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Janet Robles, co-owner of Michoacán Market in Menlo Park, flips one of the 25 spatchcocked chickens at the grill in the back of the store. The smoky smell of the grilled birds is the only advertisement they need.
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hen Janet and Ruben Robles first started cooking whole chickens to bring in more business to their small Menlo Park market, they smartly set up the grill outside alongside Middlefield Road. They didn’t have to do any promotion; the sight and smell alone of street-side mesquite-grilled chicken attracted customers. They came “por el olor,” Ruben said in Spanish — for the smell. Some days, the couple sold more than 300 of the spatchcocked, Michoacán-style pollos al carbon.
In 2008, the county asked them to move the grill inside, which required new permits and a renovation process that took a year, during which they couldn’t sell any chicken. “People asked every day about the chicken,” Janet said in Spanish. Now, they cook the chicken over charcoal on a large grill in the back of the small, neighborhood market, but the alluring scent of smoked-kissed meat still billows out through a vent into the surrounding streets, drawing in both longtime and new See MICHOACÁN, page 26
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A grilled chicken in a secret spice rub, Spanish rice, pinto beans and housemade salsa, enough to feed four or five people, sells for $20.25. Janet Robles says she aims to offer healthy, affordable meals to working families. July 26, 2019 Q Mountain View Voice Q MountainViewOnline.com Q
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customers. The couple opened Michoacán Produce Market in 2002. Janet, who is from the Mexican state of Michoacán, wanted to bring her home country’s style of grilling chicken to the United States. But more than that, she wanted to cook something delicious, fresh and affordable for the neighborhood market’s clientele, who are mostly working-class Latino families. “My goal is to make something for people who work,” she said. “The women who clean houses, who come here for their food, so they don’t have to cook.” Their busiest times are weekends and holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. The two
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weeks leading up to President Donald Trump’s threatened ICE raids earlier this month were strangely quiet at the market, Janet said. She thought it was an indication that people were fearful. They’ve only raised the price of the chicken once, earlier this year, to compensate for the increasing cost of ingredients. They used to sell one whole chicken, which feeds four to five people, with fresh salsa, rice, beans and tortillas for $18.39. It’s now $20.25, still a major steal for the amount of food and its quality. Or, you can get a chicken, salsa and tortillas for $14.79. The market accepts food stamps. “Queremos algo para toda la gente” — “We want something for all people,” Janet said. Janet cooks the chicken, salsa,
Spanish rice and beans fresh every day. The chickens are rubbed in a secret spice mixture and grilled for 45 minutes until they’re charred on the outside and juicy on the inside. She’s less secretive about her salsa recipe, which includes grilled tomatillos and japones chiles, and her silky pinto beans, cooked with jalapeños, onions and a little bit of oil. The only thing they don’t make by hand is the corn tortillas; the labor would be too much for the mom-and-pop business to handle, Janet said. But, like any good chef, she’s uncompromising about quality. When fresh tomatillos go up in price, Ruben suggests that they buy canned ones instead. Janet refuses. The pollo al carbon is best
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Weekend enjoyed piping hot off the grill. (Get to the market around 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the freshest batches.) The market sells all the other accoutrements one might need for an epic taco feast: avocados and limes to make guacamole, chicharrones by the pound, wheels of cotija cheese, cold Jarritos and Modelo beers to drink and paletas (frozen fruit pops) for dessert. The couple recounted a favorite story about a customer who returned after picking up a chicken to bring home to his family. The smell was so enticing he picked at the chicken on
his way home until there wasn’t enough left for his family, and he was sent back to the market for another one. Email Elena Kadvany at ekadvany@paweekly.com. V
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California dreamin’ QUENTIN TARANTINO FINALLY GOES ‘HOLLYWOOD’ 0001/2 (Century 16 & 20, Icon) Say what you will about Quentin Tarantino, but the man makes a heady stew of a movie. His ninth, “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood,” makes a particularly flavorful meal of its many leftover ingredients. For this comedy-drama, Tarantino quantum-leaps back to 1969. In February, fading star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) laments his career. “It’s official, ol’ buddy,” he tells his erstwhile stunt double and only friend Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). “I’m a has-been.” Dalton’s salad days as the star of TV’s “Bounty Law” are behind him, and after a few big-screen flops like Western “Tanner” and WWII pic “The Fourteen Fists of McCluskey,” he finds himself relegated to playing the “heavy” of the week as a nomadic TV guest star. (The dynamic between the two characters is loosely based on the relationship between actor Burt Reynolds and stuntman-turneddirector Hal Needham.) Rick’s nerves have given him a stuttering tic, foreshadowing trouble for his latest guest shot on “Lancer.” As Rick wrestles his demons on set, Cliff does his thing in his recent capacity as
