Who doesn’t love buying things for the home? There’s something about improving your personal space that is the ultimate mood booster, and if you love to decorate your space, you should know about Apartment 46 For The Home. It's an interior design studio and home ware shop that is about one mile from Hillsdale Square. […]
Even though Redwood Coast Cider just opened in December about 10 minutes from Hillsdale Square, fans are already starting to trickle in from around the community. A handful of five-star Yelp reviews seem to indicate that even in the midst of a slew of other San Francisco-area breweries, Redwood Coast Cider holds its own with […]
In collaboration with Post & Trellis Vineyards, which encompasses more than 50 vineyards scattered between San Francisco and San Jose, La Honda Winery crafts some of the best wines around—many locals call it their own "hidden gem." And since it's 10 minutes away from Hillsdale Square in Redwood City it could be your hidden gem, […]
Whether you're a natural chef or a klutz in the kitchen, the instructors at Draeger's Market, two miles from Hillsdale Square, can turn you into a cooking pro over the course of one of their classes. In addition to its locally beloved collection of wines, cookbooks, and especially sweets, Draeger's Market also plays host to […]
CuriOdyssey, a popular destination for family-friendly fun, is conveniently located not too far from Hillsdale Square. It's a child's dream with hands-on educational fun throughout the space. A self-described science playground, CuriOdyssey offers a variety of science-themed fun to both entertain and educate kids. Activities at CuriOdyssey include wildlife shows, science classes, after-school programs, workshops, […]
If you're looking for something different to do this Friday night, Ryptic Room Escape may be it. San Mateo hops on the escape-the-room game bandwagon at this business not far from Hillsdale Square, but with a family-friendly twist. Instead of the creepy crawly features of other escape-the-room places, Ryptic Room Escape enlists fun puzzles and […]
According to Thrillist, All Spice is one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula. And since it's only a short trip away from Hillsdale Square, you can test that claim for yourself at dinner tonight. The public certainly seems to agree with Thrillist's assessment, delivering rave Yelp reviews for everything from the appetizers to the […]
Given the popularity of Wakuriya (it's the highest-rated restaurant in the area on Yelp) and the small, intimate size of the restaurant, regulars have just one tip for you: call ahead. And not just a few days ahead, a few weeks ahead. Wakuriya takes reservations exactly one month in advance, simply because husband-wife team Katsuhiro […]
When a bakery garners so much buzz that its number of Yelp reviews reaches 800-plus, everyone should take notice. And most people have taken notice of Heidi's Pies, an institution in San Mateo that has raked in nearly 850 online reviews since it opened. It's not far from Hillsdale Square and stays open 24 hours […]
On a sunny day, there's no better place to go in San Mateo than its perennially popular Japanese Tea Garden in Central Park. It sits not far from Hillsdale Square, but from the landscaping, you'd think you had traveled across the Pacific Ocean. That's thanks to architect Nagao Sakurai, a renowned Japanese artist. His design […]