Log in




Posts Tagged ‘Townhome’

French Baguette Baking Class at Mayfield Bakery & Cafe

February 11th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

mayfieldsCalling all Palo Alto Foodies! This is a great way to spend a Saturday morning, just minutes from our community. If you are a lover of great bread the way we are, don’t miss the Mayfield Bakery & Cafe French Baguette Baking Class on Saturday, February 27th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.  Join Baker Josh Grünig for Mayfield’s very first artisan bread baking class geared towards the home baker.

You will learn the following techniques and more…

  • How to properly measure
  • Mixing techniques
  • How to shape dough
  • Proofing and Scoring
  • Baking and how to use your home oven
  • Steaming techniques
  • How to make Poolish (starter)

At the end of the class, you will be able to go home with a wealth of new baking knowledge,  a selection of breads, starter Poolish to use at home AND recipes. Make a day of it! Bring a friend and go for a swim, catch a pilates or yoga class at the OFJCC campus after your bake class.  New to Palo Alto?  If you’ve recently moved, this is a great way to meet someone that shares an interest in your local area.

The story behind Mayfield Bakery & Cafe is best summed up on their website:  ‘Chef Gordon Drysdale and Pastry Chef Nancy Pitta combined their vision and love for food, which led them to the creation of Mayfield Bakery & Cafe. Together his love of savory dishes and her passion for all things pastry have resulted in a harmonious relationship of sweet and savory.’

Mayfield Bakery & Cafe is located in Palo Alto’s Town & Country Village.  The price of this class is $65, exclusive of tax. To reserve your spot, please call them at 650.853.9200.

P.S. You don’t have to look far to find updates for Mayfield Bakery & Cafe…their Facebook Page is listed on Altaire’s Page as one of our local favorites!

Related Articles:

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

Share

Hurry – Only 6 Remain at Altaire!

February 4th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Altaire-6-remain

Only 6 left…one of each floor plan remains! If you have been thinking about buying at Altaire, now is the time.  Don’t miss out!

And if you purchase this weekend, you are still eligible to register your children in the Palo Alto school district for the 2010/2011 school year.  School Districts are the #2 most desirable amenity when selecting a new home, second only to location. (According to our Altaire blog poll.) We’ve listed all of the important registration details below for your convenience.

Important Dates

2010/2011 School Year*

Priority 1 Status:

Registration must be submitted online between January 5 and February 10, 2010

Priority 2 Status:

Registrations completed after February 10, 2010 are date and time stamped based upon online submission date.

In October, 2009 we shared an article by Chris Kenrick from Palo Alto Online: Palo Alto fourth in state among K-12 districts.

“On California’s basic measure of academic achievement, the California Standards Tests (CST) in English and math, 85 percent of Palo Alto second- through eighth-graders scored “advanced” or “proficient.” More than 50 percent scored “advanced.”  Read Full Article

If you would like more information on Palo Alto Unified School District and its strategic plan to provide a first-class educational program to all of its students, more information is on the PAUSD site.  PAUSD Website

* Important dates taken directly from the PAUSD website (link above). Be sure to review all registration requirements carefully, as there is no guarantee of registration. If you have questions, contact Central Attendance at centattendance@pausd.org or (650) 329-3707.

Related Articles:

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

Share

The Palo Alto Wine Room

January 25th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

wineroom

Do you love to gather with friends and taste wine fireside?

The Wine Room is located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, just minutes from Altaire,  in a beautiful Spanish adobe with a red-tile roof, stucco walls and a charming courtyard with gorgeous ceramic tile, terra cotta vases and decorative wrought iron work. Wine Room owner Michael Garcia restored the building to its original grandeur prior to opening what has become Palo Alto’s most popular wine bar. As a result of its restoration, The Wine Room has won accolades from the prestigious Stanford Heritage Society.

Inside The Wine Room guests will find two cozy rooms perfect for enjoying a glass of wine or appetizer with friends. The front room includes a spacious bar, fireplace and lively atmosphere, while the back room provides an intimate setting with comfortable couches, area rugs and soft lighting.

The wine list features a wide range of wines by the glass to suit every palate and budget and includes boutique wines from around the world.

We feel lucky to have such a special meeting spot to gather at nearby! The Palo Alto Wine Room even has special pairing events throughout the year.

Upcoming Featured Tasting Events:
Mushrooms and Pinot Noir Night
Wednesday, February 10th from 6 to 9 pm at The Wine Room
520 Ramona Street Palo Alto, CA

$49 advandce ticket purchase required, includes 5 wine and mushroom pairings – for more information see The Wine Room Facebook Page

Interest in the event is high with a limited number of tickets, so purchase your ticket today. Advanced ticket sales only. Cutoff date to purchase tickets is February 5th. Stop by or call during business hours to purchase your ticket. 650-462-1968

The Wine Room is available for private parties. An on-staff caterer and event planner are available to manage every detail of your party or event.

Take a peek at their new website with links to Facebook and Twitter.

Related Articles:

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

Share

Altaire Townhomes is on Facebook

January 7th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

facebook001Altaire is on Facebook!  We invite you to join the conversation and learn more about our community and about our larger community of Palo Alto and Silicon Valley.  Every week Altaire posts updated content featuring local area businesses, events and entertainment, homeowner tips, real estate news, design trends and the latest specials at our new home community. Become a fan and join the conversation! Your neighbors would love to hear about your favorite restaurant in town, the best place to hike or a recommended pet sitter.  If you have a knack with design, show us what you’ve done with your space at Altaire to give others great ideas.

Join Altaire on Facebook

We can’t wait to meet you!

Curious about the history of Facebook? Read the entire evolution from Facemash in 2003  to what we know as Facebook today on Wikipedia <A History of Facebook>   “Facebook is a social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc.[1] Users can add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region.”

Related Articles:

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

Share

Handy Home Insurance Diet Tips

December 26th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

As the new year approaches, many of us start thinking – “diet”.  It is far too early for us to give up the holiday treats and hit the gym yet…we haven’t even had our champagne, so let’s focus on trimming up financially first.  By adjusting your insurance policies, you may be able to save hundreds annually on your premiums!

We recently stumbled upon this clever guide via insuranceagents.com, outlining 4 simple steps homeowners can take to cut out the extra calories and fat in their budgets spent on home insurance.

The article’s four recommended ways to trim up include boosting the policy deductible, living in low-risk areas, and demonstrating selectivity when insuring content in the home.
<Read Article Here> Or See the 4 steps summarized below:

1. Before purchasing home insurance policies, homeowners should take an inventory of personal belongings and home content. Being selective when insuring contents in the home may help you save.

2. Raise your deductible and put the extra cash in an interest bearing account. If you need to file a claim, the amount in the account may be much more than your deductible.

3. Shop Around. Shopping online for insurance quotes is fast, free and easy for homeowners looking to save a little money. Check with a local agent who may be able to provide a better policy and match the best rate you find online.

4. Check to see if you live in low risk areas. If you live on a river and are more likely to flood (flood zone) insurance rates may increase significantly.

Related Articles:

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

Share