Downtown San Mateo

Downtown Event Recap: Thanks to City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation and San Mateo PAL, the Bark in the Park event earlier this month was a fun time for many dogs and their families. Check out our photos -- there are quite a few, and a lot of smiling faces. Can you find yours?

Devin Roberts, thanks for the great photos!

Sunday blast from the past: Benjamin Franklin Hotel, 1947.

Heads-up: On Monday, there will be some impacts on 2nd Ave. for the B Street Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project.

The City of San Mateo's contractor will be grinding and repaving the roadway on 2nd Ave. between B St. and Main St. Work will start early in the morning to avoid dinner peak times, complete the work as quickly as possible, and minimize inconvenience. (approx. 6am-6pm)

Here are the impacts:
- Road closure from Ellsworth Ave. to Claremont St.: Includes temporary parking and loading zone restrictions Accommodations will be made for anyone who needs access to businesses and the Pedestrian Mall
- Main St. Garage access is recommended for access via 1st Ave. If needed, entrance via 2nd Ave. may be allowed, via attendant
- Pedestrian detours: Sidewalk access to businesses will be allowed at all times

We appreciate your patience as we improve the City's Downtown infrastructure.

Thanks, The Edna Collective, for your post on A2 Wine Bar! (117 S. B St.)

Enjoying a glass of wine at A2 Wine Bar on B Street. Love the Bordeaux! Love the art!

You'll want to be sure that San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce's Arts & Culture Fest is on your calendar for next Saturday.

Join us at the Arts & Culture Fest on September 28 as our downtown comes alive with the incredible talents of our local artists, craft-makers, musicians, dancers, and more!

San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce
650-401-2440
www.sanmateochamber.org
3 E 3rd Ave, Ste 225, San Mateo, CA 94401

What's happening Downtown this weekend:

Friday:
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Saturday:
- Grand Opening (2 E. 3rd Ave.)
- Grand Opening - free food & drinks, free 21+ beverages, free cupping sessions, vendors (1-3pm)(240 Main St.)
San Mateo Public Library - Improving Your Soil with Cover Crops (10:30am-12pm)
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Sunday:
Caltrain - Electric Service Launch Party, Downtown Station - free Caltrain rides, food trucks, community performances, community booths, games, giveaways (2-6pm)
McGoverns San Mateo - Karaoke (9:30pm)
Nandi Yoga - Community Yoga (3pm)
O'Neills Irish Pub - NFL games
San Mateo Heritage Alliance - Downtown Historic Walking Tour (10am-12pm)
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Monday:
The City of San Mateo - Grinding and repaving the roadway on 2nd Ave. between B St. and Main St. (we'll post the details this weekend)(6am-6pm)
The City of San Mateo - Main Street Garage: Entrance via 2nd Ave. will be limited. Exit onto 2nd Ave. will not be allowed. Access is recommended via 1st Ave. Parking within the garage will not be affected (6am-6pm)
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See our Restaurant Guide here:
https://dsma.org/restaurant-guide/
and Promotions page here:
https://dsma.org/events/category/promotions/

San Mateo Secrets: The Episcopal Church of St. Matthew has a thrift shop that's only open for a couple of hours, two days a week, 10 months a year. The Thrift Shop is staffed by volunteers, and donates funds to local and regional outreach.

The Shop just opened on September 7. Check it out Fridays 11am-1pm, Saturdays 11am-2pm. (1 S. El Camino Real)

Read more here:
https://episcopalstmatthew.org/outreach/thrift-shop/

We're in the San Mateo Daily Journal! We look forward to seeing you at Thursday's September Nights on B Street.

September Nights on B Street in San Mateo adds to downtown vibrancy Downtown San Mateo is busy during the summer, but it picks up even more during the fall months, when residents are back from summer vacations and children are back in

There's a delicious new appetizer on the menu at Vespucci Ristorante.

Head Downtown for the San Mateo Caltrain Electric Service Launch Party on Sunday! This free family-friendly event will have food vendors, games, performances, and Caltrain giveaways.

