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Castilleja’s ambitious development plan enters key phase Years into the approval process, the school and its neighbors continue sparring over major aspects of growth plan by Gennady Sheyner hen Castilleja School in Palo Alto first unveiled its plan in 2013 to expand student enrollment and reconstruct its Bryant Street campus, criticism from the neighborhood came hard and fast.

The redevelopment, residents argued, would overwhelm their quiet neighborhood with more noise and more cars; endanger bicyclists on the city’s pioneering bike boulevard; and make parking harder to find.

More importantly, one critic after another argued, allowing the project would reward bad behavior on the part of the private girls’ school: For 12 consecutive years, Castilleja had exceeded its city-designated enrollment limit of 415 students — a violation that prompted the city in 2013 to issue a $265,000 fine and demand a gradual reduction in its student population. Now, six years later and with

project plans still winding their way through the Palo Alto process, the school is entering a critical phase of the application review with the city’s July 17 release of the much-anticipated draft environmental-impact report (EIR) for the project. The analysis’ release followed months of delays and hiccups, including the city’s scrutiny of the school’s enrollment figures and queries over technical issues like height limits and bike plans.

Neighborhood opposition is every bit as vociferous as it was when the plans first surfaced. Stan Shore, who lives near Castilleja, wrote in a May letter to the council that the school has “willfully violated” the 415-student limit and has “made a mockery of the Palo Alto (conditional-use permit) process.” “Castilleja should NOT be (continued on page 12)

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East Palo Alto refocuses on affordablehousing City hires nonprofit EPA Can Do to administer, analyze program by Sue Dremann s East Palo Alto seeks to increase its stock of affordable housing, it is revitalizing its below-market-rate housing (BMR) program with the help of a longtime ally: East Palo Alto Community Alliance Development Organization (EPA Can Do). The city in February brought back the nonprofit organization to administer the program, analyze East Palo Alto’s current BMR housing stock, develop a housing database and ensure that homeowners in the program are in compliance with the city’s ordinance. EPA Can Do, which has built and maintained affordable housing in East Palo Alto since 1989, is already making inroads. In May, the organization purchased a BMR unit at 1765 Bayshore Road and on July 15 offered it for sale through a lottery. (See sidebar, “For East Palo Alto condo, 60 would-be buyers). EPA Can Do is no stranger to the city’s BMR program, having initially been hired to run it in 2003. The program required developers of for-sale housing to set aside a number of units — up to 20% — for low-income buyers. EPA Can Do helped the purchasers obtain the homes and monitored them for compliance, with restrictions on refinancing, resale and subletting,

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New ‘inclusive’ playground planned for Rinconada Park Palo Alto moves ahead with plans to renovate playgrounds, add picnic areas next to Junior Museum and Zoo by Gennady Sheyner hen Palo Alto opened its first Magical Bridge playground in Mitchell Park four years ago, it was widely acclaimed for featuring slides, swings and other play equipment that

accommodate children with disabilities. Today, the playground isn’t just a popular attraction; it’s also a blueprint for how other playgrounds are designed, both within and beyond the city’s

borders. Santa Clara County recently approved $10 million in grants for up to five “inclusive” playgrounds throughout the county, including at El Carmelo Elementary School in Palo Alto. And city staff are looking at

Magical Bridge for inspiration as they’re moving ahead with renovations to existing parks. In recent months, Palo Alto’s architects and engineers have been finalizing their designs for redeveloping the area of Rinconada Park near the Junior Museum and Zoo, which itself is now in the midst of a $20-million expansion. If things go as planned, both the new zoo and the renovated playground will reopen around spring 2020, said Peter Jensen, landscape architect at the Public Works Department. The Rinconada plan, which the city’s Parks and Recreation (continued on page 8)

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Zoe Bender, 6, swings on the monkey bars at one of Rinconada Park’s play structures on July 16. Plans are underway to redesign the playground to incorporate structures accessible to children with disabilities.

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AVOIDING THE CHOP ... Charlotte Barclay,11, of Palo Alto, entered the Food Network’s “Chopped Junior” ring to compete against three of her peers and came out on top. The Duveneck Elementary School student was featured in a July 9 episode. For round one, the young chefs were challenged to create an appetizer that incorporated calamari, heirloom tomatoes, crumbled bacon and pickle-flavored cotton candy. Charlotte presented fried calamari with a tomato and bacon salad that came with a pickle reduction. She advanced to the second round, which had an even odder assortment of items: goat chops, lima beans, beet horseradish and a jar of Oreos. The 11-year-old served up a pan-seared goat chop with a warm lima bean salad. The dish was enough for her to proceed to the final challenge: a dessert comprised of Greek yogurt, blackberries, strawberry corn puffs and durian soda. Charlotte’s mixed berry and durian tart with Greek yogurt ice cream won over the judging panel that picked her as the winner, a title that comes with a $10,000 cash prize. THE PATH AHEAD ... The Palo Alto City Council may be on its summer break, but the city’s plans for redesigning its four grade crossings continue to move ahead. And now, there’s a new group charged with steering the process in the right direction, with the goal of getting all the plans hashed out by October. With a name that wouldn’t seem out of place in the Marvel universe, XCAP includes former mayors Larry Klein and Judy Kleinberg, among others. The mission of the new Expanded Community Advisory Panel is to serve as a “sounding board” on the various grade-separation alternatives and to solicit perspectives from other residents and local stakeholders, City Manager Ed Shikada told the group at its inaugural meeting

on June 19. Ideally, the group will arrive at a consensus on a preferred alternative, Shikada said. Over the past year, the city has winnowed down the menu of possible alternatives from more than 30 to six. It also has decided to consider the northernmost crossing, Palo Alto Avenue, as part of a broader plan for the entire downtown area. The City Council is also strongly considering placing a business tax on the November 2020 ballot, with at least some of the proceedings pegged to grade separation. Klein, a three-time mayor and a former fixture on the city’s Rail Committee, suggested that the committee take on a third role: help the city secure the revenues it needs to implement the plans. “Since we’re looking at a potential tax election, perhaps in November 2020, I think it’s fair to say that the City Council will look to this group to be the main participants in getting that election passed,” Klein said at the meeting. “Not necessarily passed,” countered Kleinberg, who serves as president of the Chamber of Commerce. The group’s next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 21. A NEW LEVEL OF SUPPORT ... The Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired has gone through several changes since 2017, including moving its headquarters back to El Camino Real in Palo Alto at the Mayfield Place development, bringing on a new executive director and merging with the Santa Clara Valley Blind Center. This month, the nonprofit announced its new board of directors Chair — Amy Andonian, president and CEO of Avenidas, a nonprofit serving Midpeninsula seniors. Andonian has been a board member since 2015 and will help the organization build out its services in the San Jose area as a result of the merger. “I am thrilled to begin my tenure as Chair of the Board, to prepare for and lead the celebration of Vista Center’s 75th Anniversary in 2020. Collaborating with Vista Center’s new CEO, Karae Lisle, to respond to the growing vision needs of our senior community, is a significant opportunity for both organizations,” Andonian said in a July 11 press release. Q

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rom parking-lot food stands to hole-in-the-wall noodle shops, from newly minted Michelin-starred restaurants to some of the Bay’s most impeccable baked goods, the once-sleepy Peninsula food scene has become a hotbed of culinary innovation and good eats. Now, to keep residents up-todate on all of the latest restaurant happenings, Palo Alto Online food blogger Elena Kadvany debuted on July 17 the biweekly e-newsletter Peninsula Foodist. Kadvany, the Palo Alto Weekly’s education reporter who also has been covering restaurant news since 2013, will write about the latest openings and closings, what she’s eating that she’s excited about, interviews with chefs, and her observations and insights about the trends and issues affecting local restaurants. Peninsula Foodist will report on diverse eateries in a historically under-covered area, from Santa Clara to Daly City and out

to the coast. “I spend a lot of time thinking about what I want to eat and why food matters, seeking out the lesser-known stories that represent the full picture of this region’s dining scene,” Kadvany said. “I hope the newsletter provides something that you can’t get anywhere else and that it does justice to a restaurant world that deserves a bit more respect and attention,” she added. In her first newsletter, Kadvany dived into the Peninsula’s spiciest foods and told people where to find homemade zongzi (Chinese sticky rice “tamales”). “For years, Elena’s reporting through her Peninsula Foodist blog has chronicled the burgeoning dining scene in the area, becoming a go-to source for reliable restaurant news,” said Bill Johnson, president and CEO of Embarcadero Media, the Weekly’s parent company. “Between that and her awardwinning articles about local

chefs and restaurants for the Palo Alto Weekly and Mountain View Voice, she’s not only kept readers informed about what’s up and coming, she’s really dug deep into the rich culture of food in Silicon Valley and what it represents in our busy lives.” Peninsula Foodist is a free, emailed newsletter that is distributed every other Wednesday afternoon. Readers can sign up to receive it by going to paloaltoonline.com/express/. Also, follow the Peninsula Foodist on Instagram (@peninsulafoodist) and Twitter (@ekadvany) or contact her at peninsulafoodist@ paloaltoonline.com. Q —Palo Alto Weekly staff

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Public Agenda A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week CITY COUNCIL ... The council is on summer recess until Aug. 5. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ... The commission plans to discuss dog parks and park restrooms, as well as access to Foothill Park. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD ... The board plans to discuss the historical resources evaluation of the former cannery at 340 Portage Ave., the current site of Fry’s Electronics. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.

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Rinconada Park Commission enthusiastically and unanimously endorsed on May 28, calls for replacing two existing playgrounds — one for toddlers and one for older children — with the inclusive playground. While it won’t be as grand as the Magical Bridge, which was built through intense public fundraising, it would follow a similar philosophy and cater to children with disabilities, with rubber surfacing and all-new playground equipment. The proposed play area is the centerpiece of a broader, multiphased plan for the popular 19acre park, which the City Council adopted in 2017 to govern the space’s transformation over the next 25 years. The first phase of the playground redevelopment calls for renovating existing picnic areas, expanding the main turf area, adding new pathways, installing adult fitness equipment and building a “pollinator garden” in the rear area of the new zoo. The plan also calls for installing a bathroom near the playground, though that component may be deferred to a later phase because of budget constraints, Jensen said. Because of community input on the renovation plan in February, Jensen said several changes have been incorporated: the

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The inclusive play area at Rinconada Park would be adjacent, at left in blue, to the rebuilt Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. picnic area will now be expanded, with the goals of providing more space for family activities; the adult fitness equipment will now be located outside the play area; and a decomposed-granite pathway has been scrapped due to expense. Much like Magical Bridge, Rinconada’s inclusive playground will include a “swing zone” and a “spin zone,” as well as an assortment of ramps, monkey bars and other playground essentials. Bucket swings, which offer protection to children with disabilities, and new slides will be added, Jensen said. The proposed renovation

earned rave reviews from the Parks and Recreation Commission, even as members acknowledged that the Rinconada sequel will not rival the Mitchell Park original. Vice Chair Jeff Greenfield noted that even with the proposed improvements, there will only be one Magical Bridge playground in the Palo Alto Parks System. That, however, doesn’t mean that the city can’t do more to make future playgrounds more inclusive. “There’s lots of requests throughout the community to build another Magical Bridge playground,” Greenfield said. “I think we want to emphasize that

what we’re focusing on is inclusive playgrounds.” The biggest concern, as always, is budget. Like every other infrastructure project that the

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city has pursued this year, costs have gone up because of the hot construction market. Jensen said that if the Rinconada Park project had been implemented four years ago, the bids would likely be more than 25% lower. That said, city officials are eager to break ground on the project and to complete it by next spring. Councilwoman Alison Cormack, who serves as council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission, said she was excited about opening another inclusive playground. “The school district is keeping track and they are now implementing their second Magical Bridge playground,” Cormack said, alluding to the El Carmelo playground and the one that was approved last year for Addison Elementary School. “I hope this counts as ours, so we’ll still be tied.” Q ta r ter enna e ner an e e a e at s e ner a ee

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according to the organization’s website. As production of new homes slowed, however, the city chose to operate the program using its own staff. Now as the housing market heats up, and with the city leaders pledging to find as many avenues to building new affordable homes, staff are again turning to EPA Can Do. The City Council awarded a threeyear, $125,000 contract in February to EPA Can Do and the Bay Area Affordable Homeownership

East Palo Alto since 1955, attended the meeting on behalf of her son Marlon Moore, whom she entered in the lottery. Moore was born and raised in East Palo Alto and currently lives in a rentcontrolled apartment. On Monday evening, he was selected as 29th on the priority list. “I don’t like this lottery process, but I’m glad they have some kind of process because you can’t buy anything in East Palo Alto nowadays,” Wilkerson said, adding that she thinks people who have lived in the city for more than 20 years should be prioritized ahead of those who haven’t been in the area as long. According to Walter Zhovreboff, administrator director of BAAHA, applicants were given greater chances in the lottery based on certain criteria: household income under 60% of San Mateo County’s median income, first-time homebuyer, current local resident and current local worker. “Someone who has four preferences will have four tickets in the box,” Zhovreboff said. According to BAAHA’s website, the selected household is Alliance, an experienced BMRprogram administrator. According to a city staff report, EPA Can Do is currently assessing the city’s 108 BMR units to determine if they are all in compliance with the city’s regulations. The nonprofit has already found 12 units at “high risk” after public records showed the owner might no longer live at the address or there are liens against the property for more than the restricted resale price. EPA Can Do plans to have a more detailed analysis in the fall, city staff told the council on Tuesday. The organization plans to recruit a full-time program manager

