Bistro Vida

Bistro Vida’s 25th anniversary celebration starts today!

Bistro Vida owner Ali El Safy says he's starting the party early at tonight's Bon Marché from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.  Writes Ali: "We are

by Linda Hubbard
on April 6, 2022

Bistro Vida in Menlo Park named the 13th Senate District’s Small Business of the Year

Named by Senator Josh Becker as the 13th Senate District’s Small Business of the Year, Bistro Vida in downtown Menlo Park is being celebrated today

by Linda Hubbard
on August 18, 2021

Chalk Granny brings Valentines Day cheer to Bistro Vida in downtown Menlo Park

Mary Kay Mitchell, who calls herself the Chalk Granny, was busy at work soon after Bistro Vida opened for lunch at 11:00 am today. Her

by Linda Hubbard
on February 14, 2021

Spotted: Almost All Khaki playing jazz on Sunday

There’s nothing better than live jazz on a sunny day. Or a cloudy day. Or when it’s raining, foggy, nippy. You get the forecast. Yesterday

by Lauren John
on February 8, 2021

Local favorite Rebecca DuMaine will be singing at Bistro Vida

Bistro Vida owner Ali El Safy let us know that singer Rebecca DuMaine, who has deep roots in the community, will be appearing at the

by Linda Hubbard
on February 4, 2021

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