Neat local flavor to take a look out…read more It's actually someone's house that they live in, so make sure to be mindful and polite when visiting (because I can't imagine how annoyed the neighbors would be with randos going in and out as well as just thinking this place is an eyesore with how rich and pretentious the neighborhood already seems). There are statues of the saber tooth there and Fred, some dinos. Lots of purple and orange colors. It's not only just Flintstones theme as there are bunnies, aliens, Terracotta warriors and an eclectic mix of decor. Neat, fun and interesting stop if you're nearby and on the way somewhere else.

Flintstones House Hillsborough CA Wed 4/12/23 ©…read moreLet me start by saying, this quirky house is not a tourist destination! For decades, this prominent feature in Hillsborough hills just off the scenic route Hwy 280 brought happy feelings to passers by! Of course it's been a curiosity for decades in existence... but wait! All it is, a wonderful single family residence, with a twist in a story full of intrigue & litigation! And it has its own Wikipedia page! I've told myself, Grey, you live close by, you've got to write about the Flintstones House! It's a curiosity worth noted, yet a source of controversy to its neighbors! A colorful authentically looking residence in the affluent Hillsborough community uniquely affected the inner moods within the neighborhood, while much of the story remained hidden from public eye. The listing wasn't on the Yelp maps until recently, a yelper put it on during the pandemic, the house itself has been gracing the hill for decades in existence. The Flintstones house has been renovated & changed hands some years ago... I believe it used to sport an off white stucco, at some point it got repainted bright orange & purple... sold in 2017 & that's when complaints began. As the storytelling goes, the original Flintstones suburban sprawl developed in real life! Much controversy to it in the recent years due to the current owner coloring it even brighter burnt color resembling the cave & decorating the yard even more...beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Neighbors considered yard decorations an eye sore! So they brought forth the law suits. The installations of dinosaurs became a point of contention. Maybe historic inaccuracies were getting on their nerves? :-) After all, all we know is that Fred & Wilma enjoyed the company of their pet dinosaur Dino, but were there many others in the Stone Age? What about a Giraffe, a woolly mammoth, and a Fred Flintstone himself?! I understand neighbors didn't want any attention in the affluent town they reside in. Well, the owner won the law suit! She gets to keep her dinosaurs! Not only that, but also $125K from the city for originating the architectural review in the first place! And we the public got to enjoy this amazing architectural creation for years to come! *Well, he packed his guitar and his bar-room tan, Gotta get some miles behind him as fast as he can, Another destination, some place else to play. *But as the night approaches, a change is in the air His heart is pumping fast, he's got no cares The music befriends him, it can take him anywhere It's a honky-tonk engagement But there's no better place to play His mind feels like crazy pavement He's getting crazed out every day [ Review #766 w 2 pix on May 2, 2023 ] Flintstones House! Hillsborough CA Wed 4/12/23 Yabba Dabba Doo! @Flintstones House Hillsborough CA Wed 4/19/23

Unadorned, unsigned, and unmissable, this collection of wood sculpture is a gem. Lozada not only…read morecreates these artistic, contemplative pieces, but he also maintains the grounds--I met him when he was raking wild grass, and we chatted while watching a trio of adorable kittens playing among the art. The sculpture garden appears to be in the parking lot next to a day spa and across the street from a coffee shop. It's on the north side of the bridge (the oldest concrete bridge in San Mateo County, build around 1900) and is a nice place to take a break from your touristing.

This garden is an extension of Ken and everyone he has touched. He is a seer and it's very well…read moreworth the time to stop by, if you can manage.

I mostly came for the soup. I had the lemon soup which was good. I was able to work on my laptop at…read morethe patio area. The server was welcoming and served me right away. I like that I was able to pay up front so I didn't have to go back in or wait for her to come by to pay. I didn't need much service, but I saw her serving the other customers and regularly cleaning up trash in the patio area that had blown over from the Starbucks. A friend recently traveled to Europe and lamented that there isn't enough outdoor cafe/patio culture in America and I used to go to restaurants more and just relax outside, but I haven't gone back to my old ways since Covid. So it was nice hanging out for about an hour and just relaxing. I saw that they had a comic coming over and I wish I didn't already have plans. I'll be interested in returning to try out some of that pizza!

