Menlo Mainstays

Spotted: Dozens of post-it notes at Cook’s Seafood in Menlo Park

Locals continue to mourn the closing of Cook's Seafood in Menlo Park. There are dozens of post-it notes on the front door adjacent to the

by Linda Hubbard
on November 12, 2026

Cook’s Seafood appears to have permanently closed

We received a tip that Cook's Seafood in Menlo Park has permanently closed with employees being notified overnight. It was indeed shuttered during what would

by Linda Hubbard
on October 29, 2026

Reserve your space for Kepler’s Annual Benefit: An Evening with Abraham Verghese and Friends

On Monday, November 16, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm, come to Kepler's to celebrate over 70 years of the power and joy of storytelling. Gather

by Contributed Content
on October 18, 2026

Troop 109 takes on its first Northern Tier adventure

Troop 109, one of Menlo Park’s oldest Scouting America troops, recently completed its inaugural trek to Northern Tier in Atikokan, Canada. Over nine days, Scouts

by Caitlin Darke
on October 6, 2026

Kepler’s Literary Foundation launches Leadership Circle Campaign

Kepler’s Literary Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Menlo Park-based Kepler’s, enters a new chapter with the launch of the Leadership Circle Campaign, a multi-year major

by Contributed Content
on September 20, 2026

All-ages block party takes place at Kepler’s on September 12

On Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, come to Kepler's for an all-ages block party. If you filled out the Kepler’s passport,

by Contributed Content
on September 9, 2026

Lutticken’s to close on September 30 after 45 years in Menlo Park

For long-time patrons, the corner of the Alameda and Gordon will never be the same: Lutticken's has announced it will be closing on September 30

by Linda Hubbard
on August 31, 2026

Tobias Physical Therapy closes after 41 years in Menlo Park

Emails Robin Tobias: "To all in our community, my heart is both full and saddened as we close the doors on 41 years of an

by Linda Hubbard
on April 17, 2026

The Dutch Goose marks 60 years serving Menlo Park and surrounding communities

On Friday morning (2/20) San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller (left) presented an official commendation to Greg Stern recognizing The Dutch Goose for 60 years

by Linda Hubbard
on February 20, 2026

Clint Baker and band at Cafe Borrone on January 23

The Cafe Borrone All Stars led by Clint Baker will be at Cafe Borrone on Friday, January 23. The band is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

by Linda Hubbard
on January 23, 2026