Menlo Mainstays

Bid good-bye to the Guild Theatre at a special free screening of “Cinema Paradiso”

As noted previously on InMenlo, Menlo Park's 90+ year old movie theater, the Guild, is closing Thursday, Sept. 26, to make way for a new

by Linda Hubbard
on September 24, 2019

Spotted: Curtain time for Guild Theatre in Menlo Park

The notice says it all. The last picture show in Menlo Park - aka the Guild Theatre - is closing on Sept. 26. One of

by Linda Hubbard
on September 21, 2019

Big day for historic Menlo Park businesses – Beltramo’s and the Oasis

Rubble is what's left of Beltramo's, a much revered Menlo Park wine and liquor store, following the demolition of the landmark building. In 2016, the

by Linda Hubbard
on August 21, 2019

Next SLAC free public tour is Friday, July 19 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm

SLAC public tours last approximately 90 minutes and generally include a visit to the 2-mile-long linear accelerator building and one other SLAC facility (depending on

by Linda Hubbard
on July 18, 2019

Jesse Cool brings in a new partner with a familiar face at Flea Street Cafe

Jesse Cool has a new partner at Flea Street Cafe — and the face is very familiar. Michael Biesemeyer worked for long periods of time

by Linda Hubbard
on December 11, 2018

Long time Menlo Park resident Arthur Flegel passes away at age 100 years, seven months

Arthur E. Flegel, who brought furniture to downtown Menlo Park with the opening of Flegel's Home Furnishings on Santa Cruz Avenue in 1954, passed away

by Linda Hubbard
on March 26, 2018

The door slams shut one last time on the Oasis

The booths and tables at the Oasis Beer Garden in Menlo Park are as lonely the sole pint of beer pictured right, and unlikely to

by Linda Hubbard
on March 24, 2018

Oasis may be saved yet – here’s the latest

Menlo Park City Council member Ray Mueller has been in conversation with both the Tougas family (operators of the Oasis) and the Beltramo family (owners

by Linda Hubbard
on March 2, 2018

Beltramo family, property owners of the Oasis, seek new operators for the restaurant

We've been asked to spread the word about Dan and Margaret Beltramo's interest in maintaining the site as a restaurant rather than redevelop the property.

by Linda Hubbard
on February 25, 2018

Menlo Park beer & burger institution, The Oasis, set to close March 7

The Tougas family, who operate The Oasis, announced via Facebook that the much beloved Menlo Park beer and burger spot will close on March 7.

by Linda Hubbard
on February 21, 2018