🚀 go-pugleaf

all,

   As a recent arrival to the Silicon Valley (I live in Sunnyvale, work
in Mountain View), setting up my apartment and being a die-hard foodie,
I could use some assistance.  I am looking for:

   - stores selling kitchenwares and cookware, especially those
catering      to the cooking trade, but open to the public;

   - camping and outdoor gear stores;

   - good quality furniture stores, particularly for futons (ones
a           notch below Ethan Allen, in price and quality, would be
good);

   - appliance stores (I'm in the market for a microwave).

   Locations in the region between Palo Alto and San Jose are especailly
welcome!  E-mail to me and newsgroup posts appreciated.

   I wish I could offer something in return.  If you have any questions
about New York City, or Austin, Texas, send 'em my way!

many thanks in advance!
Scott