Restaurants

Spotted: Portola Bistro’s owners at restaurant’s official grand opening

Co-owners Dino Tekdemir (right) and Allen Isik (who is also Executive Chef) were on hand last night to officially open Portola Bistro, which is located

by Linda Hubbard
on October 11, 2024

Portola Bistro opens at Ladera Country Shopper

Portola Bistro is in the midst of a soft opening at Ladera Country Shopper in advance of a formal opening on October 10. And we

by Linda Hubbard
on September 23, 2024

Spotted: Hillview Advanced Jazz Musicians hosted by Ali at Bistro Vida

The sound of music could be heard this afternoon outside Bistro Vida. Performing were Hillview School Advanced Jazz Musicians Peter Hartwell (piano), Arthur Doering (drums),

by Linda Hubbard
on September 21, 2024

Double delight at Flea Street — food & photos

We've long been a fan of the vegetarian tasting entree at Flea Street. But the one that's on the restaurant's 44th anniversary menu (pictured) is

by Linda Hubbard
on September 16, 2024

Birdies: A hilltop eatery hiding in plain sight

Birdies became the restaurant at the Stanford Golf Course about a year ago — and we think it's a hidden gem.  And no, you don't

by Linda Hubbard
on August 16, 2024

Fire & Flame BBQ series at Menlo Tavern through September

We dined at Menlo Tavern at the Stanford Park Hotel last Saturday evening where each week features a different BBQ dish in the Fire &

by Linda Hubbard
on August 9, 2024

Spotted: New restaurant coming to Ladera Country Shopper

We're certain we aren't the only ones to miss Portola Kitchen, which closed last March after a 20-year run at the Ladera Country Shopper. So,

by Linda Hubbard
on August 6, 2024

Che Fico & Friends is new guest chef series at Che Fico Parco Menlo

Emailed Che Fico Chef David Nayfeld about the restaurant's new guest chef series: "I have always found inspiration from eating in restaurants around the world

by Linda Hubbard
on August 5, 2024

Live music at Flea Street on Saturdays in August & September

Enjoy live music (and maybe some dancing!) every Saturday night in August and September from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Flea Street in Menlo Park

by Linda Hubbard
on August 2, 2024

Le Mont Rouge by Flo de Bretagne now on display at Left Bank Menlo Park

Editor's note: This information is courtesy of local non-profit Elevate Art Menlo Park. Flo de Bretagne is a Palo Alto-based artist. In a style reminiscent

by Linda Hubbard
on July 31, 2024