A California cuisine restaurant with mediterranean leaning.

Amara

Amara is where the Mediterranean comes to play! A sun-soaked garden, bold flavors, and a vibe that pulls you in and keeps you there. By day, it’s the place for long, lazy brunches and families sharing plates in the shade. By night, the energy shifts, cocktails flow, music hums, and the garden feels like a secret you’re lucky to know. Every dish is crafted from peak-season ingredients, inspired by coastlines and cultures where life moves a little slower and tastes a little better. One visit won’t be enough and that’s exactly how we like it. Our Philosophy Food &amp; Drink At Amara, the food and drink share the same philosophy start with the best ingredients and let them shine. We work with local farms and the weekly farmers market to source peak-season produce, ensuring every plate is as fresh, vibrant, and nourishing as it is delicious. Cocktails follow the same principle, mixed with market-fresh herbs, citrus, and spices into creations that feel inventive yet effortless. It’s quality without pretension, made for people who truly care about what’s on their plate and in their glass. Space Amara is designed to transport a sunlit garden, airy interiors, and cozy corners are perfect for lingering. Inspired by the Mediterranean’s rugged coastlines and warm hospitality, our space blends natural textures, lush greenery, and flowing water to create an atmosphere that feels both polished and inviting. It’s where you can sink in, slow down, and feel like you’ve stepped into another world. Events at Amara From long, lazy brunches to lively Thursday DJ nights, Amara offers experiences as dynamic as its setting. Our garden and private spaces host everything from intimate celebrations to corporate gatherings, while seasonal events like Diwali dinners or chef’s table tastings make every visit feel unique. Whether you’re here for a glass of wine at golden hour or a full evening under the stars, there’s always something to draw you back. Check Happenings to see current

San Mateo County

Bay Area

Belmont

California

Amara is where the Mediterranean comes to play! A sun-soaked garden, bold flavors, and a vibe that pulls you in and keeps you there. By day, it’s...

Samaritan House

For the security guard sleeping in his car. Or the teacher whose emergency room visit put her a month behind on rent. Or the mom working three jobs to make sure her kids have food and clothes. For all who are struggling to make ends meet, Samaritan House is here to help. For over 50 years, Samaritan House has been leading the fight against poverty in San Mateo County. We are the only organization that delivers essential services and personalized support to connect the people living in poverty among us to the full range of resources and services they need. More than just ensuring our clients are fed, clothed, healthy, and housed, we help them create their own stability and remain an active, successful part of the community. Over recent years, more and more families in San Mateo County have been thrust into poverty. From the COVID-19 pandemic, to increasing wealth inequality, to the impacts of inflation and the housing crisis, the financial pressures on our neighbors have grown. Through it all, Samaritan House has been here to help – keeping pace with the demand and opening up new possibilities for people living in poverty. Though the road ahead is uncertain, we remain steadfast to our commitment to helping over 32,000 of our neighbors living in poverty every year. With each action, each conversation, and each new program we develop, we are Fighting poverty. Lifting lives.

Albert Gregory

San Mateo

For the security guard sleeping in his car. Or the teacher whose emergency room visit put her a month behind on rent. Or the mom working three jobs...

Friday, March 23 3:25 p.m., Audubon School on Gull Avenue: Vandals smashed in the front passenger window of a parked car. The incident occurred sometime between 12:30 and 3 p.m. 7:41 p.m., Baja Fresh on East Hillsdale Boulevard: The victim of a thrown chicken McNugget at The Vibe Teen Center chased his juvenile assailant down Shell Boulevard, but he ended the pursuit when he saw him on the phone at Baja Fresh on East Hillsdale Boulevard. Police admonished the boy who threw the McNugget.   Saturday, March 24 8:47 a.m., De Soto Lane: An identity thief bought $652 from Toys R Us using their victim's Paypal account.   Sunday, March 25 8:40 a.m., Courtyard by Marriot on Shell Boulevard: A rental vehicle was stolen sometime after March 22.   Monday, March 26 3:01 p.m., Crane Avenue: A 21-year-old San Mateo resident was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Tevita Baker was taken to First Chance, a San Carlos treatment center. 5:13 p.m., 99 Ranch Market on Foster City Boulevard: An unlocked bicycle left unattended for three weeks was stolen. The GMC Denali 7-speed bike had a saddle bag.

3:25 p.m., Audubon School on Gull Avenue: Vandals smashed in the front passenger window of a parked car. The incident occurred sometime between 12:30 and 3 p.m. 7:41 p.m., Baja Fresh on East Hillsdale Boulevard: The victim of a thrown chicken McNugget at The Vibe Teen Center chased his juvenile assailant down Shell Boulevard, but he ended the pursuit when he saw him on the phone at Baja Fresh on East Hillsdale Boulevard. Police admonished the boy who threw the McNugget.

Saturday, March 24

8:47 a.m., De Soto Lane: An identity thief bought $652 from Toys R Us using their victim's Paypal account.

Sunday, March 25 8:40 a.m., Courtyard by Marriot on Shell Boulevard: A rental vehicle was stolen sometime after March 22.

Monday, March 26 3:01 p.m., Crane Avenue: A 21-year-old San Mateo resident was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Tevita Baker was taken to First Chance, a San Carlos treatment center. 5:13 p.m., 99 Ranch Market on Foster City Boulevard: An unlocked bicycle left unattended for three weeks was stolen. The GMC Denali 7-speed bike had a saddle bag.

Foster City

The following information was supplied by the Foster City Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

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Memorial Day is a time to pause, remember, and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
PIZZA AND WINE IN THE AUTOVINO WINE GARDEN
This Memorial Day, join us in the AutoVino Wine Garden for wood-fired pizza from the 1955 Flxible diner bus, wine from Woodside Vineyards, shade sails, outdoor tables, and time together.
MEMORIAL DAY PIZZA SPECIAL
Enjoy $3 off AutoVino’s Neapolitan-style pizzas throughout the afternoon.
Our pizzas start with 48-hour fermented dough and hand-stretched crusts. Each pizza is made to order and served hot from our 900-degree wood-fired oven.
MEMORIAL DAY PIZZA LINEUP
• Margherita | Tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil• Pepperoni | Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni

• Vegetarian | Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, fire-roasted bell peppers, red onion, roasted garlic, black olives
• The Inge 2.0 | Black olives, Italian sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, red onion
• The AutoVino | Tomato, mozzarella, fire-roasted bell peppers, roasted garlic, pepperoni, red onion, chopped jalapeño peppers
PAIR YOUR PIZZA WITH WOODSIDE VINEYARDS WINE
Enjoy your pizza with estate wines from Woodside Vineyards, made from grapes grown in Woodside and Portola Valley within the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation.
Choose from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Kings Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.
JOIN US MEMORIAL DAY AFTERNOON
Join us on Monday, May 26, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Bring your family or friends, grab a table in the Wine Garden, and enjoy pizza and wine throughout the afternoon.

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Memorial Day at AutoVino

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Join Redwood Symphony for two unforgettable evenings of music, comedy, and artistry. Whether you’re a Sondheim enthusiast, a lover of orchestral music, or new to musical theater, this performance promises to be a highlight of the season.

Local Event: A Little Night Music

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Hurry: We’ll be giving a free copy of the book to the first 20 people who sign up.
Register online:&nbsp;age-up.org/camp

Local Event: Book Club with Author Caroline Paul

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