i've been a longtime fan of art by julia and karenpango, so i swang by a couple of weeks ago to…read morecheck out the physical storefront (as usually i'll peruse and buy their artwork at local markets!!) it's super convenient to be in this location physically to see all the range and variety of product they carry from different artists and i was very enchanted with how beautifully curated and whimsical it al was. interior is super neat too! staff is super kind and sweet -- pro pro tip if you can't find your size for some of the clothing please don't be shy and ask the staff to help you! i made the silly mistake of not asking the staff if they had something in the back and got a different shirt in my size instead, which was my bad! so don't be afraid to ask them :)! i really loved my time here and definitely will be coming back again to support all of the lovely artists (when i'm not at their booths)!!

I learned about Don't Eat Me from one of my favorite herpetological artists (reptile and amphibian)…read moreartists, Derptiles! Don't Eat Me is a pop up shop powered my MOMENT, which works in the Bay Area to hold creative pop up shops for small businesses and local artists. Don't Eat Me features the following artists: Derptiles, Art by Julia, Karepango, and Notebeans Stationery. They're an Asian American owned artist collective and this pop up is slated to last around 1 year until December 1, 2026, but things may change depending on the city and the people. Storefront is super cute and draws you in immediately with all of the artist prints and merch, as well as the burst of color. My boyfriend and I visited on Valentine's Day and they had their pop up cafe outside too. I've always seen these pop ups on Derptiles' Instagram and I've never had the chance to attend as I'm a SoCal native, but I've coincidentally was able to make this collective pop up cafe (it's a tent in front, not some crazy room one, don't misquote me) and I'm glad I did. I got a strawberry milk and my boyfriend got a coffee. Good pick me ups! We got some super cute cat with a horse stickers for the Year of the Horse from Art by Julia. Love it! As for the pop up store itself, it's a great mix of colors and feels very cozy. I'm not the best at describing these kind of things, but the mix of bright colors with the natural wood displays, and the cozy corner to sit down, the mirror, the lighting, it just goes together all so nicely. Same can be said with the artist displays as well. There's lots of prints in all sizes, some gacha in the front, stickers, key chains, bags, apparel, lanyards, plushies, a DIY station for lanyards, mini bags, an omamori, etc, and much much more. Great place to get something for yourself or a gift for someone else, or both to be honest! I'm glad that this location exists as I don't always catch Derptiles at reptile shows (I own every single one of your beardie goods www), but also that I got to peruse the wares of the other artists featured as well. Great way to support independent artists and a unique business in the area too. Definitely will stop by again if I make it up to NorCal before the pop up is over!

I had a nice conversation with the owner of the store. He was really nice. Knowledgeable about all…read morekinds of cards. I came in to buy some cards for my kids and he definitely was helpful there. I appreciate that I needed to use the bathroom and he was helpful with getting me to where the bathrooms were. He also was cool about just getting to know each other a little bit and me as a customer. I appreciated to know the story behind the store The store is a little hard to find, but once you find it you'll definitely want to walk in and see everything. It's very small but it has Japanese pokémon cards which are pretty hard to find. Great job on the ambiance and it was pretty good value considering how small the shop was. I expected it to be really highly marked up but it wasn't

Just happened to see a sign for Inaba Gifts while wandering downtown Mountain View. It's tucked…read moreaway in an alley, sharing an office area with other businesses. Cute small nook of a shop and it's a bit small now but I'm hoping that they start clutter maxxxing and being filled with goods for purchase. Huge props to whoever put the Saber artwork on the wall. Lots of goods from local/independent artists, and for the Poke'mon TCG people they have singles, packs and much more. I didn't stay for too long but the prices for the stickers and other small goods was fair from what I saw. The worker there was kind and courteous and welcomed us in and let us know to ask if we had any questions.

This is a great little shop hidden in the Old Town Center In Newark. There is a large amount of…read moreJar candles(lots of Orisha candles) and Herbs/~ I was able to find the Rose of Jericho that I came in for. I also got some La Milagrosa Wash in their section of soaps and oils. It is a bit cramped in there be careful if you have large bags, she has alot of Statues and incense is usually burning (don't want to knock anything over) I felt welcome and The Gal behind the counter knew right where the Rose of Jericho was. I think it helps to speak Spanish in here but I did just fine and I didnt even try my Spanish. They don't take credit or ATM cards though and I had to pull out Ye Olde Checkbook but I got what I was looking for in Botanica!

We wanted to get a game for our friend's birthday and we could not find it in stock ANYWHERE. I…read morecalled my local game stores and checked the online stock for other stores. Then I got a tip from one of the other game stores and called Gamelandia and they had a few on hand. So we drove through rush hour traffic and secured a copy! The price was the same price as everywhere - there was no mark-up and the only extra we paid was the sales tax. To communicate with the store, I had to text them. At the store, there were plenty of employees that were all very friendly and were able to help me out right away. The store is FULL of a very well-curated selection of games. There were a lot of newer games, not just old games gathering dust that haven't sold in a decade. This store is not for the minimalist - every nook-and-cranny has something colorful and interesting to feed your adhd brain. I also like that they have some abstract games you can try out at the front of the store, which is nice, since some of those games aren't the cheapest. My one complaint is that the store is a little small - I wish the space was larger so you can walk around more easily. I recommend stopping by, trying out a game, then peruse the store.

