Guidebook for Redwood City
Essentials
Closest grocery store. A cut above Safeway but not as expensive as Whole Foods. Nice produce and gluten free section. Decent wine. Also has pharmacy and dry cleaning. Opens 6a - 11p daily.
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Nob Hill Foods
270 Redwood Shores PkwyClosest grocery store. A cut above Safeway but not as expensive as Whole Foods. Nice produce and gluten free section. Decent wine. Also has pharmacy and dry cleaning. Opens 6a - 11p daily.
A close second to Whole Foods but at a fraction of the cost. You won't find products with added trans fats, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and GMO ingredients here. Opens 8a-9p daily.
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Trader Joe's
1482 El Camino RealA close second to Whole Foods but at a fraction of the cost. You won't find products with added trans fats, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and GMO ingredients here. Opens 8a-9p daily.
If Whole Foods is your prefer grocer, I prefer this location over their Redwood City location. There is underground parking as well if you can't find any parking spots on the ground level.
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Whole Foods Market
1010 Park PlIf Whole Foods is your prefer grocer, I prefer this location over their Redwood City location. There is underground parking as well if you can't find any parking spots on the ground level.
Food Scene
If Pastrami, Burger and Belgium Brews in a casual place with small-town-bar ambiance is your thing, Refuge is your refuge. Seriously, it levels with Manhattan's Katz’s Deli and Los Angeles Langer.
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The Refuge
963 Laurel StIf Pastrami, Burger and Belgium Brews in a casual place with small-town-bar ambiance is your thing, Refuge is your refuge. Seriously, it levels with Manhattan's Katz’s Deli and Los Angeles Langer.
Great atmosphere, service and fit for foodies!!! (uncommon descriptors for Asian food :-)) If you have adventurous palates, try Tea Leaf Salad and Cat Fish Chowder, but they also have asian staples.
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Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine
445 Emerson StGreat atmosphere, service and fit for foodies!!! (uncommon descriptors for Asian food :-)) If you have adventurous palates, try Tea Leaf Salad and Cat Fish Chowder, but they also have asian staples.
Locavore-leaning Californian-Italian fare served in a sleek space with bar/lounge & outdoor areas.
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Piacere Restaurant
727 Laurel StLocavore-leaning Californian-Italian fare served in a sleek space with bar/lounge & outdoor areas.
Perfect venue with water view & fireplace to celebrate your special occasion. Sit outside or request a private dining room and enjoy New American cuisine worthy of the Open Table Diner's choice award.
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Mistral Restaurant and Bar
370-6 Bridge PkwyPerfect venue with water view & fireplace to celebrate your special occasion. Sit outside or request a private dining room and enjoy New American cuisine worthy of the Open Table Diner's choice award.
Delicious, fresh French comfort food in casual atmosphere with some outdoor sittings. Super friendly staff and easy on the wallet.
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Cuisinett
1105 San Carlos AveDelicious, fresh French comfort food in casual atmosphere with some outdoor sittings. Super friendly staff and easy on the wallet.
If Sunday buffet brunch w/ bottomless mimosa is your thing, $40 pp also gets you crepe bar, omelette bar, eggs benedict, rib eye, salmon, crab cakes / claws, shrimps, mussels, quiche, pastries, pies..
Pullman San Francisco Bay
223 Twin Dolphin DrIf Sunday buffet brunch w/ bottomless mimosa is your thing, $40 pp also gets you crepe bar, omelette bar, eggs benedict, rib eye, salmon, crab cakes / claws, shrimps, mussels, quiche, pastries, pies..
You probably won't find another Burger joint like this at home: Waygu beef patti w/ Wasabi Jack or Shiitake, Pork Belly Bao, Kale or Fiji Salad, Coconut Fries, Furikake Fries, California Local Brews
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Buffalo
292 Castro StYou probably won't find another Burger joint like this at home: Waygu beef patti w/ Wasabi Jack or Shiitake, Pork Belly Bao, Kale or Fiji Salad, Coconut Fries, Furikake Fries, California Local Brews
Good selection of fresh fish at a small, unpretentious restaurant... sometimes, it is about the fish at a reasonable price, not about the decor.
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Sushi Monster
955 Ralston AveGood selection of fresh fish at a small, unpretentious restaurant... sometimes, it is about the fish at a reasonable price, not about the decor.
Everything Else
I am pretty serious about my yoga, and this is where I go even though it is further away. Experienced yogis: try Power Yoga. Newish? Vinyasa or Pilates. New student special: $50 = 30 days unlimited
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Vibe Yoga
3754 Florence StI am pretty serious about my yoga, and this is where I go even though it is further away. Experienced yogis: try Power Yoga. Newish? Vinyasa or Pilates. New student special: $50 = 30 days unlimited
Another great yoga studio with classes throughout the day. There is an excellent active wear store next door (hint), dining options are also near by. New student: $40 = 30 days unlimited classes
Peacebank Yoga
2603 BroadwayAnother great yoga studio with classes throughout the day. There is an excellent active wear store next door (hint), dining options are also near by. New student: $40 = 30 days unlimited classes
Arts & Culture
Free summer concerts in downtown on Fridays 6-8pm between 6/6 to 8/29
Pete Escovedo, Journey Revisited, Mustache Harbor, Caravanserai...
http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/musiconthesquare.html
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Courthouse Square
2200 BroadwayFree summer concerts in downtown on Fridays 6-8pm between 6/6 to 8/29
Pete Escovedo, Journey Revisited, Mustache Harbor, Caravanserai...
http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/musiconthesquare.html
Free summer concerts in the park on Wednesdays 6-8p between 6/18 to 8/13
Motown, Blues, Funk, Rock, Bluegrass...
http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/musicinthepark.html
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Stafford Park
King StreetFree summer concerts in the park on Wednesdays 6-8p between 6/18 to 8/13
Motown, Blues, Funk, Rock, Bluegrass...
http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/musicinthepark.html
Shopping
Want to get souvenir that is sure to impress while having a great time shopping? Who knew olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting would be so much fun? Stock up here to transform your bread & salads.
The Olive Crush
653 Laurel StWant to get souvenir that is sure to impress while having a great time shopping? Who knew olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting would be so much fun? Stock up here to transform your bread & salads.