Bistro Vida

High school and middle school bandmates reunite to bring jazz to downtown Menlo Park

Braving the horrible air quality to entertain patrons at Bistro Vida and make some people smile under their masks, three high school seniors reunited  with their

by Linda Hubbard
on August 23, 2020

Where to celebrate Bastille Day in Menlo Park

Out for a morning walk, we snapped this photo of a French flag on Sharon Rd. in west Menlo Park, undoubtedly on display for Bastille

by Linda Hubbard
on July 14, 2020

Come dance under the stars on Saturday nights in downtown Menlo Park beginning July 4

Bisto Vida owner Ali El Safy is bringing dancing to the streets of Menlo Park beginning Saturday, July 4, and continuing through August 29. DJ

by Linda Hubbard
on July 1, 2020

Chef Marine Thomas brings French flair to Bistro Vida in downtown Menlo Park

Bistro Vida chef Marine Thomas has been at the helm of the Menlo Park restaurant for six months now, but the Parisian transplant it still getting

by Linda Hubbard
on November 23, 2015

Burgers in Menlo: Bistro Vida

This is the fifth in a series reviewing burgers offered by Menlo Park establishments.  Bistro Vida caught me off guard. With its pepper red awning,

by Rahim Ullah
on August 3, 2012

Bringing a touch of Paris to Menlo Park

Make an Online Reservation (via OpenTable.com)!Ali Elsafy, who's lived in New York and Paris, first emerged on Menlo's restaurant scene when he opened La Luna on Crane in 1995.

by Linda Hubbard
on December 10, 2009