New cafes and bakeries plus Valley Fair additions opening soon

One of my favorite forms of enrichment is checking out what’s new in the neighborhood — the arrival of a buzzy eatery, a pop-up’s first brick-and-mortar store or a local mainstay’s next outpost. It’s fun to feel the excitement that comes with a debut, from seeing a space transformed from its past life to the frenzy of the first days and the slight adrenaline rush that comes from snagging a sought-after reservation or nearly sold-out item.

Here at The Six Fifty, we relish the opportunity to share the stories of businesses young and old so readers can get to know how they came to be and what to expect, but also who’s behind them. This week brings a double dose of food news about what’s to come in Silicon Valley’s cafe and bakery scene as well as at Valley Fair mall. From new locations of renowned bakeries to expansions for up-and-coming local chains, Adrienne Mitchel has the latest on the openings that will bring lines of customers to Peninsula neighborhoods near you.

Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com

Peninsula-raised writer releases debut novel, ‘Firewalkers’

Author Tyler Hanley takes readers on a quest with four siblings in a post-apocalyptic world as they try to evade a nefarious scientist with mysterious ties to their father. “Firewalkers” was published in August.

Revolving sushi, Michelin-recommended noodles and more: Here’s what’s coming to Westfield Valley Fair

From long lines at Ramen Nagi and Din Tai Fung to massive food halls such as Eataly and Asia Live, Westfield Valley Fair has cemented itself as more than a shopping center: It’s a foodie destination.

Here’s when these 10 highly anticipated cafes and bakeries plan to open along the Peninsula

If you’re craving a sweet treat or an afternoon pick-me-up, there’s an abundance of new cafes and bakeries coming soon to the Peninsula. Cult-favorite bakeries such as Pineapple King and Arsicault are expanding south to the Peninsula, and matcha spots including Bonbon Matcha and Maruwu Seicha are continuing to broaden their Silicon Valley footprint.

Congrats to Nelly I., who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s part of the “Beauty of Bair Island, California Clapper Rails and Gum Plant” mural by Kelly Ording at Elco Yards in Redwood City!).

The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a gift card from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!

Big Blanket Movie Night: Sept. 18 The city of Menlo Park hosts an outdoor viewing of “Moana 2.” Attendees are encouraged to dress up like their favorite characters from the movie or in “island-inspired outfits.”

Mountain View Makers Market: Sept. 18, Oct. 23, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 Castro Street hosts monthly makers markets this fall featuring all kinds of local artisan vendors.

Flood Park Fallfest: Sept. 19 Celebrate the coming of fall with sports clinics, face painting, live music and food trucks.

Coastal Cleanup Day: Sept. 19 Help remove litter from neighborhoods, parks, creeks and beaches at organized events on this day (or during self-led neighborhood cleanups all month long).

Festa Italiana: Sept. 19 South San Francisco’s Orange Park is home to this event celebrating all things Italian, including food, exhibits, a salami toss and a bocce tournament.

Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 19-20 Wine and beer, food, live entertainment and plenty of artist vendors will be at Santa Clara’s Central Park for this annual fest.

Palo Alto Airport Day: Sept. 20 Check out aircraft cockpits, see formation flight demonstrations and explore the Palo Alto Airport at this community event.

Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk: Sept. 25 The annual family-friendly race, featuring a 5K walk, 5K run and 10K run, takes place in the Palo Alto Baylands under the full moon.

September Arts & Culture Fest: Sept. 26 The annual festival returns with live music and cultural performances, a mural-painting competition, local artists and poets, and family-friendly activities.

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: Sept. 26-27 Find tens of thousands of glass gourds of all sizes and see live glass-blowing demonstrations at this annual art event.

Plan Ahead:

Nightfall: Sept. 26-Nov. 1 See the spooky side of Filoli, when by night the estate is transformed into a Halloween-ish wonderland, including a glowing forest, a witch’s village, eerie pumpkin scarecrows and more.

Upscale Pub Crawl: Oct. 7 Redwood City Library Foundation’s 5th annual pub crawl includes discounted small bites and drinks from participating downtown Redwood City businesses. Held in conjunction with Banned Books Week, volunteers share information relating to this year’s theme: “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”

Evening Explorations at Alpine Pond: Oct. 10 Midpen docents lead a leisurely, family-friendly twilight hike in hopes of spotting some fall wildlife.

San Carlos Art & Wine Faire: Oct. 10-11 Downtown San Carlos hosts its annual festival of artists, live entertainment, food and drink, and family fun.

Palestine Culture Day: Oct. 17 Find Palestinian food, arts, dance and more at this long-running annual celebration of Palestinian culture and heritage.

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival: Oct. 17-18 A cherished autumn event featuring giant gourds, pumpkin carving, pie eating, a parade, a run and more returns to the Coastside. The festivities kick off earlier in the week with the pumpkin weigh-off Oct. 12.

Mini World Oddity Class: Oct. 22 Make a mini decorative display with materials such as bones, bugs, flowers and crystals at this class at Little Green.

Nearly 40 years and 27 million pounds of trash later, here’s how California Coastal Cleanup Day has evolved
The country’s largest annual volunteer event returns Sept. 21 with opportunities to participate throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties

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