Verdance Fine Garden Design

PO Box 60311
Palo Alto, CA 94306

chris l. writes: We hired John as our landscape designer after interviewing several other designers.  The reason we initially selected John was his approachability, his willingness to listen to our concerns, and he shared our passion for craftsman style homes.

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Streetwerke

292 Lambert Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Jon Y. writes: I've heard nothing but good things of these guys all over the Audi forums.  I finally had time to give them a try.

I called the owner/service writer Darren and asked if he had any time for a quick during-my-lunch-break oil change for my 06 Audi.  He…

Hunan Garden

3345 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Sandie S. writes: I grabbed lunch here since I was down on the Peninsula yesterday. The food is fine, though the service is a bit surly to be honest!

It is very nice inside, a sort of fancy feeling interior. A bit sterile and cliched, and VERY well air-conditioned!…

Provider Connection the

3990 Ventura Ct
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Rachel R. writes: The Provider Connection is a great teacher resource.  They have a lending library, a laminator, sewing machines, and various other resources.  They can also help you get your CARES stipend.  Their website (http://www.paccc.com/pc/) gives a good…

Palo Alto Pet Hospital at Stanford

4111 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Alyssa B. writes: PA Pet Hospital is where my employer sends her cat, for regular boarding, vaccinations and check-ups.  While the reception staff has gotten to me me well over the past year, and gives me stellar customer service, the typical wait time to d/o or p/u…

The Winter Club Winter Lodge

3009 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306

David P. writes: $10/person for several hours of family fun on a Sunday evening during their open session: can't think of a better deal in town.

No its not the biggest rink around and yes, there are a bunch of novices flailing around (including yours truly). Its like…

Fish Market Restaurants

3150 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Sparkely K. writes: Wait just a cotton-picking minute here!  I could swear that I'd already reviewed this place!  This is my local go-to place for my beloved combination "Louie" crab / shrimp salad.  Great service, delicious food, and the Sourdough bread is fantastic!!…

Capello-Hair Etc

4155 El Camino Way
Suite B
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Jon P. writes: I went entirely based on Julia's review - I just moved job down to PA and needed a good place. And Gary at Capello (it's a partnership of two stylists) provided just that.
What you get:
- A first class hair cut exaclty how you asked for it
- A peaceful,…

Reasonable Piano Rentals

363 Whitclem Pl
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Olivia C. writes: Reasonable Pianos has done a great job moving my extremely heavy, old and unbalanced upright Steinway several times in the past few years.  In fact, according to my mom (the piano used to be hers), they are one of the only piano moving companies that…

Fuki Sushi

4119 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Betty N. writes: To celebrate Ed's farewell to Beijing, he chose this place for lunch.

The place reminded me of Singapore Airlines, pretty Asian ladies in their uniforms, greeting us politely with their accents and airline smiles. The place was clean and the decor was…

Front of the Pack

3944 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Archie R. writes: Pretty much every idiotic thing I have done in my life was because of a girl.

Don't get me wrong, it's totally worth it.  

I am a huge fan of "team female."

I celebrate their entire collection.

Well, the only thing I absolutely cannot stand about women…

diPietro Todd Salon

2307 Birch St
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Caro M. writes: I just got my haircut today and can't express how happy I am with the outcome and the experience.

Diana Luong has been my absolute FAVORITE hair stylist for a couple years now. Today, she managed to transform me from a hairy ass ogre into a pwetty…

Massage Therapy Center

368 S California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Kristin C. writes: I recently discovered the Body Therapy Center and have now gone twice. The first experience was fantastic - I went to Anne who did really wonderful deep tissue work (which is what I like). And I really appreciate the fact that they have different…

Pet Food Express

3910 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Mukund S. writes: OMG.  This place is great.  We came here hours after we adopted our puppy and they have been a tremendous source of information and help.

Tahoe has gone through 5 or six different dog foods and each time we switched, not only did they help us with…

Stanford Terrace Inn

531 Stanford Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Olivia L. writes: The devil is in the details and in this case, neither devil nor detail was forgotten here. Absolutely AMAZING service and details, and awesome amenities.

Since Laura S already mentioned all the key bullets, I won't repeat them but add to a bit.

-A…

Los Trancos Open Space Preserve

Page Mill Road & Skyline Boulevard
South of I280
Palo Alto, CA 94309

Kevin S. writes: Wanna walk on the San Andreas Fault and see physical evidence of the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906?  Yes, nearly 100 years later, you can still see damage from that quake, particularly here in this open space preserve and hiking area a…

www.lala.com

the internet
Palo Alto, CA 94309

Lulu B. writes: This is why I love Yelp!

Here I am just sitting at home procrastinating about going to the gym, and I think of one more thing to do before I head out the door, check Yelp.  The first review that catches my attention is http://lala.com.  Since I am a…

Lagavulin

Single Malt Scotch
16 year
Palo Alto, CA 94309

Tyler H. writes: This is my favorite Single Malt Scotch.  Yes, I'm a wine drinker, but this is my favorite single drink, especially after dinner.

Lagavulin is a single malt, 16-yr aged Scotch, from the island of Islay.

Just the aroma alone is something that I love.…

Heidi Vo

Hamilton House
518 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94309

Frances F. writes: Heidi is amazing - I have been going to her for about 6 years.  She is sweet, attentive, fun to chat with and cute!

