“It’s becoming more like when I was a kid.” “It’s an incredible location, and I think we’re in on the ground floor of the redevelopment,” Stannard said. Mayfield Bakery & Cafe founder Tim Stannard grew up in Palo Alto and would ride his bike past the site, which was originally a pharmacy. “The new small, vibrant businesses that are opening up lend themselves well to the ambience, and the restaurants help to create more of a gathering place,” Barnes said.
Palo Alto Economic Development Director Susan Barnes said repositioning Town & Country is a positive move for the city. Adding to the center’s depth, a Trader Joe’s market is under construction and scheduled to open in September. Situated on the corner of two of the busiest streets in Palo Alto, El Camino Real and Embarcadero Road, the center is located across the street from Stanford University and Palo Alto High School. “Someone approached me last week and said, ‘This is a real mecca now,'” Ellis said.
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Jim Ellis of Ellis Partners said he understands the property is near and dear to Palo Alto residents, so instead of bulldozing the center and rebuilding with something more dense, he and his partners decided to keep the charm but update the center with more relevant retailers.Įllis said he focused on attracting local businesses that the community would appreciate instead of national chains. As a result, Town & Country is updating its image from frumpy to a more family-friendly neighborhood destination. San Francisco-based Ellis Partners LLC purchased the run-down center in 2004, sinking $25 million into renovations. This will round out retailers Books Inc., which recently moved from Stanford Shopping Center to Town & Country, and Sur La Table and Kara’s Cupcakes, also new to the outdoor mall. chef Charlie Ayers opened Calafia Cafe & Market A-Go-Go on January 20, while Bacchus Management Group opened Mayfield Bakery & Cafe on February 9.įollowing closely are plans for Menlo Park-based Lulu’s to open a Mexican restaruant in March and Marché restaurant founding chef Howard Bulka to open Howie’s Artisan Pizza in the summer. Palo Alto, CA – Town & Country Village is undergoing a culinary renaissance with two new restaurants opening during the past month and two more on the way.įormer Google Inc.
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