Cooking demos at Los Gatos Farmers Market aimed at kids
Los Gatos Farmers Market is a happening place on Sundays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Town Park Plaza, Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue. Recently added cooking demonstrations with Chef Doug Hayden are aimed at kids, with each class running for about 20 minutes.
Hayden, who teaches kids how to make healthy snacks with fresh ingredients, already has long lines for his demos. On a recent Sunday, the kid’s activities center also featured a marionette puppet show, crafts and games
A new sweet spot in town is Petals Creamery, located at 5 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Their ice cream and desserts are made in store. Co-founded by Nathan Gaudreau and Marcel Khorsand, both previous tech gurus, Petals is a cafe, creamery and bakery that blends Persian flavors with handcrafted ice cream and pastries.
The name Petals reflects the floral ingredients, like saffron and rose, frequently used in the ice cream and baked goods. Gaudreau and Khorsand share a passion for dessert, and the two have been friends for years, finally realizing their dream of opening a shop.
Petals Creamery is open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekdays and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Expect to find flavors like saffron rose, sour cherry, Turkish coffee and other Persian-inspired creations, alongside house-made toppings and baked goods.
One of the most popular summer music events is Los Gatos Music in the Park, and it’s been going on since 1988. The free concerts are held Sundays, 5-7 p.m., through Aug. 24 on the Los Gatos Civic Center lawn. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the community to enjoy a fun mix of musical genres and a great place to picnic with a family-friendly atmosphere. Concert coming up: July 27, Eyes Like Lanterns; Aug. 3, Wolf Jett; and Aug. 10, Idea Team. https://www.losgatosca.gov/350/Music-in-the-Park
On Wednesday nights through Aug. 20, Los Gatos Music and Arts hosts Jazz in the Plazz, another free concert series, at Town Plaza Park. For lineup information, visit https://jazzontheplazz.com
The popular Monday Morning Movies, supporting Los Gatos Thrives, took a July vacation but will be back Aug. 4 at the Los Gatos Cinelux. Unconfirmed rumor (yet to be officially announced) is that the movie will be “F1.” For more information, visit https://losgatosthrives.org/monday-movie
You might want to check out the new Korean restaurant Danbi, located at 9 Montebello Way across from the park. This is entrepreneur Janet Shoh’s third location serving this popular ethnic cuisine. Try their fried chicken (savory, spicy and soy glazed) and Kalbi (grilled beef short ribs), grilled pork, mackerel and bulgogi (sliced soy marinated beef). www.danbikoreansj.com
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