Best of Palo Alto
Wednesday Afternoon Farmer’s Market in Downtown Palo Alto at Lytton Plaza Fresh produce, delicious baked goods, and live music
What: When:
Farm Shop and Live Music Every Wednesday Afternoon
Where: Lytton Plaza Corner of University Avenue and Emerson
Time: 3:30-6:30 Contact: Nicky Dyal info@paloaltoinstitute.org
SPONSORED BY THE PALO ALTO INSTITUTE WWW.PALOALTOINSTITUTE.ORG
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The eyes have it for SueAnn Madsen, Chris Neves and Rachel Talavera of Lux Eyewear, voted Best Eyewear. see the fresh-flower power wilt? Pick a Michaela’s dried floral arrangement. 453 Waverley St., Palo Alto; 650-321-5390. michaelasflowershop.com
Gallery The Palo Alto Art Center hosts a lot more than glass pumpkins and the Clay & Glass Festival. Exhibitions encompassing a wide array of artists and media make regular appearances. Works on display have recently included prints by Diego Rivera and other 20th-century Mexican artists; a contemporary tapestry featuring images of cloned sheep; and huge papier-mâché sculptures by local students. Current summer shows explore Surrealism.
A close Best Of second place was the Nature Gallery. 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto; 650329-2366. cityofpaloalto.org
Gift/Novelty Shop Shady Lane also won for Best Boutique; see the full listing in that category.
Green Business See the Hardware Store category for a description of Palo Alto Hardware, which was honored by readers in both categories.
Hardware Store In an era of big-box retailing, Palo Alto Hardware radiates the feel of days gone by. Though the store is part of the national
Ace Hardware chain, many customers here are greeted by name and all are served by a knowledgeable staff. The crowded aisles are a bit of heaven for the homeowner in search of just the right light bulb. For every transaction without a bag, the store donates a nickel to Palo Alto Partners in Education, a foundation that supports Palo Alto’s public schools. 875 Alma St., Palo Alto; 650-327-7222. paloaltohardware.com
Home Furnishing/Decor What came first — the crate or the barrel? No matter: Those folksy home furnishings have (continued on next page)
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