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required to “have a combination of down-payment and creditworthiness to qualify financially to purchase the condo and must take an eight hour HUD-certified (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) homebuyer workshop.” The lottery drawing attracted 15 of the 60 eligible applicants. The room was filled with nervousness and excitement, with the audience clapping every time the announcer called out the name of someone who was present. Halley Crumb, another longtime resident of East Palo Alto, echoed Wilkerson’s sentiments about longtime residents. “I think that the lottery is unfair for those people who have been living here their entire life and meet all four preferences,” said Crumb, who was picked as 50th on the priority list. “We need more below-market-rate housing, and although I appreciate this process, the city needs to do better.” More information on the lottery eligibility requirements can be found at myhomegateway.org. Q t r a ntern an e an e e a e at a ee by the end of August. The organization also plans to meet with homeowners to answer questions and ensure they are in compliance with the program and discuss common concerns such as refinancing, renting out and remodeling units in the coming months. Since its inception, EPA Can Do has developed 336 affordable housing units in the city, according to its website. Its portfolio in East Palo Alto includes Serenity Senior Housing Apartments, a 41-unit low-income apartment complex for seniors ages 62 and older; Clarke Avenue Apartments, a 15-unit rehabilitated complex built in 1998; Peninsula Park Apartments, which has 64 market-rate units and 65 belowmarket-rate apartments; Bay Oaks Apartments, a 38-unit low-income complex built in 1994 in partnership with MidPen Housing Corp.; Light Tree Apartments, a 94-unit complex of rehabilitated units that will soon add 128 new affordable units; and Nugent Square Apartments, 32 units of affordable housing constructed in 2006 in a joint venture with Eden Housing, Inc. EPA Can Do has also sponsored a home-buyer’s fair, launched an anti-predatory-lending program and initiated a housing coalition to advocate for affordable housing in the city. Q ta r ter e re ann an e e a e at s re ann a ee

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It would conflict with existing traffic-management systems that encourage students and staff to use alternate forms of transportation. The report also finds that the redevelopment would create another “significant and unavoidable” impact in terms of land use, concluding the project — located in a residential neighborhood — would “create land use incompatibility or physically divide an established community.” Specifically, the project would potentially heighten conflict between the school and its neighbors by “increasing the disturbance to neighbors associated with special events, increasing traffic volumes in the project vicinity and generating noise levels that could exceed the Municipal Code standards” (though the noise impacts could be mitigated and reduced to lessthan-significant levels, the report found). While these findings could fuel criticism of the project, the EIR also concluded that the school’s modernization would not significantly affect neighborhood aesthetics, air quality, geology or demands for services, issues that were raised during public meetings and in written comments prior to the report’s release. The analysis also concluded that the proposal is consistent with Palo Alto’s Comprehensive Plan, including its broad policy of maintaining and prioritizing the city’s “varied residential neighborhoods while sustaining the vitality of its commercial areas and public facilities.” “The project would enable the school to redevelop its facilities for increased safety, sustainability and programmatic space to better serve its student population,” the report states. “The project would also include features to minimize existing school-related disruptions on the surrounding neighborhood with regard to traffic and noise. ... In addition, the project would provide amenities that would benefit the community, including the landscaping, the preservation of mature trees, and construction of a 0.33-acre privately owned open space area.” The report’s findings mean that for Castilleja to win approval, the City Council would have to adopt a “statement of overriding considerations,” indicating that the benefits of the school’s modernization project are so great that they compensate for the significant impacts that Dudek identified. The council may also require Castilleja to downsize its ambitions. The report offers the city and Castilleja a path toward compromise by analyzing two other alternatives for the school’s expansion. Under both of these scenarios, the maximum number of students would be capped at 506 rather than 540. In one of them, however, the school would only provide 52 parking spaces in its underground garage, potentially reducing the footprint of the controversial facility. On Wednesday, Brown highlighted the report’s determinations

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Consulting firm Dudek determined that the traffic impact of Castilleja School’s proposed expansion would be “significant and unavoidable” along the stretch of Emerson Street between Melville Avenue and Embarcadero Road. The numbers indicate the expected change in traffic volume because of the redevelopment. that the Castilleja project is consistent with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and that the underground garage is consistent with city zoning (notwithstanding the report’s conclusion that it would significantly impact the Emerson Street block where the exist is located). “We are pleased that the report validates many aspects of our proposal,” Brown said. She acknowledged, however, that the report’s findings about the three “significant and unavoidable” impacts indicate that the school still has more work to do when it comes to preventing traffic problems and designing the garage.The school will also consider in the coming weeks other alternatives for its modernization project, she said. “We will continue to look at what is the enrollment number and what is the design that we need to pursue in order to have a plan that does not have a negative impact,” Brown said.

Four phases of redevelopment

f Castilleja’s project is approved as proposed, it would occur in four phases. First, the school would demolish two residences on the north side of the campus and construct an underground parking garage, with an entrance from Bryant Street and an exit to Emerson Street. Second, it would establish a temporary campus by installing portable and modular classrooms above the garage. In the third phase, the school would demolish the Fine Arts building and build a below-ground swimming pool. Finally, Castilleja would demolish the existing Campus Center building and the at-grade pool and construct a new classroom building. It would also build a new half-acre neighborhood park and remove the temporary campus facilities. For Castilleja, the pending plan is “comprehensive in that it reflects the school’s plans for growth and modernization for the foreseeable future,” Head of School Nanci Kauffman wrote in a Jan. 9 letter to the city. It calls

for a new conditional use permit that would allow enrollment of up to 540 students. It also includes a traffic-management plan to ensure the school’s growth doesn’t bring more cars into the neighborhood. Ironically, the one element of Castilleja’s redevelopment that school staff believes will be most effective in driving cars away from neighborhood streets is the one that is now causing the most community consternation: an underground garage. Brown said that, during the school’s outreach meetings, many neighbors expressed an interest in an underground garage. “They gave us feedback that they want to see cars removed from neighborhood streets,” she said. And we believe the garage can help us in terms of our plans to be better neighbors.” Some residents, however, don’t see it that way. In January of this year, PNQLnow members Rob Levitsky, Andie Reed and Mary Sylvester submitted a letter lambasting Castilleja’s proposal. One of their objections is what they call a “massive concrete underground garage exit” that would be next to the proposed neighborhood park. The facility, they wrote, “would also contain the exhaust chimney for the garage, spewing exhaust from more than 400 cars a day, plus events.” The garage design, the residents wrote, is “seriously flawed, with one entrance on the Bryant Bike Boulevard and the exits dumping directly into the neighborhood,” They also argued that parking is not an issue around the school. “Castilleja states there would not be an increase in car trips with the expansion,” the letter states. “Then why build a garage? Because it lays the groundwork for more expansion.” Nelson Ng, who lives next to Castilleja, called the garage a “clear example that Castilleja is ignoring and misrepresenting what the neighbors want.” “The real issue impacting the neighborhood is traffic and parking is just a byproduct,” Ng wrote (continued on page 14)

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rewarded, for 17 years of violations, with more students,” Shore wrote. Castilleja leaders have consistently argued that the “modernization” project is necessary for the school to carry out its mission of creating the leaders of tomorrow. Lorraine Brown, the schools’ director of communications, said the foremost reason for the project is Castilleja’s belief in “the unique transformational power of an allgirls education” and the school’s desire to give more young women the opportunity to learn and pick up leadership skills. But while Brown has pointed out that many of their neighbors support the school’s project, Shore is hardly alone. As the Castilleja project has evolved from an abstract concept to a formal application, residents formed a group called PNQLnow.org (which stands for “Preserve Neighborhood Quality of Life”) to oppose the expansion.

Dozens of signs, both supporting and opposing the project, sprang up around the school. There were followed by accusations and counter-accusations of vandalism and sign-thievery, as well as a restraining order from Castilleja against one neighbor who admitted to taking several pro-Castilleja signs. Now the debate will take place fully in the public eye: The release of the draft EIR kicked off a 60day review period that will include meetings in front of the city’s Planning and Transportation Commission (Aug. 14) and the Historic Resources Board (Sept. 12). The document, published by the consulting firm Dudek, is also sure to provide fresh ammunition for both sides of the debate. It concluded that the campus project would cause significant and unavoidable traffic problems, even if Castilleja adopts an aggressive new “transportation demand management” system as part of the campus expansion. Specifically, the analysis found that the project would increase traffic at several intersections and roadway segments.

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Signs on display outside of Castilleja School on July 16 include a notice of the school’s proposed expansion in Palo Alto. would address many of the existing concerns from neighbors. This includes moving the swimming pool below grade and installing a sound wall. “We appreciate that we are in a residential neighborhood, and we really want to honor and respect the personal lives of the families who chose to live around Castilleja,” Brown said.

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For the Castilleja redevelopment, the typically lengthy approval process has been further compounded by skepticism over the school’s enrollment figures, the school’s complex phasing plan and intense scrutiny from the vocal opposition — factors that prompted the city to repeatedly delay the release of the draft EIR, according to documents obtained by the Weekly through a Public Records Act request. As part of the review, City Manager Ed Shikada and Planning Director Jonathan Lait had repeatedly asked Castilleja to verify its student enrollment by hiring an independent auditor, which the school did. In March, the firm Vavrinek, Trune, Day

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to Kauffman in June 2018. “The focus should be on reducing traffic to Palo Alto and our neighborhood instead of building a garage that could invite more traffic.” The neighbors also took issue with other components of the application, including its request for variances relating to setbacks on Embarcadero Road and its “floorarea-ratio” calculations. The Castilleja proposal calls for demolishing five buildings that add up to 84,572 square feet (the Fine Arts building, a maintenance building, the “Campus Center,” the classroom building and the pool equipment building) and constructing a modern threestory building with 84,238 square feet above grade and an additional 46,768 square feet below grade, according to an application the school submitted in April. While the application would keep the level of above-grade development relatively steady in terms of square footage, opponents have characterized the plan as one that would remove five modest buildings and replace them with one “Walmart-sized” structure. Castilleja notes that for all the talk about an “expansion,” the school is in fact not increasing its above-ground footprint. The project, Brown maintained,

and Co., LLP, submitted a letter on behalf of the school confirming Castilleja’s enrollment of 434 students — 16 fewer than it had in 2012. During the verification process, school leaders emphasized their recent efforts to regain the community’s trust. Kauffman acknowledged in an April email to Shikada that when she came forward in 2012 to report the school’s over enrollment, the school “initiated a process that brought about a high level of distrust of Castilleja School.” The increase, she added, took place at a time when the school’s previous leaders were increasing each incoming sixthgrade class from 60 to 64 students to account for attrition at higher grade levels. The intent was to retain the graduating senior class at 60. “However, attrition diminished over time, and in the course of seven years, this led to an inexcusable over enrollment of 30 students,” Kauffman wrote. Despite the history, “current leadership of the school has paid all fines, abided by all requests, and recently paid an auditing firm to verify our enrollment,” she wrote. “Since my tenure as Head of School, I have never falsified a report nor misrepresented our enrollment, and I never will,” Kauffman, who assumed her role in 2012, wrote on April 14. “It is my hope that over time, Palo Alto

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staff and community members will begin to recognize our myriad efforts to regain trust.” Kathy Layendecker, Castilleja’s chief of finance and operations, confirmed in a separate email two days later that the school plans to enroll 430 students in the 2019-2020 school year, consistent with the city’s 2017 directive that it reduce enrollment by four to six students annually. The school will continue to reduce annual enrollment until such time as the city approves its new conditional-use permit (CUP), Brown said. “Our hope is to put the new CUP in place that stems the decline, but we will continue to abide by the drops in enrollment until we have a new CUP in place,” she said.

