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NEW – Local Mobile Mole to-go!

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October 25th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

TheOaxacanKitchen.com

Known for their Mole, Four Oaxacan moles to be exact (red, black, yellow, green) plus dishes from that region such as molotes and tlayudas are served by husband/wife team Ron and Zaida Kent. The Kent’s will now be known locally as Mole to-go!

The Oaxacan Kitchen in Palo Alto Goes Mobile! As reported by the Mercury News, “The Oaxacan Kitchen in Palo Alto is pulling up stakes and hitting the road. In a restaurant van, naturally. In two years, Ron and Zaida Kent have made their restaurant the Peninsula’s go-to spot for a rainbow of moles (negro, amarillo, verde and coloradito).“ — Full Article
Here is what some fans on Yelp have to say –

“I find that that the flavors are quite different than those of the mexican food that most are used to. In other words, this is not your usual tex-mex! Oaxaca is known for their moles and indeed, their moles here are delicious! They use fresh ingredients always and it shines in their food!” — Gladys B.

“I had never heard of “Oaxacan” food so I was a little skeptical at first. Even moreso when I saw the menu was full of spicy foods (I’m a white chick!). BUT, I scored with the special of the day being beef short rib. It was so incredibly tender and juicy and flavorful, and OH SO YUMMY! I’m officially sold on “grass fed beef” being superior. The meat was fantastic.” – Lil E.

The good news for fans? The Kents will still be serving up specialties at the Palo Alto Farmers’ Market and offering cooking classes, as well as specialty catering for events!

Palo Alto Farmers’ Market
Gilman Street, downtown Palo Alto, behind the Post Office
Opening Day May 8, 2010. Every Saturday through December 2010.
Hours: 8AM to NOON
website
You can follow them on Facebook here and on twitter @OaxacanKitchen

Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373

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Silicon Valley African Film Festival 2010

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October 22nd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

credit : svaff.org

This weekend Oriki Theatre, in partnership with the Community School of Music & Arts, presents the first annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival. The festival will showcase 30 films from 16 countries, presenting a mix of feature films, shorts and animations from Africa’s seasoned and emerging first-voice filmmakers.

The mission of the film fest is to promote an understanding and appreciation of Africa and Africans through moving images, reflecting the true stories, hopes & dreams of Africa. Highlights of the festival will include dialogue with filmmakers, African drumming & dance performances, theme parties, Awards Ceremony.

More information regarding the event can be found on the CMSA as well as the official website of the Silicon Valley African Film Festival.

The Peninsula we call home has a unique mix of global cultures and customs. Altaire hopes the festival is a huge success and looks forward to future festivals celebrating culture and diversity.

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Palo Alto Art Center Fall 2010 Exhibits

Posted in Palo Alto

October 18th, 2010 by admin

For Fall 2010, the Palo Alto Art Center will be displaying three exciting exhibits, running from Sept. 25 through Dec. 12, 2010, for all to enjoy.

So what can you expect to see? Their website gives an excellent summary of the three compelling exhibits :

In Focus: Collecting Photography showcases the unique character of, and stories behind, four diverse photography collections formed by art professionals who live in the Bay Area. Light from the Underground is a photographic essay by Colette Campbell-Jones based on communal memories collected from miners and families in South Wales. Paintings from Haiti presents selections from the collection of Dr. Ralph S. Greco. Many of the paintings make palpable the invisible powers of belief that have sustained a culture through centuries of adversity.

As covered in an earlier post, the Art Center is scheduled to undergo a significant remodel and renovation. In order to facilitate this transformation, the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation is kicking off a community-wide “Where Art Transforms” capital campaign to raise the funds necessary to renovate the Art Center. This project recently received two generous gifts from Ann Bowers and the Packard Foundation and is very close to its funding requirements .

To learn more about the campaign and how you can help, click here or watch their video below.

Altaire loves all that Palo Alto has to offer and we are very excited to see the proposed renovations to the Palo Alto Art Center become a reality.

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Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

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October 15th, 2010 by admin

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When you think of Fall what comes to mind? Cooler weather, the leaves changing color and pumpkins…..lots of pumpkins.

For those of you who would like to celebrate the Fall season in style, look no further than the quaint coastal community of Half Moon Bay. The 40th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes place this weekend, October 16 & 17 from 9am – 5pm.

The festival has become quite an event, with a loyal following. Here is a little background (from the official festival site) describing how the small coastal community became synonymous with pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.

The pumpkin boom can be traced back to growers in the area who began to plant pumpkins in the 1930′s. In the early 30’s, teenager John Arata and his brother Clarence began planting pumpkin seeds to feed the family’s hogs. One day, they were hauling some of their pumpkins along Highway One back to the farm when a passing motorist stopped and asked if he could buy a few. The Arata’s sold the pumpkins for a quarter and a booming pumpkin-picking business and tourist attraction was born.

And the tradition continues on today as more than 3,000 tons of pumpkins are grown each year by 15 or so commercial growers in the Half Moon Bay area. They ship pumpkins all over the United States and sell to many of the large retailers in the Bay Area.
Although the focus is on pumpkins, there is something for everyone at the festival…..parades, costume contests, family activities and great food and drink await you as well.

One more reason Altaire loves life on the peninsula. Have fun!

