Christie’s Restaurant on California Drive in Burlingame has everything great about your all-American breakfast and lunch spot. It’s your quintessential diner, complete with counter seating, free-flowing coffee, and service that can only be described as ‘like home’. Breakfast is served all day, and all your favorite egg dishes, griddle selections, and platters are on the […]
You might have passed by Mortar & Pestle Bar a few times and not even realized that it was there. It is tucked away in the back of the Curry Up Now on Main Street in San Mateo, and what may seem like an unusual bar and restaurant pairing makes perfect sense once you experience […]
When you want to bring the heat to your fitness routine (literally), head to CorePower Yoga in San Mateo. The yoga studio takes your typical Vinyasa-style yoga, which features a fast pace and smooth transitions, and kicks it up a notch by cranking the temperature of the room. Depending on your level of practice, you'll […]
Three Restaurant and Bar wants to bring the convivial nature of the bar and extend it into the formal dining room. To this end, it serves up craft beer, artisan cocktails, and plates designed for sharing in both the bar area and the dining room. Break bread with friends and enjoy the atmosphere at this […]
The nature lovers who maintain Fifield-Cahill Ridge Trail care so much about its delicate eco-system that they personally accompany each and every group that comes to enjoy the trail. They lead guided hikes, bike rides, and horseback rides along the trails a few days every week. When you reserve a tour time with one of […]
Boutique Coffee opts not to roast its coffee in-house, but rather to leave that meticulous process to some of the top experts around the state and around the world. They source their beans from both local and international roasters who've perfected the craft. The lineup of coffees changes every day, but you might see beans […]
The San Mateo Farmers Market is a great place to shop for fresh, healthy produce, support local farmers and have some fun, all in one place! This weekly market takes place along 25th Avenue in San Mateo on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year, the San Mateo Farmers Market will offer things […]
San Mateo residents regard The Pantry as a local institution, thanks to the fact that it's been around as one of the region's favorite brunch hotspots for many years. It's a simple, casual place where you can enjoy your meal at a picnic table on the patio when the weather's nice, or retreat indoors to […]
When you walk in the doors at San Mateo's 31st Union you'll find yourself in an atmosphere that includes a lot of vintage touches, but is still decidedly modern. Rustic reclaimed wood lines the restaurant's side walls, while gleaming white subway tile covers the back wall. The tables are modeled after old-fashioned trestle benches, while […]
Set in a beautifully restored brick storefront (one of the oldest remaining in Burlingame), Alana’s Cafe prides itself on skillfully blending the modern and traditional. Serving classic breakfast and lunch fare in a welcoming and casual environment, Alana’s is open from early morning to mid-afternoon seven days a week, with a menu that is focused […]