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Start off the New Year right!

December 30th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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Getting a jump-start on your New Year’s resolutions? If it includes health, wellness, fitness or work-life balance…you’re in luck! We stumbled on two great local options to start off the new year right.

The Palo Alto JCC is just steps from your front door at Altaire and they just posted a special holiday schedule to begin 2011 on the right path! More info can be found here.

If you enjoy walking or running, what better way to usher in the new year than with a run/walk that benefits the fight against global hunger.

World Runners is sponsoring their 5th annual New Year’s Day Run for a Healthy World.

When: Saturday, January 01, 2011 @ 9:30 AM (9:30 AM 10K, 9:45 AM 5K run/walk)
Where: Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center, 1900 Geng Road Palo Alto
Fees: $30 online and $35 on race day, both with t-shirt

Race Overview: Start/finish at Baylands Athletic Center, 1900 Geng Road at Embarcadero in Palo Alto on USAT&F certified loop courses. Over Baylands levees and through the marsh lands on mostly dirt roads.

More information on this race can be found here.

About World Runners – World Runners’ purpose is to make a difference in the world by raising funds for programs to end hunger and poverty in the world while advancing lifelong fitness.

Their Mission – The funds raised by World Runners, from donations and by running for pledges, support programs that transform the conditions for women and children in the world in the areas of health, education and financial resources. World Runners education program changes the lives of young women in Africa forever.

From the team at Altaire, have a happy and safe New Year!

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Take Holiday Guests to Brunch @ Mayfield Bakery!

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December 26th, 2010 by admin

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From time to time, we like to spotlight a nearby neighbor in Palo Alto that offers something special. Mayfield Bakery does more than just satisfy our sweet tooth! We LOVE the brunch here…the perfect place to take all of your holiday guests and “out of towners” to enjoy a taste of Palo Alto.
Did you know? In addition to everyday delicious meals and baked goods at Mayfield bakery in Palo Alto, they offer holiday meals and special family-style meals that you can enjoy at home. Be sure to make advance reservations to claim your spot early. Visit their website for reservations or direct contact information: http://www.mayfieldbakery.com/

Here’s what Yelpers say –

“This place is a nightmare of heavenly delights for a person who is intent on sticking to a non sweets non butter diet….the scones, the croissants, the muffins…oh my! And mostly, I am a savory person…so the fact that the sweets are so irresistible is amazing to me.” – Lisa R.

“My pick for BEST Brunch place in Palo Alto!
Ambiance – open, spacious & lively with friendly staff. Also has an outdoor seating area. Must Try’s are Homemade Fruit Poptarts (they are soo yummy!), Hot Cake with Maple Pecan Butter, and Bacon!! Pretty much everything on the menu is yummy! Great for casual stop ins (you can sit at the bar), family, and groups. They use all locally grown ingredients and take pride in each item they make. Totally recommend it to anyone looking for a great brunch experience!” -Claire C.

Check out the special New Year’s menu —

NEW YEAR’S EVE
friday, december 31, 2010
Welcome the New Year by enjoying a special chef’s tasting
menu prepared by Chefs Scott Soule and Nancy Pitta.
first course
Roasted Beet Salad, Citrus, Garrotxa, Baby Greens
or
Forrest Mushroom Soup, Pickled Sultanas, Crouton
second course
Black Bass, Savoy Cabbage, Turnips, Bonito Butter
or
Rack of Sonoma Lamb, Young Root Vegetables, Lamb Jus
*optional artisan cheese
Explorateur Triple Cream
add $7
dessert
A taste of three of our favorites…
Citrus Crème Brulee
Apple and Quince Tatin
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Crunch Cake
The price of this experience is $65 per person, exclusive
of tax and gratuity.
Reservations are recommended.

Learn about the Mayfield Bakery Story, in their words: “Bacchus Management Group, owners of several restaurants in the Bay Area, had a vision of an artisan bakery that could supply all of their restaurants with fresh-baked bread daily—a way to make their restaurants, which already includes an organic farm and a custom coffee roastery, an even more sustainable, self-sufficient entity. They found that spot in Palo Alto’s Town & Country Village, which came with the added bonus of a cafe next door to serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.”