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Halloween at Gamble Garden

Posted in Palo Alto

October 12th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Photo credit: gamblegarden.org

The autumn chill is in the air so you know what that means……Halloween is just around the corner. If you are looking for something to get you ready for the Halloween season a nice option is to take your little ghouls & goblins to the Halloween Haunt at Gamble Garden Mansion.

When: Friday, October 29th, 6:30 to 8:00PM

Where: Gamble Garden Mansion

Fee: $10/person for members and $15/person for non-members. Reservations are required.

This event is suitable for the little trick-or-treaters, ages 4-10, accompanied by an adult. Younger visitors may enjoy coming earlier when there is more daylight. Space is limited and reservations are required. You may register for this event here.

Happy Halloween!!!

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Palo Alto Made Affordable

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October 8th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

If you think you can’t afford to live in Palo Alto, think again.

Altaire has new contemporary one bedroom homes starting from $469,900 in Palo Alto! At Altaire, City style meets Peninsula retreat. Our new single-level one-bedroom features a nice open-style plan with beautifully appointed finishes throughout, including hardwoods! This floor plan includes a nice sized bedroom with a generous bathroom, a great outdoor patio, easy access to the garage + 2 parking!

Need something a bit larger for your family? Altaire has spacious 3 bedroom homes starting at $724,900. And now, for a short time, you pay No Mortgage Payment for 6 Months.*

Don’t wait as this offer won’t last long. Visit the Altaire Sales Office this weekend and see what life is like at Altaire in beautiful Palo Alto.

* 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 A plans. This offer expires 10/10/10. Prices, terms and availability subject to change without notice. Exclusively represented by Pacific Marketing Associates DRE License #01220373.

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A Homebuyer’s Guide to Buying Green

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October 4th, 2010 by admin

In the market for a healthy, energy- and resource-efficient home? Knowledge is power and the GreenPoint Rated label provides a means to evaluate and rank New Single Family and Multifamily Homes as it pertains to a home’s green features. Each Green-Point rated home is evaluated and a consumer label is provided indicating the performance of the property in five unique categories. These categories are:

Energy Efficiency
Indoor Air Quality
Resource Efficiency
Water Conservation
and Community.

A Green-Point rated home gives you the assurance that you’re getting a healthier, more environmentally responsible home for your family because rated homes are verified by third party Certified GreenPoint Raters to exceed state building and energy code requirements for health and environmental performance.

We all need a place to call home. Altaire believes that home ownership is not just about your home, but also includes your community and the environment in which we live. Altaire – it’s what living Green in Palo Alto is all about.

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Specials This Week at Altaire

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September 10th, 2010 by admin

Altaire’s NEW floor plans and location are a hit! We have new homes available to live in this year – be in your home by the holidays! In the last several weeks, we’ve sold nearly a home every other day! Don’t miss your opportunity as we approach sell out – become part of our wonderful community today…

Altaire Specials This Week!

Plan G // Georgetown – 1 bedroom home at $469,900.

And if you need a larger space: Plan A // Amherst – 3 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bath for $739,900.

Visit the sales office for your private showing.

NEW beautifully appointed townhomes and condos are now available, including 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, with a variety of floor plans to meet every lifestyle. Tour 1 bed / 1 bath condos to 4 bedroom / 3.5 bath townhomes all at our award winning Build-it-Green community in Palo Alto.

Join Altaire on Twitter and Facebook as we share news about our community and the greater communities of Palo Alto and Silicon Valley with friends, homeowners and community members!

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Happy Birthday JCC!

Posted in Palo Alto

September 5th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

This weekend our friend and neighbor, Oshman Family JCC, is celebrating their one year birthday with a number of treats throughout the Labor Day weekend. They are also ushering in Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, with a Tuesday, September 7, celebration which includes traditional apples and honey.

If you miss out on this week’s festivities, don’t worry. The JCC has an entire list of activities for this coming Fall 2010. You can download their fall catalog here (large file) or check their website for upcoming events. Altaire is so very lucky to have such a wonderful neighbor.

Happy Birthday JCC!

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Top 10 List at Altaire

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August 31st, 2010 by admin

There are a number of reasons why people purchase at Altaire in Palo Alto. Here is a short list of our ten favorite things about Altaire:

Location. Palo Alto is centrally-located community. Home of Stanford University.
Opportunity. We are located in the vocational and economic hub of Silicon Valley.
Environmentally Conscious. Green-Point rated construction allowing our owners to contribute to a responsible and sustainable future.
Value. Altaire represents an affordable alternative to costly single family detached homes in the area.
Lifestyle. Our community offers convenience and a relaxing care-free lifestyle…. a perfect haven in today’s busy world.
Community. Unparalleled community amenities and facilities await you at the neighboring Oshmann JCC.
Convenience. minutes from the heart of Palo Alto’s downtown district, home of art, shopping and the best culinary options on the peninsula.
Architecture. Contemporary, open floor plans ideal for entertaining with excellent separation of living space.
Livability. Varied floor plans, with the choice of two, three or four bedrooms accommodating a variety of lifestyles.
Finishes. We offer new homes with quality features and fixtures found throughout each plan.

If any of these top ten items sound appealing, you owe it to yourself to stop by and visit Altaire Townhomes while we still have a few homes remaining.

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