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Porterhouse

Downtown · B Street

The Peninsula's in-house dry-aging steakhouse.

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Espetus Churrascaria

B Street

All-you-can-eat rodizio, carved tableside.

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Takahashi Market

Downtown

Hawaiian and Japanese groceries, and Spam musubi worth the trip.

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Ah Sam Floral

El Camino · since 1933

A family florist that has bloomed in San Mateo since 1933.

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Citywide Yard Sale

All over San Mateo · Jul 25–26

The whole city's garages open for one weekend. Sell your stuff or hunt for treasure, with a citywide map of every sale.

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Whisper

Downtown · Baldwin Ave

A former Sweet Maple chef turned the old Wursthall space into a 140-seat brunch spot with galbi eggs Benedict and gochujang cioppino.

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Reposado

Downtown · Baldwin Ave

The Palo Alto favorite's second location brings regional cooking from Oaxaca and the Yucatan, with a deep tequila list.

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Johnny's

Downtown · B St

The Half Moon Bay brunch destination from the It's Italia team moved its full menu into the Brickline building.

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Izumi Matcha

Downtown · E 3rd Ave

A premium Japanese matcha bar pouring ceremonial-grade lattes in the heart of downtown.

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Sama Coffee Shop

Downtown · S B St

An Iraqi-Palestinian coffee house serving sand-brewed Turkish coffee, cardamom lattes, and Middle Eastern sweets.

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Luceti's on 25th

25th Avenue

Old-school Italian with live jazz several nights a week.

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