Rick’s driver and personal assistant. In the process, a flirtation with hitchhiking hippie chick Pussycat (Margaret Qualley) leads Cliff to old stomping grounds, the Spahn Movie Ranch, where a mysterious commune has sprung up around some guy named Charlie. While playing out compelling scenes in the moment, Tarantino also meticulously lays the groundwork for upcoming scenes, most prominently by positioning as Rick’s next-door neighbors actress Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) and her husband, director Roman Polanski (Rafał Zawierucha). The film’s second act skips ahead six months to the Summer of ‘69, a telling time of hope, change and peace met with violence. “Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood” takes Tarantino’s nostalgia to a conclusion both logical and illogical, historic and fantastical, building to a black-comic climax that’s both generous in its wishful thinking and gleeful in its ultraviolence. True to form, Tarantino has made another exquisitely crafted film that chases poor taste and mature filmmaking with a
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juvenile prank as its punchline. The contradictions are part of the bargain, and “Hollywood” feels somehow both more and less than the sum of its parts depending on the wavelength you tune in to. More than anything, Tarantino’s films are about their own movie-ness, and with that more true than ever in his latest film, one has to reach to coalesce universal themes. “Hollywood” is mostly about inarticulate male friendship, about the inevitability of change that
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comes with time, but more so about how movies are our wish fulfillment and actors suffer their insecurities and anxieties for our pleasure. On the surface are all the signs of the usual Tarantino film from the casting — which includes Luke Perry in his final role, Damien Lewis as Steve McQueen and Nicholas Hammond (the first live-action “Spider-Man”) as Sam Wanamaker — to the sidetracks, such as a monologue from Bruce Lee (Mike Moh) that leads to an impromptu exhibition match. As for Tarantino’s infamous foot fetish, it’s never been more blatant (all the young ladies, and a couple of the guys, prop up their bare feet). Though the question “What the heck is this thing really
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“Stuber” is the kind of movie that makes you feel bad for the actors. Kumail Nanjiani stars as part-time Uber driver Stu. At Stu’s other job selling sporting goods, his douchebro boss (Jimmy Tatro) tauntingly dubs him “Stuber,” but Stu has a much bigger concern: his dwindling star rating on the ride-sharing app. Enter brawny cop Vic Manning (Dave Bautista), whose morning LASIK surgery has rendered him temporarily seeing-impaired just as he gets a major break in a drug case that six months earlier took down his partner (Karen Gillan). Unable to drive, Vic orders up Stu’s Uber, and away they go on a not-so-merry chase after drug dealer Oka Tedjo (Indonesian martial artist Iko Uwais). The terribly under-cooked plot purports to bond Vic and Stu. Rated R for violence and language throughout, some sexual references and brief graphic nudity. One hour, 34 minutes.— P.C.
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about?” nags, there’s no denying the greatness of Pitt’s seemingly effortless comic performance and the lasting impression that he and DiCaprio are the screen team you didn’t know you needed, zen cool married to restless, self-loathing ego. Again and again, Tarantino conjures up beautifully made scenes, like the hangout between Cliff and his pit bull Brandy or the slightly absurd friendship Rick strikes up with an 8-year-old method actor (Julia Butters). The film is all over the map and off the grid, set in the Hollywood of Tarantino’s dreams. Rated R for language throughout, some strong graphic violence, drug use, and sexual references. Two hours, 41 minutes. — Peter Canavese
an intriguing human-interest story with a wealth of concrete visual imagery that provides a fresh account of the first-ever all-female yacht crew to compete in the international Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989. Holmes appropriately frames “Maiden” as a character study of Tracy Edwards, an Englishwoman who overcame long odds to achieve her dream of skippering a sailboat in the competition. Through an extensive interview and home movies, Holmes lays out Edwards’ difficult yet strangely inevitable path to becoming a yachting legend. After hardwon stints as a stewardess, deckhand and first mate, Edwards found her entrée into the Whitbread by agreeing to serve as cook to an otherwise all-male crew. The principal narrative kicks in when Edwards determines that the only way to get what she wants is to do it with an all-female crew. The film is a coming-of-age tale of personal triumph, an underdog sports story, a human-against-the elements survival tale, and a drama of a team coalescing under an inspiring leader. Rated PG for language, thematic elements, some suggestive content and brief smoking images. One hour, 37 minutes. — P.C.
