Itinerary for Monterey Getaway Weekend
Monterey is a short 1-2 hr drive from the Bay Area and a perfect getaway for the weekend. Over the years, I've made short treks over...
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Jul 6, 20232 min read
Date night idea: In-person Cooking Classes at Sur La Table in Palo Alto
One fun activity to do with a friend/family member (or with a group!) is taking an in-person cooking class together at Sur La Table - the...
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Jul 6, 20231 min read
Dutch baby pancake at The Original Pancake House in Los Altos
For as long as I can remember, pancakes have been my favorite foods (rivaled maybe only by dumplings). I like all types of pancakes -...
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Jul 6, 20231 min read
Recent favorite recipes discovered on YouTube Shorts
There's no denying that short form video content makes us more impatient and shortens our attention spans. I rarely watch a long-form...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read
You have to try Hot Boi Chili Oil
I'm passionate about this chili oil and it's the best one out there that we've found. Every other chili oil after this one has been...
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Jul 5, 20233 min read
Fitness app I've actually stuck with: Melissa Wood Health
I first discovered Melissa Wood from an interview article about the clothing and home designer Jenni Kayne. She was talking about how she...
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Jul 4, 20232 min read
Sandwiches worth waiting for at Fambrini's Cafe in Palo Alto
In a very unassuming corner shop on the first floor of a big apartment complex building in Palo Alto sits Fambrini's Cafe. If you're...
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Jul 3, 20232 min read
Taco Bell with a Beach View in Pacifica
If you're tired of being cooped indoors all the time and you don't want to break the bank on a meal dining out, head over to Pacifica and...
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Jul 2, 20233 min read
Little Lao Set at Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine in Menlo Park
We discovered this during the pandemic when things were still pretty locked down and people weren't dining in much to eat at restaurants....
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May 28, 20233 min read
Gourmet Cookies at Crumbl Cookies in Mountain View
Freshly baked cookies out of the oven at all hours of the day? Heck yes, tell me when and where. Crumbl Cookies has come to Mountain...
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May 27, 20231 min read
Snack time: Green Mochi Waffle in Mountain View
When you're in the mood for a little snackeroo in Mountain View, check out Mochi Waffle Corner on El Camino (near Palo Alto Medical...
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May 27, 20232 min read
For spicy lovers: Numbing spicy BBQ fish fillet at Home Eat
New restaurant find - this place was packed on a Friday night! You know the saying, if there's lot of Chinese people at the restaurant,...
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May 20, 20231 min read
Crowd Favorite Derby Cake from Mazzetti's Bakery in Pacifica
Someone brought a Derby Cake to my friend's get-together. And this cake which I had previously never heard of, is apparently famous from...
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May 20, 20232 min read
Pre-fixe menu specials for Peninsula Restaurant Week
Peninsula Restaurant Week 2023 has officially kicked off! It's running from Friday, May 19 - Saturday, May 27! I first heard about...
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May 19, 20231 min read
Live Music on Thursday Night in Palo Alto - 3rd Thursday California Ave
This week, 3rd Thursday on California Ave kicked off in Palo Alto! It'll be held throughout the summer on the third Thursday for May,...
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May 14, 20231 min read
Orenchi ramen now open in Los Altos at State Street Market
Hello ramen fans! Orenchi has come to Downtown Los Altos and is now open! It's located as a food stand within the State Street Market....
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May 14, 20231 min read
Special Mother's Day Event at Nordstrom
Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there! We were lucky to spend the day with family, and the morning started off with an amazing...
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Apr 15, 20232 min read
Line out the door for New York style bagels at Boichik Bagels in Palo Alto
The peninsula was eagerly awaiting the opening of Boichik Bagels in Palo Alto's Town & Country plaza (near CVS and Boba Guys). It is...
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Apr 14, 20231 min read
Taquitos at Aqui: Affordable and delicious Cali-Mex food
If you're in the Campbell area from my previous posts, stop by for lunch at Aqui Cali-Mex in their downtown area. I remember going to the...
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Apr 14, 20232 min read
Viral spiral croissant at Marvel Cake in Campbell
Earlier this year, I saw an article about a Bay Area bakery selling the viral spiral-shaped croissant that was first popularized in New...
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