Restaurants

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

Spotted: The Song Gardeners performing at Fourth Fridays event

Music filled the air and restaurant patios were filled at the latest Fourth Fridays event held by DowntownMenloPark last night (August 28). The Song Gardeners

by Linda Hubbard
on August 29, 2026

Artist Mitchell Johnson’s paintings on display at Flea Street in July and August

Bay Area artist Mitchell Johnson's color- and shape-driven works are on display at Flea Street restaurant in Menlo Park (3607 Alameda de las Pulgas) from

by Contributed Content
on July 8, 2026

Alisios Mexican Cocina is newest restaurant at Springline Menlo Park

Alisios Mexican Cocina is the newest arrival at Springline Menlo Park, making the Presidio Bay 6.4-acre development fully leased. The new restaurant joins recent addition

by Linda Hubbard
on July 7, 2026

Left Bank in Menlo Park is closing — last day is Tuesday the 23rd

We started hearing rumors on Monday morning that Left Bank in Menlo Park was closing along with a number of other restaurants in the Vine

by Linda Hubbard
on June 22, 2026

Delicious chicken pot pie — yours for the tasting in Menlo Park

OK, we know what you are thinking — all this excitement about chicken pot pie? But "extremely tasty" is the description for the chicken pot

by Linda Hubbard
on January 14, 2026

Woodside residents remember Kay Mouney, owner of The Little Store

The owner of the historical Little Store in Woodside died on Dec. 8, 2025, at the age of 94 in the home she built with

by Jennifer Yoshikoshi
on January 4, 2026

Chef José Andrés brings Zaytinya to the Peninsula

Those who are long time followers of Chef José Andrés are undoubtedly not surprised. Zaytinya Palo Alto, which debuted earlier this month at the Stanford

by Linda Hubbard
on December 17, 2025

Spotted: New holiday tree near Bistro Vida

While folks visiting downtown will need to wait for the annual holiday tree lighting at Fremont Park on Friday the 5th, Ali El Safy is

by Linda Hubbard
on December 4, 2025

View new selection of Mitchell Johnson paintings at Flea Street

Local artist Mitchell Johnson is installing new paintings at Flea Street in Menlo Park for an exhibit called, Paintings from North America, South America, Europe,

by Linda Hubbard
on November 15, 2025