Sample the Pastas at Sole Ristorante Italiano in San Mateo

December 24th, 2014

Sole Ristorante Italiano isn’t like your typical pizza restaurants in San Mateo. For one thing, this restaurant doesn’t serve pizza.

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For another, it’s owned by renowned chef Mario Di Paola, former co-owner of Sapore Italiano in Burlingame.

At Sole Ristorante Italiano, fresh and organic is king. Everything is made in-house per order, so each flavorful dish comes out beautifully plated and perfectly proportioned.

Come for lunch or dinner, but be sure to try at least one pasta dish and save room for one of the mouthwatering desserts.

All of the egg pastas are homemade and melt seductively on the tongue. The pappardelle, tagliolini, linguine, and ravioli served with shellfish and organic greens in a cream, white wine, or meat sauce will transport you to a sunny cafe in Capri with one bite.

Few restaurants in San Mateo bother making Zabaglione fresh nightly, but this one does. The daily Sorbetto is a light palate cleanser sure to please.

Call 650-341-5555 to make a reservation, then head down El Camino Real to 37th Avenue for an amazing meal. Share your opinion of this restaurant on our Facebook page.

For more information about our ideally located luxury green apartments near public transportation, shopping, and restaurants in San Mateo, contact us today to schedule a tour.

Common Mistakes to Avoid While on the Treadmill in San Mateo

December 18th, 2014

Our residents are able to enjoy many amenities at our luxury apartments in San Mateo, including a fitness center, cardio theater, and yoga studio. These amenities make it convenient to get a workout in whenever the mood strikes.

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Make note of the following mistakes to avoid while you’re on the treadmill.

• Don’t skip your warm-up. Start on the treadmill by walking, and gradually increase your pace over the next 5 or 10 minutes to a jog. Do a mile before really picking up the speed.
• Don’t ignore the incline option on the treadmill. Running at a one to two percent incline can give your body a more challenging workout.
• Do not hold on to the sides of the treadmill. Doing so can mess up your gait and your posture.
• Don’t over-think your stride. Often, your legs will figure your stride out on their own.
• Do not run solely on the front part of the treadmill belt. Utilize the entire belt when running. Running at the front part only can restrict your range of motion.

Are you looking for luxury apartments in San Mateo with fitness center, heated swimming pool, whirlpool spa, and so much more? Contact us today for details about our community and all of our fantastic amenities.

Get Tickets to See Cirque Du Soleil Kurios in San Francisco

December 16th, 2014

While it’s easy to stay put in our luxury green apartments in San Mateo, sometimes a trip into Downtown San Francisco is a welcome change.

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Among the events in San Francisco planned during this holiday season, don’t miss the new Cirque Du Soleil production, Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities. There are plenty of dates to choose from with shows on most days except Mondays, December 25th, and January 1st.

Kurios is a voyage into altered dimensions where reality shifts and what you think you see isn’t necessarily what is really happening.

Set in the 1800s with fanciful stage designs, costumes, and characters, Cirque Du Soleil brings its familiar stamp of magic, aerial acrobatics, and heart-stopping feats of human agility to audiences of all ages with this show.

With a variety of special offers including a family four-pack, tickets are very reasonable for holiday events in San Francisco.

Hop on a train into San Francisco right down the street from our conveniently located apartments, and make a night of it. Then be sure to share your thoughts about the show with your neighbors on our Facebook page.

For more information about our luxury San Mateo apartment community, contact us today to schedule a tour.

Give Your Pooch a Bath in the San Mateo Dog Washing Station

December 10th, 2014

You have these beautiful luxury pet-friendly apartments in San Mateo and you want to keep your dog clean while living there.

Our Dog Washing Station is the perfect space to bath your pooch and help keep them clean.

