Wed, Mar 24, 2004
President Barbershop in Palo Alto
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The good folks at PresidentBarbershop on University Avenue in PaloAlto
are essentially perfect barbers. First, they do a great job cutting
hair. Anyone who knows what I look like knows that I'm very low
maintenance about my hair. I like it short and clean-cut.
Nevertheless, finding someone who can cut hair like this properly is
amazingly difficult. I've been to countless barbers all over the
country, and the folks at PresidentBarbershop are without question the
best. (19H)
Second, they are friendly and laid-back. When I feel like talking,
they're more than happy to chat, and the conversation is always fun
and good natured. (I've always said that the best source of
information in the Silicon Valley are barbers. After all, everybody
gets their haircut, and most people talk to their barbers. I've heard
some very funny stories about some high-profile Silicon Valley folks
while getting my hair cut.) More importantly, when I feel like
sitting back and spacing out, they don't bother me. (19I)
Third, they have excellent taste. Their TV is always tuned to a
sports game or the History Channel. Naturally, they are also avid
Stanford fans. Having grown up in the Southland, I have mixed
feelings about this, but I don't begrudge their loyalties. (19J)
Fourth, they are the penultimate neighborhood business. I recently
learned a few new things about the place from an excellent
PaloAltoWeekly
profile. Moe Sanchez has co-owned the shop since 1960. Moe is also
retiring. So, if you're already a patron, give Moe your best wishes.
If you're not, go there. You won't be disappointed. (19K)
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Posted at 9:10pm
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