For 25 years, your Palo Alto neighbors have trusted American Vision Windows to do something deceptively simple: get it right. The right windows for the architecture. The right installation, often in a single day. The right experience, from the first consultation to the final walkthrough.
What makes the difference? American Vision Windows is 100% employee-owned, which means every person who walks into your home has a personal stake in your satisfaction. Not a contractor. Not a crew passing through. An owner.
Over one million windows installed across California. A reputation built one homeowner at a time.
From the Publisher
Welcome to the first issue.
They say life is all about the pivot, but I didn't realize mine would involve trading a rolling pin for a printing press. I've been obsessed with small creative businesses my entire life. For years, my goal was to prove I could build a business that truly gave back to the community. I always assumed that would happen through baking. I was thrilled to discover, however, that our dreams often take us in unexpected directions. I've officially hung up the apron to step into a new role: your publisher.
I've called the Bay Area home for nearly my entire life, but these last four years in Palo Alto have been different. This isn't just a place where I live; it's the place I never want to leave. I've fallen in love with the oak-lined streets, the rich history at every corner, and, most importantly, the people who make this city hum.
That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to Palo Alto City Lifestyle
If you aren't familiar with City Lifestyle, we believe that every community has a soul, and it's usually found in the stories of the people next door. We aren't a typical "news" magazine. Our mission is to be a monthly celebration of the local businesses, the hidden gems, and the neighbors who make Palo Alto the vibrant, world-class community we are so proud to call home. Think of us as a high-end invitation to rediscover your city.
In this first issue, you'll see exactly what I mean. From the entrepreneurs who poured their life savings into a storefront on University Avenue to the families who have been here for generations, we are here to bridge the gap between "living" here and truly "belonging" here.
Writing this feels a bit like the first time I made a wedding cake: a mixture of extreme nerves and the hope that maybe this really will rise to the occasion. Luckily, a great community is made of the best ingredients, and Palo Alto is full of them!
Thank you for welcoming us into your homes and your mailboxes. I can't wait to see you around Palo Alto, likely at a local coffee shop, always scouting for the perfect croissant.
1: Opening pours at the Modern Day Wife gathering, El Prado Hotel Palo Alto. 2: A full house for the afternoon's panel conversation. 3: Los Gatos DJ sets the tone of the event with some great mixing. 4: The main panel brought the crowd from laughter to tears and back again. 5: On the main stage, Meghan Fialkoff remarks. 6: Kalos Dexa Body Scan shows up and shows off what they offer! 7: There were a variety of vendors, from artists to vibrantly patterned clothing.
Photography by Tracy Portrait Studio
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A New Pilates Studio on El Camino
FLO Pilates opened its studio at 3877 El Camino Real, Suite 101. Reformer and Cadillac equipment in a small-group setting, with private sessions available. All first-time reformer clients start with Align FLO before advancing to other classes. Private gated parking with elevator access. Schedule at theflopilates.com
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Gold for a Palo Alto Kitchen
Harrell Design + Build took the 2025 NARI Silicon Valley Gold Award for a Palo Alto kitchen remodel (designed by senior designer Gloria Carlson for her own 1950s home) and a 2025 NARI Meta Award for a wellness-centered remodel in Portola Valley. Woman-founded, 100% employee-owned, in business on the Peninsula since 1985. Offices at 944 Industrial Avenue, Palo Alto.
Twenty-Five Years of Windows
American Vision Windows, 100% employee-owned and California-based, is marking 25 years in business. The company replaces windows and patio doors and runs free in-home consultations across the Peninsula from its Santa Clara showroom. A second Southern California showroom recently opened in Indio. Book at americanvisionwindows.com
Photography Courtesy of Harrell Design + Build
Photography Courtesy of FLO Pilates
Photography Courtesy of AVW
A Global Perspective on Local Living
CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CURATED ART, FLAVOR, AND PURPOSEFUL SERVICE.
The European Muse
From the halls of the Louvre in Paris to the castles of Ireland and Norway's fjords, my travels shape my eye for beauty. I bring that global inspiration home to you.
