Year: 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

Spreading Goodwill to All – The Holiday Fund

Let the season of "peace on earth and good will to all people" officially begin in Menlo this day before Thanksgiving. Donating to the Almanac's

by Linda Hubbard
on November 25, 2009

Jumping the gun on holiday cheer

These permanently-installed holiday lights in the tall redwood and cedar trees at Oak Avenue at Oak Knoll Lane appear to be lit early this year

by Chris Gulker
on November 24, 2009

Studio Cake – Cakes you want to hug!

Beth Ann Goldberg is the proprietor of Studio Cake, a not-quite-two-year-old business in Menlo Park's Willows neighborhood. Aptly named, the 750-square-foot storefront is not so

by Chris Gulker
on November 23, 2009