Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2016 | Page 20

31st Union San Mateo, CA What makes San Mateo so great? Seasonal menus, fresh ingredients, and an innovative approach to serving a blend of ethnic flavors go handin-hand with an authentic, friendly San Mateo boasts more than 350 food vibe. establishments of remarkable variety -Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, “Food is a great unifier,” says Alicia classic American, and dynamic fusion Petrakis, proprietor of THREE, an cuisines. Many spots have earned Mi- eclectic eatery in the heart of Downtown. THREE is built on this mantra chelin and Zagat ratings. and has gained loyal fans with its loFood explorers should set a place at cally sourced ingredients and lively the table for San Mateo, and discover dining room abuzz with conversation why so many locals can’t choose just and camaraderie. one favorite. A diverse and growing city at the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, San Mateo, California is becoming well-known among food-lovers. Bonchon 18 FoodTraveler l Winter 2016