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by Julia Brown May 25, 2023

9 ways to spend Memorial Day weekend on the Peninsula

Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial kickoff to summer for those too eager to wait for the solstice June 21. Here are nine ways to spend the long weekend.

by Kate Bradshaw May 25, 2023

Brisket nachos and boozy brunch: 6 pop-up spots enriching the Peninsula’s dining scene

There's an abundance of good food being made beyond traditional Peninsula restaurants. Here are five pop-ups and a food truck to consider.

by THE SIX FIFTY staff May 24, 2023

Everything you need to know about Peninsula Restaurant Week 2023

To support our local dining scene, The Six Fifty and Peninsula Foodist are teaming up to bring Peninsula Restaurant Week back for its third year May 19-27, featuring deals, prix-fixe menus and special dishes from ...

by Sheryl Nonnenberg May 23, 2023

Cantor photo exhibition shows there was much more to life in the 1930s than the Great Depression

"Reality Makes Them Dream," on view at the Cantor Arts Center through July 30, features over 100 prints, periodicals and photo books from the 1930s that go beyond the documentary-style images we've come to expect ...

by Kate Bradshaw May 18, 2023

20 trivia nights around the San Francisco Peninsula

Here’s our guide to 20 weekly trivia nights where you can gather some friends and test your collective knowledge over food and drinks.

by Kate Bradshaw May 16, 2023

With a locals-first ethos and a seasonal farm-to-table menu, this restaurant has been anchored on Palo Alto’s University Avenue for nearly a decade

Open since 2014, Local Union 271 in downtown Palo Alto offers seasonal farm-to-table fare that highlights local ingredients. With Peninsula Restaurant Week approaching, I met with Nur Zayed, the restaurant’s general manager, and controller Clayton ...