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As we continue into the summer months, we wanted to share ways to continue to show support to local businesses, producers, and farms. Therefore, we’ve put together a list of some of the local Farmers’ Markets that are currently open for your convenience. All of these amazing Farmers’ Markets are…
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As our destination continues to move through phases of reopening, outdoor dining in San Mateo County and Silicon Valley is now available at many of our favorite restaurants. And now that we are in the summer months, you can safely enjoy a meal in the warm, fresh air! With the weather warming up…
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We hope you’re hungry because restaurants in San Mateo County and Silicon Valley have recently reopened for outdoor dining! Our destination is packed to the brim with restaurants specializing in just about every type of cuisine, local and exotic. From craft breweries to northern Italian eateries…
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We Bay Area folk have been quarantining for a little over three weeks, and I don’t know about you, but I am definitely starting to get bored! My problem is I want to have fun but obviously due to "Shelter in Place" I don’t want to/can’t leave the house to do so. So, I wanted to take this time…
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As you may already know, finding fresh produce at the supermarket has been challenging during this crisis. However, luckily for you, some of our local farms are continuing to offer farm box subscriptions for both pickup and delivery, so that customers can enjoy fresh produce without having to…
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Our “As Fresh as it Gets” program features many partners around the San Mateo County and Silicon Valley region, all with the promise and passion of serving locally grown and fresh, farm-to-table products. Teri Butler, co-owner of Half Moon Honey, has her own reasons for joining the program and…
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Although times are a bit nerve-wracking right now, there are still plenty of food and drink options available for takeout or delivery during the "Shelter in Place" order that we want to keep you updated on. While in most cases the offerings have been modified, all of our partners are committed to…
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SF Beer Week is celebrating its 12th Annual Anniversary and the San Mateo County/Silicon Valley area is once again joining in the fun! For those that may not be aware, SF Beer Week is a collection of events spanning multiple days, celebrating craft beer and the craft beer community. This year, Beer…
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HISTORY The first planting of the Brussels sprout in California was in the 1920’s and significant production beginning in the 1940’s. Today, in San Mateo County, our farmers dedicate 788 acres to growing the Brussels sprout, and in 2018, it was the top vegetable grown in our county with a crop…
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THE BEGINNING Dominick Chirichillo’s first wine memory took place in his grandfather’s basement in Staten Island, New York. He vividly remembers fighting with his cousins over who got to press the bar of his grandfather’s wine press when he was just two years old. Now, owner of Domenico Winery &…
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