Taste of Italy in Belmont

“Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace Ristorante where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003 - 2013 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence),Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!” http://www.vivacerestaurant.com/home2.htm

Must experience:

Complimentary focaccia with the most incredible dipping sauce

Happy Hour every day from 5 to 6:30pm

Warm crispy Arancini

A tour to the wine cellar and much more!!

For Wine Lovers!

As wine lovers, we find that living in Northern California has truly enhanced our love affair with wines. Being so close to the wine country, we are able to escape the city life on a moment’s notice.

This weekend, we will have the opportunity to embrace the beauty, sample the wines and enjoy the warm hospitality from the Wine Road Barrel Tasting. It’s truly our chance to get to pick winemaker’s brains and explore Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.

http://www.whatshappeningcalendar.com/events/2013/Sonoma_County_Wine_Road_Barrel_Tasting.html

Our previous wine tasting experience and hoping to recreate! 

Fresh Organic Produce in San Mateo

We enjoy organic produce when every we can get our hands on, and Crystal Springs Produce in San Mateo is truly one of the best places that we’ve visited!

http://www.crystalspringsproduce.com/

 Most of the fruits and veggies are grown locally and there is a large selection of organics as well. In addition, there is a variety of cheeses, fresh dairy, bread, gourmet nuts and a variety of other healthy alternatives.

The best part is when we check out, the prices are exceptionally reasonable and we don’t feel like a whole paycheck was spent on organic products!!

Visit their website and there is a 15% coupon off entire purchase!!

Hope to see some of you out there!