The Local Ritual
An earthy, sweet strawberry matcha with boba is my ultimate city essential. Refreshing and bright, this simple pleasure makes me feel at home while out enjoying our vibrant local events.
A Nostalgic Library
I find inspiration in the careful dialogues and slow pace of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. These classic stories remind me to appreciate simplicity and nostalgic details that make up our lives.
The Baker's Art
Baking is my first language and greatest skill. Whether crafting custom cakes or practicing watercolor at Gamble Garden, I believe in the power of creating something beautiful and tactile with your hands.
Heart of Service
For me, true luxury is the opportunity to give back. Serving at my church grounds me and reminds me that the core of this magazine is the wonderful community we're building together every day.
Under the Olive Trees
The easiest way to explain the building at 180 El Camino Real is to say what it is not. It is not a store in any of the familiar senses of the word. It does not look like one from the sidewalk, and it does not behave like one once you go in. It is four stories tall, built from stone and glass, with twelve-foot olive trees in iron planters at the entrance and a cascading fountain carved from Biancone limestone at the center. Twelve feet is a height that changes how you enter a building. Inside, it sells furniture the way a museum sells its catalog, as a byproduct of something else you came for.
The something else, if you take the staircase all the way up to the third floor, is a restaurant. The staircase is the first pause in a visit that will include several.
The Rooftop at RH Palo Alto sits on the third floor of the Gallery the company opened at Stanford Shopping Center in May of 2024. Since spring 2025, now in its second year of service, it has hosted the most significant revision to the brand’s menu in more than a decade.
You arrive at a year-round, skylit garden escape beneath a dramatic atrium. Olive trees, full grown, rise from the floor toward the glass ceiling. Chandeliers hang the way chandeliers do when someone has decided that abundance is the point. A center fountain runs all afternoon. The tables are set for long lunches and longer dinners, and the acoustics, somehow, leave room for conversation.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF RH
The reimagined menu is the first serious revision the brand has undertaken since it began opening restaurants in its Galleries more than ten years ago. Ten years is a while to wait. The emphasis is on ingredients. The kitchen focuses on refined, enduring classics, served with the confidence of a kitchen that has decided what it is.
The Whole Grilled Branzino, now a signature, arrives bone-in and butterflied, dressed with lemon and olive oil and not very much else.
The Grilled Vegetable and Shrimp Salad is a large plate of things in their correct season, simply handled. The Fried Chicken Sandwich, which RH has gone so far as to call the best in America, is confident cooking on a soft bun, with a crunch that sticks around. Recent additions bring more to the table: Caviar Carpaccios, Petite Potatoes, a trio of Signature Salads (Lobster, Crab, and Green Bean), and the Veal Chop and Lamb Chops for those who want a larger plate.
The wine list leans toward Champagne, with a thoughtfully curated selection that reflects deep expertise. The cocktail program
A quiet afternoon at the Rooftop at RH Palo Alto.
has expanded in kind, with new offerings that include a pear martini among others.
The ambition here is not novelty. It is a return to true hospitality. A table, a view, a window on an afternoon you might not otherwise have taken.
To sit on the rooftop is to be reminded that a restaurant, at its best, is a kind of shelter. The glass keeps the weather out. The olive trees keep the room from feeling finished. The fountain runs on a loop that, after a while, becomes the cadence of the meal. Afternoons move slowly up here. The fountain keeps time. Service unfolds at an unhurried pace, allowing the experience to settle in.
There are tables that catch the afternoon light and tables that sit back from it. There are seats that invite an hour and seats that invite three. The kitchen is not hurrying anyone. The staff, who have been trained in the RH approach to service, neither rush nor linger. They know when you are ready and they know when you are not. That is a skill, not a guess.
What the room asks of you, politely, is that you slow down. It is not a request a city full of optimizers takes easily. But the request is made, and on most afternoons, most guests honor it.
The Rooftop serves lunch and dinner daily, with brunch added on Saturday and Sunday. The Rooftop, then, is not a restaurant you stumble into. It is a restaurant you plan around.