This game shop was top tier. It had great organization of different categories. The staff were so…read morefriendly. And they have actual board game nights where you can try out games before you buy them! Check out the games flow sheet at the front of the store, one of the employees made it and it's extremely thorough. Highly recommend!

Great store with great customer service. my young son wanted to buy FIFA World Cup cards. Both guys…read morein the store were so helpful and kind to him and my son got lucky and got his favorite player in one of the card packs. We will be back for more I'm sure

Tom's the best, this place has everything you'd want in the hobby. Love coming to this place to get…read moremy rips in.

I was intrigued by Tal Palo after reading about it on a couple food sites. It was an…read moreunconventional restaurant concept that had me very curious. So a few days after returning from an overseas trip, I made a lunch reservation with a friend. Apparently, reservations are required if you want a proper meal experience. At $35 per person for lunch, including tip but excluding drinks and additions, it still seemed like good value. Finding parking during lunch time in downtown Los Altos was surprisingly difficult. There were no spots available on the Main Street, so I had to park in the lot behind the buildings. As I walked inside, I admired the high ceilings, curved alcoves and glass-enclosed dining room by the entrance. The entire space seemed to be illuminated by a central skylight. Aaron is a co-owner of Tal Palo along with his partner, Chef Adriana. He greeted and complimented me on my Mikkeller Taipei t-shirt. Aaron told us he was once the co-owner of an Oakland bar specializing in Belgian ale called The Trappist and subsequently knew Mikkel's brother, Jeppe, who founded Evil Twin Brewery quite well. It was cool to meet a fellow artist and Renaissance man. Fittingly, the beautiful space was largely designed by Aaron. We had our choice of seating. It didn't seem as if there were any two tables and chairs that were alike. Each part of the dining room was unique. There's a really nice patio in the back with a cool huge mural on the wall that is undoubtedly popular during warmer months. We chose a nice broad two top table near the entrance, lit brightly by the skylight above it. Chef Adriana introduced herself and brought by what was essentially an elote muffin, and offered it as an optional appetizer. We took her up on it. It was delicious and buttery with the texture of corn kernels, not simply pureed into a batter. I also ordered a Cafe de Olla, which was pleasantly sweet and blended with cinnamon and spices. She then brought a plate with skillfully prepared green salad. It was then clear that each dish was meant to be shared family-style. The portion-size of each dish is about the size of an individual portion, but there were three dishes included in the lunch course. I could see how this might be an issue for those who eat larger portions, leaving them unsatisfied. Me and my friend don't generally eat a ton, so this was perfectly fine for us. Next up was the highlight of the meal, Chilaquiles Verde. The egg was perfectly fried atop tortilla chips that still had a bit of crispness to them. The tomatillo salsa was a perfect balance of flavor, tanginess, spice and temperature. It was a superb dish that outpaces any chilaquiles that I've been able to find locally, and I've certainly been trying out many for the past six months in search of the best one. I think Chef Adriana's version at Tal Palo may be the winner. There was one more interesting dish remaining: fried quesadillas served with a creamy red beet mole sauce. The quesadillas were light and fluffy, made from masa rather than flour. The beet mole sauce had pine nuts and sesame seeds and several other ingredients blended into it. Very unique and creative rendition unlike any mole I had ever tried. The overall experience at Tal Palo was very unique. There is no set menu, and you are served whatever Chef Adriana has prepared that day. So one needs to approach this restaurant with an open mind and leave preconceptions at the door. As I mentioned earlier, the shared portions might not be enough for people with a higher caloric intake. If these are showstoppers, this is probably not the right place for you. I personally really enjoyed the concept and experience. I look forward to trying their dinner course and going to their workshops for things like making tamales.

I've had the pleasure of dining at Tal Palo a handful of times, and each visit has been excellent…read more The food is incredible, the space warm and inviting, the service consistently on point. The communal setup encourages conversation among diners, creating a welcoming atmosphere that turns strangers into dinner companions. It's a family-owned and operated restaurant that makes you feel like part of the family. Their ever changing menu is always delicious and regular pop-up dinners showcase both emerging and established chefs while bringing cuisines to the neighborhood that aren't otherwise available. I can't recommend Tal Palo enough.

I received a gift for my wedding from Paper Pizzazz, it was a custom-made box with the 'save the…read moredate' card and the wedding invite incorporated. It was such a thoughtful gift and as time goes by the value grows! We get many compliments on the finished box. Frosty is wonderful and has been active in the Palo Alto area with Paper Pizzazz for many years, 20+. I highly recommend Paper Pizzazz - great for thoughtful wedding gifts, birthday party invites, bridal shower invites, Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah, announcements and more!

Ordered invitations for the Bar Mitzvah of my boss's son with Frosty. She was helpful and…read moreefficient-- and really knows her stuff. Pricing was competitive and the invitations came out beautiful! Frosty has taste and makes great suggestions to help make the picking process go smoothly. We got many compliments on the finished invitations. We also had her address the envelopes for us and she completed this work quickly and even made suggestions on how to manage the RSVP process so responses were tracked more smoothly. Next time I need nice invitations, I am going to use Frosty without a doubt.

Belle de Jour Boutique is a real gem in downtown Los Altos…read more The Customer Service is excellent. The Staff of Yvonne, Yachi, Emma, and, of course, Tammy, the owner are very helpful and savvy. The clothes are current, edgy and of a european influence. The accessories, especially belts, purses, and scarves add that extra element of interest.

A great selection of clothing and accessories. Sympli 's styling is one of my favorite collection…read moreto wear. Glad to find it here