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DatePalo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-1416
Palo Alto Goodwill
Categories:
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Public Services & Government
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4747
Cambria Nursery & Florist
Categories:
Nurseries & Gardening,
Florists
There's a little tool shed / play house with a potted roof. Interesting stone walls with planters embedded. A koi pond. An alcove where you could host a reception. Very helpful staff. Definitely stop by here.
They have a bunch of different deli offerings (like rice with fruit) and the Robin's special with tofu is really yummy. Te falafel is unusual and good (a bit spicy, so you can't share it with kids) The prices on the deli salads are steep.
My favorites here include the spouted peanuts, the fresh tofu and soymilk, Esther's German Bakery, the apples and the people selling homegrown grains. There a good number of vendors selling prepared foods such as falafel.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 325-5100
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Categories:
Local Flavor,
Public Services & Government,
Counseling & Mental Health,
Community Service/Non-Profit
Their hours of operation are pretty decent. http://www.catholiccha... The staff I met when donating was fabulous. I gave away 140 articles of clothing and a bunch of toys and baby equipment. I was really happy with the experience and will be dropping off another load of items soon.
The location is in an industrial part of north San Jose. The donation drop-off is in the back of the building.
Listed in: Non-profits and other…
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-1285
Ciana Salon & Spa
Categories:
Hair Salons,
Day Spas,
Makeup Artists
Parking can be bad at peak times.
Listed in: My wedding
2 Previous Reviews:
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2/28/2006
I discovered Ciana when I got a gift certificate for a facial here. After entering, they seated me in a comfy chair, offered me water or tea, and cleansed my feet. Then I got a thorough facial, in which the beautician was in my room working on me for one and a half hours! Now I go back regularly for leg and bikini waxes. This is the least painful waxing location I have ever found. I can't recommend it enough. I even got a Brazilian here as a wedding present for my husband! It is only a few doors down from the hair salon (http://www.yelp.c...).
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1/22/2006 First to Review
This is Ciana's hair salon, a few doors down from their fabulous spa (http://www.yelp.c...). I went to this location on accident my first time, and was impressed by the fancy styles I saw here. All of the chairs were full.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 247-0997
Farm Fresh Produce
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Grocery
They have baklava by the cash register that is good, but I prefer the baklava from Kabob House Halal down the street (http://www.yelp.com/bi...).
Listed in: Super markets that aren't…, Baklava
1 Previous Review:
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2/1/2006 First to Review
The name isn't creative but it says it all. I almost cried with joy when I found this little produce market on the corner of Scott and Homestead. They have a wonderful selection, a few other staple groceries, and great prices. If you are in the neighborhood, you will be so glad you stopped by.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 984-2204
Kabob House Halal
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Persian/Iranian
The falafel wrap is AMAZING! They add pickles and tomatoes and a bit of hummus to give it just the right balance of flavors. Their hummus is truly outstanding! I also love the baklava here. They have a buffet but I haven't tried it because I'm vegetarian and it isn't.
The falafel plate is a little too small for me to easily share with my kids. And that's my reason for one star off: the portion size of some dishes. The tabouli here is one of the best in the South Bay, but it's a rather small serving for the price; we always get two orders at a time. The baklava is more expensive than and half the portion of Falafel Bite in Sunnyvale. Bottom line: the food is excellent but it isn't as much of a bargain as falafel joints usually are.
The service is usually great (there is one guy who is there infrequently who doesn't seem familiar with the menu, but Georges, who is there often, is wonderful). There are a few tables for eating outside. People often smoke outside.
Oh, and I almost forgot, they make fresh bread in a tandoor style over. It is to die for!
Listed in: Baklava
1 Previous Review:
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4/10/2009
I was so ready to write this place a 5-star review. As of two weeks ago, they are under new ownership by Hussein, who is really nice. He told me the new menu will be out soon*, but in the mean time they have super delicious humus (it's heavy on the tahini), and they make fresh bread daily. The decor is sparse, but the place looks clean. My least favorite part is the guys smoking right outside the entrance.
Unfortunately, my falafel had a sharp piece of metal in it! I'm not sure when we'll be back with delicioso Jimenez next door, but I do intend to give it another try. I'm just a little creeped out right now. :--(
* Sorry Kathy, I did point out that "chicken thigh" is spelled "chicken Thai" so they could correct it.
Ambiance is nice (but this is true of most of the places on University) and the service is friendly, though a tad under-attentive.
And I must say I found it a bit audacious to name a restaurant Baklava. They said they only had one kind, and I am quite partial to the walnut baklava at Falafel Bite in Sunnyvale (baklava is normally made with pistachios). But I tried it and found that their namesake is delicious! I won't be able to go to Kan Zeman again for a long time, because this place is amazing!
PS: If you're getting take out, be sure to bring your own containers because they use styrofoam.
Listed in: Baklava
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Some reviewers have commented on price hikes, but that must be only for clothes because for the housewares I find the prices to be comparable to other locations, like Sunnyvale.
The isles can be narrow. They have seasonal offerings, like Halloween costumes.