The Rooftop does not hurry you out when the meal is over. When you are done, you descend the staircase, past the chandeliers, past the showroom that does not call itself one, and out through the olive trees that greeted you on the way in. You have been somewhere, which is rarer than it sounds. You will remember it. You will come back.
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NINETY YEARS ON EMERSON
BELL'S BOOKS AT NINETY, AND THE STUBBORN CASE FOR STAYING.
In the spring of 1935, a twenty-four-yearold named Herbert Bell drove up from Los Angeles in a station wagon full of books. He had come to Palo Alto with his employer, a book dealer named David Lawyer, for the students at Stanford. A year later, Lawyer decided there was no money in selling books to students and sold his share to Bell for twenty-three hundred dollars. Bell, who was fond of understatement, said he “went singing his way into poverty, and lived on hamburgers for some time.”
What followed was ninety years.
The shop moved a few times before it settled. It landed on 536 Emerson in 1938,
A bookstore is a peculiar kind of business. It does not scale. It pivots, to reflect the interests of its community.
moved to 408 University during the war for book drives, and spent two years at the Cardinal Hotel on Hamilton, where ceilings tall enough for the shelves and ladders became the shop’s signature. In 1950, the Bells bought 536 Emerson Street outright. Built in 1924, the building has egg-and-dart molding, marble along the base, pressed tin ceilings, a period staircase, a skylit balcony, and tiny LP listening rooms. In 1988, the city designated it Category Two on the Historic Register.
Palo Alto in 1935 was a small agricultural town. The word “startup” meant a car that needed a crank. Bell’s was there when the semiconductor industry took root around it: when Hewlett and Packard were working out of a garage nearby, when Stanford tore up a parking lot and built a research park, and when the orchards gave way to office blocks. The shop did not protest any of this. It did not, so far as anyone can tell, change its ambiance very much either.
The fragrance of gilt leather bindings and antique linen rag pages evokes another time. You come in, and your shoulders drop an inch before you notice.
Bell’s sells new books, used books, and rare books. More than one hundred fifty thousand of them, across five hundred subject categories, with an emphasis on literature and history. What Bell’s offers, actually, is a stretch of thirty minutes in which nothing is asked of you. The books are not trying to convert you, though they can be
There is, in a town that prizes disruption, something almost subversive about a place that quietly refuses to be disrupted. The ladders still work.
persuasive. Someone will come down a ladder eventually with a first edition you were not looking for, and you will take it home.
The shop has more books than fit, which is a condition some bookstores apologize for and Bell’s simply accepts. As they bring in thousands monthly, it takes time to sort, research and shelve. This year alone, Bell’s purchased ten personal libraries from Stanford professors. Scholars wait for the latest offerings: seventy boxes of Medieval history, signed Steinbeck first editions, early Darwin titles, and, this month, first printings of Tolkien, Asimov, Bradbury, and Stephen King.
The shop is in its second generation. Faith Bell, Herbert’s daughter, came back from a decade in Canada in 1983 and worked alongside her mother, Valeria Bell, for thirty years and now is the owner. Her husband, Christopher Storer, a retired philosophy professor, acts as bookkeeper. Employees stay long. Barbara Worl worked the shop for fifty-five years, a noted rosarian with two roses named for her. Tarna Rosendahl is in her 19th year; her daughter
Emma covers Saturdays. Kris Falk, Kevin Shlosberg, and Dave Coon have decades of bookselling experience between them. Ninety years after Bell arrived in Palo Alto, the shop is still there. Still family-owned. Still independent. And now, the only bookstore in downtown Palo Alto.
A bookstore is a peculiar kind of business. It does not scale. It pivots, to reflect the interests of its community. The industry around Bell’s has spent ninety years learning new verbs. Bell’s has mostly stuck with the old ones: tended, kept, found, read.
Things have moved fast here, for a very long time. Bell’s has not. It has kept a room where a certain kind of quiet is possible, and a certain kind of attention. It has sold books to three generations of the same families, while welcoming newcomers from all around the world. The ladders still work. The floorboards still do what floorboards are supposed to do. There is in a town that prizes disruption, something almost subversive about a place that refuses to be disruptive.
