If you live in the bay area you might not think of San Mateo, CA as being one of the best places to find great dinning venues, but maybe you should. I’ve been living in San Mateo for over three years now, and I can sadly admit that I’ve driven past Jack’s Prime Burger and Shakes on numerous occasions without so much as a second thought. However recently, on the suggestion of my boyfriend, we visited this new restaurant, in order to satisfy our hunger for a great burger. When we arrived we were quickly shown to one of their wide booth tables next to their windows in the front of the restaurant. The menu was easy to read and simple, which was great because they showcased burgers, hence the name. The sweet potatoes fries and the thick ice cream milkshakes also caught our attention, so we ordered some in addition to our signature burgers. While we waited for our shakes to arrive we enjoyed looking out at the busy El Camino Real and observing the food being made in the open kitchen. The milkshakes were phenomenal: thick, creamy, and utterly satisfying. The sweet potato fires were crispy and perfectly seasoned with a great side sauce. The burgers were some of the best I’ve ever tasted, and my boyfriend agreed. Juicy and flavorful, Jack’s makes a burger the way it was intended. The service at Jack’s was great; our server was attentive and fun. I noticed several families with kids and it seemed like a great place for both parents and kids. The next time you have a craving for great burgers and creamy dreamy milkshakes, remember Jack’s Prime in San Mateo, Ca, you won’t be disappointed. To find more great places in the Bay Area check out GlobalYP.net the new online yellow pages.

Finding an awesome little place to grab a drink and a snack can be difficult in San Mateo, but Moonside Bakery & Café definitely fits the bill. Their pretzels are to die for, and their other baked goods (including cookies, decadent cakes, and pizzas) are intensely yummy. If you want something a little heavier, they also serve sandwiches and breakfast items. As far as drinks go, Moonside Bakery has Italian sodas in addition to things like hot chocolate, tea and coffee. Like any self respecting bakery, they also bake bread, which for the record is pretty delicious. Conveniently located near College of San Mateo (CSM) and Hillsdale Mall, Moonside Bakery & Cafe in San Mateo is perfect for your baked good needs. The bakery in San Mateo is an extension of their original bakery, in Half Moon Bay, but if you don’t feel like driving all the way out to the coast for some tasty treats, you can still get your fix. Perfect for snagging lunch or a snack between classes (or breakfast before), or buying freshly baked bread on your way home, Moonside Bakery & Café is a definite must if you like things that taste good. If you’re looking for other things in the area, globalYP.net is a definite must for a local online directory.

When your beloved pet is sick or injured, it’s an extremely stressful and sad time. Putting the health, and in many cases the life, of your pet in the hands of someone else takes a lot of trust, and I trust Veterinary Medical Specialists in San Mateo, California at 251 N Amphlett Blvd. The people who work there are true animal lovers, and you can feel how much they want to help your pets, and how genuine their concern and feelings are. They truly understand that your pet is a part of your family, is someone you love and care about, and someone that they need to do their best to take care of. Your pet is never a number, and they make a point to learn their name and things about them. The nurses there were so loving to my dog when she was undergoing chemotherapy, and always made a point of letting me know that she was special to them and their little “rockstar”. My dog’s doctor would even go back and play with her when she had to stay overnight. In terms of their medical standards, VMS has state of the art equipment, highly trained veterinarians, and are very thorough when it comes to the health of your pet. The office staff is friendly and always asks if there’s anything you need while you wait, and I never at all felt like their only interaction with me was to demand payment up front. For treating a pet who is ill or even terminal, VMS is wonderful at caring for them and treating them as important and loved members of your family. I’m personally very grateful for the love and care they gave to my dog in the year long chemotherapy treatments she went through. I know that they did their best to make her feel comfortable and safe with them, while receiving the best medical treatment available. For a veterinarian you can trust to take amazing care of your furry family member, make an appointment with Veterinary Medical Specialists. For anything else, start a search at globalYP.net, the local online directory.

Fro-yo is basically one of the most amazing things in existence. I don’t know if it’s the texture, the taste, or some other quality that only frozen yogurt possesses, but whatever it is, it’s delicious. My absolute favorite place to go for frozen yogurt has to be Yumi Yogurt, at 3955 S El Camino Real, in San Mateo, CA. It’s really hard to find frozen yogurt in Northern California, and even in Southern California it’s mostly chains with yogurt that tastes like frozen bitter water (keep your faux-yo to yourself So Cal). Thank goodness for Yumi. It’s conveniently located near Hillsdale Mall (so you can just “happen” to be in the neighborhood and by that point you “might as well” go get some fro-yo), and they offer a ton of flavors. Their portion sizes are gigantic, a small is more than enough (unless you’re having a fro-yo attack, in which case I completely understand springing for the next size up for just a few cents more), they also have lots of different toppings (candy, nuts, fruit etc.), and offer regular ice cream, smoothies, and a few other frozen sweet treats. But really, let’s be honest, it’s all about the frozen yogurt itself. They rotate their flavors through, but there’s always some kind of vanilla and at least one kind of chocolate available (I’m a sucker for a half and half chocolate/vanilla deal), and they’ll give you a sample of anything you want to try. Whether you want tart, sweet, fruity or sugary, there are always several flavors to choose from. It’s pretty small inside, but there are some outside tables, and they’ll give you a to-go lid if you want. Depending on when you go, Yumi can have a line out the door, but it usually doesn’t take that long to make it to the front and to your cold creamy goodness. Yumi Yogurt is probably one of my favorite places to eat out in the Bay Area, and if you like frozen yogurt, try it and it will be one of yours too. If you like other things, and want to find more to try, try searching on globalYP.net, the local online directory.