Altaire loves being a part of the Palo Alto community and we wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!

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Happy Holidays from Regis Homes & Altaire

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December 22nd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Regis Homes of Northern California and the Altaire team would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.

The Altaire sales office will be closed December 24th, 25th & 26th and closed again December 31, January 1st & 2nd for the New Year.

Happy Holidays!

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Holiday Season To-Do’s in Palo Alto!

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December 18th, 2010 by admin

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Looking for a break from all that holiday shopping?

Stop by the Palo Alto Museum of American Heritage (MOAH) for their exhibit with a youthful, whimsical feel–”Living LEGO-cy: Legendary LEGOS and Terrific Trains.” Everyone loves trains and this exhibit won’t disappoint. Together with the Bay Area LEGO User Group and the Bay Area LEGO Train Club, the MOAH presents its annual holiday display, featuring a 12.5-by-25-foot scenic layout with multiple trains running through magnificent city, farm and suburban scenes, including recreations of many actual Bay Area locations. Pictures of the display can be found here. This exhibit runs through Jan. 9 at the MOAH, located at 351 Homer Ave. Admission is free for MOAH members and an affordable $2 for non-members. The museum is open Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

And of course it wouldn’t be the holiday season without lights….lots of lights. The tradition continues this year–Fulton Street (off Embarcadero Road), better known as the “Christmas Tree Lane” of Palo Alto, is now lit up for the holidays. This long-standing tradition, which began in 1940, features fun activities with miniature Christmas trees lining the street, the famed, larger-than-life toy soldier and, of course, some of the most beautifully decorated homes in all of the Bay Area. Images can be found here. Christmas Tree Lane will be lighted each night from 5:00 pm to 11 pm. through December 31.

Altaire loves being a part of the Palo Alto community and we wish you and your family a happy holiday season.

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Pantone’s 2011 Color of the Year

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December 13th, 2010 by admin

One of the easiest ways to add a little personality to a new home is with a fresh coat of paint. But picking a paint color can be a daunting task. It’s a tricky balance between lighting, personality, mood and current trends. Are you one of those people who feels overwhelmed by the process of picking “the right color” and are left with a dozen swatches on walls and no direction? Pantone to the rescue! The leader in color and design recently announced their much-anticipated color of the year.

Pantone’s 2011 Color of The Year – PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle. Pantone’s website describes the vibrant color as:

Energizing Honeysuckle lifts spirits and imparts confidence to meet life’s ongoing challenges.

A Color for All Seasons. Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day — with nothing “everyday” about it.

So how does one incorporate this playful color into an interior design theme? Their article goes on to say:

Honeysuckle is upbeat and dynamic when used on large areas like the entry area of a house or an apartment. It is an appetite and conversation stimulant when used on the dining room walls. In the kitchen, it adds a fun touch on the table in placemats and other linens (patterned or solid), colored glassware, candles and small appliances. Honeysuckle is a great color to cover up shabby kitchen cabinets, or, if that’s too much of a color statement for you, try repainting knobs and drawer pulls. But be warned – once you try this arresting shade, it can become addictive.

You can read the entire article at the Pantone site here.

Happy Decorating & Painting from the Altaire Team!
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Nola Reopens After Million-Dollar Remodel

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December 8th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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‘N’awlins’ restaurant, Nola, opened its doors once again after a significant remodel of the popular restaurant. Inspired by its namesake, the southern city of New Orleans, Nola boasts an expanded food and cocktail menus, modern new lounge, a colorful Spanish-inspired fountain and an impressive compliment of large high-definition television sets for the patron’s enjoyment. Nola owner, Greg St. Claire, showcased the six week, million-dollar remodel earlier this week.