Rainbow Pizza is a favorite for my family and for many others, as it's always busy when we visit…read more Although it's called Rainbow Pizza, their menu is ridiculously huge. They serve all variations of Italian food, Greek fare, salad, and burgers. It can be overwhelming. They are known for having HUGE portions and I see everyone walk out with leftover containers. They are beyond generous with the amount of food they serve, which I'm sure contributes to their popularity. You won't leave hungry! On our last visit, our party of 10 got this: * Fried Eggplant & Zucchini $19 - I really liked this and would definitely get it again. * Marinated Artichoke Hearts $15 - I also enjoyed this as well. * Linguine Pescatore with Red Sauce $62 - It seems as if they pour the sauce on top of the pasta, so you really need to toss it yourself. Unfortunately, we did not toss it so those who didn't get the top serving ended up with very little sauce on their pasta. Hence, it can see more watery then. * #3 Italiana Pizza $59 X-Large * #2 Pizza (Greek American) $66 X-Large We ordered both pizzas to be thin crust, but it's not really what I call thin crust. It seems more like like a regular crust. Both pizzas were really salty too, which is probably because of the topping choices. We still walked out with a whole pizza because it was just too much food. Since we were seated at the very back, service can be a bit spotty. You definitely need to wave the staff down if you need something. When we asked for to go containers, it was very clear we would need a whole pizza box and something for the pasta. The waitress insisted on giving us small boxes for the pizza, so we had to double stack some of the slices. Overall, Rainbow Pizza isn't hurting for business. They have been around since the early 1980s and definitely have a cult following.

I've lived two streets away from this little creek and park for six years and never realized it,…read morebut this year during quarantine I noticed it on Maps and had to check it out. The first time I came here I was actually a little scared! It's a legit woodsy area right next to a neighborhood, with a small babbling (or maybe trickling) creek. The mallard ducks like to call this place their home, mostly visible in early morning or evening (you can sometimes catch them sleeping!). After you get used to the insular quietness of this park, you come to really appreciate it! It's a very short path (I think my Fitbit logs it as about 200-300 steps across), but it's very peaceful. You can listen to the birds chirp, the squirrels rush about, and the water and gentle rustling of leaves. I also found it funny to catch the squirrels yelling their heads off more than once. It's located between two streets, so you can clearly see houses on both sides, and it's pretty safe. I'd recommend taking a stroll! But not too many so I can keep the quietness to myself :)

Arroyo Park is probably one of the honey's favorite parks in the area due to the mallard ducko…read morefamily that is in residence in the stream. We originally thought it was just the drake and his two ladies, but it turns out there's at least two drakes and three hens, though we don't usually see them all together. The park is open during daylight hours and is usually pretty quiet, surprising for being not that far from the bustling El Camino street. You can hear the brook babbling and birds, and it's really quite a lovely stop.

The Shaggy Dog Statue, located in Central Park in San Mateo!!…read more It's located on the southern end of the park, right when the paved path forms a Y split. He's obviously very sturdy, kids can't walk by him without jumping on him. Even adults can't just walk by without stopping and staring, or taking a picture. He stands upright, as if he's alerted to something. And he seems very well maintained, cool local flavor in San Mateo!!

Central Park has a statue of an exotic animal with it's Leon the Giraffe statue by the Fifth Street…read moreentrance. So why not a statue of one of the planet's most common domesticated and beloved animals? No worries, the park's got that covered too. You'll find it near the 9th Street entrance, near the gazebo and rose garden. The cast-iron dog statue is standing and looks alert, staring straight at you. He is somewhat shaggy and looks a little like a Labrador. The top of his head is worn smooth, the result of thousands of people petting his head. The dog was imported from Italy in the 1870's by William Kohl who once owned the property that is now Central Park. I wonder how many photos of people posing with the dog have been taken over the years?

Located on the north side, near Pinstripes and the Hillsdale Dining Terrace, this lovely…read moreinstallation is a wonderful centerpiece for this peaceful and charming outdoor space at Hillsdale mall. Lots of tables and seating available in the plaza, mainly at the border of this work of art. And relaxing music playing in the background along with the sounds of water splashing from the fountain. The fountain light show is listed as happening every hour, on the hour, 12-7pm. But the show seemed to be ongoing during my time here on a Tuesday, water gushing from the fountain jets somewhat randomly, with color-changing lights, on-and-off, underwater. Weird that this daily "light show" only takes place during the daytime, as it probably would look better after dark. Regardless, it was still beautiful and engaging. The flower beds in the exhibit are gorgeous in spring, too. A great spot to have a meal or sip on yumny dessert drinks or refreshing beverages from businesses on site, and definitely worth checking out even if just doing some shopping at the mall.

