University Avenue, Palo Alto

Palo Alto is nestled in the liberal Bay Area, halfway down the peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose. Location, politics and economics make Palo Alto a prosperous and thriving city. It is known as an open-minded college town because of its close proximity to Stanford University as well as a cosmopolitan, high-tech center from which radiates Silicon Valley. It is the breeding ground and home to many startups. Palo Alto offers small town ambiance and big city connections.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Waverley between University and Hamilton

Five Ten Gifts

A fun and funky boutique and gift shop, Five Ten Gifts at 510 Waverley.

Palo Alto Sport Shop & Toy World at 526 Waverley

More info at: http://www.toyandsport.com

Prolific Oven Bakery & Coffeehouse at 550 Waverley

For more info: http://www.prolificoven.com

Congdon & Crome Stationers & Office Furniture at 552 Waverley

Hong Kong cuisine at Tai Pan, 560 Waverley

More info at: http://www.taipanpaloalto.com

Monday, December 10, 2012

Cafe Renzo

Our favorite restaurant that we patronize the most is Cafe Renzo at 473 University Ave.

Cafe Renzo at night

For more info: http://caferenzo.net

Joya Restaurant

Joya Restaurant at 339 University has been called contemporary Nuevo Latino. It specializes in terrific tapas dishes.

Joya restaurant and lounge.

For more info: http://www.joyarestaurant.com/

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

2 Restaurants that always seem to be empty

O Sushi House at 403 University Ave.

It is a large space and one never sees more than two or three customers. Use to be the site of Taxi's Hamburgers.

Round Table Pizza at 263 University

There are a lot of pizza places and Italian restaurants that serve pizza on and near University Avenue. They all seem to be popular, busy, and full of customers except this place.

Monday, December 3, 2012

University Cafe

University Cafe at 271 University Ave.

Good place to meet friends or people watch.