Patch Picks: Meals To Bring Home

You can't cook every night. Check out these delicious take-out meal alternatives right in your neighborhood:

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Call ahead and pick up a pre-made pizza, ready to bake in the oven when you get home! Ingredients are fresh and tasty and prices are reasonable, ranging from $9 to $12 for a large pizza. We recommend the Large Grilled Chicken. Hours: Sat-Thu, 11 am - 8 pm; Fri, 11 am - 9 pm Find it at: 630 Rancho Shopping Ctr., Los Altos.

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A.G. Ferrari's is your one-stop destination for a like-homemade Italian feast. Pick up some gourmet salamis, olive oils, wines, pastas and cheese for a memorable experience that brings your tastebuds to the heart of Napoli. Foods are great for picnics, too! Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 8pm; Sat, 9:30am - 7pm; Sun, 10am - 6pm Find it at: 295 Main St., Los Altos.

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Choose from an extensive take-out menu of "healthy Chinese food," whether it's a simple appetizer like BBQ pork bun or the Delux Gourmet Dinner with three or more courses at $17.95 per person. Best yet, the semi-circular driveway allows you to park right out front for pick-up! Hours: Mon - Fri, 11:30am - 9pm; Sat - Sun, noon -10pm Find it at: 1067 N San Antonio Rd., Los Altos.

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Think hearty, 1950s-style breakfast: biscuits and gravy, Belgian waffles and eggs, French toast. This is the place to go for that take-home Sunday brunch, but lunch is tasty, too—you guessed it, the classic French dip, club sandwich and greasy spoon hamburgers. Don't forget the ice-cream for dessert! Hours: Daily, 7am - 2pm Find it at: 184 2nd St., Los Altos.

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From the Hot Pastrami sandwich to Egg Plant Parmessan, Alotta's has been serving a lot of good, wholesome food for years. Boxed-lunches are available if you order at least ten, for $9.95 each. Can't get enough of that freshly baked bread? Have Alotta's cater your party. Beer and wine available, too! Hours: Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm; Sat, 1am - 4pm; Sun, closed. Find it at: 2249 Grant Rd., Los Altos.