The coast is flexible — as a place to call home, a resource and a playground. Its beauty is undeniable, and for this roundup, we’re focusing on the area north of Half Moon Bay to Montara, where local businesses mingle with some stunning natural landscapes and parks.
Read MoreBarebottle Brewing Company, the lauded San Francisco brewery, has arrived in Menlo Park, adding to the Peninsula’s vibrant craft beer scene. The brewery’s new taproom is serving its wide range of locally inspired beers and natural wines at the Springline mixed-use development on Oak Grove Avenue.
Read MoreDating back to 1852 and being the second-oldest continually run tavern in California, Alpine Inn and its lore have attracted a wide cast of characters and fans.
Read MoreRockaway Beach — or Rockaway for short — offers a combination of walkable corridors, locally owned shops and eateries, and nature abound. Here’s a snapshot of the sights and sounds Rockaway has to offer, plus some unexpected delights.
Read MoreWhile 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 much closer to the long, warm days of summer. Here are 15 events this spring we have circled on the calendar.
Read MoreFollowing 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 new chefs have teamed up to bring a new concept to The Mountain House, offering "country coastal cuisine" and cocktails with forest views.
Read MoreRedwood City resident, restaurateur and chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel last week opened his third eatery within Menlo Park's city limits. Canteen, a wine, cocktails and tapas bar, joins Canteen Coffee Shop and Camper in the lineup of local dining options he runs.
Read MoreThe family behind Tal Palo, the new Mexican restaurant and shop in downtown Los Altos, wants you to feel like you're in their home when you walk through the door. The interior makes patrons feel as if they're dining in someone's house.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreLongtime locals know fall is one of the best times of year on the Peninsula, filled with clear, warm days and the intermingling of end-of-summer traditions with autumn ones. Here are 15 autumn events we’re looking forward to in 2022, from the return of the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival to the bevy of fall food events around the 650.
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