Palo Alto Historical Association presents a public program
Sarah Wallis -An Almost Forgotten Heroine Speaker: Doug Graham Sunday, October 2, 2011, 2:00 p.m. Lucie Stern Community Center 1305 MiddleďŹ eld Road, Palo Alto Refreshments No admission charge
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closer to “fuh.â€? A posted photo of an off-the-menu special looks appetizing. This bĂşn riĂŞu ca ($8.50) is a deep red, spicy tomato-chicken broth with vermicelli (thin wheat-flour) noodles, shrimp and crab “pasteâ€? — that is, fish balls. It is spicier than the pho, but also light and tasty. Decor is informal, befitting an aged storefront. But drinks are served on a small tray, as are bean sprouts (remarkably fresh, not limp), sprigs of Thai basil, slices of jalapeĂąo peppers and lemons. These you plop into your soup to personalize it. The same with the condiments already on the table, so you can create your signature soup or have it a different way every time. Stick with broth-focused items. The cha giò ($6.75), four good-size deep-fried egg rolls, were hot and crunchy, but the interior ground pork, shrimp and vegetables were almost mushy. We could have had fresh greens and herbs to wrap them in, not the couple of sad pieces of lettuce. The large menu offers char-grilled meats, seafood and vegetables on rice or vermicelli, some stews and sautes. Broth is clearly the specialty. A sea of tables could seat 84 people. Pho To Chau is the rare kind of place where you don’t feel weird being the only diners, which we were for the first ten minutes. Tables are infinitely adaptable to groups of any size and age. Pale yellow walls feature photos of dishes — surprisingly accurate — and placid prints of river scenery and flowers. OK, it’s dingy. But tables are clean, and stocked with containers of clean spoons, chopsticks, napkins. Also hoisin, chile and soy sauces. Another nice touch: Cold drinks are inserted with straws, the top of the protective covering still there. If you wait for the check, you’ll spend the night. Get up and pay at the counter, where despite the credit-card decals on the front window a sign requests cash. “It would help if you pay in cashâ€? because of bank charges. Again, have it your way. N Pho To Chau: 853 Villa St., Mountain View 650-961-8069 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Reservations
Banquet
Credit cards
Catering
Lot Parking Beer & wine
Outdoor seating
Takeout
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