It may have once been known to many as “Menlo Dark” for its sleepy reputation, but the spotlight has been shining on the city of Menlo Park lately for its ever-growing culinary prowess. There have been several buzzy restaurant openings within city limits this year, including new eateries from the renowned chefs behind places like Cal-Indian hot spot Ettan and Maum, the former Michelin-starred restaurant in Palo Alto.
Haven Wine & Cheese joins the new Menlo Park restaurants lineup with its grand opening on Saturday. Its owners are two Menlo Park neighbors and moms who sought to open a wine bar that they’d want to go to. Haven will be home to a wide variety of tinned fish, cheese and wine, with plans to highlight female winemakers, smaller producers and winemakers of color. Swing by and toast this new business with complimentary bubbles and bites during their grand opening festivities.
And while you’re out and about this summer, don’t forget to pack a good book with the sunscreen and shades. Grace Lane from Linden Tree Books has recommendations for your summer reading list with books by local authors, including options for kids, teens and adults.
Happy summer solstice!
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
28 books by local authors to read this summer
Here’s a roundup of summer reads for kids and adults to accompany your beach trips, holiday getaways and culinary adventures.
A look at how Palo Alto’s Stanford Theatre celebrated turning 100
Photographer Anna Hoch-Kenney captured the Stanford Theatre’s June 9 centennial celebration, which featured special guests, vintage clothes and cars, and of course, silent films.
Why two moms are opening a new wine and cheese bar in their Menlo Park neighborhood
Menlo Park residents Lea Redmond and Sam Martinez-Colson have been neighbors for nearly two decades. Now they’re becoming business partners, opening a wine and cheese bar in their neighborhood.
Congrats to Stephanie Lin of Mountain View, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s Rengstorff Park Aquatic Center in Mountain View!).
The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a prize from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!
Summer Scamper: June 21 This annual 5K, kids’ fun run and family festival raises funds for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and takes place on the Stanford campus.
Family Fun Days: June 21 The Los Altos Community Center hosts a summer kickoff-themed day of crafts, games, a scavenger hunt and more.
Summer Solstice Meadow Dance: June 21 Pack a picnic and bring a dance partner for an evening of live music from the HomePie String Band, dancing and seasonal pie slices at Pie Ranch.
Books Inc. Mountain View Warehouse Sale: June 21-22 All new books are $5-$10 and gifts, board games and puzzles are up to 70% off during the bookstore’s warehouse sale. All proceeds support the store’s nonprofit The Reading Bridge.
San Bruno Mountain Solstice Celebration: June 21 Brisbane Community Park hosts a potluck picnic with environmental art activities for all ages, live music, a costume contest and more to celebrate the summer solstice.
Boyz II Men: June 27 The R&B group brings its hits and harmonies to the Mountain Winery.
Plan Ahead:
HOOPLA!: June 28 and July 4 Circus Bella brings its acrobatics, jugglers, clowns, aerialists and live band to public parks for free summer performances.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy: June 28 Catch the matchup between California soccer rivals at Stanford Stadium, followed by a drone show.
Kesha and Scissor Sisters: July 3 Pop artist Kesha and rock band Scissor Sisters make a tour stop at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
BraveMaker Film Festival: July 10-13 Redwood City’s annual film festival celebrating independent cinema returns with screenings and special events.
Los Altos Art & Wine Festival: July 12-13 The annual Los Altos Art & Wine Festival offers live entertainment, food and drinks and the work of hundreds of artists from California and beyond.
Bay Area Fit Fest: July 19 Fitness studios and wellness brands come together for a day of pop-up workouts and classes, products and more in Central Park.
Summer Nights at Filoli: Through Sept. 18 On Wednesday and Thursday nights during the summer, Filoli is open late for sunset strolls, acoustic music, food trucks and sweet treats.
Getaway to Rockaway: Explore Pacifica’s quaint beachside quarter
Coastlines, crab sandwiches and locally produced crafts await for a quick weekend staycation.
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