What’s better than a nice warm evening enjoying a lovely dinner? How about a nice warm dinner enjoying dinner at five different restaurants? I think that sounds fabulous! Right? Well, this Wednesday, we traveled to five different places to taste delicious food in Downtown San Mateo. Even better a Dishcrawl in San Mateo!
Our first stop was Rave Burger where Owner Gordon provided us with tasty Burger Shots with Curly Fries and Sweet Potato Fries. Since the weather was so nice we were able to enjoy our eats outside and converse with new faces.
Onward to our second stop of the night. We headed to Fletch’s. Owner Robert Fletcher specializes in authentic Chicago Style hot dogs. You’ll find the dogs at this new town favorite unlike any you’ve had before. Robert’s motto here is “Soggy fries, Crispy Dog.” Doesn’t sound appealing? You might want to think again and try Fletch’s. They’ll have you singing to a new tune in a heartbeat.
While at Fletch’s we munched on to die for Chicago Dogs and Fresh Cut Fries. Each dog comes Chicago Style, which means mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickle, sport peppers, and, the final touch, celery salt. You won’t find ketchup on these dogs, but if you really want it just tell Robert to turn around when you do it.
Ever have the need to feel like a king when eating? Well, our next stop made us feel just like that. Kingfish did the trick because our Dishcrawlers were lucky enough to have our own private seating area with a bartender. Royal treatment or what? Kingfish is located in a historical 1920′s art deco building and specializes in American food.
Out from the Kingfish kitchen were Warm Housemade Truffled Potato Chips with blue cheese and chives. The aroma of truffle made mouths water! Next were platters of Garlic Cheesy Bread and scrumptious Fliet Mignon Potstickers with a pesto aoli.
Dishcrawlers enjoyed our night of luxury at Kingfish with a view overlooking the downtown streets and were able to chat with table mates.
As we mobbed through the streets of San Mateo, to visit our next stop at Astaria. We were greeted by Owner and Chef Alicia. She artfully described Astaria’s style of food as “robust California American fare.” With a warm welcome from Chef Alicia, one can only assume the food at Astaria will make you feel warm and nice inside. The food did just that.
Chef Alicia prepared us Asian Style Pulled Pork Tostadas with hoisin-ginger pulled pork and mango escabeche and a Sauteed Portobello, Manchego, and Gorgonzola Quesadilla with parsley chili cream. Each were equally delicious and left an imprint in your brain and mouth, making you want to come back for more.
I cannot forget to mention the deliciously, thirst quenching Pineapple Mojito. It is so good, you don’t even know you’re drinking a mojito!
As a surprise for our Dishcrawlers, we added a fifth stop to our normal four restaurant Dishcrawl. Where did we go? Beard Papa’s! Where Jamie from Beard Papa’s gave us “nom-ilicious” treats to end our night. We got a sampling of Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla Cream Puffs and Cheesecake Bites. Just enough to satisfy the sweet tooth in anyone.
I think I can safely say Beard Papa’s was a hit!
If you missed this event, don’t. We’ll be back in the Peninsula before you know it! But if you’re in the area, check out our upcoming Dishcrawls!
Until we eat again,
Jackie
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