How a layoff, a library and a laser cutter led one Redwood City artist down a new path
Redwood City artist Jason Newblanc never tried to market his creative wares until a recent twist of fate: After a long career in tech, he was laid off last January and decided to dedicate himself to his art full time.
Meet The Baker Next Door: Neighbors bring handmade bread and pastries to downtown Redwood City
Since last September, The Baker Next Door has been selling fresh, handmade bread and pastries at Friday pop-ups in downtown Redwood City. And by late summer it should have a permanent bakery and cafe at 851 Main St., where construction is currently in full swing (the pop-up events are held in front of the building.)
It’s wine time: Elleary Wine opens in Los Altos and a² debuts in San Mateo
Here are the stories behind two new wine bars along the Peninsula that aim to foster conversations and introduce you to your new favorite wines.
Inside the new restaurant group bringing burger-making robots and Vietnamese fusion food to Los Gatos
Robots will soon be crafting juicy burgers and crispy chicken sandwiches next to a DJ mixing upbeat tunes inside a former historic bank in Los Gatos. For Oishi Mirai Restaurant Group founder Elizabeth Truong, the project is a significant step toward the legacy she hopes to leave behind.
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culture
A place to play: Sound Union in Redwood City is a private club and a public concert venue
John Avilla and Tom Zazueta founded Sound Union, a private club where members can socialize,…
outdoors
11 Peninsula trails to keep you cool this summer
To help beat the heat this summer, we’ve compiled a list of Peninsula trails to keep cool, from shady spots with redwood canopies to breezy…
Neighborhood Guides
Escape to Pescadero for historic sights, diverse bites and wondrous wildlife
Pescadero offers myriad sights to explore. Nature and California wildlife await in the surrounding parks and marshlands, and historical buildings, longtime eateries and art galleries…