SAN MATEO COUNTY FRESH EVENTS

Ongoing Events

Burgers, Beer & Jazz in The Conservatory Lounge - Thursdays ~ 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Enjoy a burger and beer special while listening to local jazz artists. Choose from a chef’s selection of burgers (Kobe-style, Crab, Vegetarian) while sipping on signature Speakeasy brews. $19 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Free valet parking. The Conservatory Lounge is located in the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay at 1 Miramontes Point Road in Half Moon Bay. For more information or dining reservations please call 650-712-7040.

Ladies Night at The Melting Pot The First Wednesday of Every Month

Leave the men at home and join us for fondue and fun. Enjoy a four-course dinner, weekly wine and cocktail specials and monthly events that you are sure to love.$35 per lady. Local vendors will be present with their merchandise/services available. Free prizes from The Melting Pot and the local vendors will be given out. The Melting Pot is located inside the San Mateo Caltrain Station at 2 N. B Street in San Mateo. For more information please call 650-342-6358 or visit www.themeltingpot.com

Uncorked Fridays at Quattro

Unwind at the end of a long week without breaking the bank at “Uncorked Fridays” Beginning in March, diners are encouraged to enjoy their favorite wines from their personal cellar with dinner in the comfort of Quattro Restaurant. All corkage fees will be waived and Quattro’s expert culinary team will assist with menu pairings. August 14, bring your best Riesling. September 11, bring your best Cabernet Sauvignon. This offer is available every Friday excluding holiday weekends. Quattro Restaurant is located inside the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at 2050 University Avenue in East Palo Alto. For more information or for reservations please call 650-470-2889.

A Bite & A Brew at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Now offering “A Bite & A Brew” which includes a four-ounce beer paired with an appetizer for $6.99. Available Monday-Thursday from 3 - 6 p.m. Selections include boneless buffalo wings and an IPA or California egg rolls and a pale ale. The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is located at 390 Capistrano Road in Princeton-by-the-Sea. For more information or reservations please call 650-728-BREW or visit www.hmbbrewingco.com.

July

In Season: Artichokes, Blackberries, Beans (Snap/Fava/Green), Boysenberries, Brussels Sprouts, Corn, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Olallieberries, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Albacore, Cod, Halibut, King Salmon, Rock Crab, Rock Fish, Squid and Striped Bass.

July 17th – Wine Tasting Open House ~ 11AM-4PM
	Taste award winning wines in La Honda Winery’s elegant tasting room. Tour the state of the art winemaking facility and have a Q & A with winemaker, Ken Wornick. $10 admission, credited toward your wine purchase of $25 or more. La Honda Winery is located at 2645 Fair Oaks Avenue in Redwood City. For more information please call 650-366-4104 or visit www.lahondawinery.com.

July 17th – 18th Annual Tour des Fleurs

The Coastside is always eager to show off amazing flowers and plants, and Tour des Fleurs offers the public a once-a-year opportunity to tour local nurseries/greenhouses, wineries and farms. Many of these businesses are not ordinarily open to the public and during Tour des Fleurs they invite you for a behind the scenes tour of their facilities and operations. Some will share helpful tips to pruning and caring for flowers, others will share their key to an efficient operation whether it’s a nursery or winery, and some will share their colorful and fascinating family history and how it shaped their businesses today. Each tour package takes you to three different locations. You drive yourself to each location in your package and enjoy a one hour guided tour. There are five different tour packages to choose from, and each tour package of three locations costs only $20.00. That’s right, a whole day of floriculture for just $20.00! For more information please call the Half Moon Bay Chamber at 650-726-8380 or visit www.halfmoonbaychamber.org.

July 17th & 18th – 24th Annual Connoisseurs’ Marketplace ~ 10AM-6PM

It's summertime which means the Bay Area's popular outdoor festival season is in full swing. With people staying closer to home and looking for more affordable leisure options, the festival circuit is more appealing than ever. For a sun-splashed weekend featuring world-class art by 250 of America's top artists, two days of great music, informative chefs' demos, fabulous food and drink, tons of fun for kids, artisan specialty food purveyors, a new collector car show, home and garden exhibits, health and wellness displays and an organic and green products showcase, head to downtown Menlo Park for the 24th Annual Connoisseurs' Marketplace, July 17-18. Stroll down charming, tree-lined Santa Cruz Avenue and experience an authentic feast for the senses. Presented by the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce, large crowds are expected to pour onto the downtown streets for this vibrant celebration of visual, performing and culinary arts. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Admission is free. For more information please visit www.miramarevents.com.

July 24th – An Evening of Wine with Roses ~ 5-8PM

Nine northern California wineries are bringing their best vintages to Filoli Mansion & Gardens for sampling: Thomas Fogarty, Ridge, Frog’s Leap, Martella, Cannonball, Storr’s, Bonny Doon, Ashe and Elizabeth Spencer. Music will fill the garden while guests enjoy wine-tasting and hors d’oeuvres at this fundraising event. The vintners’ wines will accompany a gourmet, sit-down dinner following the tasting. A variety of raffle prizes will be awarded during dessert. $110 members, $125 non-members. Advance reservation is required as seating is limited. Filoli Mansion & Gardens is located at 86 Cañada Road in Woodside. For more information or reservations please call 650-364-8300 x 508 or visit www.filoli.org.

July 31st – The Great Garlic BBQ ~ Noon-3PM

The Great Garlic BBQ at La Nebbia Winery features an all-you-can-eat menu filled with delectable items such as BBQ Garlic Chicken, Garlic Rubbed Tri-tip, Garlic Pasta and much more. Live music by local band Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic. $25 in advance/$30 at the door. La Nebbia Winery is located at 12341 San Mateo Road (Hwy. 92) in Half Moon Bay. For more information please call 650-726-9463 or visit www.lanebbiawinery.com.

August

In Season: Artichokes, Blackberries, Beans (Snap/Fava/Green), Boysenberries, Brussels Sprouts, Corn, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Onions, Potatoes, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Albacore, Cod, King Salmon, Rock Crab, Rock Fish, Squid, and Striped Bass.

August 10th - Third Annual Local Farm & Wine Dinner

Celebrate Pasta Moon’s relationship to coastside farms and learn about the importance of buying locally. A five-course dinner highlights the farmers, their produce, and their stories and efforts to maintain sustainability. $80 per person; reservations highly recommended. Pasta Moon is located at 315 Main Street in Half Moon Bay. For more information or reservations please call 650-726-5125 or visit www.pastamoon.com.

August 20th - Divine Wine & Nine Series ~ 4PM

Half Moon Bay Golf Links presents this special event featuring Domenico Wines, recipient of over 250 medals since its initial release in 2006. The shotgun Nine Hole Tournament begins at 4:00 p.m., with wine tasting and food pairings on selected holes. At 7:00 p.m., enjoy a savory six course winemaker's dinner. Golf & Dinner $250; Golf Only $125; Dinner Only $125 (tax & gratuity included). Wines will also be available for purchase that day. RSVP to tournamentdirector@hmbgolfinks.com or 650-712-2211. Half Moon Bay Golf Links is located at Two Miramontes Point Road in Half Moon Bay.

August 31st - International Tastes of San Bruno ~ 6-9 p.m.

Admission includes tastings at all participating restaurants, one raffle ticket and one drink ticket. $20 early bird before August 13 (includes 2 extra raffle tickets); $25.00 after August 13. There will be a Silent Auction Raffle with a chance to win restaurant coupons, a barrel of wine, and more. This event will be held at the San Bruno Senior Center, Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno. Purchase your tickets online at www.sanbrunochamber.com or call 650-588-0180.