Quattro Restaurant and Bar

2050 University Ave
Four Seasons Hotel
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Connie C. writes: Fine dining at its best: wonderful ambiance, phenomenal food and extremely gracious service. I was more than impressed with my dining experience at Quattro last night, during their once monthly Osteria Night. In fact, I was so impressed that it…

Three Brothers Tacos

2220 University Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Craig E. writes: I have to say, I'm pretty biased towards my taquerias in the Mission, however, this place turned out to be one of the best joints I've been to in the Bay Area.  I stopped here for lunch after a meeting and ordered a super pollo burrito.  The thing…

Green Elephant Gourmet

3950 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Jane L. writes: Me thinking:  Are we like the only Asians here (besides the workers)?  

Friend thinking:  This Burmese better be good.  I have high standards.

Me thinking:  I don't care, I got lost and made it here in one piece.

Friend says:  Yes, we'll have .... Tea…

Mathews-Carlsen Body Works

2480 Faber Pl
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Meng X. writes: In 2003, I called Mathews-Carlsen, crying, parked in a parking lot, sitting in my baby who had been backed into... Tom Spencer patiently assured me over the phone that they would make her look better than new. A week later, his word was gospel and…

Miss Sixty + Energie

680 Stanford Shopping Center
Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Derek H. writes: Energie is a very hip and fashionable store! the people here are really nice and know how to up sell! which can be a bad thing cuz this store is pretty pricey!

MoonBean's Cafe

Stanford University Campus
Near Green Library
Stanford, CA 94305

Melody D. writes: Yum yum yum.  My three words would be: Chai Latte Jolt!  I highly recommend any of the freezes, the hot stuff is only so-so.  In terms of scheduling your visit, I can say that the morning staff is hilarious; don't be scared if the woman working the…

Stanford Golf Course

198 Junipero Serra Blvd
Stanford, CA 94305

Brad P. writes: Having played this golf course more than 50 times in the past 20 years, I feel convicted in offering my highest rating for this golf course.  This isn't about the amenities, or the food or anything but the golf course itself.

The reason this course is…

Stanford Federal Credit Union

694 Pampas Lane
Stanford, CA 94305

Alissa S. writes: They are so helpful and nice here! They helped me get a loan. Real, actual people answer the phone! They have drive-thru teller, and when you go in the branch, they have this cool machine that spits out the money for the tellers. Nifty.

People here…

CCSR Cafe - Lutticken's Deli

269 Campus Drive
CCSR Building
Stanford, CA 94305

Alice M. writes: Quite a walk from the main quad, but they have great big yummy sandwiches, which makes it worth the walk every once in awhile to mix up my workday lunches :)

California Avenue Farmers Market

California Ave
at El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Rachel s. writes: Let me begin with my qualifications. I am a farmers market junkie. I'm the kind of person who snacks on sprouts and knows the week in the spring when asparagus should first be expected.

That said, after a 5 year tenure in Santa Cruz where "organic"…

Cost Plus World Market

39251 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538

Shari D. writes: This new location is great! It's big, it's spacious, and it's clean. The old location by the theater was getting pretty grubby and very messy.

I love their bath stuff, ethnic wooden furniture, bamboo roll-up shades (really cheap!) and all of their…

Betsey Johnson

660 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Ste 10
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Connie C. writes: Betsey Johnson just opened up over the weekend, and by the time I got there on the 2nd day, most of my sizes were already snatched up! There were lots of high school girls getting their prom dresses there -- lucky girls, I wish I could have shopped…

Nordstrom Cafe

550 Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Michele C. writes: Best salads ever!  Pear & bleu cheese salad...add chicken...FABULOUS!  Their dressings are worth buying to take home.  Great atmosphere...can get noisy during busy time.

Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream

39191 Farwell Dr
Fremont, CA 94538

Andrew M. writes: Located in the midst of a chain of chain restaurants.. there's this little gem of frozen treats. Oh and I did literally get trapped in the Olive Garden parking lot trying to reach this place.