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et even as it is reducing its student population in the near term to comply with city requirements, Castilleja is also planning to significantly expand it in the long term to 540 students. That number, Brown said, is consistent with the schools’ traffic analysis, which indicated that the school can get to 540 students without worsening traffic impacts, provided it institute an aggressive transportation-demand-management plan. Brown underscored that

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Castilleja’s application explicitly ties enrollment figures to traffic impacts. “What’s in our proposal is that we cannot increase enrollment if car counts increase,” Brown said. Since the violation was publicly disclosed in 2012, Castilleja already instituted some programs to reduce traffic: two morning shuttles to bring students in and staffdirected traffic control around the school to maintain a smooth traffic flow and discourage parking. A transportation-demandmanagement plan that the school adopted in 2013 also calls for the school to encourage carpooling and biking (the latter effort is made more difficult by the fact that only 27% of students in 2013 lived in Palo Alto and 12% in Menlo Park). These efforts have led to a 22% drop in vehicle trips, according to 2016 report from Nelson/ Nygaard, a consulting firm that helped put together Castilleja’s transportation plan. In addition to the measures adopted in 2013, the school has introduced a Caltrain van service and an offsite parking area for faculty and staff members, about 70% or 80% of whom drove alone to work in 2012. Beginning in the 2015-2016, employees were required to use alternative travel modes at least three times per week, park remotely five days per week, or monitor student drop-offs and pick-ups two days per week, according to the Nelson/Nygaard report. The efforts have borne some fruit. According to Castilleja’s traffic counts, the total number of daily trips in and out of the campus has dropped from 511 in May 2012 to 396 in April 2016, according to traffic surveys, a 23% decrease, the report states. Even so, Castilleja will need to reduce trips by 11% to meet its goal of generating no new net trips while enrolling 540 students. To do that, the 2016 transportationdemand-management plan suggests a suite of new programs, including two new morning shuttles to serve students and employees from San Francisco to San Jose; a late afternoon shuttle that would depart Castilleja at about 5 p.m.; and off-site stops where parents drop off students about 15 minutes before school starts so that shuttles can take them to school. A program of this sort would not eliminate the trips, the consultants note, but it would “re-distribute them out of the neighborhoods immediately adjacent to Castilleja and reduce the school’s vehicle trip count.” The new plan also recommends an expanded carpool/trip planning program, with a designated transportation coordinator offering personalized trip-planning information and a parent representative contacting households to help foster new arrangements. Under the proposed program, the school would take a more proactive role in identifying carpool matches, in

contrast to merely providing parents with a link to the website and leaving the matching to them. Other measures in Castilleja’s TDM plan include a cash program that gives employees financial incentives to not drive; “ZIP code parties” in neighborhoods with high concentration of Castilleja families to encourage stronger community relations (and, ideally, more carpooling); and a program in which students are dropped off at a designated location off campus and then walk to class with a chaperone. If these programs don’t reduce the traffic counts to the desirable levels, the TDM plan suggests more stringent and expensive measures: buying Caltrain GO passes for all employees and purchasing several bicycles for a “bike share” program. The most ambitious and potentially controversial proposal is a mandatory requirement that all students arrive by carpooling, van, transit, walking or biking (with special exemptions for those with disabilities or for other extenuating circumstances). As a variation, the school can only allow certain students to drive alone to school. “For example, seniors could be designated as the only group of students who drive alone as a ‘bonus’ for their last year at Castilleja,” the report states. The environmental-impact report makes the case for adopting all of the measures in the TDM plan — including mandatory ridesharing and transit passes for staff — and adding a few more, including potentially staggering the bell schedule to reduce queues of cars on Bryant and bicycle-safety education for students, parents and staff. The report also calls on the school to host events to encourage biking, walking, carpooling and transit use to reinforce “active transportation” as a communityheld value. Even so, the analysis concludes that the transportation impacts would be significant, specifically when considering the high number of vehicles that would be added to Emerson, between Melville Avenue and Embarcadero, because of cars exiting the parking garage and turning right onto Emerson. Consultants analyzed the potential impact of cars being allowed to turn left, right or go straight out of the garage instead, but they determined that this would shift traffic to other blocks and would not appreciably reduce traffic problems. The report also concluded that Castilleja’s proposed TDM measures would not ease the conditions on this section of Emerson or bring the level of impact down to a “less than significant” level. In addition, the traffic analysis concluded that the project would add traffic to the intersection of Alma Street and Kingsley Avenue during peak commuting hours. While this problem can be eased by adding a traffic signal, it would be up to the city to decide based

on a variety of factors. Given the uncertainty of whether the signal would be added to the city’s capital-improvement plan, “the impact would remain significant and unavoidable,” the report states. When asked whether the report lends credence to neighbors’ complaints about the new garage, Brown said that the report gives Castilleja an “an opportunity to work with the city, to think about how we can modify our plan to reduce those impacts.” “There is an opportunity for us. We ultimately want to find a solution that meets our objectives for educating more young women and for reducing the impact in the neighborhood,” Brown said. “Further study needs to be done.”

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uring the many years that they have sparred, about the only thing that the two sides have agreed on is their shared belief that the city is unfairly biased against their respective positions. Castilleja staff have pointed out they are the ones that first brought the violation to the city’s attention and that, since then, they have done everything the city had asked for to make things right, including reducing the enrollment. The school has already hosted more than 30 meetings with neighbors, including one that involved a facilitator, wrote Mindie Romanowsky, an attorney representing Castilleja, in a June 7, 2017, letter. Yet at every step, Castilleja was asked to pause the process to address specific requests, which it had tried to do. “To date, Castilleja has concerns that the city’s handling of the (conditional-use permit) application may be unfair and inefficient,” Romanowsky wrote. “At every step, the school has been faced with an unreasonable heightened degree of scrutiny, while it appears that detractors have been given extreme deference by the city. “Throughout the process, Castilleja has endeavored to provide truthful, fact-based data. However, the school has grave concerns about the city’s reliance on misinformation disseminated by members of the public.” Residents, meanwhile, have argued that the city, if anything, has been too lenient toward Castilleja. In a January interview with the Weekly, James Poppy and Reed of PNQLnow.org said they were very concerned about the city’s failure to enforce its conditional-use permit with Castilleja, which governs enrollment figures and the number of major events the school is allowed to host every year. Poppy said neighbors had taken to complaining to the city through the 3-1-1 website about unauthorized events. One recent event, he said, began at 7 a.m. on Saturday and lasted all day. “It’s been a systematic increase in violations of the CUP

without any repercussions from City Hall,” Poppy told the Weekly. Reed noted the zoning exceptions that Castilleja had requested, including variances relating to floor area and to encroachments associated with the underground garage. While she, Shore and other neighbors have lauded Castilleja for its record in educating young women, Reed said she and others are concerns about the zoning concessions that the school is expecting to get from the city. “We feel there is a general bias with the city to allow these plans to get as far as they have when you’re so non compliant with code on many different levels.” In the coming months, it will be up to the city’s various commissions and, ultimately, the council to reconcile the competing views. To date, the council has not had any meetings about what is shaping up to be the city’s controversial land-use project. The closest members had come to discussing Castilleja was on April 8, when Vice Mayor Adrian Fine asked members of the Palo Alto Youth

Council for their take on the latest developments. Divya Ganesan, then a sophomore at Castilleja, said she sees a “culture of fear” developing around the project. It’s hard, she said, for a student to go to school and see signs everywhere calling for a halt to the expansion. “I think the heart of it is a lack of clear communication between neighbors and the Castilleja community,” Ganesan said. “What I hear from both sides are two very valid arguments but arguments that don’t align with each other. “It’s almost like people are talking at each other but not talking ith each other in terms of the same information. So, I think what needs to happen is a very clear communication forum where people have the right sense of what’s gonna happen and what are the complaints that we need to address if that’s gonna happen.” Q ta r ter enna e ner an e e a e at s e ner a ee

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Eitan Moshe Fenson died on June 30 at age 65 from complications of thyroid cancer. A Silicon Valley technologistturned-community-activist, he was known throughout the south bay as an advocate for youth empower ment and social justice. He was born in Israel to an American mother and Canadian father, and moved to New York City at the age of 4. He grew up in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, where he became a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees. He received his bachelor’s degree from Amherst College and his master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Michigan, where he met his wife of 38 years, Barbara Weinstein. After a stint at Bell Labs in New Jersey, he was recruited to work in Silicon Valley and moved to California in 1986. He and his wife raised their three children in Los Altos while building careers in the tech sector. In the early 2000s, he made the decision to step back from corporate life. He continued to engage in independent tech research while turning much of his focus to political activism, and especially efforts to protect marginalized communities. As head of the Santa Clara County Democratic Volunteer Center, he led thousands of volunteers in some of the most prolific “Get out the vote” efforts in the country. As a member of the international board of Amigos de las Americas, he sought to empower young people and promote multicultural exchange between the U.S. and Latin America. As president of Fools Mission, he worked to cultivate friendships and build support for the Latino immigrant community in the Bay Area. He also served on the boards of directors of Los Altos Robotics, Move to Amend, Indivisible South Bay and the Peninsula Democratic Coalition. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Weinstein of Los Altos; his three children, Zoe Fenson and Dana Fenson of Mountain View, and Derek Fenson of Los Altos; and his sister, Pnina Levermore of Tampa, Florida. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto located at 505 E. Charleston Road. Memorial donations may be made to the Monterey Bay Aquarium (bit.ly/2GdpE0g).

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Is racism also a local problem? by Diana Diamond write this cautiously because I am a white female, and while I certainly have experienced sex d iscr i m i nat ion, particularly in the workplace, I have not faced racism. When I was young, I had an 11-letter Polish surname. It was an embarrassing, somewhat unpronounceable, name for me growing up, especially during teenage years because schoolteachers stammered to say it. That was also the time that Polish jokes were rampant throughout the country. I was third-generation, and my grandparents had tried hard to Americanize, as did my American parents. But kids in school laughed and giggled at my name at times. That was then, and that wasn’t racism; it was some Americans putting down people from somewhere else — although they, too, had grandparents from elsewhere, but not with 11-letter last names. But this is now, and while racism has always simmered in this country, and periodically ignited, it erupted again this past week after President Trump exploded about the “Squad” of four in his Sunday tweets, telling them to “go back where they came from.” The implication of our president telling Americans to “go back” is clear: He is giving white Americans not-so-tacit permission to

label and discriminate against others. And while this is a countrywide concern, I started thinking about how we are faring locally with this problem. For one thing, Palo Alto’s population has changed. We have significantly more Asians in town — 31 percent (and 61 percent white) of our 67,000-plus population, according to the U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates. We also have a mixture of religions in our community, including Muslims, Jews, Christians and others. Racial and religious discrimination is occurring, as a recent Weekly blog post de-

Dealing with racism has a lot of fragile shards that need to constantly be glued together to work. scribed about an area restaurant owner who suffered because of anti-Islam comments. I suspect there’s more discrimination than we realize; victims frequently suffer in silence. And because I am white, I am unsure about what actually is occurring to those with a different skin color or heritage. But I would like to sit down with folks and hear about it. Back in the 1980s, I was president of the local organization Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, organized to help ensure that all races, in those days particularly blacks, have access to all housing in the Palo Alto area. We received complaints from people of

color who felt they had been discriminated against in a rental, and, in response, we sent testers out to see whether overt discrimination was occurring. If a qualified black couple wanted to rent but was told “the apartment is no longer available” or whatever, we would send a comparable white couple to seek rental, and if they were immediately accepted, we assumed there may have been some discrimination. We would test and retest a property to make sure we were correct. If we thought we were right, a team of lawyers took it from there and often succeeded in proving discrimination. We felt we had helped make Palo Alto and neighboring communities more comfortable for all people of color to achieve rentals and home-buying here. I think Palo Alto has done well — not only historically, but also currently — in achieving racial diversity and equality in our community. Neighborhoods are more diverse — for example, I have Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Hispanic and Filipino neighbors on my block. And friends of mine likewise note that their neighborhoods have become more diverse. I walk downtown and see at lunchtime workers of all races in local restaurants. I am particularly proud because we are such an affluent city, and if we can do it, it can happen elsewhere. I say that because some people assume affluence equates to discrimination. With this country now whetted by Trump’s “permission” to discriminate against others and claim white superiority, I can’t even

predict what will happen locally or nationally. I know discrimination begets more discrimination. And while this is a liberal area, dealing with racism has a lot of fragile shards that need to constantly be glued together to work. This is also a two-way street. We all have to try to be more inclusive — reaching out beyond our racial or ethnic clusters, extending trust to those people outside of our own. We need to grapple with racism now, not later. We should be on the alert, given the national pro-racism mood and the unwillingness of some Americans to recognize that this is even an issue. One way to handle this complex issue is to talk as a community about potential or existing racism. Maybe it’s time for Palo Alto’s Human Relations Commission to, once again, get involved — through research and interviews with various races and ethnic groups and getting some hard data to see if discrimination is occurring. Maybe it’s time for the Palo Alto City Council — and other city councils on the Midpeninsula — to just check things out to see if there is an emerging problem. Or maybe it’s time for us to talk with one another, neighbor to neighbor. It’s easier to look into this issue now — before the “OK to be a racist” attitude oozes deeper into our communities. Q Diana Diamond is a longtime Palo Alto journalist, editor and author of the blog “An Alternative View” at PaloAltoOnline.com/blogs. Email her at dianadiamond@gmail.com.

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Do you think lowering the voting age to 16 for school board elections is a good idea? Asked on California Avenue in Palo Alto. Question, interviews and photographs by Maya Homan.

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“For the students who are really passionate about what’s happening, I don’t see an issue with lowering it from 18 to 16.”

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“I think that’s a wonderful idea. ... We need that fresh perspective.”

“The earlier the people are voting, the more involved they could get in learning about the different issues.”

