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Dana Shields is author of new book – things I’ve learned about loss

In 2020, Willows neighborhood resident Dana Shields discovered that persistence pays. "After 19 years of trying to get published, my colorful little book things I’ve

by Linda Hubbard
on October 23, 2020

Chef Charlie Parker prepares dinners to take home three times a week

While Menlo Park native and chef, Charlie Parker, has worked in restaurants all over the Bay Area, he recently returned to his hometown, preparing dinners

by Linda Hubbard
on October 20, 2020

Spotted: New fish dish on the menu at Camper in Menlo Park

We enjoyed this new addition to the Camper menu earlier this week: Potato Crusted Rock Cod from Half Moon Bay with Hubbard Squash Curry, Purple Potatoes,

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2020

San Mateo County moves to red tier allowing for more indoor businesses and restaurants to open

Effective today, the county of San Mateo moves to the second stage (red) of the state’s four-tiered, color-coded reopening system, allowing indoor dining, nail salon,

by Linda Hubbard
on September 22, 2020

Sandy Guja draws from her native Peru to launch alpaca outwear brand Llamita

In launching the luxury alpaca outerwear brand Llamita, Menlo Park resident Sandy Guja says she's combined "all the things I really love." Sandy was born in Peru,

by Linda Hubbard
on September 9, 2020

Camper in Menlo Park celebrates second anniversary

InMenlo readers know we are huge fans of Camper in downtown Menlo Park. The food is great and the duo behind it — managing partner

by Linda Hubbard
on September 2, 2020

The Artisan Shop is hosting vintage sidewalk sale on August 15

Emails Sara Jamison. "We're selling silver, crystal/glass, fine China, collectibles, and many more treasures at bargain prices. Cash only." Masks required and shoppers must maintain social distancing.

by Linda Hubbard
on August 12, 2020

Residents and businesses invited to take survey about downtown Santa Cruz Avenue street closure

As part of COVID-19 response, the Menlo Park City Council adopted an Emergency Resolution to temporarily close Santa Cruz Avenue to allow restaurants, retail and

by Linda Hubbard
on August 10, 2020

Spotted: Shoppers browsing at Kepler’s on the plaza

In-person shopping is now available on Kepler's outdoor plaza. Look for the white tent outside the plaza doors facing El Camino Real where there is

by Linda Hubbard
on August 8, 2020

Art and tent sale planned at Gitane in downtown Menlo Park on August 8

Emails Gitane owner Malika: "Saturday, August 8th, we would like to invite you to our first ever Gitane Outdoor Art Show and Tent Sale. Local

by Linda Hubbard
on August 5, 2020