Inside it's like all other Gelato Classico's (yes, it's a…

Safeway Food & Drug

46848 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

Victor B. writes: this safeway is spectacular. modern, new, clean, and, possibly, slightly sexual.

Mission Coffee

151 Washington Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

arnold g. writes: Not just great coffee, but sandwiches, salads, desserts. Plus, there's a piano in there if you want to tickle the ivories and free wireless internet.

We live next to a Starbucks, but I'd rather go here.

Vienna Bakery & Cafe

5149 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538

Scott L. writes: I love many things about Vienna, least of which is that thcakes, pastries, etc. are  not overly sweet!

There are many good things from the pastries to the cakes (guava, bavarian peach?, passionfruit [gotta be ok with tangy tho] and chocolate varietes)…

Peet's Coffee & Tea

2780 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538

Miz Tam T. writes: This location is in the same strip mall area as La Pinata, so after lunch my girlfriend and I hopped over for a latte for her and tea for me.
I am in love with Pumphry's Blend-loose leaf tea, and when I don't care for the daily brew, or espresso, I…

Yuki Japanese Restaurant

1932 Driscoll Rd
Fremont, CA 94539

D-shiz L. writes: I love pronouncing the name of this place, as "yucky" to piss off some of my friends who are loyal to this place.  I come in here every now and then for lunch, to get my fish fix on.  And boy do they deliver.

Whether I go the raw route or a lunch of…

El Pollo Loco

24119 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544

Cobber L. writes: I'm going Loco!

This place totally change my perception about fast food chain. Choices of side dishes from corn to bean to salad to soup to mash potato. Wish I can try them all in one sitting.

Grilled chicken is out of this world! You can forget about…

Taqueria Senaida's

150 W Tennyson Rd
Hayward, CA 94544

Gio G. writes: One of the few places you could go to get great quality burrito, and not some monsterous flour tortilla log filled with typical bland filler..There's something abou thte flavor of these burritos that make this place so significant.  Their superb…

KOHL 89.3 FM

43600 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

Anna D. writes: I was sleeping just fine this morning when I got a call, I recognized the number as KOHL and thought they finally caught me for requesting so much Clay Aiken online.

Me:  HEY KOHL!
KOHL:  Oh hey Anna!
Me:  I must've won something?
KOHL:  Depends, did you…

Bob's Hoagy Steaks

29623 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544

Marsh-Silog P. writes: The best Hoagy Steaks ever!! Thanks to cousin GuamBtrfly for introducing this place.  It is a hole in the wall but the best.  The meat is never dry.  If you like mushrooms try it with your cheesesteak.  They are pretty well sized.  This is a sandwich…

Eon Coffee

24970 Hesperian Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94545

Linda M. writes: Unfortunately, I didn't try the coffee this time, but I will next time.  I am anti-Starbucks, not for any reason other than I drink regular coffee and find theirs to be bitter.

I came here with my daughter for lunch after our field trip.  We sat…

Cabrillo Park Cafe

4673 Thornton Ave
# 1
Fremont, CA 94536

Berna .. writes: Have you ever had the kitchen staff at a restaurant peek their head out from the kitchen to see who the crazy patron is that ordered enough food to feed the population of Lichtenstein (7th smallest population in the world - I checked)?

Yeah,  me…

Lifestretch Yoga Studio

37353 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

Jane Y. writes: i don't have much to compare to since this was my first time EVER trying yoga. i know...jane, welcome to the 21st century. the first class i tried was YOGA BASICS w/ colleen which is a great class for beginners. at first i felt that yoga was too slow…

Central Veterinary Hospital

5245 Central Ave
Fremont, CA 94536

Jean M. writes: I had a terrible experience at American Animal Hospital, so I went in search of another Vet for my putty cats Jack and Jake.
I found the most wonderful Bentham W H Dvm. A very knowledgeable patient man who seems to love what he does &  genuinely…

Premier Pizza

43514 Christy St
Fremont, CA 94538

kim n. writes: Like the one in Rivermark in Santa Clara but much more crowded. 2 Slices of pepperoni and a soda are guranteed fill up for about $7.50. A hadnful of big screen tv's showing sports and a decent outside area for the nice days. I guess this place was a…

Los Pericos

24369 Southland Dr
Hayward, CA 94545

Jason L. writes: Hayward is changing.  (Either that, or I'm becoming more aware of it.)