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Arts & Entertainment A weekly guide to music, theater, art, culture, books and more, edited by Karla Kane

Liu Jianhua:

The clay’s the thing

Pace Gallery presents bold experiments using an ancient medium or its first summer offering (on view until Aug. 4), Pace Gallery is presenting a solo exhibition of ceramic works by Liu Jianhua, one of China’s best-known artists. If that sentence conjures up images of pots, vases and other functional ware, you are in for a surprise. Jianhua has taken this age-old material and done things that not only defy the physical limits of the medium but almost everything that one might expect from objects created from clay. “Liu Jianhua is a master of porcelain,” explained Pace director Elizabeth Sullivan. “He is deeply steeped in the Chinese tradition of making porcelain but adds a wonderful modern twist to his works. Each piece he produces is a poetic masterpiece.” Jianhua was born in Jiangxi Province in 1962 and learned the techniques of working in porcelain from an uncle, who was a renowned kaolin artisan in Jingdezhen. This area of China is known for its production of highquality art pottery dating back centuries. Jianhua earned a degree from the Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute in 1989 and immediately began experimenting in porcelain and mixed-media art. His early work was figurative and reflected the social and economic changes occurring in his country. Since

2008, however, he has adopted a “no meaning, no content” approach that focuses more on abstraction. Entering Pace Gallery, the viewer is met with an untitled work that consists of four large discs hung next to each other on the wall. The powder-blue color of the discs is the result of a glaze called ruyao, referred to as “the color of sky after a rain.” Running through the center of each is a deep blue line, a symbolic linking of past to present. This piece is a fairly traditional use of the ceramic medium, but step into the main gallery and prepare yourself for something totally different. The installation here consists of two series and is deliberately minimalist in order to call attention to Jianhua’s work. A free-standing wall in the middle of the gallery is the site for a piece that looks like a large sheet of white paper. Look closely and notice that this is not paper but unglazed porcelain, carefully rolled to the thinnest of widths. Anyone who has ever attempted to throw a pot, or even make one out of coils, knows that clay is a difficult and unforgiving medium. One can only imagine the size of a kiln needed to fire such a large and fragile piece. Gallery staff explained that for every sheet that emerges intact, dozens end up as shards on the floor. This series,

Liu Jianhu

by Sheryl Nonnenberg

Artist Liu Jianhua was inspired in this series, Trace, by the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. The hollow porcelain shapes are made to resemble ink dripping on paper. entitled Blank Paper is an impressive bit of trompe l’oeil (fool the eye), but the artist’s intention is more ephemeral. In a 2015 interview at the Tate Gallery, Jianhua said, “When facing a work like this people may feel as if they were ‘writing’ all their feelings on the real world on it — not with pens, but with their hearts.” The side walls of this gallery are punctuated with shiny black drips of varying sizes. They are made out of porcelain and, while appearing to be heavy, are actually hollow. The artist was inspired in this series, titled Trace, by the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. In order to find the exact shapes, Jianhua observed what happened when he dripped ink onto paper. These pieces, which can be purchased separately, are very tactile and practically beg to be touched — but don’t. In the third gallery, the eye is drawn from the walls to the floor, where a piece from a series entitled Square has been installed.

mimics liquid and is inspired by blood. Further back in this space is Flame, in which scarlet-hued porcelain shapes resemble tendrils of fire running horizontally across the wall. More than 40 years ago, pioneering artists like Peter Voulkos and Robert Arneson fought to have ceramics recognized as more than just decorative handcraft. The work of Liu Jianhua reflects how far the medium has come, from the strictly functional to an art form that can convey complex ideas about life and cultural identity. Q Freelance writer Sheryl Nonnenberg can be emailed at nonnenberg@aol.com. What: Porcelain sculptures by Liu Jianhua. Where: Pace Gallery, 229 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. When: Through Aug. 4. Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: pacegallery.com/ exhibitions/13041/liu-jianhua.

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Left to right, Liu Jianhua’s Blank Paper and Square No. 37 are on view at Pace Gallery in Palo Alto through Aug. 4.

Rectangular steel sheets on the floor provide the base for goldglazed porcelain drops placed in groups of two or more. The drops are smooth, shiny and reflective. This series was shown as part of the 2017 Whitney Biennial and Jianhua explained, in a Youtube video interview, that he chose these materials because “they both relate to fire.” A dichotomy is created in that steel is a “cold material that is the outcome of industrialization” but ceramic is “traditional but can be converted into a language of today, which is very important.” The artist also stated that, “When I am making this work, I am looking at the two different materials for a contradiction, and the contradiction was highlighted when these materials are placed together.” When asked if exhibiting porcelain objects presents additional concerns for safety and security, Sullivan responded, “Liu Jianhua’s works are extremely well-crafted. They give the illusion of fragility but are surprisingly easy to install, and make for a stunning installation.” As is often the case, the gallery has installed several other pieces in the rear office area that are accessible to viewers upon request. Be sure to go back to see Container, a display of two vases and three bowls, all glazed in a celadon green. While the shapes are traditional, the artist has filled them with a deep red interior that

Arts & Entertainment

Found in translation

TheatreWorks’ ‘The Language Archive’ is a warmhearted season starter by Karla Kane n enthusiastic standing ovaTHEATER REVIEW tion greeted TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Artistic Director Robert Kelley at opening (Adrienne Kaori Walters), who’s night of “The Language Archive.” head-over-heels for mild-mannered It was a poignant, warmhearted George. She’s even studying Espehonor for the man who’s fresh ranto, the international language from accepting a Tony Award and idealistically invented by L. L. Zastarting his very last season at the menhof in the 19th century, to fahead of the company he founded cilitate communication (it happens 50 years ago. And, as it turns out, to be George’s particular passion) Julia Cho’s “The Language Ar- with hopes of somehow winning chive” also is a fittingly poignant his heart. and warmhearted way to usher in The archive’s new project inTheatreWorks’ 50th year. volves a visit from the world’s only Set “somewhere in America” two remaining speakers of “Elloin “the present,” the titular “Lan- way,” a fictional language from an guage Archive” is the workplace unnamed land. Alta (Emily Kuof George (Jomar Tagatac), an roda) and Resten (Francis Jue) are academic devoted to the study and especially exciting to George and preservation of the world’s languag- Emma because, as a long-married es, especially the most endangered couple, they’ll be able to offer the ones. Languages are George’s true scientists examples of dialogue love, much to the dismay of his ap- and context. It soon becomes apparently long-suffering wife Mary parent that not all will go smoothly, (Elena Wright), who’s frustrated though, as the elderly lovebirds are by his inability to express emotion. having a full-out feud and are conHe’s in turn befuddled by her pen- ducting all their arguments in Engchant for breaking down in tears lish (Elloway, they say, is too beauand leaving him cryptic, ominous tiful for expressing their anger in). notes. He doesn’t much mourn for Other characters, also played by the the loss of family members or pets, wonderful Kuroda and Jue, include he argues, because their deaths are an exuberant Esperanto teacher, a inevitable and expected. The loss socially awkward, suicidal baker of a language, on the other hand, is and a vision of Zamenhof himself. a true tragedy because it means the It’s important that a play about end of an entire culture, way of life language is well-written and Cho’s and/or world view. words are indeed lovely, funny and When Mary announces she’s sprinkled with whimsy and interleaving him for good, though, he esting information. The characters finds himself sadder than he could are all likeable, although not parhave expected, albeit still unable ticularly deeply developed. The to find the right words to express uptight, oblivious, cerebral man, himself. They’ve lost the ability to the overly emotional wife who communicate. It’s like a linguistics finds her purpose in baked goods, version of the old parable of the the eccentric old foreigners and shoemaker’s children having no the loyal, lovestruck young woman shoes. with a crush on her boss could all Working with him at the archive sink into eye-rolling cliche were it is his devoted assistant Emma not for Cho’s gentle script and very

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The July 12 story on Cage the Elephant spelled band members Brad and Matt Shultz’s last name incorrectly. The Weekly regrets the error. To request a clarification or correction, contact Editor Jocelyn Dong at jdong@paweekly.com, 650-326-8210 or P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto 94302. Q

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Left to right: Resten (Francis Jue), linguist George (Jomar Tagatac), his assistant Emma (Adrienne Kaori Walters) and Alta (Emily Kuroda) have a confusing recording session in “The Language Archive,” presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. endearing performances by all of the actors. As Alta and Resten, Kuroda and Jue get the showiest parts, with plenty of slapstick comedy and, later, romantic moments. It’s all well paced by local theater luminary Jeffrey Lo, making his main stage TheatreWorks directorial debut, and the bittersweet ending is more interesting than a romantic-comedy trope. Special attention must be paid to Andrea Bechert’s absolutely delightful scenic design, which lines the set, floor to ceiling, with stacked cubes serving as the Language Archive, George and Mary’s home, an artisan bakery and more. One could spend a long time marveling at the details of these shelves, bearing all sorts of vintage recording equipment, books and trinkets, and become mesmerized by the rainbow-hued light panels that change color (lighting by Michael Palumbo) depending on scene and mood. “The Language Archive” is, like Mary’s fresh-baked

chocolate-lavender loaves, a sweet confection and a promising starter for TheatreWorks’ golden season. Q

Arts & Entertainment Editor Karla Kane can be emailed at kkane@paweekly.com.

What: “The Language Archive.” Where: Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. When: Through Aug. 4. See online for performance times. Cost: $30-$90. Info: theatreworks.org/201920season/the-language-archive/.

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Eating Out East Palo Alto family starts a homemade seasoning-blend business Story by Daniel Li | Photos by Sinead Chang ampire Salt, Brown Sugar Baby, Honey it’s BBQ and You Jerk! are just several of the quirky, fun names the Spencer family plasters on little containers filled with their homemade spice blends. For the past four years, East Palo Alto residents Dulani and Lisa Spencer and their son Myles have been running Savor Seasoning Blends, which specializes in salts, rubs and other seasonings. “All of our products have really ridiculous names but people love it,” Lisa Spencer said. “For instance, the garlic salt is called ‘vampire salt’ because vampires are known to be afraid of garlic. I call myself the chief creative officer. My son does a lot of the packaging and my husband does some of the making of blends.” It all started with a cookbook called “Food in Jars,” which Lisa gave to her husband as a Christmas present several years ago. Soon after, he made his own rosemary salt; tasting it inspired her to make her own garlic salt.

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She started to create more unique blends in her home kitchen, giving them away to friends and family. “During that first month, that damn book turned our tiny kitchen into a crazy mess of salts, bowls and pans,” she said. “I had no recipe and I cannot follow recipes because I always end up putting too much or too little. Every once in a while, when we sold a jar, it was the most exciting thing. We probably sold four jars in 2015. The friends who we sold stuff to would come back for more, but nobody else really knew about it.” That changed in December 2016, when she sold her blends at a craft festival at the Peninsula School in Menlo Park. So many people loved it, she said, that she came back the following year. They now sell their creations online — there are 17 different flavors, from rosemary salt to Jamaican jerk seasoning — and at The Market at Edgewood in Palo Alto and Delucchi’s Market in

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Redwood City. For the past two years, Lisa has also been attending local pop-up shops. It was at one of these events at the Tulip Jones Women’s Clubhouse in East Palo Alto in February where she invented what she calls “vampire butter,” which caused Savor Seasoning Blends to gain popularity. “I decided to take the vampire salt, stir it up with some butter and put it on sourdough bread,” she said. “One hundred people came through and asked where the butter was. I told them I sold the salt but I just mixed it with the butter to enhance the flavor. One of my friends yelled and said, ‘Just make the damn butter.’ People lost their mind; they kept talking about the vampire butter and posting it on Facebook.”

Afterward, Lisa said, people would knock on her door and ask for a container of vampire butter. By the end of February, she had sold 300 containers. She also adds garlic, sea salt, parsley and basil to the butter. She emphasized that she does not follow any recipes and instead relies on experimentation and intuition to “throw something together.” “My mom is from the South and most people who are from the South do not follow recipes well because we were never taught by recipe,” Lisa said. “My mom had a cookbook and every once in a while she looked at something that looked good but she never followed the recipe. We call it ‘just throwing something together.’ What I will write down

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is what I put in it.” She has no aspirations for Savor Seasoning Blends to be sold in bigger grocery stores such as Whole Foods Market or Trader Joe’s; instead, she hopes to get the blends into smaller, more boutique stores. In the future, her goal is to perfect the recipes and sell them to a corporation. Her favorite part of the experience has been coming up with new blends with her family. “I love creativity and Savor Seasoning Blends satisfies that,” she said. “Seeing what I am able to make from scratch is always really exciting.” More information can be found online at savorblends.com. Q t r a ntern an e an e e a e at a ee

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Answers to this week’s puzzles, which can be found on page 65.

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artist Iko Uwais). Tripper Clancy’s screenplay repeatedly tries and fails to justify the premise Stu sums up as “blind cop kidnaps an Uber driver.” Vic has no current or retired cop friends he trusts to help him? Stu is so invested in boosting his star rating that he keeps waiting around for Vic? These are not characters played to the top of their intelligence. The terribly under-cooked plot purports to bond Vic and Stu based on little to nothing we’ve seen happen between them and, worse, then stages an extended physical fight between them when they’re supposed to be working together to bring down the bad guy. Why? Because some screenwriting coach taught Clancy to raise the emotional stakes — just not how to do it in any realistic way. The movie’s throwback buddy action-comedy offers unexciting action and unfunny comedy. The fight sequences are ineptly shot and edited, and the jokes fall flat far more often than not (Nanjiani occasionally lands a funny line, perhaps by riffing off-script). It’s the kind of movie that makes you feel bad for the actors. Bautista and Nanjiani have star power and could’ve made a buddy comedy work, but not with this script. Rated R for iolence and lan ua e throu hout some se ual references and brief raphic nu dity. ne hour minutes. — Peter Canavese

a e autista left and umail an iani star in the comedy

tuber.

