Boutique Coffee opened its doors on East 4th Avenue in San Ramon early this May. Throughout the summer, downtown residents and nine-to-fivers have celebrated the arrival of a true third-wave coffee shop in the neighborhood. While you can get a decent cup of coffee at a lot of places, the reason many folks go to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You might be intimidated by the long line out the door, but Ramen Dojo is worth the wait. With thousands of loyal fans braving the line to get a taste of the strip mall eatery's signature ramen, this is one of the most popular spots for ramen in the Bay Area. Ramen is the perfect […]
Everyone knows it's important to incorporate regular exercise into your life, and now LIFT Exercise makes it easy. This new San Mateo studio offers three basic types of classes: barre, bike, and heated high-intensity training, so you should be able to find something that suits your style. Stick to a single type of class that […]
Sharetea is a popular regional chain of bubble tea shops, and San Mateo's new Main Street location is already a hit. The menu is divided into six different categories, ranging from fruit tea, to milk tea, to ice blended tea, so you should be able to find something that suits your taste, no matter what […]
Elevate Barber Shop prides itself on being a clean, modern, full-service barber shop where you'll be able to get in and out quickly, without sacrificing style. You can make an appointment, but the barbers here are also happy to take walk-in customers. Yelp reviewers give this place high marks for skill and customer service, noting […]
With 40 years of experience in selling teas, juices, and other specialty drinks, i-Tea is one of the leading names in boba drinks in the United States. This shop’s new location on Lorton in Burlingame opened last December, and has already been generating quite a buzz in the area. The menu is extensive, with a […]