Sofa Outlet is a family owned and operated business located conveniently near El Camino Real in San Mateo. This little shop has tons of great deals to be had. If you’re even thinking about purchasing a ready made or have a sofa custom made this place needs to be at the top of your list for places to visit. The prices are beyond reasonable and the quality of their product is sensational. In addition they have a great side store that has all their discount furniture. They do sell items in addition to sofas, so if you’re looking to remodel the entire living room this is your one stop shop. The customer service was excellent and the selection is unbeatable. The next time you’re looking for a great place to take a load off, and possibly purchase a sofa, the Sofa Outlet in San Mateo is the place to be. You can easily find directions to the Sofa Outlet on GlobalYP.net, an online local search directory. Sofa Outlet has been featured on Channel 5’s Eye on the Bay in addition to HGTV, but don’t take their word for it, see for yourself and don’t let another day go by, when you could be sitting on the sofa of your dreams.

With so many options for Chinese food in the Bay Area it may seem impossible to find great Chinese food without risking your appetite. Have no fear when it comes to Uncle Chen’s Chinese Food, this restaurant offers the best in Chinese food and gives you a wide variety of delicious offerings to satisfy your appetite. One of the things that make Uncle Chen’s special is their all vegetarian menu in addition to their regular menu. If you are a vegetarian or if you have one in the family, Uncle Chen doesn’t just pigeon hole them in to a few options or just the option of omitting the meat from the popular dishes, instead Uncle Chen’s has developed a menu that offers things like “Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Pork”. This dish is does not just replace the pork with cubed tofu, instead they use specialized textured tofu that they batter and treat with the same spices as the pork, so that even the vegetarian in your family can enjoy the tastes and flavors of the dish. This is a great option for takeout, where most times your food will be ready in under 15 minutes and it is conveniently located near El Camino Real Rd.  To help find this great location visit the online local directory GlobalYP.net, and make Uncle Chen’s your next pick in Chinese Food.

The fabulous hair salon located in the Hillsdale Mall, is the type of place you would suggest to your friends. Most women only allow a select few people to touch their hair when it comes to color and cut. Most of us have experienced bad colorist or stylist with shaky hands, but you won’t find either here at Regis in Hillsdale. You might have seen several of these chains around the bay area, but the Hillsdale branch deserves a nod. This salon offers great service from a knowledgeable and friendly staff, that has lots of return business because the rates a good and the quality is above par. Anyone who gets their hair done on a regular basis knows how hard it is to trust a new stylist or colorist with your hair, but you should take a chance on Regis Salon. Whether you’re going for a quick trim or a full color turn around, Regis has large number of stylist who are devoted to offering you the best. You leave Regis Salon with your new style feeling fabulous, and the best part is, is that you wake up the next day and you still feel and look great. Like many great salon Regis can be easily be over looked, but be sure to search for them to on the online local directory GlobalYP.net so you can easily locate them for your next great hair style.

Conveniently located at the juncture between Hwy 92 and Hillsdale Blvd. this hidden gem offers the best in nail salon services that’s bound to please anyone who’s looking for a relaxing and professional manicure or pedicure. Often times salons like Bella Nails, located in mini-strip malls can be below par when it comes to service and cleanliness. However at Bella Nails all the tools come out of sealed packages to ensure health standards, in addition they thoroughly scrub down all the pedicure stations in between use with cleansers and hot water. Bella Nails offers a clean and friendly atmosphere which allows you to relax and enjoy your manicure or pedicure to the fullest.

Getting your nails done is no longer a chore, at this reasonably priced salon it becomes a pleasurable past time. Bella offers a variety of special scrubs and wraps in addition to more traditional French manicures and acrylic nail treatments. Bella Nail Salon boasts a large variety of OPI nail color so you’ll always find just the right color you were looking for. You can easily find this local favorite by visiting the online local directory GlobalYP.net, which gives directions and provides contact information. When you’re looking for a relaxing time for yourself or for you and your friends visit Bella Nails, you won’t be disappointed.