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umb action comedy spins its heels 0 (Century 16 & 20, Icon) There’s a famous les(Jimmy Tatro) tauntOPENINGS son all improv-comedy ingly dubs him “Stuperformers learn: Play to the top ber,” but Stu has a much bigger of your intelligence. The idea is concern: his dwindling star rating for one’s character not to make on the ride-sharing app. Enter choices or say things that are brawny cop Vic Manning (Dave dumber than the character ought Bautista), whose morning LASIK to be based on his experience. surgery has rendered him tempoThe new action-comedy “Stuber” rarily seeing-impaired just as he breaks this rule with protagonists gets a major break in a drug case that constantly act more “stuber- that six months earlier took down err” than they should. his partner (Karen Gillan). Un“Stuber” stars Kumail Nanji- able to drive, Vic orders up Stu’s ani as part-time Uber driver Stu. Uber, and away they go on a notAt Stu’s other job selling sport- so-merry chase after drug dealer ing goods, his douchebro boss Oka Tedjo (Indonesian martial

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“STELLAR! SPELL-BINDING! FABULOUS!” Talkin’ Broadway

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Now thru Aug 4 Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto theatreworks.org 650.463.1960

MOVIES NOW SHOWING Aladdin (PG) ++ Century 16: Fri.-Sun.

Century 20: Fri.-Sun.

Annabelle Comes Home (R) Century 16: Fri.-Sun. Century 20: Fri.-Sun.

Maiden (PG) +++

Guild Theatre: Fri.-Sun.

Men in Black: International (PG-13) ++ Century 16: Fri.-Sun. Century 20: Fri.-Sun. Midsommar (R) Century 16: Fri.-Sun. Century 20: Fri.-Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri.-Sun.

Avengers: Endgame (PG-13) +++1/2 Century 16: Fri.-Sun. Century 20: Fri.-Sun.

Pavarotti (PG-13)

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable (PG) Century 20: Fri.-Sun.

Rocketman (R) Century 20: Fri.-Sun.

Citizen Kane (Not Rated)

Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Sun.

Come September (1961) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Friday Crawl (R)

Century 16: Fri.-Sun.

Echo in the Canyon (PG-13) Frisky (Not Rated)

Century 20: Fri.-Sun.

Palo Alto Square: Friday

Stanford Theatre: Friday

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (R) Century 20: Fri.-Sun. The Last Black Man in San Francisco (R) Century 20: Fri.-Sun. Palo Alto Square: Friday Late Night (R)

Century 20: Fri.-Sun.

The Lion King (PG) Century 16: Fri.-Sun. Century 20: Fri.-Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri.-Sun.

Palo Alto Square: Fri.-Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri.-Sun.

The Secret Life of Pets 2 (PG) Century 20: Fri.-Sun.

Century 16: Fri.-Sun.

Spider-Man: Far From Home (PG) +++ Century 16: Fri.-Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri.-Sun. Stuber (R) + Century 16: Fri.-Sun. Century 20: Fri.-Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri.-Sun. The Third Man (1949) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Sun. Toy Story 4 (G) +++1/2 Century 16: Fri.-Sun. Century 20: Fri.-Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri.-Sun. The White Storm 2: Drug Lords (Cantonese with subtitles) (Not Rated) Century 16: Fri.-Sun. Yesterday (PG-13) ++ Century 16: Fri.-Sun. Century 20: Fri.-Sun. ShowPlace Icon: Fri.-Sun.

+ Skip it ++ Some redeeming qualities +++ A good bet ++++ Outstanding

Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (For recorded listings: 327-3241) tinyurl.com/Aquariuspa Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View tinyurl.com/Century16 Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City tinyurl.com/Century20 CineArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (For information: 493-0128) tinyurl.com/Pasquare Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (For recorded listings: 566-8367) tinyurl.com/Guildmp ShowPlace Icon: 2575 California St. #601, Mountain View tinyurl.com/iconMountainView Stanford Theatre: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (For recorded listings: 324-3700) Stanfordtheatre.org JOMAR TAGATAC & ELENA WRIGHT / PHOTO KEVIN BERNE

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Book Talk

CULINARY ROAD TRIP ... California Author and chef Roland Petrov takes readers along a 1,000-mile culinary journey up the west coast from Los Angeles and through the Bay Area to Olympia, Washington, in his new book “West Coast 101: A Culinary Road Trip.” The book is based on his own road trip during which he found and documented local cuisine, microbreweries, wineries and distilleries using local ingredients, as well as artisan products. While the book focuses on the road trip and cuisine, Petrov takes time to mention the people he met and his experiences with them. Petrov said he hopes his book inspires people to eat local. Released on July 16, the book is available on Amazon. Q

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A ‘Rembrandt ’ of the mind he ed Boo Hours e plores the creative process and art of psychoanalyst arl ung by Sue Dremann any of Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung’s revolutionary concepts are household words today: synchronicity, archetype, collective unconscious and introversion and extroversion, to name a few. But how he came to his ideas is less known. Jung developed his theories while embarking on a decadeslong journey of artistic exploration: He painted and carved images from his own unconscious, manifesting his dreams, visions and reflections, which he recounted in a 22-pound, 400-plus page manuscript “The Red Book: Liber Novus.” The book, which he created from 1914 to 1930, was so personal that it wasn’t published until 2009, 48 years after his death. The New York Times called the book the most significant publication in 20th-century psychology. Intrigued by Jung’s artistic works, Palo Alto author Jill Mellick decided to explore his creative process. After nearly a decade of research, she has published a new book on Jung’s selfexploration in pigment and stone in a 454page tome, ill ellick published by Swiss house Scheidegger & Spiess, “The Red Book Hours: Discovering C.G. Jung’s Art Mediums and Creative Process.” The book examines the environment, pigments, tools and choices Jung made when creating his art as a spiritual practice and window to self-discovery. “Jung was his own most radical research experiment. Risking, he believed, his own sanity but fearlessly entering and documenting the unconscious, he used new methods including the arts,” Mellick said. He considered his illuminated manuscript to be the foundation of his theoretical work, Mellick noted. Mellick, a Jung-oriented psychologist in Palo Alto since 1984, said she didn’t intend on writing a book when she first started researching Jung’s creative process in 2009. She merely set out to answer a question about the mediums he chose after she and a

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SPY AUTHOR TALKS ABOUT NEW THRILLER ... New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva will be at Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, on Monday, July 22, to talk about his new thriller “The New Girl,” which was released July 16. The book is the 19th installment in his Gabriel Allon espionage thriller series. This time around, Allon, the legendary chief of Israeli intelligence, is called into action when the daughter of the controversial crown prince of Saudi Arabia is kidnapped from her private school in Switzerland. During this special author event, Silva will give an insider’s view into the process that put the words to the page of his new book. He also will be available to sign books. Cost is $30 for a ticket and book bundle or $25 for a ticket only. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to booksinc.net.

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he botanically inspired ma uscule from pa e of he Red ook is a kind of isual ode to the symmetry and beauty of nature accordin to author ill ellick. fellow therapist visited an exhibit of “The Red Book” at the Rubin Gallery in New York. “I was amazed at the intensity of its colors, detail and calligraphy. I’ve painted in many mediums and practiced calligraphy since my teens, so naturally I was interested in what he used to get these incredible effects. Also, I knew from my own experience that different mediums affect artists differently,” she said. “Tracing the artist’s process creates a footprint of his state of consciousness,” she wrote in her book. The exhibit didn’t specify the mediums Jung used, however, a fundamental question that intrigued Mellick. Searching for the answer became the genesis for her book and began a nine-year journey into Jung’s creative process. Mellick began her journey at Jung’s Swiss homes in Kusnacht and Bollingen, where she could see what she’d read about him. Environment was vital to Jung, especially proximity to water, she said. “I stood on his library balcony overlooking Lake Zürich. Church clocks were chiming the hour. I stood in the rooms where Jung spent 16 years painting at night under a 100-watt, green lamp. “He designed his formal, lakeside family house (at Kusnacht) where he also saw patients,

invited visions and made ‘The Red Book,’” she said. Jung later designed and built The Tower at Bollingen, a medieval-like, lake-front stone retreat, where he carved bas reliefs and freestanding sculptures — his “confessions in stone,” as he called them — and created a ceiling mural and wall paintings of mandalas and other works. “I was newly aware that he had carefully created the spaces where he could create. And beauty and the flexibility to be engaged or solitary silent was a necessity. His houses were an extension of his inner life, outer beliefs, and aesthetic,” she said. Mellick then heightened her inquiry to the study of a great artistic master. Jung had explored a range of techniques informed by Byzantine, Aztec and tribal art and Art Nouveau. He chose powdered pigments rather than commercially prepared gouache and watercolor to explore medieval styles and illuminated manuscripts. Mellick analyzed the pigments and studied his techniques: his use of color, how he applied his paints, his use of perspective, dimension, shading and his art as a spiritual practice. With the help of Jung’s family, she obtained samples of his pigments. They became deeply involved in the project. Her book received

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EXPERIENCES OF A DEAFBLIND WOMAN ... Author Haben Girma, daughter of refugees and the first deafblind woman to graduate from Harvard Law school who was honored for her activist work by President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, will share her life story with journalist Angie Coiro at Kepler’s Books on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Raised by two Eritrean refugee parents who survived a 30-year war, Haben learned to value courage and community early. In her lifetime so far, she has traveled the globe, mastered nonvisual techniques for navigating both salsa and the electric saw, climbed an iceberg and faced a bull, and attained the prestigious degree that helps her advocate for increased access and equity for disabled persons. She does this all, joyfully, using innovations that allow her to move readily through abled spaces as a deaf and blind woman. Kepler’s Books is located at 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. For more information, go to keplers.org.

funding from Jung’s foundations. His grandson, Andreas Jung, a retired restoration architect who resides in the Kusnacht home, gave Mellick access to the house, information, the right to use archival and personal photographs and offered constructive critique. He helped Mellick locate a tall, standing desk Jung designed for painting “The Red Book” that had been stored in the gardener’s shed from which they took paint samples. Another grandson, Jost Hoerni, a retired physician and one of the stewards of the Bollingen Tower, sampled the many pigments he found stored at Bollingen. He took flakes of paint from “The Red Book” on one of only two days the manuscript was out of its sealed box in the bank vault, she said. A toxics expert also suggested that Mellick should test the pigments to learn what exposure to hazardous materials Jung might have had — quite a bit, it turned out, she said. Part technical treatise of Jung’s materials, “The Red Book Hours” is also a colorful journey down lanes and through forests that nurtured Jung’s creative and thought processes. It witnesses the gardens and rooms of his home and tower refuge where Jung explored the dark recesses of his own psyche and gave life to the understanding of so many others’. But Jung never considered his works “art,” she noted. “Jung used (art) for the soul’s purposes — and only made remarkable art as a by-product. He placed no value on his art or that of his patients. The value was in the maker’s relationship with a piece,” she said. Q Staff Writer Sue Dremann can be emailed at sdremann@ paweekly.com.

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t’s time for blast off! It’s Best of 2019, and readers have selected a new group of businesses as the best of the best. Who are these businesses? Like the Apollo 11 astronauts who 50 years ago pushed the limits and went where no man had gone before, these are our local retailers, service providers and restaurants who have taken a giant leap and gone above and beyond the status quo to explore and redefine the notion of “business as usual.” By casting 32,759 votes in 84 categories, Weekly readers decided that these businesses are out of this world. Read their stories inside to find out which California Avenue business makes its own shampoos and skin creams in a lab in the back of the shop, how one working mother turned her fast-and-easy frozen kabobs into a booming restaurant where Indian food is prepared around the clock just to keep up with demand, and where generations of families have gone for nearly 100 years for shakes made from scratch. Also, discover which stellar businesses have won their categories five in years in row and have been inducted into our Hall of Fame.

Best of Palo Alto contributors

F Adobe Animal Hospital Best Veterinarian Inducted: 2018

Book’s Inc. Best Bookstore Inducted: 2018

C Calafia Cafe & M Market a Go-Go Best California Cuisine Inducted: 2018

Dr. Christine Hansen D Best Dentist Inducted: 2019

Darbar D Best Indian Restaurant Inducted: 2019

Evvia Estiatorio E Best Mediterranean Restaurant Inducted: 2019 Best Restaurant to Splurge Inducted: 2019

IIzzy’s Brooklyn Bagels Best Bagels Inducted: 2018

Editor Linda Taaffe Designer Kristin Brown

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Joanie’s Cafe Best Breakfast Inducted: 2017

Mayfield Bakery & Cafe Sunday Brunch Inducted: 2019

Palo Alto Plumbing Heating and Air/ Dahl Plumbing Best Plumber Inducted: 2019

Prolific Oven Best Bakery Inducted: 2017

Sundance the Steakhouse Best Steakhouse Inducted: 2019

Tin Pot Creamery Best Ice Cream/Gelato Inducted: 2019

Yoga Source Best Yoga Studio Inducted: 2017 / Businesses are inducted into

the Hall of Fame after topping their categories for five years running.

