Restaurants

Spotted: Cinco de Mayo bouquet at El Cerrito restaurant

We eat breakfast at El Cerrito restaurant in the Sharon Heights shopping center almost every Wednesday, appreciating the welcoming spirit of Christopher, part of the

by Linda Hubbard
on May 10, 2023

Melody Mitchell: Being the best she can be at Village Pub

Editor's note: This is the first in an occasional series spotlighting people who excel at hospitality and graciousness in their chosen profession. Part of the

by Linda Hubbard
on April 23, 2023

St. Patricks Day festivities in Menlo Park on March 17

Celebrate St. Patricks Day at The Guild Theatre with live performance from The Hooks (pictured) and Culann’s Hounds. Doors open at 7:00; show starts at

by Linda Hubbard
on March 15, 2023

As Middle Plaza takes shape, changes to intersections in the area

Middle Plaza, the 8.4-acre site being developed by Stanford University along El Camino Real in Menlo Park, will open later this year with approximately 10,286

by Linda Hubbard
on March 10, 2023

Shout out to the lavender creme brûlée at Flea Street

Not being much of a dessert eater, I can usually pass. My spouse, on the other hand, has a bit of a sweet tooth. A

by Linda Hubbard
on February 25, 2023

Spotted: Artful salad at Menlo Tavern

This salted beet and burrata salad — arranged very artily — was as good to eat as it was to look at. It was garnished

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2023

Chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel’s Canteen opens in the Springline development in Menlo Park

The woman who posted on Nextdoor: "We really need more fun places to hang out in Menlo Park" will get her wish fulfilled when the

by Linda Hubbard
on January 24, 2023

Spotted: Ali delivering Bistro Vida meals to the fire department

This year's holiday meals to the Menlo Park Fire Department totaled 80. Bistro Vida owner Ali El Safy also delivered 50 meals to the Menlo

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2022

Menlo Park’s “French Quarter” is busy with holiday festivities on Saturday

On Saturday afternoon, Menlo Park's French Quarter was filled with holiday spirit with musicians from Hillview and La Entrada middle schools providing musical favorites. Santa

by Linda Hubbard
on December 18, 2022

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Stanford Park Hotel on December 10

The Stanford Park Hotel in Menlo Park is hosting a meet Santa & Mrs. Claus event that is open to the public and complimentary. Kids of

by Linda Hubbard
on December 7, 2022