I have not been to Downtown San Mateo for years. I believe the last time I went is when my family…read moreand I decided to go to a high-ended Filipino restaurant. Also, this is my first time visiting here by myself. It's really quiet here just like other downtowns I visited in the Bay Area. It's expected since probably most people come here to shop and dine at restaurants. Very peaceful here which I like, but at the same time, I wish it's a bit crowded whenever I walk in downtown. It's really cheap coming here since many parking areas offer fair prices. However, it doesn't really seem like a place where I can mostly hangout at. I would still come here for eateries and explore around though.

It was our 2nd time to Downtown San Mateo. Our last time was in 2023. We found many new restaurants…read moreopened this time even though many are overpriced. Parking was a bit hard to find but it was a great town to go for dining or go to the movies or shopping. FYI, you have to pay for parking in Downtown San Mateo.

I love this place! Went there for happy hour the Bruschetta plate was delicious and drinks were so…read moregood. The service is great and everyone was so friendly they treat their regulars well! I can't wait to go back :) Service: Fantastic super friendly and attentive Taste: delicious I was there for a while Ambience: it was lovely for a date or a get together or just to go solo and make a new friend Highlights: loved happy hour! Thanks for being great!

First time at Sapore Italiano and the last time. I came in this past Saturday and ordered at 6:10…read morepm. Apps: Monterey fried calamari, fried brussel sprouts and small caesar salad Entrees: eggplant parm, seafood squid ink pasta and 2 rigatoni rusticas They came out within reasonable time. The male server with geled long hair I think jimmy just kept walking by the table and looking at the appetizers. He didn't give an update on the entrees. Looked at clock finally got the mains at 7:13, over a hour for 4 dishes. They definitely forgot about the order. After everything came out he didn't check on the table to see if everything was ok. He just came at the end and asked if needed boxes and dropped off check. As far as food everything was ok. But the service was horrendous.

This was a delicious anniversary meal! I was craving a creamy pasta but tomato pasta with meat or…read moresausage and Sole's sedanini pasta with italian sausage was everything I wanted. The sauce is similar to vodka sauce but I am not sure how it is different. It was a hearty meal and I expected to bring some back home, but it was too good and I ate it all. My partner had a seafood pasta and really enjoyed it as well. The fresh bread they serve comes with a herby and oily tomato spread which was surprisingly lighter in flavor than I expected but really enjoyed. We were too full for dessert but we'll definitely be back.

We were here to celebrate the life and times of my wife's cousin who passed recently. His wife…read morebought out the restaurant for the evening and let the chef make us an outstanding meal from anitpasti to dessert. It's a quaint restaurant with an awesome owner and staff. The food is very authentic and tasty.

This was my first time here and I only came to hear NeNe Leakes speak. After that I walked around…read moreto check out the various vendors and wasn't excited by much. I felt like I was at a flea market but indoors. Most of the booths were of the same products but by a different brand. For every isle it was the same exact thing. The jewelry looked cheap and from a beauty supply warehouse. The most exciting part was the hands on experiences a few booths had, like the hands on frame painting, the makeup/makeover stage and free food & wine samples. If it wasn't for the positive parts I posted I would have given this event 2 stars, 1 for effort the other for woman empowerment. This event should have been free, however I heard last year was better. Maybe I just came at the wrong time.

I wish zero stars were an option for a "business" that, in my experience, profits at the expense of…read morehardworking small business owners. They talk the talk and that's it. SAVE YOUR MONEY. I paid $1,095 to participate as a vendor after being sold on expectations of 10,000+ attendees and significant exposure. The reality was completely different. Traffic was nowhere near what I expected based on what was represented, many attendees appeared primarily interested in freebies, and vendors were packing up and leaving early on early Sunday. Most importantly, DO NOT believe them if you complain about attendance and they tell you that you are the "only vendor complaining." That is 100% NOT TRUE. I personally spoke with other unhappy vendors who had the same concerns. Making vendors believe they are the only ones complaining rather than acknowledging widespread dissatisfaction is incredibly shady. They allow sellers there that sell counterfeit handbags. As the owner of an authenticated luxury resale business, being placed alongside questionable merchandise is completely unacceptable and potentially damaging to my reputation. When I raised my concerns, Erika was dismissive, and getting meaningful assistance from management went nowhere. Once they had my money, the experience was very different from what I was sold beforehand. THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU! Believe the negative reviews and complaints and SAVE YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY. This expo is NOT where a small business should expect to see a worthwhile return on its investment. I would NEVER participate or recommend a Women's Ultimate Expo again. Small businesses work too hard for their money to spend it on an experience like this. Take the negative reviews seriously. I wish I had. Spend your money somewhere else.