You should go. Bring a little time. Look up.
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CreativeIceCubes FOR SUMMER
Stay Cool with Fun Infused Ice Recipes
ARTICLE BY BAILEY HALL
PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Summer can be sweltering, but you can beat the heat with these fun and refreshing infused ice recipes. Not only are they a great way to stay cool, but they also add a delightful twist to your favorite beverages.
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Edible Flower Ice
Create stunning and elegant ice cubes using edible flowers. These pretty ice cubes are perfect for special occasions or adding a touch of beauty to everyday drinks.
Ingredients:
• Edible flowers
• Water
Instructions:
1. Prep the Flowers: Rinse the edible flowers thoroughly.
2. Fill the Tray: Place the flowers in an ice cube tray, filling each compartment halfway with water.
3. Freeze Partially: Freeze until the water is just starting to set, then fill the rest of the tray with water to fully submerge the flowers. This helps keep the flowers centered in the cubes.
4. Freeze Completely: Freeze until solid.
5. Serve: Use these beautiful ice cubes in your favorite drinks for a floral touch.
Raspberry Lemonade Ice
Add a zesty burst of flavor to your water or lemonade with raspberry lemonade ice cubes. These vibrant cubes are perfect for a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
• Fresh raspberries
• Lemon slices
• Water Instructions:
1. Prep the Ingredients: Place a raspberry and a small lemon slice in each compartment of an ice cube tray.
2. Fill and Freeze: Fill the tray with water and freeze until solid.
3. Serve: Add the raspberry lemonade ice cubes to your drinks for a refreshing twist.
These infused ice recipes are not only practical but also add an extra layer of enjoyment to your summer beverages. Enjoy these refreshing and creative ways to stay cool all season long!
Coffee Ice Cubes for Iced Coffee
Transform your iced coffee experience by using coffee ice cubes. This simple trick ensures your drink stays strong and flavorful without getting watered down.
Ingredients:
• Freshly brewed coffee
Instructions:
1. Brew Coffee: Make a pot of your favorite coffee.
2. Cool and Freeze: Allow the coffee to cool, then pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze.
3. Serve: Add the coffee ice cubes to your iced coffee for a rich, undiluted flavor.
FINDING A TOUCH OF GLAM IN EVERYDAY DESIGN
ARTICLE BY ALLISON GIBESON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
HGTV star shares her secrets to make a home look both beautiful and livable.
Tamara Day, star of HGTV’s Bargain Mansions, describes her style as “laid-back luxe.”
“I am a mom of four, and I like pretty, shiny things,” Tamara says. “The two don’t always mix well. I design with lifestyle and family in mind but with that touch of glam.”
This mixture of practicality and flare can be accomplished throughout the home on a budget, Tamara says.
When it comes to the kitchen, she says replacing the backsplash is one of the most cost-effective ways to refresh the room. Additionally, she says paint is the most inexpensive option to update cabinets, and there is a de-glosser on the market that will reduce the labor involved by helping paint adhere to cabinets.
“You can get a whole new kitchen with some fresh paint,” Tamara says.
In the bathroom, Tamara suggests putting up new light fixtures and wallpaper for a fresh look. She suggests using wallpaper on just one wall to create contrast.
“Wallpaper transforms everything and puts in a hominess factor,” Tamara says.
To give a new feel to the living room, Tamara suggests using decorative pillows as well as displaying design books and layering with a candle or other interesting object to create a sentimental focal point. She also suggests investing in good, quality sofas
and rugs because less expensive options will not typically withstand the amount of wear and tear they receive from a family.
Overall, Tamara says there is a balance between mixing expensive and inexpensive items and materials around the home, all without having it looking cluttered. She says every space needs something that is thrifted.
Tamara finds many people enjoy elements of different types of styles and have a hard time defining their personal style. To help narrow down to a preferred look, she suggests taking a hundred room images and sorting them into piles of likes and dislikes. She says when someone completes this exercise, they typically find a theme to their preferences.
MAKING COLOR, TEXTURE AND PATTERN STAND OUT
Tamara has a natural eye for using great colors and textures in design. What is her approach to making a room look great?