BEST OF PALO ALTO 2019 WINNERS Services

Retail

AUTO CARE Dave’s Auto Repair 830 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto

BEAUTY SUPPLY Essentique 2417 Park Blvd., Palo Alto

CHIROPRACTOR Palo Alto Chiropractic Offices 1691 El Camino Real #100, Palo Alto

BIKE SHOP Mike’s Bikes 4233 W. Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

DAY SPA Watercourse Way 165 Channing Ave., Palo Alto

BOOKSTORE Kepler’s Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

DENTIST Palo Alto Dental Group 511 Byron St., Palo Alto

BOUTIQUE Shady Lane 325 Sharon Park Drive, Sharon Heights Shopping Center, Menlo Park

DRY CLEANERS AJ’s Green Cleaners 395 California Ave., Palo Alto FITNESS CLASSES Palo Alto Family YMCA 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto FRAMING Great American Framing Company 3866 El Camino Real, Palo Alto GYM Palo Alto Family YMCA 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto HAIR SALON Hair International 232 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto MANICURE/PEDICURE La Jolie Nail Spa 364 California Ave., Palo Alto MASSAGE Massage Therapy Center 368 California Ave., Palo Alto MEN’S HAIRCUT Hair International 232 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto ORTHODONTIST Dr. Larry Morrill 1000 Welch Road, Suite 201, Palo Alto PERSONAL TRAINER Palo Alto Family YMCA 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto PLASTIC SURGEON Illuminate Plastic Surgery 101 Addison Ave, Palo Alto PLUMBER Guy Plumbing & Heating 1265 El Camino Real, Menlo Park SHOE REPAIR Midtown Shoe Repair 2796 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto SKIN CARE SkinSpirit 701 Emerson St., Palo Alto VETERINARIAN Animal Hospital of Palo Alto 4111 El Camino Real, Palo Alto YOGA Turbo 26 Studio 240 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto

EYEWEAR Lux Eyewear 1805 El Camino Real #100, Palo Alto FLOWER SHOP Mills Florist 235 University Ave., Palo Alto GIFT SHOP Shady Lane 325 Sharon Park Drive, Sharon Heights Shopping Center, Menlo Park HARDWARE STORE Hassett Ace Hardware 875 Alma St., Palo Alto JEWELRY STORE Shady Lane 325 Sharon Park Drive, Sharon Heights Shopping Center, Menlo Park NURSERY/GARDEN SUPPLIES SummerWinds 725 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto PET STORE Pet Food Express 3910 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto SHOE STORE Footwear Etc. 463 University Ave., Palo Alto STATIONERY STORE Village Stationers 719 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 222 Main St., Los Altos TOY STORE Cheeky Monkey Toys 640 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park WOMEN’S APPAREL Leaf & Petal 439 California Ave., Palo Alto

Restaurants AMBIANCE La Bodeguita del Medio 463 S. California Ave., Palo Alto BAR/LOUNGE La Bodeguita del Medio 463 S. California Ave., Palo Alto CALIFORNIA CUISINE Saint Michael’s Alley 140 Homer Ave., Palo Alto CHINESE Chef Chu’s 1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos COFFEEHOUSE Coupa Cafe 538 Ramona St., Palo Alto 111 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto

DINING WITH KIDS Palo Alto Creamery Fountain & Grill 566 Emerson St., Palo Alto FRENCH Zola 565 Bryant St., Palo Alto FUSION Tamarine 546 University Ave., Palo Alto INDIAN Zareen’s 365 S. California Ave.,Palo Alto ITALIAN Terùn 448 S. California Ave., Palo Alto LATIN AMERICAN La Bodeguita del Medio 463 S. California Ave., Palo Alto MEAL UNDER $20 Oren’s Hummus 261 University Ave., Palo Alto MEDITERRANEAN Oren’s Hummus 261 University Ave., Palo Alto MEXICAN Palo Alto Sol 408 S. California Ave., Palo Alto NEW RESTAURANT Taverna 250 California Ave., Palo Alto OUTDOOR DINING Pizzeria Delfina 651 Emerson St., Palo Alto RESTAURANT TO SPLURGE Protégé 250 California Ave., Palo Alto ROMANTIC Saint Michael’s Alley 140 Homer Ave., Palo Alto SEAFOOD The Fish Market 3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto SOLO DINING La Bodeguita del Medio 463 S. California Ave., Palo Alto SPORTS BAR The Old Pro 541 Ramona St., Palo Alto STEAKHOUSE Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto SUNDAY BRUNCH Joanie’s Cafe 405 S. California Ave., Palo Alto SUSHI/JAPANESE Fuki Sushi 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto THAI Thaiphoon 543 Emerson St., Palo Alto VEGETARIAN/VEGAN True Food Kitchen 180 El Camino Real, #1140, Palo Alto

Food & Drink BAGELS House of Bagels 2190 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto BAKERY/DESSERTS Douce France Town & County Village, 855 El Camino Real #104, Palo Alto

BBQ Armadillo Willy’s 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos BREAKFAST Hobee’s 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto BOBA TEA Teaspoon Palo Alto 2675 Middlefield Road, Suite C, Palo Alto BURGERS The Counter 369 California Ave., Palo Alto BURRITO Sancho’s Taqueria 491 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto DELI/SANDWICHES Village Cheese House Deli 855 El Camino Real #157, Palo Alto DIM SUM Tai Pan 560 Waverley St., Palo Alto GROCERY STORE The Market at Edgewood 2170 W Bayshore Road, Palo Alto HAPPY HOUR Calave 299 California Ave., Palo Alto ICE CREAM/GELATO Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream 3946 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto MILKSHAKE Palo Alto Creamery Fountain & Grill 566 Emerson St., Palo Alto NEW FOOD/DRINK ESTABLISHMENT Salt & Straw 250 University Ave. #110, Palo Alto PIZZA Terùn 448 California Ave., Palo Alto PRODUCE The Market at Edgewood 2170 W Bayshore Road, Palo Alto SALAD Sprout Cafe 168 University Ave., Palo Alto TAKEOUT Asian Box Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real #21, Palo Alto YOGURT Fraîche Yogurt 200 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto

Arts & Entertainment LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Bing Concert Hall 327 Lasuen St., Stanford NIGHTLIFE Antonio’s Nut House 321 California Ave., Palo Alto WI-FI HOT SPOT Palo Alto Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto / Top vote-getters from 32,759 votes

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BEST OF PALO ALTO 2019 SERVICES — Gym Palo Alto Family YMCA 2019

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Palo Alto Family YMCA offers more than 190 fitness classes each week. paloaltodentalgroup.com. / Runner-up: Dr. Denise

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Locally owned and operated contractors, always priced competitively. All services are performed by licensed, professional, union-trained plumbing service technicians.

Founded in 2008, Dave’s Auto Repair provides everything from basic maintenance and smog checks to complicated repairs. The shop offers EcoPower engine oil and recycles all used fluid, parts and new-parts packaging. 830 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto, 650-328-6537; davesauto830.com. / Runner-up: Palo Alto Bimmer

Chiropractors

Since 1978, Palo Alto Chiropractic Offices has worked with more than 35,000 individuals to help them achieve their health goals, including everything from wellness-oriented health care to relief from pain. 1691 El Camino Real #100, Palo Alto, 650-328-2100; paloaltochiropractic.com.

/ Runner-up: Vanderhoof

Sports & Wellness Institute

Day Spa

Inspired by the natural hot springs of Tassajara, Watercourse Way features eight private hot tub rooms, messages, spa treatments and facials, including its new oxygen facial that applies cooling oxygen directly to the skin’s surface to increase the absorption of special serums. 165 Channing Ave., Palo Alto, 650-462-2000; watercourseway.com.

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Located in the same building where its practice began in 1934, Palo Alto Dental Group has developed life-long relationships with multiple generations of patients and their families. 511 Byron St., Palo Alto, 650-323-1381;

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• Palo Alto Family YMCA offers swimming, youth sports, group exercise, recreational sports and personal training to help clients attain a variety of fitness goals. • The gym features two indoor pools, a 25-yard lap pool and a water recreation and exercise pool. • The Y has been operating in the area for 126 years. • The Ross Road site offers more than 190 fitness classes each week. 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto, 650-856-9622; ymcasv.org/ paloalto.

fourseasons.com/siliconvalley. / Runner-up: Garden Court

Hotel

Dry Cleaner

Manicure/Pedicure

/ Runner-up: Charleston

/ Runner-up: LaBelle Day Spas

Fitness Classes

Massage

Established in 1962 by the AJ Bena family, AJ’s Green Cleaners provides eco-friendly cleaning for everything from shirts and shoes to draperies, bedding and carpets. The company also provides free pickup and delivery and same day service. 395 California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-323-9068; ajscleaners.com. Cleaners

Palo Alto Family YMCA, Ross Road See Gym, above.

/ Runner-up: Turbo 26

Framing

From canvas to paper, needlepoint to three-dimensional art, the master craftsmen at Great American Framing Company construct the best-quality frames to display customers’ artwork, posters and other prized documents. 3866 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650-327-4521; greatamericanframing.com.

/ Runner-up: Richard Sumner

Hair Salon

The crew at Hair International is a diverse team of stylists experienced in working with all hair types. The salon matches each client with the most appropriate stylist who will provide the best style for a particular hair type. 232 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, 650-324-2007; hairintl.com.

/ Runner-up: Snip-its

Hotel

From the rooftop pool and romantic dinners at its Quattro restaurant to private massages and facials at the spa, Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto provides a five-star escape for those who want to feel pampered. 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto, 650-566-1200;

La Jolie Nail Spa offers a wide range of mani/pedi options, from the quick “express mani” (clean, shape, buff and polish) to the ultra-luxurious “peppermint pedi” (including a mint oil bath, shea butter massage and paraffin dip). 364 California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-322-8882; yelp.com/biz/ la-jolie-nail-spa-palo-alto. & Salons

As one of the largest and oldest massage bodywork facilities in California, Massage Therapy Center provides clients a variety of message therapies, including Swedish, clinical deep tissue and sports trigger point therapy. 368 California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-328-9400; massagetherapypaloalto.com.

/ Runner-up: Watercourse Way

Men’s Haircut

Hair International See Hair Salon

/ Runner-up: The President

Barbershop

Personal Trainers

Palo Alto Family YMCA See Gym, above.

/ Runner-up: Oshman Family

JCC

Plastic Surgeon

Illuminate Plastic Surgery uses the latest treatments to help clients improve their appearances, whether they are looking to obtain a more youthful look, soften features or correct the devastating consequences of cancer or injury. 101 Addison Ave., Palo Alto, 650-433-8621; illuminateplasticsurgery.com.

/ Runner-up: Hessler Plastic

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BING CONCERT HALL Since its inauguration in January 2013, over 300,000 people have experienced some of the world’s greatest artists at Stanford University’s Bing Concert Hall. 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford

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BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT CELEBRATING 49 YEARS!

SERVICES — Orthodontists Larry Morrill, DDS and Associates

Dr. Larry Morrill, DDS and Associates has treated generations of patients over the past 48 years.

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• From retainers to full orthodontia, Larry Morrill, DDS and Associates is dedicated to providing children and adults with personalized, quality orthodontic care in a fun and relaxed environment. • The practice has treated generations of patients for the past 48 years. • Dr. Morrill says: “I like very complex cases that take advantage of my experience.” • Dr. Morrill also serves on the staff at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, where he works with children with cleft lip and palate and other cranial facial anomalies. 1000 Welch Road, #201, Palo Alto, 650-322-2817; morrillorthodontics.com.

/ Runner-up: Midpeninsula Orthodontics/Stacey Quo

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BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT -Palo Alto Weekly, -Mountain View Voice -The Almanac (Menlo Park)

“...A LANDMARK OF BAY AREA DINING” -Metro Newspaper

“...PACE-SETTING GOURMET CHINESE FOOD” -Zagat Guide LUNCH & DINNER • BANQUET COCKTAILS • GOURMET FOOD TO GO

1067 N. San Antonio Road at El Camino, Los Altos 650.948.2696 www.chefchu.com Page 30 • July 19, 2019 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com

Guy Plumbing & Heating is a fourthgeneration family-owned business that provides a wide range of services and operates a full-service showroom specializing in the sales and installation of Toto washlet bidet seats, as well as parts for Hansgrohe, Kohler and Grohe. 1265 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 650-323-8415; guyplumbing.com.

pumped with oxygen. The studio offers yoga flow and yoga fusion in addition to its new Pilates and HIIT classes. 240 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, 650-325-2626; turbo26studio.com. / Runner-up: Palo Alto Family YMCA

/ Runner-up: He-Man Plumbing

Shoe Repair

Midtown Shoe Repair has been a Palo Alto fixture for 40 years. Since 1979, Robert Babekian has meticulously restored shoes, suitcases, purses, zippers — and practically anything made out of leather — in his quaint Midtown workshop. 2796 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 650-329-8171; midtownshoerepair.com.

