The Six Fifty

Food and Drink

“The first big exhale…” After months of takeout, restaurants reopen for outdoor dining

Culture, Politics

Peaceful, powerful: Protests on the Peninsula (in pictures)

Food and Drink, Politics

‘All of us can do something.’ Local black restaurant owners react to George Floyd protests

by Karla Kane March 23, 2023

Fresh off a Grammy win, Palo Alto native Molly Tuttle talks about her ‘bluegrass roots’ and how the Bay Area influences her music

Although Molly Tuttle moved out of the Golden State more than a decade ago, the acclaimed musician will always be a California girl at heart – and in the hearts ...

by Kate Bradshaw March 22, 2023

Remote work rises and Caltrain ridership plummets: How Silicon Valley has changed three years since COVID

Each year, Joint Venture Silicon Valley, a regional nonprofit think tank, publishes its Silicon Valley Index, a report chock-full of data points attempting to paint a point-in-time portrait of the ...

by Kate Bradshaw March 21, 2023

From ube macarons to tira•mac•su: Meet the Santa Clara-based baker infusing new flavors into the traditional French macaron

Jayne Baltazar first began baking macarons in college, when she raised funds to study abroad in Paris through a bake sale fundraiser. Nearly a decade later, she's bringing her desserts ...

by Bo Crane March 20, 2023

Eichler’s experimental utopia in Palo Alto remains virtually unchanged since 1954

by Julia Brown March 20, 2023

Whiskey and wine festivals, wildflowers and Dream Machines: 15 spring events throughout the Peninsula

While the rain may not be done with us yet, spring's arrival on March 20 ushers in the return of more outdoor festivals and seasonal events and brings us that ...

by Kate Bradshaw March 16, 2023

We tried 10 snacks from Ponyo, Millbrae’s new Asian snack market. Here’s what we loved — and didn’t.

From cherry blossom soda and seaweed crackers to kiwi candies, our staff sampled a variety of snacks for inspiration before your next shopping trip.

by Julia Brown March 16, 2023

How to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the Peninsula

Whether you're looking to take advantage of food and drink specials or just want to listen to some live music, our running guide to Peninsula St. Patrick's Day happenings has ...

by Devin Roberts March 9, 2023

Photos: All Elite Wrestling brings its high-flying action to the Cow Palace

All Elite Wrestling, the second-largest pro wrestling promotion next to WWE, debuted at the Cow Palace March 1 and 3. Photographer Devin Roberts captured the action.

by Kate Bradshaw March 8, 2023

How three chefs are looking to turn a restaurant nestled in the redwoods atop Skyline into the Peninsula’s next dining destination

Following a two and a half year hiatus after owners Jerry and Lorraine Olson closed the restaurant in August 2020 amid shifting regulations and economic impacts during the pandemic, three ...

by Kate Bradshaw March 2, 2023

Elevated dining: Inside the new Graduate hotel, home to Palo Alto’s first rooftop bar

by Karla Kane March 2, 2023

Unchartered waters: Palo Alto Art Center’s aquatic-themed exhibit explores climate change

For the next exhibition in its yearlong "Climate Connections" series, the Palo Alto Art Center presents "Under Water," an artistic exploration of the crucial role of water in an ecosystem ...

by Kate Bradshaw March 1, 2023

Bernie Sanders heads to Silicon Valley to discuss his new book ‘It’s OK to be Angry About Capitalism’

Many of the targets of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ fiery viral speeches lie squarely in Silicon Valley, from the billionaires he wants taxed to the tech giants he wants to break ...

by THE SIX FIFTY staff February 22, 2023

Take a walk on the wild side: The 2023 Peninsula Photo Contest is now accepting entries

Calling all shutterbugs: The annual Peninsula Photo Contest is now accepting submissions through March 19, 2023.