HERE ARE TAMARA’S TOP TIPS:
Find a base color with pops of other colors.
“Every room needs a touch of black and a pop of color,” Tamara says. “The black will anchor it, but the color will give it life.”
If the home is urban, she suggests more bold pops. If it is a traditional home, use a mixture of colors. Additionally, she suggests using one basic color throughout a home with pops of other colors as opposed to having a different color in each room.
Consider wallpaper.
“Wallpaper can be scary for a lot of people, but there are so may wallpapers out there that are removable,” Tamara says.
Tamara says wallpaper adds texture and warmth, and she includes it in most of the homes she designs.
Layer with baskets, blankets and greenery. All three make a room feel cozy and add color and interest to a space.
AN EXCERPT FROM EPISODE 6 OF SHARE THE LIFESTYLE, A CITY LIFESTYLE PODCAST
Photographer: Brittany Dawn Short
Creative Director: Jen Birn
Stylist: Stephanie Coultress O’Neill
Location: Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin, TX
MIKE JOHNSON HAS BUILT HIS LIFE AROUND ONE QUIETLY RADICAL IDEA: THE STANDARD YOU SET PRIVATELY IS THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS.
After eight years in the Air Force, a celebrated run on national television, and a health crisis abroad that sent him deep into supply chains and ingredient certifications most founders never touch, the result is Oshun — a luxury ritual brand built on provenance you can trace and integrity you can verify. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Mike shares what it actually takes to build something worth putting your name on. Read the highlights below, then scan the QR code for the full episode.
Q: YOU BECAME A FAN FAVORITE ON THE BACHELORETTE AND THEN LEFT THE SPOTLIGHT. YOU MOVED TO MEXICO, LEARNED SPANISH, THEN COSTA RICA, AND BUILT A COMPANY. WHAT DID THAT EXPERIENCE TEACH YOU ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR?
A: “If you’re a good person going in, that shows. If you’re not, that shows too. I also learned that people form this parasocial relationship with you — they assume things about you. When all actuality, different circumstances bring out different parts of who you are. I was on TV trying to find love. The kindness people were showing after felt a bit fake, because they wanted to be a part of something that isn’t who I am individually, but a part of what they saw on TV. And so I had to get away from everybody and everything and the noise.”
THE QUIET STANDARD:
MIKE JOHNSON
“Too many people have prayed for me. So I’ve got to get up and do the walking.”
— Mike Johnson
Q: YOU JOINED THE AIR FORCE RIGHT OUT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WHAT WERE YOU ACTUALLY RUNNING TOWARD?
A: “There was something in me that was saying: I’m not living up to my full potential. I was being a follower. My uncle said, ‘What’s going to make you become an adult the fastest?’ I said, obviously, the military. The Air Force broadened my thought process more than anything. We’re so caught up in our own perception — when you learn to understand different people’s perspectives, it adds to you in so many ways.”
Q: WITH OSHUN, YOU OWN YOUR MANUFACTURING, YOU EMPLOY A CHEMIST, EVERY PRODUCT HAS A BATCH NUMBER TRACEABLE TO ITS ORIGIN DATE. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GO THAT DEEP WITH THE BRAND?
A: “The EU bans 1,100 ingredients in personal care products. The U.S. bans nine. That’s my starting point. Oftentimes, it might be the same ingredient, but it comes from a place where it doesn’t have the highest purity. And 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed. Every product Oshun makes carries a batch number that goes back to the exact day it was created — I can show you every single supplier, the date, the origin. I own more than one part of the supply chain because that’s the only way I can stand behind what’s in the bottle.”
This conversation is just the beginning. Mike goes deeper into why he’s buying land up north, the family in the Philippines who prayed over his factory floor, and what he’d tell every person ready to stop performing and start building. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on the Share the Lifestyle podcast.
MIKE JOHNSON
ARTICLE BY PAULI REEP
PICKLE-BRINED CHICKEN WINGS SOAR TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH ALABAMA WHITE SAUCE.
