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🍕 New Pizza shop, Grocery Store Grand Opening, Pumpkins, & Oktoberfest

Check out the Glass Pumpkin Festival this weekend!

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Greg Kemper
September 25, 2025

Good morning neighbors!

Welcome to this week’s Palo Alto Scoop!

In this week’s newsletter, learn more about the MegaMart grand opening, Square Guys Detroit-style pizza opening a new location, the San Mateo County survey you can give feedback on, plus all the local events to fill your week!

Let’s dive in! 👇

In this week’s edition:

🛒 Mega Mart officially opened September 24th: Check out new sections and hours

🍕 Square Guys Pizza in Palo Alto: Their storefront opening & what they offer

🍻 Family-friendly fun: Oktoberfest, concerts, fall festivals, and more! 

Harvest & Holiday: Last Days to book your Pumpkin Displays for the Fall!

Luxury holiday porch decor, styled and installed by a local Peninsula mom.

Turn your house into the envy of the block with heirloom pumpkins and specialty gourds for the fall. Delivered and professionally styled at your door, completely hassle-free.

🎃 Custom packages: Curated pumpkin packages of 30 to 100+ pumpkins!
🎃 White-glove service: Setup & design now, pickup later
🎃 Local & convenient: Serving Daly City → San Jose, delivered by our local team!

Limited delivery days remain—reserve your package with Harvest & Holiday today!

🛒 Big Debut for Bay Area’s Newest Mega Mart!

The newest Mega Mart in East Palo Alto is officially opened on September 24 🎉 The 50,000-square-foot Korean grocery store at 1775 E Bayshore Rd will boast groceries, fresh produce, a Korean beauty section, and a casual eatery called Pogu Picnic.

It’s Mega Mart’s third Bay Area location (following Sunnyvale and Fremont), and the largest yet. Daily hours will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and expansion plans are in motion for Dublin, too. Read more here.

💰 Money for Redwood City threatened by feds, prompts lawsuit

Redwood City is now part of a coalition suing federal agencies after new grant conditions threatened to pull $25.3 million in funding meant for local projects. Those funds back everything from affordable housing to safety-net services, stormwater system upgrades, and park improvements. City officials argue that new demands conflict with local values and undermine community trust. 

The lawsuit names the U.S. DOT, HUD, and EPA as defendants. For Redwood City this isn’t just about money, it’s about preserving priorities set by Congress and ensuring local plans don’t get derailed. Read more here. 

📝 San Mateo County seeks feedback for Coastside resort proposal

County planners are inviting the public to drop feedback and ideas for a major resort proposal along the coast, with a pre-application workshop set for Sept. 30. The idea is still in its early stages of development, so community input will help shape what actually gets proposed. 

Possible issues on the table: environmental impact, traffic, infrastructure, and how it fits with the character of the coast. The workshop gives locals a chance to weigh in before plans firm up. If you care about coastal access or impacts on the coastside vibe, this is one to watch. Read more here. 

Square Pie Guys Opens in Palo Alto 

Photo credit: Square Pie Guys
369 California Avenue

Square Pie Guys, featuring square, Detroit-style pizza, was originally founded in San Francisco as a pop up. They already have four locations around the Bay Area and are now opening a location in Palo Alto at 369 California Avenue on September 30th. 

Their menu features a variety of pizzas, salads, and wings and when you download their app, you can receive exclusive discounts and deals. Check them out and let us know what you think! 

Click here to feature your business in front of over 10,000 local residents!

iTalico Turns 9

Since opening its doors in July 2016, Italico has become a beloved spot in Palo Alto for authentic Italian dining. Italico builds on the success of its sister restaurant, Terún Pizzeria, located just steps away.

The menu highlights fresh pasta and classic Italian entrées, crafted with locally sourced ingredients and premium imports. The Executive Chef brings his Southern Italian roots to each dish, balancing tradition with creativity. This dedication to quality and hospitality earned Italico the coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand, recognizing its perfect blend of value and exceptional cooking.

With an inviting open kitchen, lively bar, spacious dining rooms, and a cozy heated patio, Italico offers both authenticity and comfort. Whether enjoying a glass of Italian wine with friends or savoring a handmade pasta, guests are welcomed with the warmth and spirit of true Italian hospitality. Read more here. 

Sun of Wolf - Mexican Food with Californian Flair

406 California Avenue, Palo Alto
Photo: Sun of Wolf PA

Sun of Wolf in Palo Alto brings together Mexican heritage and seasonal Californian flair in a cozy, intimate setting. Inspired by childhood flavors from Jalisco, the vibrant food scene of Mexico City, and family kitchens in the Bay Area, the chefs infuse every dish with a sense of heritage and memory.

Their brunch menu (served on weekends) includes dishes like huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, a fried egg sandwich with house-baked brioche, and a pistachio butter hotcakes option. At lunch and dinner, expect starters like empanadas, queso fundido, flautas, and tostadas de atún, plus mains such as mushroom/verdes tacos, cochinita pibil, chile relleno, a hamburguesa, braised beef ragu, salmon Veracruz, and a 12-oz cast iron rib eye. They also offer a creative cocktail menu alongside beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Learn more here.

🍺 Oktoberfest | Springline | Menlo Park | 09/26 | More
Celebrate Bavarian tradition with beer, music, and festive fun at Springline.

🍺 Oktoberfest | Courthouse Square | Redwood City | 9/19–9/28 | More
Raise a stein at Redwood City’s lively Oktoberfest, featuring music, food, and Bavarian fun.

🎃 Great Glass Pumpkin Patch | Palo Alto Art Center | Palo Alto | 9/27, 9/28 | More
Browse hundreds of dazzling, hand-blown glass pumpkins on display and for sale.

🌱 From the Ground Up: An Urban Farm Dinner | 1500 Elm St | East Palo Alto | 09/27 | More
Enjoy a seasonal, locally sourced meal to help open the East Palo Alto community garden.

🎶 Rock the Dock Concert Series | Port of Redwood City | Redwood City | 09/27 | More
Dance on the waterfront with live bands, food, and family-friendly vibes.

🛍️ Head West Marketplace | State Street Market | Los Altos | 09/28 | More
Discover artisan goods, vintage finds, and local makers at this open-air market.

🍂 Fall Micro Pop-Up | The Yard Coffee | Redwood City | 09/28 | More
Sip coffee and shop a curated mix of local vendors at this cozy pop-up.

🛩️ Palo Alto Airport Day | Palo Alto Airport | Palo Alto | 9/28 | More
Open-house on the airfield with aircraft displays, tower tours & hands-on exhibits for the family!

🎨 Teen Paint Night | Redwood City Library | Redwood City | 10/03 | More
Teens can unleash their creativity with a guided evening painting workshop.

🌙 Nightfall at Filoli | Filoli Historic House & Garden | Woodside | 10/03 | More
Explore the gardens after dark with illuminated pathways, music, and seasonal magic.

🏃 Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk | Baylands Athletic Center | Palo Alto | 10/03 | More
Join thousands for this annual nighttime run/walk supporting local nonprofits.

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