Between the newcomers and longtime establishments (as well as some that are now out of business), our staff and contributors reflected on the past 12 months and compiled our favorite drinks and dishes of 2022.
Read MoreThis year marked the full-fledged attempt at returning to some semblance of pre-pandemic times, with many annual events and customs returning to the Peninsula for the first time since 2019. Our photographers got up close and personal to bring you an array of images from around the region throughout 2022. Here are some of our favorites.
Read MoreIn San Carlos, Eucalyptus Avenue residents draw revelers from around the Peninsula and beyond every December to see the street aglow with lights, ornaments, figurines and other holiday decorations. Photographer Devin Roberts captured the scene from San Carlos' Christmas Tree Lane earlier this month.
Read MoreFrom brewery bashes to movie nights, here are 50+ ways to have a spirited Halloween on the Peninsula
Here's a sampling of Halloween fun for little goblins and their families, plus some picks for grown-up ghouls as well.
Read MoreFrom concerts to fireworks, there are a variety of ways to enjoy Fourth of July festivities over the course of the holiday weekend, with many events returning after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Here’s our guide to Independence Day weekend in the Peninsula.
Read MoreWhether viewing the world from underwater or using a flash to illuminate everyday objects in a new way, the winning images in the 2022 Peninsula Photo Contest bring unique insight to life's otherwise ordinary moments.
Read MoreThe San Mateo County Fair has returned, bringing carnival rides and games, Alaskan pig races and concerts back to San Mateo through Sunday, June 12. Along with the traditional slate of activities, the fried fair foods people come to expect — plus some more unusual options — are part of the draw. Here’s what we ate on a visit to the fair.
Read MoreTo support our local dining scene, The Six Fifty and Peninsula Foodist are teaming up to bring Peninsula Restaurant Week back for its second year May 13-21, featuring deals and special dishes from your favorite eateries between South San Francisco and Sunnyvale, as well as the San Mateo County Coastside.
Read MoreLocal independent bookstores have helped keep many a restless mind grounded during the unpredictability of the past couple of years with a steady supply of compelling reading material, along with hosting a variety of online author talks and events. And for the first time in two years, there's ample opportunity to celebrate these businesses in person, on Independent Bookstore Day, which takes place on Saturday, April 30.
Read MoreFlea Street founder Jesse Cool and chef de cuisine Bryan Thuerk share their favorite winter recipes inspired by seasonal vegetables.
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