Enthusiastic reviews for Broadway’s first Entertainment Zone
Those who braved Thursday’s heat say Redwood City’s new downtown experience is worth a visit
More Local news
Meta’s footprint in Menlo Park is shrinking
Social media giant Meta’s footprint in Menlo Park is shrinking, as layoffs and a yearslong decline in local headcount take effect even as its property holdings remain a major pillar of the city’s tax base.
Mian Sichuan Noodle debuts full-service restaurant Bloom & Vine in downtown Mountain View
At many Chinese restaurants, ordering Peking duck requires a reservation. The popular Beijing poultry takes about two days to prepare. But at downtown Mountain View’s newest restaurant, Bloom & Vine, reservations aren’t necessary.
Communities push for affordable housing as part of Stanford growth plan
As Stanford University prepares to apply for a major campus expansion, residents and city leaders from surrounding communities have been clamoring for the new growth plan to include plenty of affordable housing, according to the university.
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Food
French-Italian bistro and wine bar The Rendezvous opens in Palo Alto
Fans of French bistro Pastis, a staple of Palo Alto’s Cal Ave for more than a decade before it closed in 2022, can once again enjoy its signature escargot, mussels and pate at The Rendezvous, a new bistro and wine bar on Page Mill Road.
Take a peek inside Asia Live, a highly anticipated food emporium opening at Westfield Valley Fair
An ambitious project celebrating the diversity of Asian cuisine is opening Tuesday at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara.
How a Palo Alto transplant went from home baking to winning ‘The Great American Baking Show’
Ruiqi Chen did not think she’d win “The Great American Baking Show.” During the first challenge of the finale, she made a mistake that she thought sealed her fate – her meringues were all cracked.
Arts & Culture
Private made public: Pamela Walsh Gallery features blue-chip art from personal collections
‘In Good Company’ brings together works by Wayne Thiebaud, Manuel Neri, Willem de Kooning, Auguste Rodin and others.
What’s up this week: Jazz with Anthony Wonsey; Art on the Square; a ukulele master, Pride events and more
This week, pianist Anthony Wonsey comes to Meyhouse; Redwood City’s Art on the Square turns 20; Jake Shimabukuro plays The Guild; Filoli celebrates Pride; “God of Carnage” at The Pear Theatre and more.
Review: Plenty of ooze and ahs in hilarious production of ‘The Toxic Avenger’
Los Altos Stage Company stages over-the-top comic-horror musical that turns a Superfund problem into a super-fun show. The show runs through June 28.
Spotlight
Changing diet to generate a healthier microbiome and a healthy individual
Stanford microbiologists Justin and Erica Sonnenburg are working to understand the complex microbial community that resides within the human gut and its potential for helping people live healthier, longer lives.
Ivy League mentorship for college applications and career foundations through meaningful projects
Path Mentors was born out of dissatisfaction with the toxic high-pressure environment that college admissions has created. Founded in 2019 by Columbia graduates, the Path Mentors’ team of nearly 100 mentors from a wide range of professions including technology, finance,…
Community Calendar
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Meta halts $3.5B project, leaving Belle Haven empty-handed
For the three decades that Peter Adams has lived in Menlo Park’s Belle Haven neighborhood, he hasn’t had access to basic amenities such as a full-service grocery store. Now, he will have to wait even longer after Meta halted work…
YouTuber provoked, pepper-sprayed shopper at Mountain View Costco, police say
Mountain View police arrested a Southern California YouTuber for blasting pepper spray at a man outside Mountain View’s Costco, an alleged assault that police say was motivated by the YouTuber’s financial interest and desire for views.
Real Estate
Mountain View 1960s rancher sells for $602K above asking price
Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside.. Here’s a look…
What $7.25M gets you in Palo Alto: The historic ‘Crown Jewel of College Terrace’ built for early Stanford Latin professor
For more than a century, the two-story Queen Anne at 2275 Amherst St. has stood as one of Palo Alto’s most ornate Victorian residences — admired from the street, featured in magazines and carefully maintained through generations of families. Now,…
June gardening on the Peninsula: Peppers, herbs and battling spider mites
As summer gets underway, this month’s column looks at ways to improve pepper production, how to help herbs thrive year-round in Peninsula gardens and how to identify and manage early spider mite activity in vegetable beds.
The Six Fifty
Where to find World Cup watch parties, family-friendly festivities and special promos on the Peninsula
Whether you’re a diehard soccer spectator or a casual fan looking to watch games in a fun atmosphere, make it a goal to read up on The Six Fifty’s guide to local World Cup-oriented events to prepare.
Festivals celebrating ube, jazz and Pride Month are on the calendar in June. Here’s how to spend the month in Silicon Valley
From the annual San Mateo County Fair to events for Pride Month and Juneteenth, here are some of the biggest happenings in Silicon Valley this month.
The Six Fifty Peninsula Photo Contest entry window is open now. Here’s what you need to know before you submit your pics
Peninsula photographers of all ages and skill levels who live, work or attend school within the 650 area code are invited to submit entries for six different visual categories now through July 3.