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Q HIGHLIGHT ‘RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA’ Foothill Music Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” the Tony-winning Broadway musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” Through Aug. 4; times vary. $36; discounts for students, seniors. Smithwick Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. tickets.vendini.com
THEATER ‘The Language Archive’ A quirky, comic drama about communication — its potential and its limits — this modern romantic parable features a linguist at a loss for words, especially the vocabulary of the heart. Through Aug. 4; times vary. $25-$60; discounts available; pricing subject to change. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. theatreworks.org ‘Aladdin, Jr.’ The blockbuster Disney movie comes to life, featuring new songs from the Broadway musical. July 25-28; times vary. $17; discounts available. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. tickets. mvcpa.com ‘Anna Considers Mars’ Commissioned by Planet Earth Arts and PlayGround, “Anna Considers Mars” by San Francisco playwright Ruben Grijalva tells the poignant story of a young woman who dreams of being chosen for a one-way journey to Mars. Aug. 1-11; times vary. $15; discount for students, seniors. Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. events.stanford.edu ‘Beat Bugs’ “Beat Bugs,” a new musical adaptation based on the Netflix animated series, inspired by the music of the Beatles, centers around five pals who explore the world and learn life lessons. Through Aug. 4, 6:30-8 p.m. Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. cityofpaloalto.org/childrenstheatre ‘Polar Bears, Black Boys, and Prairie Fringed Orchids’ A new play by Los Angeles playwright Vincent Terrell Durham, “Polar Bears” dramatizes the explosive collision when a well-meaning liberal couple host Black Lives Matter activists at a cocktail party. Through July 28; times vary. $15; discount for students, seniors. Stanford Nitery Theater, 514 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. stanfordreptheater.com
CONCERTS Beethoven, Brahms and Franck This concert functions as an “overture” to the future of chamber music: world-renowned festival artists will share their knowledge, experience and traditions with the burgeoning International Program musicians as they perform together. Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. $34; discount under age 30. The Center for Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. musicatmenlo.org ‘Music is Magic’ Concert Series In partnership with the city of Palo Alto, the Magical Bridge Foundation presents a summer concert series, featuring local artists and musicians. All concerts are family friendly and sensory friendly. Every Friday
through Aug. 30. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Magical Bridge Playground - Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Search facebook. com/events for more info. Music@Menlo: ‘Moscow to Montmartre’ The late music of Brahms, emblematic of German Romanticism, serves as an anchor in this program of music that spotlights a cosmopolitan collection of composers of the era. July 27, 6-8 p.m. $15$74; discount for under age 30. The Center for Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. musicatmenlo.org Music@Menlo: ‘The Roaring Twenties’ Music@Menlo’s sixth program in its “Incredible Decades” summer festival brings to life the music of the 1920s during a time of cultural expansion and the Jazz Age. July 31, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15-$74; discount for under age 30. The Center for Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. musicatmenlo.org Music@Menlo: Tara Helen O’Connor and Stephen Prutsman Music@ Menlo’s final Carte Blanche Concert of the “Incredible Decades” summer festival features flutist Tara Helen O’Connor and pianist and composer Stephen Prutsman. Aug. 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $30-$74; discount for under age 30. Martin Family Hall, Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. musicatmenlo.org Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira & Behemoth Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira & Behemoth perform live at one of the biggest metal events of the year. July 26, 7-10 p.m. $29-$701 Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. Search facebook.com/events for more info. Stanford Summer Symphony The Stanford Symphony performs a selection of classical songs as part of this year’s summer concert. July 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $23; discounts for students, seniors. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. events. stanford.edu Summer Music Festival In recognition of their Los Altos studio closing after 15 years, Josh Friedman, Yuri Liberzon and Mark Scrivener are hosting an open mic and potluck . July 27, 4-10:30 p.m. $10 online; $15 at the door. Cubberley Community Center, Room M-4, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Search facebook.com/events for more info.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS City of Mountain View Public Library’s End of Summer Celebration This event includes a performance by Magic Dante, a word from the mayor, refreshments and more. Aug. 1,
