Chris's Guidebook
Food scene
This place by far has the best cheeeecake this side of the Mississippi.. although I am a bit biased because my wife is the owner. 😲💪🏼🥰
Namesake Cheesecake
425 El Camino RealThis place by far has the best cheeeecake this side of the Mississippi.. although I am a bit biased because my wife is the owner. 😲💪🏼🥰
Best Mexican food in the.  Authentic quality ingredients.  Second generation restaurant tour.
2855 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
Best Mexican food in the.  Authentic quality ingredients.  Second generation restaurant tour.
Little funky on the inside, but super good Thai food.  Recommend any Phõ .. Vegi broth is outstanding. Fried rice an streak vermicelli.
Hometown Noodle Restaurant
3151 Middlefield RdLittle funky on the inside, but super good Thai food.  Recommend any Phõ .. Vegi broth is outstanding. Fried rice an streak vermicelli.
State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria
A MUST TRY. some of the best pizza on the peninsula!
One of my favorite spots on the peninsula. Can’t go wrong with any choices on their menu.

Great local bar scene.
THE BEST SMASH BURGER!
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Town
716 Laurel StOne of my favorite spots on the peninsula. Can’t go wrong with any choices on their menu.

Great local bar scene.
THE BEST SMASH BURGER!
Are go to date spot for the wife and myself.  Super nice bar. Always pretty crowded with Woodside locals.
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The Village Pub
2967 Woodside RdAre go to date spot for the wife and myself.  Super nice bar. Always pretty crowded with Woodside locals.
Fantastic classic style steakhouse. Great for lunch and dinner. Fun, bar scene.
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Sundance The Steakhouse
1921 El Camino RealFantastic classic style steakhouse. Great for lunch and dinner. Fun, bar scene.
Round Table Pizza
570 N Shoreline BlvdSlice House Belmont by Tony Gemignani
1000 El Camino RealA Peninsula institution, fun vibe, great outdoor bar, good burgers, and bar food.
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Dutch Goose
3567 Alameda de las PulgasA Peninsula institution, fun vibe, great outdoor bar, good burgers, and bar food.
Alpine Inn Beer Garden
3915 Alpine RdMenlo Tavern
Great little bar scene, very quaint and cozy. The club sandwich is fantastic!
Chef Kwan's
630 Menlo AveMy go to for Chinese food to go!
Left Bank
635 Santa Cruz AveSimple Parisian food, great bar seen.
Osteria Toscana
247 Hamilton AveFey Restaurant
1368 El Camino RealSushi Plus Japanese Restaurant
30 Woodside RdSaint Michael's Alley
140 Homer AveDonut Depot
Good greasy spoon at the top of the street with great donuts.
Kyosho
605 Santa Cruz Avenuefantastic French onion, soup, and steak tartare..  plus other French Classix.
 Great, outdoor dining space!
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Bistro Vida
641 Santa Cruz Avefantastic French onion, soup, and steak tartare..  plus other French Classix.
 Great, outdoor dining space!
Milagros Latin Kitchen
1099 Middlefield Rd
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida St506 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
LA FONDA RESTAURANT AND BAR
Upscale, swanky hotel that offers co-working free of charge in the mornings and throughout the day.
Park James Hotel
1400 El Camino RealUpscale, swanky hotel that offers co-working free of charge in the mornings and throughout the day.
The Wine Room Palo Alto
520 Ramona StFreewheel Brewing Company
3736 Florence StDefinitely on the fancier side great food, classy bar. You may see Steph Curry hanging out with his wife at the bar.
He’s a Super nice guy.  They live in there $33 random evolution million house in Atherton around the corner. 🤑 😜
Selby's
3001 El Camino RealDefinitely on the fancier side great food, classy bar. You may see Steph Curry hanging out with his wife at the bar.
He’s a Super nice guy.  They live in there $33 random evolution million house in Atherton around the corner. 🤑 😜
A peninsula institution of a greasy dooon breakfast spoon.  You’ll see entrepreneurs and VC’s here striking deals.
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Buck’s Restaurant, Woodside
3062 Woodside RdA peninsula institution of a greasy dooon breakfast spoon.  You’ll see entrepreneurs and VC’s here striking deals.
325 Sharon Park Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
fantastic bakery
Coffee shops
Mademoiselle Colette
816 Santa Cruz Avefantastic French coffee shop, amazing pastries.
Great coffee and wine bar also fantastic, place to coworker at no charge.
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Coffeebar Menlo Park
1149 Chestnut StGreat coffee and wine bar also fantastic, place to coworker at no charge.
Philz Coffee
Great spot to hang out and enjoy a cuppa coffee plus free Wi-Fi
Markets
Trader Joe's
1482 El Camino RealGreat local market.
Whole Foods Market
Great market for all things, organic, grass fed, fair traid.
Fantastic specialty farmers market style Market.  Great local produce.  specialty food items in cheeses.
2345 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
Fantastic specialty farmers market style Market.  Great local produce.  specialty food items in cheeses.
Delucchi's Market
3640 Florence StChavez Supermarket
The closest local Mexican market.
Chavez Supermarket
The largest Mexican market with everything you need.  Great Taqueria inside.
Cook's Seafood
751 El Camino Real#1 fish market & cafe
Gambrel & Co.
Best butcher your hands down.
My go-to local market with fantastic selection of wines, meats & cheeses. Plus a great deli sandwiches & meat counter. Pro tip: They carry A5 american wagyu!
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Willows Market
60 Middlefield RdMy go-to local market with fantastic selection of wines, meats & cheeses. Plus a great deli sandwiches & meat counter. Pro tip: They carry A5 american wagyu!
Parks for Kids!
North Fair Oaks Community Park
3501 Fair Oaks AvenueHolbrook Palmer Park
150 Watkins AvenueBurgess Park
701 Laurel Stthis place is incredible huge amount of fun stuff for kids to enjoy!!!  You can easily waste an hour or two here with the kiddos.
Nealon Park
800 Middle Avethis place is incredible huge amount of fun stuff for kids to enjoy!!!  You can easily waste an hour or two here with the kiddos.
Thrift Shops & consignment
I love thrift stores an Vintage, these are my recommendations for where I go. 💪🏼♥️
Savers
875 Main Streetafterwards
Great consignment pieces, excellent selection of clothes, men and women.
Fitness
Here are a few spots to work out while you’re in town.
MPX Strength Studio
Number one Pilates studio in a park highly recommended by my wife.
3455 Edison Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
Stanford dish hiking trailhead
Stanford Dish Hiking TrailBair Island Wildlife Refuge & Trail
3 Uccelli DrHuddart Park
1100 Kings Mountain RdThornewood Preserve
707 La Honda RdWindy Hill Preserve
Wunderlich County Park
4040 Woodside RdLive Music
Local spots to check out that have live music!
The Guild Theatre
Club Fox
2209 BroadwayFreewheel Brewing Company
3736 Florence St