/ Runner-up: The Cobblery

RETAIL Bike Shop

Founded in 1964, independent bike chain Mike’s Bikes has a singular purpose — to get as many people on bikes as possible. The shop features a big selection of brands and types, plus a skilled staff to offer tune-ups. 4233 W. Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 650-858-7700; mikesbikes.com.

Skin Care

/ Runner-up: Palo Alto Bicycles

/ Runner-up: LaBelle Day Spas &

Kepler’s Books has been a mainstay of the Peninsula’s literary scene for more than six decades. Besides offering books, it’s also the site of hundreds of free and ticketed events hosted by the nonprofit Kepler’s Literary Foundation. 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 650-324-4321; keplers.com.

SkinSpirit is the ultimate destination for all things skin and body. Co-founded in 2003 by a board-certified plastic surgeon, the clinic provides all the luxuries of a spa experience, including facials, injectables and lasers. 701 Emerson St., Palo Alto, 650-324-9600; skinspirit.com. Salons

Veterinarian

From routine checkups, preventative care and surgical procedures to dentistry, grooming and boarding, Animal Hospital of Palo Alto provides a full range of services to keep pets healthy and happy year round. 4111 El Camino Real, Palo Alto; 650-493-2738; ahopavet.com.

/ Runner-up: The Animal Doctors

Yoga

Turbo 26 Studio allows anyone to drop in anytime for a workout during one of its 26-minute classes that start every half-hour all day long in the studio, which is heated to 98 degrees and

Book Store

/ Runner-up: Bell’s Books

Boutique

Shady Lane See Jewelry Store

/ Runner-up: Leaf & Petal

Eyewear

Lux Eyewear is a one-stop shop for all things vision-related — from eye checkups to lens replacement. Opticians are available on site to assist customers, and Lux’s in-house optical lab can process prescriptions in as little as two hours. 1805 El Camino Real #100, Palo Alto, 650-324-3937; luxpaloalto.com.

/ Runner-up: Wilby Optical

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BEST OF PALO ALTO 2019 RETAIL — Beauty Supply Essentique

"Best Nightlife".

Courtesy of Mandana Navi

Mandana Navi got her start in the beauty business in her own kitchen, testing out recipes for skin products and sharing her results with friends before opening Essentique on California Avenue in 2016. She makes small batches of the shop’s shampoos, conditioners and skin creams formulated from natural — mostly plant-based — ingredients in a lab in the back of her shop. Her line of hair, skin and body care products sport playful names like Mandana Navi (center) makes small batches of shampoos, Brazilliant (leave-in conditioner conditioners and skin creams in a lab in the back of her Palo with brazil flower) and Stud Suds Alto beauty supply store Essentique. (shampoo with beer). This year, she unveiled two new products: Clair, a sea whip extract formulated for teens battling acne flare-ups and Delicat, an essential oil blend to relax the mind. Born and raised in Tehran, Navi worked as a biologist in Iranian hospitals and moved to Vancouver to earn an MBA before opening her Palo Alto shop. 2417 Park Blvd., Palo Alto, 650-800-7375; essentique.com.

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/ Runner-up: Parasol Beauty Atelier

/ Runner-up: Village Flower

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Flower Shop

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Since opening in 1903, Mills Florist has provided fresh flower arrangements for special events spanning the past 100 years. The longtime florist also offers balloon bouquets, fine crystal, stuffed animals, dried swags and wreaths, and chocolates and other sweets. 235 University Ave., Palo Alto, 650-326-3443; millsflorist.com.

Gift Shop

Shady Lane See Jewelry Store

/ Runner-up: Letter Perfect

Hardware Store

From hardware, tools, key cutting and knife sharpening to phone repair, garden supplies and barbecues, Hassett ACE

Hardware in Palo Alto has it all. Family-owned since 1957, Hassett is a Palo Alto institution known for its focus on customer service. 875 Alma St., Palo Alto, 650-327-7222; hassetthardware.com.

/ Runner-up: Los Altos

Hardware

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ANTONIO’S NUT HOUSE 321 S. California Ave (650) 321-2550

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Taste why we were voted

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BEST OF PALO ALTO 2019 RETAIL — Toy Store Cheeky Monkey Toys

Courtesy Cheeky Monkey Toys

• Cheeky Monkey Toys is a familyowned shop that specializes in finding “just the right toy” for each customer. • Since opening its doors in Menlo Park in 1999, the shop has provided interactive toys designed to stimulate children’s minds to generations of local families. • In 2016, the shop was chosen as Retailer of the Year by the Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association from among 1,000-plus stores in the 13 states. • Owners Anna and Dexter Chow Children listen to storytime at Cheeky Monkey Toys. were expecting their first child when they decided to change careers and buy a toy store. 640 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, 650-328-7975; cheekymonkeytoys.com. / Runner-up: Ambassador Toys

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Jewelry Store

From handcarved Zuni necklaces and luminescent art glass to troll beads, Sha ane has been offering one-of-a-kind pieces ever since artist Alice Deutscher opened the boutique more than four decades ago. 325 Sharon Park Drive, Sharon Heights Shopping Center, Menlo Park, 650-321-1099; shadylanegallery.com. / Runner-up: Gleim the Jeweler

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Nursery/Garden Supplies

Su er in s has everything you’ll need to make your garden pop, including compost, potting mix, outdoor decor and tools (like trowels and gloves), bare-root fruit trees, native grasses, veggie plants and flower hats. The center also offers free gardening-related classes. 725 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, 650-493-5136; summerwindsnursery.com.

/ Runner-up: Ladera Garden &

Gifts

Pet Store

e oo ress is the place to meet every pet need with a line of high-quality food, toys, grooming tools, bedding, a selfservice bath facility and veterinary services. The Californiabased chain also facilitates adoption and rescue events. 3910 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 650-856-6666; petfoodexpress.com.

/ Runner-up: The Pet Place

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RESTAURANTS — California Cuisine

Shoe Store

/ Runner-up: The Cobblery

Stationery Store

For 53 years, Village Stationers has helped Peninsula residents find gifts, cards, office supplies and more at its family-run stationery shops. (The beloved family business is set to close its doors at the end of this summer when owner Kerry Hoctor retires.) 719 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, 650-321-6920 | 222 Main St., Los Altos, 650-941-9600; villagestationers.com.

/ Runner-up: Letter Perfect

Women’s Apparel

With high-quality brand-name clothing, artisan jewelry and modern shoes, Leaf & Petal has been helping customers find outfits and accessories that express their style since 1976. 439 California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-329-8070; lpetal.com.

/ Runner-up: Gitane

Saint Michael’s Alley

RESTAURANTS Ambiance

The Cuban-influenced menu at La Bodeguita del Medio offers robust meat dishes, fresh seafood, flavorful vegetarian entrees and specialty cocktails inspired by the legendary La Bodeguita in Havana. Besides lunch and dinner, the restaurant also offers a midday menu and late-night plates until 10:30 p.m.

463 S. California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-326-7762; labodeguita.com. / Runner-up: Saint Michael’s

Alley

Bar/Lounge

La Bodeguita del Medio See Ambiance / Runner-up: Calave

• Originally founded as a coffeehouse with a bohemian vibe when it opened in 1959, Saint Michael’s Alley has since developed into a refined restaurant with upscale ambiance and a menu rooted in local, fresh ingredients that includes entrées such as roasted sea bass, red curry roasted duck breast and pan-roasted halibut. • Saint Michael’s was reportedly the first coffeehouse to open along the Founded as the area’s earliest coffeehouse in 1959, Saint Peninsula during the beatnik era Michael’s Alley is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. and attracted numerous musicians and writers, including the Grateful Dead, Joan Baez, Grace Slick, Ken Kesey, Robert Hunter and Jefferson Airplane, who performed there in their early days. • Founder Vernon Gates closed the coffeehouse in 1966 and reopened as a restaurant in the current Emerson Street location seven years later. In 2009, current owners Mike Sabina and Jennifer Youll added a second location around the corner on Homer Avenue. • The restaurant is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. 140 Homer Ave., Palo Alto, 650-326-2530; stmikes.com. / Runner-up: True Food Kitchen

Chinese

Since opening in 1970, Chef Chu’s specialty dishes, including its homemade potstickers and Beijing duck cooked in a cast-iron Chinese oven, have attracted a who’s who list of diners from near and far, including Serena Williams, Steve Young, Justin Bieber and JFK Jr. 1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, 650-948-2696; chefchu.com.

/ Runner-up: Chef Zhao Kitchen

Dining with Kids

Palo Alto Creamery Fountain & Grill See Food & Drink, Milkshake

/ Runner-up: Hobee’s

French

Zola is owner Guillaume Bienaime’s modern take on a classic French bistro. The dishes at this small, seasonal French

restaurant include roasted button mushrooms with escargot butter, rillettes de saumon and short rib bourguignon. 565 Bryant St., Palo Alto, 650-521-0651; zolapaloalto.com. / Runner-up: Left Bank

Fusion

From ginger-beef pho and wokflashed rice noodles to steamed

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wild snapper in banana leaves, Tamarine Restaurant serves thoughtfully crafted Vietnamese cuisine that makes every dish a work of art in this fine dining establishment. 546 University Ave., Palo Alto, 650-325-8500; tamarinerestaurant.com.

/ Runner-up: Go Fish Poke Bar

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Voted “Best Hair Salon” And “Best Men’s Salon” For 13 Years In A Row!

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Footwear Etc. has been helping customers find comfortable yet stylish shoes since 1986. The shop features Vionic, a podiatristcreated brand for men and women that features built-in arch supports in all of its shoes. 463 University Ave., Palo Alto, 650-328-1122; footwearetc.com.

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best bakery! THE VOICE

Best of MOUNTAIN VIEW

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Custom cakes available at Alexander’s Patisserie! Contact us to learn more.

209 Castro Street, Mountain View 650.864.9999 www.alexanderspatisserie.com

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BEST OF PALO ALTO 2019 RESTAURANTS — Coffeehouse Coupa Cafe

Courtesy of Coupa Cafe

• For the past 15 years, brother-and-sister duo Jean Paul Coupal and Camelia Coupal and their family have operated Coupa Cafe, which serves certified organic and fair-trade coffee as well as a variety of menu items The Coupal family has operated Coupa Cafe in downtown Palo Alto including pastries, paninis, for 15 years. salads and Venezuelan specialties like white cornmeal griddle cakes called “arepas,” tequeños and empanadas. • Besides its coffee and food menu, the Venezuelan cafe is known as a hot spot for Silicon Valley’s techies — from budding entrepreneurs to powerful venture capitalists. Apple CEO Steve Jobs and Google cofounder Sergey Brin are among those who reportedly frequented the place. • The cafe has served as a testing ground for more than 20 products from local startups and is one of few places downtown to accept Bitcoin. • Founded in downtown Palo Alto, the cafe is preparing to open its 11th Midpeninsula location in Redwood City. 538 Ramona St., Palo Alto, 650-322-6872; coupacafe.com.

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Voted Best Ambience Best Latin American Cuisine Best Solo Dining Best Bar/Lounge

/ Runner-up: Philz Coffee

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Italian

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/ Runner-up: iTalico

Latin American

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Meal Under $20 ren’s Hu us See Mediterranean

/ Runner-up: Asian Box

Mediterranean

Famous for its fresh, directfrom-Israel hummus, flavorful meat skewers and stuffed-to-the-gill pita sandwiches, the menu at ren’s Hu us is full of Israeli staples that also are

served at a new “express” version of the restaurant, which focuses on quick, grab-and-go service. 261 University Ave., Palo Alto, 650-752-6492; orenshummus. com | Oren’s Hummus Express, 855 El Camino Real, #162, Palo Alto, 650-563-6736; orenshummusexpress.com.

463 S. CALIFORNIA AVENUE PALO ALTO | 650-326-7762 WWW.LABODEGUITA.COM

/ Runner-up: Mediterranean

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Earrings by Judi Eichler Design Studio

Heart by Glass Eye Studio

THANK YOU for voting us – BEST 2019!

Earrings by Holly Yashi

Voted Best ~ Gifts • Jewelry • Boutique Celebrating Local Artisans for over 40 years

Formerly in Palo Alto, now in Menlo Park off Sand Hill Road

Custom laser cut designs by Crystal Chambers

Sharon Heights Shopping Center • Next to Starbucks 650-321-1099 • Facebook/ShadyLaneGallery shadylanegallery.com

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BEST OF PALO ALTO 2019 RESTAURANTS — Indian Zareen’s

BEST YOGA STUDIO

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• Zareen’s serves traditional and fusion-style Pakistani and Indian food, including samosas, kebabs and a Punjabi chicken burger with spicy fries. • Demand for the food at Zareen’s is so great, employees work at the Palo Alto restaurant around the clock making everything on the menu in small batches, including the naan, which is made Zareen Khan, chef of Zareen’s, cooks chicken in the restaurant’s to order in a clay oven. • Cooking is a second career for kitchen. owner Zareen Khan who spent the first 12 years of her career in corporate America. The Pakistani native got her start in the food industry by making kabobs at home, freezing and packaging them to sell to other women — busy mothers who, like her, would turn to the freezer at the end of the long day for an easy meal for their families. The kebabs turned into a catering company, then a busy brick-and-mortar restaurant. • Khan opened her first Zareen’s restaurant in a tiny space in a Mountain View strip mall in 2014. She opened her Palo Alto location in 2016. 365 S. California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-600-8438; zareensrestaurant.com. Runner-up: Amber India

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Mexican 2019

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Owned and operated by Hector and Helena Sol, Palo Alto Sol serves up sopas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and other regional dishes from Puebla, Mexico, that are based family recipes. In recent years, the restaurant has been moving toward

sustainability by supporting local farmers and ranchers. 408 S California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-328-8840; solrestaurantsca.com. / Runner-up: Reposado

New Restaurant

The menu, split into bites, small plates and entrees, is an education in Greek cuisine. 250 California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-494-4181; tavernarestaurant.net.

