Major business and cultural developments: Hauser & Wirth gallery, Marufuku Ramen, Chanel boutique, Midtown Realty, and more
Key Questions
When will Hauser & Wirth open in Palo Alto?
The international gallery will open in October 2026 in the historic downtown post office building, featuring a Calder/O'Keeffe exhibition and community bookshop.
What new restaurant is opening on University Ave?
Marufuku Ramen opens July 25 on University Avenue, offering free tote bags to customers.
Who now leads Midtown Realty in Palo Alto?
The Foy family continues leadership after 6 decades, with the next generation taking over; the firm notes AI-driven all-cash buyers and $3M entry-level homes.
Hauser & Wirth, a major international gallery, will open in downtown Palo Alto's historic post office building in October 2026 with a Calder/O'Keeffe exhibition and community bookshop. Marufuku Ramen opens July 25 on University Ave with free tote bags. Midtown Realty, a Palo Alto fixture since 1958, passes to next generation under Foy family leadership; highlights AI-driven all-cash buyers and $3M entry homes. Other recent business news includes Chanel boutique opening, Yutori Cafe, Ma'lawah Bar closing, NODE opening, parklet success, and heat pump rebates. These developments signal a vibrant local economy and cultural scene.