Pickle In A
I’ve spent years searching for the perfect wing flavor, never quite satisfied, until I heard a podcast suggestion: brining chicken wings in pickle juice. It sounded strange at first, but it yields incredibly tender and flavorful wings! Since then, I save pickle juice from every jar I buy just to recreate these beloved wings. If I run out of pickle juice, olive juice works too. I air fry mine, but if you don’t have an air fryer, cook them as you normally would. Don’t forget to toss them in a buttery dill sauce and try the Alabama white BBQ sauce for an extra layer of goodness!
Pickle Juice Brined Wings
INGREDIENTS
• 2 pounds chicken wings (flats and drummettes)
• Pickle juice - enough to cover wings
• 1 – 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 6 tablespoons butter
• A few dashes of hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place chicken wings in a non-reactive container and pour pickle juice over chicken wings until completely covered.
2. Place it in the fridge and let it marinate, covered, for at least 8 hours.
3. Drain wings, discard pickle juice, and completely pat wings dry.
4. Put dried wings in a bowl and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Mix well.
5. Place wings in an air fryer basket, being careful not to crowd. Cook at 400 degrees for 28 minutes, turning every 8 minutes until crispy. If you don’t have an air fryer, bake them in the oven for 35 - 40 minutes at 400 degrees, flipping halfway through.
6. Melt the butter and add a few splashes of hot sauce of your choice and mix in a bowl. Add wings and completely cover with butter mixture. Sprinkle with fresh dill and toss a few times, and serve with my white barbeque sauce.
Alabama White BBQ Sauce
INGREDIENTS
• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise (I prefer Duke’s)
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon pepper, coarsely ground
• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk all ingredients together until blended. Dip your pickle juice-brined wings in this sauce and taste the joy! Store in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 weeks.
events
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
JUNE 10TH - 28TH
Palo Alto Children's Theatre · Tales of the Arabian Nights
1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto | 6:30 PM
The Summer Hot Dog Production of Tales of the Arabian Nights runs June 10 through June 28 at 6:30 p.m. Outdoor performances on the amphitheater stage behind the main building. June 18 is the Magical Series show: ASL interpreted and sensory-friendly. In the theatre's 94th season; founded 1932, one of the oldest in the country.
JUNE 13TH
Gamble Garden · June Second Saturday
1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto | 10:00 AM
Gamble Garden's free Second Saturday morning. Guided tours at 10, 10:30, and 11; scavenger hunts, activities, and storytime in the historic two-and-a-half acre garden. June's theme is pollinator education. All ages. Timed-entry registration at gamblegarden.org.
JUNE 14TH
Stanford University Commencement
Stanford Stadium, 625 Nelson Road, Stanford | 9:00 AM
Stanford's 135th Commencement. Sundar Pichai, Stanford alum and Alphabet CEO, delivers the address. A city-wide weekend with Senior Dinner, Baccalaureate, and school ceremonies running June 11 to 14. Expect full restaurants, hotel shortages, and extra traffic on El Camino.
JUNE 21ST - 28TH
Stanford Jazz Festival · Opening Weekend
Bing Concert Hall (327 Lasuen Street) and Dinkelspiel Auditorium (471 Lagunita Drive), Stanford
The 54th annual festival opens Sunday, June 21 with Indian Jazz Journey at Bing Concert Hall. Friday, June 26 brings the Branford Marsalis Quartet; Saturday, the Billy Childs Quartet; Sunday, Luciana Souza and Marcel Camargo.
JUNE 30TH
Twilight Concert Series · Opening Night
Rinconada Park, 777 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto | 6:30 PM
Palo Alto's free summer concert series opens with Business Casual and Ed Johnson and Novo Temp. Bring a picnic, a blanket, and a chair. Food trucks on site. The series runs through August at Rinconada, Mitchell Park, and California Avenue.
JULY 4TH
Fourth of July Summer Festival and Chili Cook-Off
Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto | 11:00 AM
The city's long-running Fourth of July festival. Free chili tasting, food trucks, live music, and games for kids. The cook-off has corporate and open divisions with over $2,000 in cash and prizes to be won. Walking or biking recommended; parking is limited.