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6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Search facebook.com/events for more info. Farmer’s Market The Downtown Los Altos Farmer’s Market, where shoppers can find fresh vegetables and fine foods, continues every Thursday through Sept. 26, 4-8 p.m. Free. Located on State Street between 2nd and 4th Streets, Los Altos Hills. losaltoschamber.org Vintage Computer Festival Collectors and restorers will be on hand with dozens of exhibits, each featuring a different systems representing aspect of computer history with everything from education, entertainment, business and personal systems. Aug. 3-4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $20; $30 weekend pass; kids 14 and under free. Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. vcfed.org
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Josiah McElheny: ‘Island Universe’ Josiah McElheny’s “Island Universe” examines both cutting-edge art and physics. The monumental installation of five hanging chandeliers is a visual response to recent theories of the multiverse, an elaboration of the Big Bang theory. Through Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu Kahlil Joseph: ‘BLKNWS’ Kahlil Joseph, a visiting artist in the new Presidential Residencies on the Future of the Arts program, presents his work “BLKNWS,” a two-channel video projection that blurs the lines between art, journalism, entrepreneurship and cultural critique. Through Nov. 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu ‘The Medium Is the Message: Art since 1950’ Using works created since 1950, this exhibition explores the relationship between subject, content and the materials that informed each object’s production. Through Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu Artist Reception for Karen White Viewpoints Gallery hosts a reception for Karen White in honor of her new exhibition of oil paintings, “Color Stories.” Aug. 2, 5-8 p.m. Free. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos. Search eventbrite.com for more info. ‘Gadgets Galore! Transforming the American Household’ Los Altos History Museum presents “Gadgets Galore!
Transforming the American Household,” an exhibit that looks at gadgets and where they originated, on display at the J. Gilbert Smith House. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. losaltoshistory.org ‘Transformation’ by Tinna Dinesen Viewpoints Gallery presents “Transformation,” by its new artist Tinna Dinesena. Through July 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos. viewpointsgallery.com
MUSIC Taylor Eigsti Trio and Friends Pianist and composer Taylor Eigst performs for the Stanford Jazz Workshop and premieres songs from his upcoming album, “Tree Falls.” July 30, 8-9:30 p.m. $62; discount for students. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. events.stanford.edu Andy Z: Linden Tree Summer Concert Series Children’s music artist Andy Z will perform as part of the Linden Tree Summer Concert Series. July 31, 10:3011 a.m. Free. Linden Tree Children’s Books, 265 State St., Los Altos. Search facebook. com/events for more info. Open Mic @ Red Rock Coffee Performers sing in front of a supportive audience and meet fellow musicians and artists during Open Mic Mondays at Red Rock Coffee. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View. redrockcoffee. org/open-mic/ Prelude Performance IX Music@Menlo presents a performance of music from the apex of the Romantic age. July 25, 5 p.m. The Center for Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. musicatmenlo.org Prelude Performance XII Music@ Menlo’s preconcert and afternoon Prelude Performances showcase the exciting young artists of the Chamber Music Institute. July 31, 5 p.m. Free; ticket required. The Center for Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. musicatmenlo.org
FILM ‘The Bit Player’ The Computer History Museum presents a screening of “The Bit Player,” the story of an overlooked genius who revolutionized the world but never lost his childlike curiosity. A Q&A with director Mark Levinson to follow the film. Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m. Free. Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. computerhistory.org
HEALTH & WELLNESS ‘Love on Every Breath’: Book Reading and Author Talk Lama Drolma, the author of “Love on Every Breath: Tonglen Meditation for Transforming Pain into Joy,” will introduce attendees to the ancient Tibetan Buddhist style of meditation known as Tonglen. July 27, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. East West Bookshop, 324 Castro St., Mountain View. eastwestbooks.org
OUTDOOR RECREATION The Future of Mountain View Trails and Outdoor Recreation This informational event offers the chance to learn about volunteer opportunities as a recreation and wildlife ambassador, trail ambassador, environmental docent, Rengstorff House docent and more. Aug. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. mountainview.libcal.com Silicon Valley Bike Summit The 9th Annual Silicon Valley Bike Summit is the region’s largest gathering of active transportation leaders and organizers from government, the private sector, nonprofits and the general public. Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $50. City of Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. Search eventbrite.com for more info.
