I'm not sf - but I live a couple of blocks south of her.

There is a new restaurant that opened recently that we've dined at twice. It's become our favorite in the Burlingame/San Mateo area. It's called AllSpice, & their web site calls it "Contempory Indian". My wife & I are foodies - and I think AllSpice is much better than other restaurants we've dined at in the immediate area. We went there two weeks ago with neighbors, and their SIL is a vegetarian. Our friends indicated that there are several things on the menu that he would like.

http://www.allspicerestaurant.com/

Stu Dudley

Forgot to mention. AllSpice does not have their liquor license yet - so if you have wine with dinner, you'll have to bring your own (no corkage). Call first in case they have been granted a license by the time you dine there.

Stu Dudley

Stu's much better than I am at this -- I've never even heard of that new restaurant, but now that I have, I plan to eat there, and soon!

There's a good Afghan place, called "Kabul", a good Chinese/Burmese place called "Mingalaba", a good (great burgers) Scandinavian/American place called "Copenhagen", all on Burlingame Avenue. There's also La Boheme (French), Alana's (American) -- both are fine (Alan's is cute, better for breakfast), but I'm not as much of a fan. We love Coconut Bay for Thai -- that's a block over at the corner of Primrose and Howard. I'm not a fan of <i>any</i> of the Italian places in Burlingame - Il Fornaio, Bonarda, Stella Alpina, LaScala, or Sappore, but I would go to Trapeze (on Lorton near Burlingame Ave.) or La Rocca in a pinch (that's on Broadway, not Burlingame Avenue). I've been meaning to try Osteria Coppa in downtown San Mateo (one town south), but I haven't gotten there yet (well, I tried, and they couldn't seat us, too busy). I've heard Sakae Sushi on California Drive (near Burlingame Avenue) is very good, but I haven't been. As far as I'm concerned, there is NO good Mexican nearby -- the best is Don Pico's, but that's in San Bruno, two towns north. Hola in Burlingame is bad.

We followed SF's suggestion and ate at Mingalaba...loved it!

Wow-thanks for all the suggestions-you guys are so helpful. I had read about Kincaid's in Burlingame but notice it is not on anyone's list so there must be a reason. I will write a review of the restaurants we choose when we get back.

sf-if you get to Osteria Coppa before March 10, please let me know what you think.

Lynnaustin-we have signed up for the SLAC tour & not a moment too soon!

Stu-I have read your SF sightseeing suggestions in detail & we plan to use some of them while there. They are great for 1st timers to SF! Thanks!

Kincaid's is on the "other side" of the freeway, near the hotels. It just never occurs to me to go there!

The "other" side of the freeway is where most of the airport hotels are located. There are no residential areas around there. I would be skeptical of any restaurant where most of the customers are likely to be hotel guests.

Isn't Kincaids a chain???

Stu Dudley

Yes it is.

BTW bandmom when you are in Berkeley you might want to try lunch at Chez Panisse Cafe--much better option than most places right near campus.

We had dinner at Osteria Coppa in December and had an excellent meal - their housemade pasta is devine and our starter, the vittelo tonnato, was as good, maybe better, than any I've had in Italy. Their menu is seasonal and very fresh - lively atmosphere and good service, too. Definitely recommended.

hazel1-thanks for the reco for Osteria Coppa-it is always good to hear what someone else thinks. I can't wait to try it now!

SAB-funny you should mention Chez P. I just looked at the menu online today & plan to make a reserv while we are in Berkeley. It sounds awesome!

Lynnaustin-just saw on another post that your son is at UC Berkeley. My daughter is so excited to be visiting next month. Does he love it there? We are looking forward to discovering Berkeley & Stanford. Have you toured the SLAC?