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Fall color on display at Menlo Park Farmers’ Market

The sun broke through the clouds mid-morning and shined on the plethora of seasonal colors on display at the Menlo Park Farmers' Market. This included the

by Linda Hubbard
on October 25, 2015

Anniversary sale slated for Junior League’s newly-renovated store in downtown Menlo Park

The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula (JLPA•MP) is showcasing  its newly-renovated resale shop in downtown Menlo Park by hosting a 25% off sale, on Monday, October 12.

by Contributed Content
on October 10, 2015

Pizza seller Micaela Tully bids adieu to the Menlo Park Farmers Market

For six years, a familiar face has greeted Menlo Park Farmers Market shoppers at the Chestnut St. end of the market. Those who've enjoyed visiting

by Linda Hubbard
on September 19, 2015

Shady Lane thrives in its new Sharon Heights Shopping Center location

Earlier this year, the Shady Lane gift shop moved from its bustling downtown Palo Alto location to a quieter storefront in Menlo Park. The store,

by Kate Flanagan
on August 21, 2015

Great graduation gifts are plentiful from local businesses

High school graduation time is fast upon us — and gift ideas are abundant from these locally-owned businesses. A gift certificate from Angel Heart Cakes,

by Contributed Content
on May 29, 2015

Sea urchins are the stars at today’s Menlo Park Farmers’ Market

Pietro Parravano is selling sea urchins at the Menlo Park Farmers' Market this morning for $9.95 a pound. He was explaining to customers that they are

by Linda Hubbard
on January 25, 2015

Ace is the place for last minute gifts and practical stocking stuffers

Downtown Menlo Park has almost always had a hardware store. The "almost always" qualifier is because we seem to recall that when the original Menlo Hardware closed,

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2014

Hats, shoes, gloves, and more – take your pick at Blue Illusion

Blue Illusion (779 Santa Cruz Ave.) opened at the end of the summer. It's an Australian chain that features French-influenced clothes. When we talked to

by Linda Hubbard
on December 22, 2014

Stylish winter looks come in brown at Graciana

Editor’s note: We’re highlighting holiday gift ideas that can be purchased in Menlo Park. Designated downtown parking lots have extended holiday hours — up to

by Linda Hubbard
on December 18, 2014

Gitane owner Malika suggests accessories and jewelry as great holiday gifts

Editor’s note: We’re highlighting holiday gift ideas that can be purchased in Menlo Park with the idea of shopping local. Designated downtown parking lots have extended holiday

by Linda Hubbard
on December 16, 2014