Food Home cooks face seasonal burnout as the reality of spring cooking emerges The Lisa MarcAurele The Associated Press Apr 7, 2026 A recent study by Morning Consult finds 40% of Americans who choose fast, casual dining do so because they are too tired to cook. For many Ame…
Local News Featured As downtown San Mateo restaurants shut down, several new ones plan to open early this year By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Jan 10, 2026 The dining scene in downtown San Mateo is shifting rapidly, with three new restaurants set to open soon, replacing a few establishments that c…
Local News Featured Burlingame welcomes Sweetgreen and Local Kitchens Daily Journal staff report Oct 11, 2025 Burlingame is getting two new restaurants downtown — Sweetgreen, a casual salad spot, and Local Kitchens, which offers a wide variety of cuisi…
Columnists The art of good service Jon Mays Daily Journal staff Updated Oct 2, 2025 A restaurant host in Monterey asked if it was a special occasion, to which I replied it’s my wife’s birthday. Then they forgot to put a candle…
+2 Columnists The power of eating together By Josie Belfer Apr 12, 2025 “Pesto pasta ||, pizza ||||, watermelon salad |||,” I stood in my backyard, scribbling tally marks as each guest called out their order. Once …
Local News Featured At Sapore Italiano in Burlingame, it’s personal By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff Jan 10, 2025 Longtime small business owner Elio D’Urzo has operated Burlingame’s Sapore Italiano for 24 years — and insists it’s the homey, family-style th…
Obituaries Judy Chia-Chu Kuo Updated Apr 14, 2025 Judy Chia Chu Kuo, beloved mother, grandmother, and long-time owner of Gau Poang restaurant, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, just …
+2 Local News Featured Elia opens new location in San Carlos By Ana Mata, Daily Journal staff Oct 25, 2024 Open for just under a week, Greek restaurant Elia on Laurel Street in San Carlos is immediately adding to downtown’s palate.
Local News Featured Burlingame's Michelin-starred Rasa returns By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff Oct 23, 2024 The Michelin-starred, South Indian-inspired Burlingame restaurant Rasa reopened last week, marking a change from the eatery’s previous rebrand…