SPORTS One-Pitch Softball Tournament Sponsored by the Vintage Softball Club of Santa Clara County, this one-pitch softball tournament is open to men and women ages 50 and older. Aug. 3, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $20; individuals, $150; teams. Moffet Field, 500 Severyns Ave., Mountain View. vintagesoftball.org Palo Alto Senior Table Tennis: Free and Fun Exercise The Palo Alto Senior Table Tennis Club invites seniors, ages 55 and older, to bring a racket and pair of tennis shoes to play table tennis. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; suggested $1 donation. Cubberley Community Center, Gym B, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.
COMMUNITY GROUPS Meeting with the Mayor Mayor Roger Spreen will meet with Los Altos Hills residents to listen to their concerns on an appointment-only basis. Please call ahead to the city clerk, Deborah Padovan at 650-9417222 to check his availability, and make an appointment. Through Sept. 17, 9-10 a.m. Los Altos Hills Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills. losaltoshills.ca.gov
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Coldwell Banker – Home to the Nation’s Top Agents Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to congratulate Hugh Cornish, one of the independent agents named to the prestigious REAL Trends “The Thousand” list of the top U.S. real estate professionals. Their exceptional knowledge, unparalleled skills and truly remarkable commitment ensure you receive the best possible real estate service, every time.
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HUGH CORNISH 650.619.6461 hugh@hughcornish.com CalRE #00912143
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to congratulate Erika Demma, one of the independent agents named to the prestigious REAL Trends “The Thousand� list of the top U.S. real estate professionals. Their exceptional knowledge, unparalleled skills and truly remarkable commitment ensure you receive the best possible real estate service, every time.
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RANKED #171 on REAL Trends and is #1 IN WOODSIDE
ERIKA DEMMA Top Producing Agent C. 650.740.2970 F. 650.332.1682 CalRE#01230766 2969 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
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OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, JULY 26 TH , 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM SATURDAY, JULY 27 TH , 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM SUNDAY, JULY 28 TH , 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 3 BEDROOMS / 1 BATHROOM / 1,192 SF LIVING This truly charming one-level Craftsman style bungalow is three blocks from Castro Street offering a myriad of dining, performing ar ts, morning coffee, year-round farmers market, fun annual events, and Stevens Creek Trail close by. Take the train to the city, or even Palo Alto for dinner with friends (no parking!). Three bedrooms, one bathroom features fantastic remodeled kitchen with Wolf 30� gas range, Bosch dishwasher, cabinets are handmade limed birch, Cambria quar tz counters, Rohl farmhouse sink, counter-depth refrigerator, all stainless steel appliances. Polished traver tine flooring. The hardwood flooring is divine. The wainscoting is a standout in the airy living room with cozy Motowi ar t tile fireplace. TV is wall mounted hidden inside the high wainscoting, adjacent to the dining area. Door leads to backyard oasis. Spacious laundry room with pantry, yet if you need two bathrooms, this floor plan allows for an easy modification of the laundry room to make a nice-sized second bathroom off of a bedroom (others with this floor plan have done so). The zen-like backyard is waiting for dinner par ties and peaceful reading on the deck. Easy to maintain, the magazine-wor thy backyard is an extension to the square footage as it is so usable and just beautifully landscaped. The Japanese tea room is your own private retreat. The one-car garage offers a workshop area for crafty projects. This warm & inviting home awaits you.
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K I M CO P H E R (650) 814-2503
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