Most Mexican restaurants around here have always seemed to be "ho-hum" at best, but things are definitely looking up.  Los Pericos looks like your basic, new (recently constructed…

Steven Kent Winery

5443 Tesla Rd
Livermore, CA 94550

Brian B. writes: The best wine in Livermore. The cabernet is fantastic. The tasting room has a rustic charm to it. The folks who work there are very friendly. There are only a few Livermore wineries that stand with Napa's and this is one of them. They also have…

Retzlaff Vineyards

1356 S Livermore Ave
Livermore, CA 94550

Toro E. writes: Tasting: $5
Famous for: Cabernet Sauvignon
Worth another visit? Absolutely

We visited Livermore Valley with low expectations and left there quite surprised by the number of excellent wineries.  Most places are much more customer friendly than Napa…

Trio at Stony Ridge Winery

4952 Tesla Rd
Livermore, CA 94550

arnold g. writes: One of the nicer places to eat in Livermore, but it's only really worth coming here when the weather is warm so you can enjoy eating outdoors. In addition to all the great sandwiches they have on the menu, one of the highlights is the head of roasted…

Fantasy Books & Games

2247 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550

Michael J. writes: I found this store by pure luck. I went to lunch with my mother (who lives in Livermore) and while driving my comic book sense started to tingle. So I asked "Are there any comic book stores in the area" and sure enough two minutes later there was…

Uncle Yu's At The Vineyard

39 S Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550

Sue Ann D. writes: Went there for dinner the other nite and this place is still THE BEST!

-Orange peel Angus beef?  Yes please!
-Honey pecan prawns?-duh, of course!
-Cream cheese/crab appetizers?-you know I'm in!  
-Uncle Yu-tini?-the best cocktail (in my opinion), that…

Charles R Vineyard

8195 Crane Ridge Road
Livermore, CA 94550

Brian B. writes: This is a true family business. Randy and his family are not only very nice, but they make fantastic wine as well. They'll tell you that the Syrah is best but I prefer the cabernet. The sav blanc is fantastic as well. They are at the far end of the…

Terra Mia

4040 East Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550

Steven G. writes: Not often do I have the opportunity to celebrate a milestone birthday for my near and dear Aunt so this became my Saturday night.  I recall coming here before but it wasn't as good or authentic.  I was fully prepared to drop some scrill on a nice…

Cafe Gyro

39941 Balentine Dr
Newark, CA 94560

Ed C. writes: Gyro - The bologna sandwich of the Mediterranean.

Awesome Gyros (they better be good if you want to name your place "Cafe Gyro") made from the rotisserie and not from the freezer which is a plus.  Very decent size, a large for about $5-$6 fills me up…

Desserts Zone

6062 Mowry Avenue
Newark, CA 94560

Eric W. writes: *Update 8/31/07*

My greatest fear has now indeed come true. It was pretty much a general consensus for all in South County that Desserts Zone was the place to be for HK style snacks. Unfortunately, as with Fruit Oasis in Oakland Chinatown, all we are…

Yong Kang Restaurant

35144 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560

Jackie N. writes: I almost don't want to share this place out of sheer unadulterated greed, but let's just keep it between you and me, okay?

Hands down, this is the absolute pinnacle of Chinese food for me.  Mountains of food for $5 a freakin' plate (lunch AND…

Huong Lan Sandwiches

39055 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560

Gur E. writes: Banh sandwich ngon. Toi co the co mot tung ngay.

Nhung co gai Viet nam lanh loi va nong.

$2.50 (cho) mot banh sandwich.  

Khuyen cao: Y
Toi Se di sau? Y
Nguoi Lang man? Y

****** Translation for those who want to know what I said above *****

Tasty Sandwich.…