The heart and soul of Nola has not changed a bit – gumbo served as Mississippi Blues play in the background. But there are some artistic changes that patrons will immediately notice. The remodel/renovation includes an impressive art collection. According to a recent patch article, St. Claire is quite proud of the display. “I probably have the largest collection of folk art from the American South this side of the Mississippi,” St. Claire said. “Only a fraction of it is on display here.”

The building itself adds to the ambiance that is Nola. The structure is actually “part of the historic registry,” St. Claire said and its history seems custom-made for the popular current restaurant and lounge. According to St. Claire, a Spaniard named Pedro de Lemos originally built the two-story building in the early 20th century after he moved to Palo Alto from New Orleans.

So what can you find when you dine at Nola? Their website says it all : Our menu consists of Creole, Cajun, and Southwestern cuisine. New Orleans favorites, such as hurricanes, fresh oysters, gumbo, seafood jambalaya, and étouffée, are just a few of the classics you will find. And the reviews confirm and explain the popularity of this unique dining experience in Palo Alto:

“Great food , great atmosphere , outstanding and helpful service” – boorah.com … “… fun bar and atmosphere” – dine.com … “Great food, great ambiance” – zagat.com … “Excellent service!” – dine.com … “Very fun place” – dine.com

The variety of culinary options on the Peninsula is staggering; Palo Alto is indeed a foodie-heaven. Just one more reason Altaire loves calling Palo Alto “home”.

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Stanford is Orange Bowl bound!

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December 6th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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Stanford is off to Florida where they will face off against Virgina Tech in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Janaury 3, 2011. The Stanford football team has come a long way under the guidance of head coach, Jim Harbaugh, who inherited a program that posted a 1 -11 season prior to his hiring and now have an impressive 11-1 season, now at #4 in the BCS national ranking. This Orange Bowl should be an excellent game; the two teams have never played and Virginia Tech dominated the Atlantic Coast division, beating traditional powerhouse teams such as Miami and Florida State.

In a recent mercurynews.com article, Coach Harbaugh discussed the Orange Bowl challenge. “It’s a great bowl, and it’s a great reward for our players,” said coach Jim Harbaugh. “Now it’s known where we’re going, and our intent is to win it.”

Good Luck, Stanford. We will be rooting for you!

In other local athletic news and not to be outdone by the Stanford Football program, Palo Alto’s High girls’ volleyball team ended an incredible season, posting many firsts for its volleyball program - The Vikings won the SCVAL De Anza Division title, captured their first-ever Central Coast Section Division I crown, won their first Northern California championship and qualified for an appearance in the state finals for the first time. On Saturday the Vikings rallied for a thrilling five-set victory over Long Beach Poly in the CIF Division I state finals at the San Jose State Event Center. Quite an accomplishment and an incredible ending to an amazing season. Congratulations Vikings! A local paloaltoonline.com article describing this amazing athletic feat can be found here.

Altaire is fortunate to be located in a community as amazing as Palo Alto. We are very fortunate indeed.

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Happy Holidays from Altaire!

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December 1st, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Happy Holidays from the team at Altaire in Palo Alto! For a limited time, Altaire is offering the gift of NO Mortgage payments for 6 months*! But hurry – we are over 80% sold and homes are selling fast.Only 14 homes remain. We have one bedroom, single-level condominiums starting from $449,900 and several three bedroom plan styles to fit your family’s individual needs – starting at $761,900!

Some restrictions do apply. If you want to know if you qualify, call Kim at 650.966.8881 (open 10-5, daily) at 3901 Fabian Way in Palo Alto – across from the new Palo Alto JCC!

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*Mortgage payment is principal and interest only and does not include taxes, insurance or HOA. This will be paid as a credit at close of escrow (up to 6% of maximum allowable builder contribution). Must put 20% down and have a Fico score of at least 740. This promotion is only available through Wells Fargo Mortgage and is only on specific lots. This offer expires 12/15/10. Prices, terms and availability subject to change without notice. Exclusively represented by Pacific Marketing Associates DRE License #01220373

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