Heidi will give you the most amazing manicure and pedicure.  She is a perfectionist.  The shaping of the nails, the cuticle management,…

DS Newman Salon

2699 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94309

Nancy L. writes: Is it possible to add ANOTHER 5 stars for DS Newman?!?  Seriously.  I'd like to give two snaps, a twist, a kiss, a bootie shake, a high-five, and a respectful bow to DS Newman and, in particular, to my hair stylist, MONICA, whose hands are freakin'…

Espresso Bettola Coffee House

115 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94309

David W. writes: A bit out of the way and off the beaten path but that's not a bad thing.  Tasty coffe good snacks (I like the lemon loaf).  

Beware they close at two though so be sure to get their early.

Country Sun

440 S California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94309

Flor D. writes: -----------------SUPPORT LOCAL MOM AND POP JOINTS------------------

Maybe it's the small town store feel, customer service, or organic products that make me like this store so much.   Maybe it's the lazy hazy sun symbol with wheat in it's mouth that…

Teavana

3 Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Derek H. writes: the teas here are great! the employees are super nice and a lot of fun to chat with. i really like the jasmine Oolong and Peach Oolong! most of the Oolong teas are good! also if you don't like it you can bring it back.

Picture Me Perfect and Bay Area Scrappers

39199 B Farwell Dr
Fremont, CA 94538

Rinne R. writes: My first love...

This is where I got most of my scrapbooking supplies.... back in college, my version of cutting out magazines and making my own stickers evolved to the marketable and already made embellishments for making albums.

This store is located…

City of Fremont

5072 Benson Rd
Fremont, CA 94536

becky s. writes: I have lived in Fremont since I was in the 8th grade. Went to Ohlone College and live right in the heart of Fremont, Stevenson Blvd. Fremont is not the most interesting of places to live and when I tell people who live in different parts in…

Palace Chef

4370 Thornton Ave
Fremont, CA 94536

Vivian W. writes: Palace Chef wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be.  My coworkers and I went yesterday hoping to enjoy some tasty noodles.

The place is pretty crowded and the service is horrible.  There is only one lady running around trying to serve all the…

Quarry Lakes

2100 Isherwood Way
Fremont, CA 94536

Eric W. writes: This is definitely the best kept secret in town. As a bonafide beach lover, Quarry Lakes is just the spot for me to sit back and relax, and let my worries roll away with the tide. Sure, it is all manmade, and you won't hear the roaring of the waves,…

Ajisen Ramen

47890 Warm Springs Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

Manabu M. writes: ****CASH ONLY****

How can I fairly review a ramen restaurant which is so famous in Japan that they have more than 100 restaurants there and more than 400 restaurants all over the world?

Ajisen Ramen is the only ramen restaurant in Northern California…

ZPizza

46703 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

Grace Y. writes: I was tired of all the other options I had exhausted for lunch, so I thought I had enough time to give Zpizza a try.

Well I was wrong since I had 30 minutes, and after standing in line and waiting in my pizza, I was 15 minutes late. Grrr.

So I ask for…

Claim Jumper

43330 Pacific Commons Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

Keane L. writes: Dear CJ,

I'm writing to formally declare that I no longer love you. Where once you housed glorious fish and chips, I find now over-battered scraps of fishmeat. Where once you provided sweet asian slaw, I find now overchilled freezer trash.

We were so…

Pho Saigon Noodle House

46825 Warm Springs Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

Anna D. writes: I go here with my boyfriend once a week.  

I get #35 (Eggrolls over vermicelli)because I'm not such a fan of their noodle soup.
the boyfriend loves #3 though. (Some half-cooked cuts of raw beef with blood dripping out)

As you can tell..I'm not a fan of…

Villa Roma Pizza

42136 Blacow Road
Fremont, CA 94538

Shana A. writes: I love their pizza and they are so fast of delivery it makes me want to choose them over others just because of that. Apparently this place changed owners every 6 months or so so I'm hoping these folks stay. The pizza is yummy and fresh and like any…

Postal Annex

39270 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538

Neo C. writes: went here for notary services,
its efficient, quick, and cheap.

Lizhou Seafood Restaurant

36456 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

CeCe C. writes: Luckily I didn't have to order in Chinese... phew :)
I don't speak Canto =\ ho ho saik?
Zo (so) yummy!
How can I review this place when I didn't order or pay for it?
Ok, but I ate all the dishes...
Usually that's all that counts! :)

So where is Lizhou on…

Andrew James Salon

20387 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Gina C. writes: The Andrew James Salon is very professional while still maintaining a fun atmosphere. I have been going to Magan for about 2 years now and she has been the best stylist I have ever had. I have a modern, mid-length haircut and have had color done as…

Super Suppers

39164 State St
Fremont, CA 94536

Sarah S. writes: In addition to the glowing reviews this place has already received and rightly deserves, I would suggest having a staff get together here. I did this will fellow teachers from my department and it was well worth it. I found out I couldn't roll dough…

Los Gatos Creek Trail

1250 Dell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

michelle i. writes: when i lived down in the silicon valley this was one of my favorite places to work out....  it was perfect. after a long hard day at work in the zombie land of high tech millionaire geeks and plastic mall-shopping SUV-driving suburbanites this was…