Dr. Jane Weston With casual fine-dining in a Greek-style tavern, Taverna restaurant exudes Hellenic hospitality.

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BEST OF PALO ALTO 2019 RESTAURANTS — Restaurant to Splurge Protégé

Photo by Natalia Nazarova

• Protégé is an approachable yet impressive neighborhood restaurant with a casual a-la-carte lounge and a dining room that serves a four-course prix fixe menu that features New American cuisine such as white peach gazpacho, pillowy ricotta dumplings, romescocrested lamb loin and Alaskan king crab “chateaubriand.” For dessert, there’s a cart piled high with pastry The French Laundry alum Dennis Kelly (master sommelier) and chef Eddie Lopez’s chocolate chip Anthony Secviar (chef) opened Protégé in Palo Alto in 2018. cookies and pies. • Co-owners Dennis Kelly (master sommelier) and Anthony Secviar (chef) are alums from the threeMichelin-star The French Laundry in Yountville. • Wine & Spirits Magazine named Kelly one of the best young sommeliers in America in 2010. • In November 2018, just nine months after opening in Palo Alto, Protégé won a Michelin star. • Protégé is a training ground for the next generation of culinary standouts: The restaurant’s name reflects the owners’ commitment to mentoring other chefs. 250 California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-494-4181; protegepaloalto.com. / Runner-up: Saint Michael’s Alley (continued from page 42)

Outdoor Dining BEST OF THAI 2019 www.thaiphoononline.net 543 Emerson St Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-323-7700 Dine-In | Togo | Catering

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Pizzeria Delfina offers its Neapolitan-style pizza in a 65seat patio, where trellises, wisteria, Japanese maples and a wall of ivy cool the summer nights and heat lamps await for chillier weather. 651 Emerson St., Palo Alto, 650-353-2208; pizzeriadelfina.com.

/ Runner-up: Terùn

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to our Wolf Den Where we feast and “convivir” together at the table.

Romantic Dining

Saint Michael’s Alley See California Cuisine

/ Runner-up: La Bodeguita del

Medio

Seafood

For nearly 43 years, The Fish Market has been an El Camino Real mainstay serving up traditional fare that would satisfy the hardiest of sea-faring souls — fish and chips, cioppino and clam chowder — as well as dishes for the edgier palate. 3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650-493-9188; thefishmarket.com.

/ Runner-up: The Sea by

Alexander’s Steakhouse

Solo Dining

La Bodeguita del Medio See Ambiance

/ Runner-up: Coupa Cafe

Sports Bar Come and enjoying our new expression of our love for food and cocktails with Old World Mexican À ÌÃ > ` `iÀ >Þ čÀi> y>Û ÀÃ°

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The Old Pro is the best place to watch the big game on the big screen. Instantly recognizable by its pennant-covered interior walls, this sports bar is known for its happy hour deals and eclectic menu, which includes garlic Parmesan tater tots and cook-em-yourself s’mores. 541 Ramona St., Palo Alto, 650-326-1446; oldpropa.com.

/ Runner-up: Antonio’s Nut

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/ Runner-up: Garden Fresh

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar serves prime beef, chops, seafood and chicken, as well as 100 wines by the glass in a contemporary dining room at Stanford Shopping Center. 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650-329-8457; flemingssteakhouse.com. / Runner-up: The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse Breakfast is so good at Joanie’s Cafe that the California Avenue restaurant offers it at lunch and dinner as well. Favorite brunch items include pancakes, waffles, French toast and omelets, crepes, scrambles or just plain eggs — all served with hash browns, home fries or fruit. 405 S. California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-326-6505; joaniescafepaloalto.com. / Runner-up: Saint Michael’s Alley

Sushi/Japanese

With chefs trained in Japan, Fuki Sushi executes delicately crafted sushi rolls with wellcooked rice and fresh seafood served at a lively sushi bar, casual tables or private tatami rooms in the back of this dine-in restaurant. 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650-494-9383; fukisushi.com. / Runner-up: Jin Sho

Thai

Whether you feel like having it hot or mild, the menu at Thaiphoon can be altered to the spice level of your choice. From chicken coconut soup to fried tofu or braised lamb, there is something for everyone. 543 Emerson St., Palo Alto, 650-323-7700; thaiphoononline.net.

/ Runner-up: Indochine

The menu at True Food Kitchen draws from an anti-inflammatory diet that emphasizes fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes, whole grains, seafood, healthy fats and other items, which are sourced locally and regularly rotated on the menu with the seasons. 180 El Camino Real, #1140, Palo Alto, 650-272-5157; truefoodkitchen.com.

FOOD & DRINK Bagels

Tucked away in Edgewood Plaza, House of Bagels is a New York-inspired establishment that features all the bagel basics — the savory spreads, the soft lox, the mouth-watering deli sandwiches — along with cookies, pastries and other baked goods. 2190 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, 650-322-5189; houseofbagels.com. / Runner-up: Posh Bagel

Bakery/Desserts

Douce France features a stunning array of desserts — from bite-sized strawberry tarts to delicate eclairs — all made from fresh ingredients and based on recipes that originated in the Alsace region of France over half a century ago. Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real #104, Palo Alto, 650-322-3601; cafedoucefrance.com.

/ Runner-up: Mademoiselle

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When Paul Taber opened Hobee’s in a former Dairy Belle in Mountain View in 1974, his goal was to make friends. Over the years, he ended up creating an iconic Silicon Valley chain known for its funky vibe and ample breakfasts — including its legendary blueberry coffeecake with crumbly streusel topping. Today, Hobee’s is operated by a new generation of owners who have carried on Taber’s tradition of healthy Hobee’s, which has operated on the Peninsula since 1974, is food. In addition to the restaurant’s known for its blueberry coffee cake and community-minded established menu items, it also serves philosophy. sandwiches, salads, tacos, smoothies, gluten-free items and meatless burgers (which are half off on “Meatless Mondays”). As the restaurant celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, it’s working to incorporate more grain and veggie options into its breakfast menu. 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650-856-6124; hobees.com.

/ Runner-up: Bill’s Cafe

Nearly all of the Texas-inspired grub at Armadillo Willy’s is cooked over an oak-wood fire. This locally owned BBQ joint offers traditional items like ribs and brisket, as well as more adventurous options, like jalapeño-cheese sausage. 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, 650-941-2922; armadillowillys.com.

/ Runner-up: MacArthur Park

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Teaspoon Palo Alto offers a variety of specialty drink flavors — from toasted marshmallow to a virgin mojito — made with all-natural golden cane sugar. The shop also offers shaved snow desserts that come in flavors like banana. 2675 Middlefield Road, Suite C, Palo Alto, 650- 272-6734; teaspoonlife.com.

/ Runner-up: Boba Guys

Bur ers

No two burgers at The Counter are the same. The popular restaurant on California Avenue puts a premium on letting you custombuild your burger down to the last detail. The possibilities are endless. 369 California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-321-3900; thecounter.com.

/ Runner-up: Gott’s Roadside

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Salt & Straw was born in Oregon but has made a name for itself on the West Coast with creative flavors made in small batches using local, organic ingredients. Each outpost is of the place it’s located, so the Palo Alto shop, which opened in November 2018, serves flavors unique to the Bay Area, such as freckled mint chip made with Scoops of Salt & Straw’s seasonal peppermint bark cocoa ice cream chocolate from San Fran- with William Sonoma’s peppermint bark. cisco’s TCHO and another flavor made with Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam cheese, Acme Bread and sour cherry jam. In addition to its regular flavors, such as sea salt with caramel ribbons and honey lavender, the shop also rotates in seasonal flavors on a monthly basis. “The idea was always to create an ice cream that had a sense of place,” said Tyler Malek, who started the company with his cousin Kim Malek in 2011. Palo Alto marks the company’s seventh location. 250 University Ave. #110, Palo Alto, 650-656-9224; saltandstraw.com.

/ Runner-up: Shake Shack

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Burrito

The variety of burrito options served at Sancho’s Taqueria is well worth savoring. The sky’s the limit when it comes to portions and ingredients. Choose from 12 different kinds of burritos with eight different meat options, as well as vegetarian fare.

491 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, 650-322 8226; sanchostaqueria.com.

/ Runner-up: Como Esta

Deli/Sandwiches

Specializing in deli-style sandwiches that feature the shop’s namesake cheeses, as well as its trade-secret original spread,

The Village Cheese House Deli serves some of the best sandwiches in Palo Alto. 855 El Camino Real #157, Palo Alto, 650-326-9251; villagecheesehousedeli.com. / Runner-up: Driftwood Sandwiches & Deli Market

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Dim Sum

Tai Pan features an extensive menu that includes more than 80 different kinds of Hong Kongstyle dim sum, classic dumplings and specialty rice-noodle rolls all served in an upscale dining room with white-linen table cloths. 560 Waverley St., Palo Alto, 650-329-9168; taipanpaloalto.com. / Runner-up: Steam

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Since opening in 2015, Calave has become the place to go for happy hour. The wine bar offers $2 off all wine (including housemade sangria), beer by the glass and select bar bites every day from 4-6 p.m. And the owners plan to add cocktails and spirits to the menu later this year. 299 California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-521-0443; calave.com. / Runner-up: Antonio’s Nut House

Ice Cream/Gelato

For more than 40 years, Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream has been churning out small-batch ice cream handmade daily at the back of the shop. The menu boasts more than 48 flavors, including creations such as coffee molasses chip and rose and white chocolate ginger. 3946 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 650-493-6553; ricksicecream.com. / Runner-up: Salt & Straw

Milkshake

Palo Alto Creamery Fountain & Grill is an old-school diner that has been serving shakes since 1923. Everything here is made

from scratch, including the 20-plus milkshake flavors on the menu. 566 Emerson St., Palo Alto, 650-323-3131; paloaltocreamery.com. / Runner-up: Peninsula

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Pizza

With Neapolitan-style pies baked in a wood-fired oven, Terùn provides diners a slice of Italy in Palo Alto. The pizzeria offers a virtually endless choice of creative combinations with toppings like burrata, zucchini, grilled eggplant, artichokes and pears. 448 California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-600-8310; terunpizza.com.

eclectic options such as caramel catfish. 855 El Camino Real #21, Palo Alto 650-800-7043; asianbox.com. / Runner-up: Oren’s Hummus

Yogurt

Chocolate? Mango? Vegan? Gluten-free? You can have it all at Fraîche Yogurt. This yogurt shop makes everything from scratch with its very own small-scale dairy plant — pasteurizing its own milk and culturing yogurts. 200 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, 650-838-9819; fraiche.strikingly.com.

/ Runner-up: Yogurtland

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Produce

The Market at Edgewood is a family-owned neighborhood market that offers a large variety of hand-selected produce from local farms and producers, as well as baked goods, a diverse meat section and a dedicated cheese specialist. 2170 W Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, 650-665-7590; marketatedgewood.com.

/ Runner-up: California Avenue

Farmers’ Market

Salad

With a menu that includes made-to-order custom salads, Japanese somen noodles, grilled chicken breast, sandwiches and soups, Sprout Cafe proves that healthy fast food does exist. 168 University Ave., Palo Alto, 650-323-7688; cafesprout.com. / Runner-up: Sweetgreen

Take Out

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Engineered for acoustic perfection, the intimate 842-seat Bing Concert Hall has hosted musicians from all over the world since opening in Stanford University’s Arts District in 2013. 327 Lasuen St., Stanford, 650-724-2464; live.stanford.edu.

/ Runner-up: Palo Alto

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/ Runner-up: Coupa Cafe

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• With its cheap drinks, $1 pool games and unpretentious vibe, Antonio’s Nut House has been a fixture along California Avenue ever since the late Tony Montooth first opened its doors nearly 47 years ago. • Antonio’s Nut House is the only watering hole in the neighborhood where a fake caged gorilla stands guard over mounds of roasted pea- Antonio’s Nut House has been a fixture along California Avenue for nuts — and where the nearly 47 years. shells of these free bar snacks can be tossed on the floor with reckless abandon. • And for those who decide to bring along a laptop, don’t even think about opening it on the bar of this quirky and beloved establishment where the staff prides itself on being voted a neighborhood favorite in the Best Of while maintaining only a 3.5-star rating on Yelp. 321 California Ave., Palo Alto; 650-321-2550

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