Month: November 2009

A find at Feldman’s can be the perfect gift

Located in one of Menlo's oldest buidings ("the only bookstore with an avocado tree growing in the middle"), Feldman's Books specializes in used, rare and

by Chris Gulker
on November 30, 2009

Anyone else remember the life-size Nativity scene in Fremont Park?

Many decades ago, there were two landmarks that reliably appeared in downtown Menlo Park to mark the holiday season.  A Santa house would be erected

by Linda Hubbard
on November 29, 2009

Fall Day at Sharon Park

We went walking the dog late this morning at one of our favorite Menlo Park parks - Sharon Park in Sharon Heights. One family was

by Scott Loftesness
on November 28, 2009

Irish invade for last tailgate of the season

The Safeway on El Camino in Menlo Park is just a mile from Stanford Stadium and was bustling this morning in anticipation of the last

by Linda Hubbard
on November 28, 2009

Not your-run-of-the-mill toy picks from Cheeky Monkey owner Anna Chow

We checked in this Black Friday with downtown merchant Anna Chow, co-owner with husband Dexter of Cheeky Monkey, which made its debut on Santa Cruz

by Linda Hubbard
on November 27, 2009

Some Special Hometown Peninsula Deals!

A few of our Menlo Park-based Hometown Peninsula merchants are offering some very special deals this holiday season. Be sure to check out Kepler's Books

by Scott Loftesness
on November 27, 2009

Madera: Where grown ups eat on Thanksgiving

Make an Online Reservation (via OpenTable.com)!Reserve this as a tip for next year - at least as long as Executive Chef Peter Randolph (pictured overseeing the kitchen and service)

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2009

Bedwell Bayfront Park – perfect Turkey Day outing

The parking spots were filled and the trails were busy with walkers, joggers and cyclists this Thanksgiving morning at Bedwell Bayfront Park, which at 160

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2009

Spotted: Turkey day flag

The morning light illuminated this turkey flag in a leafy stretch on Oak Avenue. Similar flags can be seen on a number of local homes,

by Chris Gulker
on November 26, 2009

Holiday Color to Savor

This stem, from the Menlo Park Farmers Market, managed to spring into full seasonal glory just in time for Thanksgiving. Image was captured by InMenlo

by Chris Gulker
on November 25, 2009