling Time to...
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From roadside fruit stand to longtime Peninsula grocer: Sigona’s celebrates...
What started as a roadside fruit stand in Morgan Hill is now a bustling grocery store in Redwood City and Palo Alto. Sigona’s Farmers Market, a family-owned business, is celebrating 50 years in...
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IKEA just added drones to its team—no assembly required
Stocking shelves at IKEA just got a high-tech twist: drones now buzz through the East Palo Alto warehouse after dark, checking inventory while humans sleep. The post IKEA just added drones to its...
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At 70, Los Altos resident Alice Larse created a cookie company. Twenty-six...
At 70 years old, many people have begun their retirement. Not Alice Larse – she started her debut company, one whose cookies would be included in a Grammys swag bag, enjoyed by Wolfgang Puck and twice...
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Kanpai Sushi in Palo Alto to close next month, merging with Portola Valley’s...
After about a decade in Palo Alto, Kanpai Sushi will have its final day of service May 24. Despite losing its lease, Kanpai isn’t permanently closing, said owner Koichi Baba, as the sushi spot will be...
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Longtime doughnut makers open their debut shop, Puffin Donuts, in Los Gatos
Four years after taking over a small storefront in Los Gatos’ Rinconada Center, Puffin Donuts is finally open. The post Longtime doughnut makers open their debut shop, Puffin Donuts, in Los Gatos...
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The team behind Doppio Zero to debut Italian American concept Johnny &...
Downtown Mountain View’s newest restaurant isn’t meant to feel new. Step inside and go back in time – servers wear black bow ties, the menu offers classics like Cobb salad, meatballs and cioppino and...
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Chef-owner of Che Fico to debut fast-casual concept in Menlo Park celebrating...
David Nayfeld, the chef-owner of Che Fico, is embarking on a journey that’s deeply personal: opening a fast-casual restaurant in Menlo Park highlighting the flavors of the Jewish Diaspora. The post...
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Spring greening: 8 great places to get plants around the Peninsula, from...
Grow your garden and expand your houseplant collection with the help of these locally owned businesses. The post Spring greening: 8 great places to get plants around the Peninsula, from funky shops to...
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‘More than career development,’ local nonprofit celebrates 60 years in the...
JobTrain, a career development organization that began in East Palo Alto, hopes to expand throughout the Bay Area. The post ‘More than career development,’ local nonprofit celebrates 60 years in the...
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The Bakesale pop-up brings seasonally inspired pastries and inventive...
There’s a new pop-up in Pacifica serving freshly baked treats and refreshing libations in a relaxing backyard setting on the Coastside. The post The Bakesale pop-up brings seasonally inspired pastries...
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The Biz Beat: The Happy Hound — a Los Gatos good eats landmark
For the last 54 years, The Happy Hound in Los Gatos has served a menu of classic American diner fare: assorted hamburgers, hot dogs and milkshakes, with fries and onion rings as sides. The post The...
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Nick the Greek to open Thursday in downtown Palo Alto
Late night gyros are coming to downtown Palo Alto. Nick the Greek, a fast-casual Greek restaurant with more than 80 locations nationwide, is opening its twelfth Peninsula location Thursday, May 15....
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Bakery pop-up known for its giant 6-ounce cookies dubbed ‘pudges’ opens a...
A pandemic-born bakery pop-up known for its giant 6-ounce cookies has found a permanent home. Opening Thursday, May 14, in Los Gatos, Batch 22’s new brick-and-mortar bakery will offer co-founder Amy...
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For Silicon Valley crafters, locally owned alternatives to Joann Fabrics are...
With the recent demise of Joann Fabrics, Peninsula residents may be looking for alternatives to buy fabrics along with sewing and knitting supplies. Thankfully, there isn’t a shortage of locally...
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What’s next for residents’ effort to protect Menlo Park’s downtown parking lots
Supporters of the “Downtown Parking Plazas Ordinance” initiative have taken the first step in their effort to require a public vote on any changes to Menlo Park’s downtown parking lots. If the measure...
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Clark’s Oyster Bar brings fresh fish, martinis and housemade sourdough to...
Downtown Menlo Park’s newest restaurant tastes like a fish market and looks like the interior of a yacht meets a 1950s diner. The post Clark’s Oyster Bar brings fresh fish, martinis and housemade...
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Rocking the boat: This new Sunnyvale business is making waves with to-go...
There’s a new way to eat to-go sushi: via Sushi Boat, a cardboard box that expands into a 4-foot-long boat filled with pockets of sashimi, poke, sushi rice, a 5-ounce bottle of Kikkoman soy sauce and...
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Menlo Park gym relocating to former CVS at Menlo Station
The Menlo Park Planning Commission approved a proposal during its May 19 meeting for AXIS Personal Trainers to relocate to the Menlo Station strip mall. AXIS Personal Trainers, which is currently...
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A San Bruno home-based business makes freshly baked goods everyone can sink...
A San Bruno home bakery is whipping up treats for everyone at the table to enjoy, including ones that are vegan, gluten-free or diabetic-friendly. Founded by Veronica Jones, Nina’s Home Bakery offers...
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