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• Brush your dogs coat before you bath them. This will rid them of extra fur and it will help avoid matting when you shampoo them.
• Put some cotton in the ears of your dog before you start to avoid extra moisture.
• Thoroughly wet your dog before you apply shampoo. You want to be sure to avoid spraying them directly at the start of a bath.
• Apply shampoo starting at the neck and working your way down.
• As you rinse your dog, be sure to use your fingers to gently massage the fur in order to remove all the soap.
• Your dog will naturally want to shake off the water so be sure to give them space to do so. You also want to gently dry your pup with the towel from the neck down.
• Always end bath time at your luxury pet-friendly apartments in San Mateo with a reward and some fun. If your dog feels that bath time leads to fun, the more likely they will cooperate when being bathed in the future.

Help keep your pup clean at your luxury pet-friendly apartments in San Mateo and make use of the outdoor bathing station. If you would like to know more about our luxury apartments, contact us to arrange a tour.

5 Ways to Clean Your San Mateo Bathroom the Green Way

December 4th, 2014

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It’s easy to make little changes in your life to green your living space. Our eco-friendly apartments in San Mateo encourage residents to use methods to green their spaces. Below, we provide five ways to green clean your apartment bathrooms.

• Brighten the space with a green plant. Many plants can thrive in bathrooms and serve to freshen the air.
• Green your bathroom by turning the water off. When you’re brushing your teeth, simply turning off the faucet can conserve gallons of water over time.
• Embrace green products such as recycled toilet paper and organic cotton or bamboo towels and wash cloths. Traditional grown cotton uses a high percentage of pesticides that could be damaging to the surrounding soils and waterways.
• Install a low-flow shower head. Like turning off the water, this is another step at water conservation.
• Finally, trade in your vinyl shower curtain for one made of organic cotton, hemp, linen, or nylon.

888 San Mateo is an eco-friendly apartment community that offers ample guest parking and an outdoor courtyard lounge area with fireplace. For more information about our apartments or to tour our community, contact us.

3 Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve in San Francisco

December 2nd, 2014

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If you are looking for some of the top NYE events in San Francisco, we are highlighting three ways to spend New Year’s Eve.

• The Champagne Resolutions New Year’s Eve will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, located at 5 Embarcadero Center. The party kicks off at 9 pm and will feature a DJ spinning on a world-class sound system that is sure to get you grooving.
• The 4th Annual Speakeasy New Year’s Eve Cruise aboard the Fume Blanc Commodore offers an atypical experience that transports all guests back to the roaring 20’s. Check in is at 7:30 pm at Pier 40.
• Gus presents Colossus: New Year’s Eve San Francisco at Factory, located at 525 Harrison Street. Your Colossus NYE ticket includes party favors, a complimentary champagne toasting, gaystar midnight countdown, a major balloon drop plus confetti storm, gloss magazine photo-op, and complimentary breakfast.

888 San Mateo is fittingly located near the best New Year’s Eve events in San Francisco. For more information about our conveniently located apartments or to schedule a tour, contact us.

Don’t Forget Dessert at All Spice Restaurant in San Mateo

November 26th, 2014

The single element that most clearly assigns a cuisine to a specific region is the spice profile. All Spice Restaurant creates a new American Cuisine by subtly blending flavors from around the world. Items made from Italian ricotta, Middle Eastern garbanzo beans, Mexican jicama, and edamame from the Far East fill the menu.

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All Spice is one of the finest restaurants in San Mateo, with three beautifully appointed dining rooms. Sparkling chandeliers and inlaid wooden floors in this refurbished Victorian home create a welcoming ambiance perfect for your most special evenings.

You can start your culinary journey with Bangkok street chicken, glazed with tamarind and served with lemongrass rice grits, sweet peppers, and cabbage. Continue to Manila for clams, ciopollini onions, vegetable ribbons, and horseradish cream atop coconut lemongrass sea bass. For dessert, head to Germany for salted rosemary crème caramel, almond streusel, bacon-peanut brittle, and fresh berries.

Make your reservations online for this charming restaurant at 1602 South Camino Real in San Mateo. It is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. All Spice is a quick two miles from our revolutionary apartment homes in San Mateo.

Whether you are looking for the best restaurants in San Mateo, shopping, or entertainment options, our unique address has it all. Contact our leasing office for more information.