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MENLO PARK. A local favorite for spirits and wine, Beltramo's has been helping customers imbibe since 1882. With over 4,300 selections, the shop offers expected French, California, and Italian vintages as well as remarkable South African and Australian varieties. You'll also find labels from small California vintners that are hard to locate, along with a tasting room and in-house wine consultants. The decidedly upscale shop also features beers, mixers, and great gourmet items.
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DOWNTOWN REDWOOD CITY. Owned by four police officers, this friendly, safe cigar shop and lounge has been around for many years. It's an elegant place with comfortable chairs, reading materials, and humidified rental lockers; chess tables and big-screen TVs meet the need for entertainment. A classic, old-style men's hang out.
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MENLO PARK. A family-owned and -operated establishment, Feldman's is actually two stores in one. A vast selection of books in the front stops you in your tracks, but walk farther, through the courtyard, and into a second building. Books showcased in this part of the store are all previously owned, and many are no longer in print and are quite rare. The selection is tremendous, and the owners are laid-back and knowledgeable. Plus, prices are affordable – what more can you ask for?
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325 Sharon Park Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025 · 650-854-8030
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MENLO PARK. After visiting this wonderful shop, hopefully your hat will be off to owner Carolyn Busch! She has an incredible selection of Panamas in various styles for men and women. And she'll convince you that with the proper care, you'll have a lifetime's worth of enjoyment from one item. There's also a superb collection of hand-blocked women's hats from well-known designers, not to mention wonderful children's hats.
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MENLO PARK. This interesting shop and gallery has a wide array of tribal art and one-of-a-kind artifacts from out-of-the-way places, but the real stars are antiques from Third World countries. Neolithic pots, elm horseshoe chairs, apothecary chests, and first-century stone bodhisattvas combine with displays of rare Baltic amber to form an exotic collection of moderately priced and museum-quality pieces.
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MENLO PARK. Kepler's Books and Magazines is one of the area's most famous bookstores. In the 1960s, it was a favorite of politically minded writers and artists, and the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia even worked here at one time. Today, the bookstore continues to help foster young writers and to promote established ones. If you want a book that isn't on the shelf, just let the sales staff know and they'll order it for you. Next door is a small coffee shop where you can peruse the latest addition to your library.
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SAN MATEO. In a bookstore with a motto stating "mystery, crime and detective fiction for readers of all ages from the cradle to the grave," you would expect to find fascinating ambience – and you get just that! Many of the salespeople are so devoted to the genre that they appear to have stepped out of an Agatha Christie book themselves. Since a number of significant mystery writers live in the area, author signings are a regular occurrence.
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MENLO PARK. For over 25 years Stephen Miller has clothed naked floors with beautiful, antique, handmade rugs. The selection is as intense as the colors, and clients can choose from tribals, Aubussons, and needlepoints from Egypt, Iran, Pakistan, China, and Nepal. The manner in which rugs are displayed is theater itself – these rug merchants know how to present their treasures. Smaller accessories like kilm pillows are also sold.
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MENLO PARK. Since 1976, Timothy Fidge & Co. has created jewelry ranging from moderately expensive to price-is-no-object. Both gemologists and goldsmiths are on staff to make sure that service, materials, and designs are top-drawer. The store carries a wealth of existing pieces in-house; an unusual selection of wedding rings and watches is available. The quality of the merchandise is unquestionable, and the company belongs to the prestigious American Gem Society.
Our shopping categories guide you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of a perfect trip. Where do you find a book on local history? How about a recording of that terrific zydeco band you heard? Maybe a trinket for the kids or spouse? Use our lists to narrow your search.
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