🛤️San Mateo Caltrain Electric Service Launch Party - September 22.

⚡Electrify your weekend! Join us for the San Mateo Caltrain Electric Service Launch Party on Sunday, September 22, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at San Mateo Station. This is a special celebration marking the launch of the fully electric Caltrain service. Join us for this free family-friendly event with food vendors, games, performances, and Caltrain giveaways. The new electrified service will provide faster, cleaner, quieter, and more frequent trains.

🌐For more information visit: www.caltrain.com/launchparty

Caltrain

Welcome to the neighborhood, Dr. Justin Shin and The Cupping Box! (240 Main St.)

Check out their website here:
https://www.cuppingbox.com

Doggos, bring your families to Bark in the Park on Sunday! There will be games, contests, a parade, vendors, and food trucks for you and your people. Thanks, City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation and San Mateo PAL, for this fun event.

You know that Sushi Sam's Edomata posts daily menus on FB and IG, right?😋

Here's our menu for dinner (9/14)

BUSINESS HOURS:
Tuesday - Thursday:
•5:00pm-9:00pm (Dinner)

Friday - Saturday:
•11:30am-1:30pm (Lunch)
•5:00pm-9:00pm (Dinner)

Walk-in only for lunch.

☎️650-344-0888
samssams.dessert

218 E 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401

What's happening Downtown this weekend:

Friday:
B Street Books - Live music: Khalil Michael Dalal (7-8:30pm)
B Street & Vine - Live music: Cynthia (6-9pm)
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Saturday:
McGoverns San Mateo - Live music: Bad Lemon & Rolling Blackout (9pm)
San Mateo Public Library - Meet Author Alice Han (1pm)
Self-Help for the Elderly - Autumn Moon Festival, Central Park (9am Walk / 10am Festival & Live performances)
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Sunday:
City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation - Bark in the Park, Central Park (12-3pm)
McGoverns San Mateo - Karaoke (9:30pm)
Nandi Yoga - Community Yoga (3pm)
O'Neills Irish Pub - NFL Games
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Be sure to check out the promotions page on our website:
https://dsma.org/events/category/promotions/

San Mateo Secrets: Peninsula Italian American Social Club rents out their bocce courts for events. Choose from three packages: Just Here for the Bocce, a Bocce Court Cocktail Party, and a Three Course Meal & Bocce.

Details here:
https://shorturl.at/MMtJ5

Congratulations, Kathy's Creative Kakes, on your move across the street! (616 S. B St.)

Check out their website here:
https://www.kathyskakes.com

So. Much. Fun. Downtown. Come eat, drink, dance, and play, starting this Thursday!

🌟🎶💃Celebrate the City’s 130th birthday with us at September Nights on B Street starting this Thursday, Sept 12!

Enjoy 🎶live music, 🕺 dancing, and fun-filled activities for all ages in the pedestrian mall of Downtown San Mateo. The street will transform into an outdoor dining pavilion under twinkling lights✨, perfect for enjoying take-out from local restaurants 🍽️🥘🍝 in a festive atmosphere. A children's play area will be available, making it a great spot for your kids to have fun. Bring your friends and dance the night away! 🍻Beer and wine will also be available for purchase on-site.

➡️Thursday, September 12 - B Street between 1st and 2nd avenues 6pm to 8pm - Live music by, Pure Ecstasy

➡️Thursday, September 19 - B Street between 2nd and 3rd avenues 6pm to 8pm - Live music by, Mercy and The Heartbeats

➡️Join us for Mateo Area Chamber’s September Arts & Culture Fest! Saturday, September 28, from 10am to 6pm Enjoy live music and explore local arts on Baldwin and B Street, between 1st and 3rd avenues.

For more information: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4095/September-Nights-on-B-Street



Downtown San Mateo San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation

You'll want to register soon for San Mateo Heritage Alliance's Downtown Historic District Walking Tour -- the last one sold out.

Please join us for a fascinating tour of San Mateo's Historic Downtown on Sunday 9/22/24 -- space is limited and slots are filling up fast!!! https://www.smheritage.org/events2