10 unique holiday date ideas on the Peninsula

The holidays are often packed full of people and events, leaving limited time to unwind and spend quality time with a date. To help you make room for romance, we've consulted with local hoteliers and matchmakers and polled our readers to pull together a list of holiday-themed date ideas.

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Where to watch the 2022 World Cup on the Peninsula

For those looking to watch World Cup games in a pub with fellow fans to those looking for an excuse to duck out of a family-filled house over Thanksgiving weekend, we've put together a running list of Peninsula bars and restaurants where you can watch the World Cup. Grab a friend, find your vuvuzela (OK, maybe leave that at home for patrons' sake) and get ready for some football.

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‘We’re all in this together’: How Peninsula restaurants are adapting to pandemic-related issues

At the onset of the pandemic, many establishments sought relief with government grants. ateo County invested $22.8 million in COVID-19 emergency relief for small businesses with 354 grants totaling $3.54 million given to restaurants, wineries and breweries, according to a county representative. But with these wells drying up and funds spent, restaurants are making ends meet by being creative and fostering the community they have.

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Last call at The Old Pro in Palo Alto

Originally opening in 1964, The Old Pro has long served as Palo Alto's classic sports bar, even as Silicon Valley sprung up around it. That era is coming to an end, as the business announced its permanent closure after its last day on June 19.

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