Anyone who strives to stick to a healthy diet knows that eating the same old meals day in and day makes it more likely that you'll fall off the wagon. Avocado Toast opened three months ago to make healthy eating interesting and easy. In addition to its namesake breakfast food, it also dishes out sandwiches, […]
The passion and dedication of Chef Akira Yoshizumi is obvious in the carefully crafted omakase menu at Sushi Yoshizumi. He creates innovative Edomae sushi at this chic establishment from ingredients that are sourced both locally and internationally. The standard Yohei Omakase sushi experience — which features 6 types of otumami, 12 types of nigiri, owan, […]
Pausa Bar & Cookery in downtown San Manteo invites you to take a pause and enjoy made-from-scratch authentic Italian fare along with an all-Italian wine list, craft cocktails, and spritzes. The menu includes a selection of meat and cheese board items to start followed by wood-fired pizza, pasta, risotto, and meat and seafood entrees. Try […]
Located in downtown San Manteo, Mortar & Pestle Bar is a chic, laid-back lounge offering handcrafted cocktails, local microbrews, specialty wines, and bar snacks from adjacent eatery Curry Up Now. All of their syrups, sodas, and tonics are made in-house to create Indian-inspired libations. Try one of their popular signature cocktails, such as The Land […]
Situated in Silicon Valley, Cobani Gyro & Kebab specializes in Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine, from wraps to kebab plates to salads. Start your meal off with one of their savory appetizers, such as the flaky Spanakopita, made with marinated spinach, feta, and onion in a pastry. The Mixed Grill Plate is a great option if […]
Cake Creations, located in Fiesta Gardens Shopping Center, is a custom cake specialist also offering pastries, breakfast fare, sandwiches, and pie. If you need a two-tiered cake with a soccer ball on top, a gender reveal cake, or a Frozen themed birthday cake, Cake Creations has you covered. The bakery works with customers quickly and […]
Located in San Manteo about four miles from Hillsdale Square, El Palenque Taqueria is an authentic Mexican restaurant offering classic fare, such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos. The tacos are only $2.25 each and come with your choice of meat, such as carne asada, carnitas, chorizo, lengua, pollo asado, and more. Another favorite is […]
Pokeatery, located in San Manteo about two miles from Hillsdale Square, is a fast casual eatery specializing in poke, a raw salad dish found in Hawaiian cuisine. Your poke bowl is completely customizable with a choice of base, mix-ins, protein, sauces, and toppings. Then, choose proteins that you can mix and match from a variety […]
The gem behind Jr. Couture Kids Cuts is talented stylist Cathy Ma. Cathy is the previous owner of Lil Couture hair salon in San Mateo and San Carlos. Her desire to stay home with her young family caused her to close Lil Couture, but you can find Cathy at Jr. Couture Kids Cuts. Cutting a […]
You have some serious decisions to make when you visit Mordisko Cakes. This café and patisserie has so many decadent cakes, pastries, and baked goods lining their display cases that its going to be hard to choose just one. Treats like the lemon tart, black forest cake, passion fruit cheesecake, and chocolate croissants are all […]