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BUSINESS: Hazel & Sid bring international treasures to Ridgefield
Hazel & Sid on Main Street is a trove of antiques, art, jewelry, furniture and clothing and the mix is always changing, owner Andrea Anderson says. You have to keep coming back, she said last week with a laugh. Everything I buy is something that catches my eye and inspires me.
Chung: Scouting sisterhood reunites to send Valentines to Iraq
The sisterhood is powerful, especially if you start young. After spearheading a valleywide effort that sent 3,000 holiday cards to troops in Iraq, a Milpitas Brownie troop is at it again.
South Bay and Peninsula
Afghan Afghani House. 1103 El Camino Real (just past Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale; (408) 248-5088. Quiet, dignified, attractive -- and yet, a good bet for school-age kids. Have them try aush, a noodle soup, and buranee-e-kadu, sauteed butternut squash, or one of many rice dishes. Wonderful lamb -- kebabs, chops and ribs. Aushak are delicious dumplings in yogurt and meat sauce. Lunch weekdays, ...
DIY 'needles' viewers for charity
DIY Network will stage its version of Super Bowl XLI in Miami: "Super Knit Sunday" encouraging needle enthusiasts to knit or crochet squares for charity.
Old Texas Square
Old Texas Square gives tourists the Old West experience that Bandera is famous for through their historic full-service hotel, patio steakhouse and cowboy-chic cantina. Most recently, the Texas Deli Company, serving up pizza, barbecue and other deli delectable, opened up in the Square.
Where to spend your weekends
When was the last time you were at a chili cook-off? With temperatures on Sunday supposed to be about 12 degrees, chili sounds pretty good. Festivities are set to begin at 3:30 p.m., and chili will be served at 4 p.m. at Crete Reformed Church.