We’re so excited to look forward to the New Year on the San Mateo Coast and all that it will bring! As we reflect on the past year, we’ve been privileged to live and work in the Coastal Area and have enjoyed getting to know many of you! Whether you’ve bought a new home in Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, Montara, Moss Beach or El Granada or have gone through the home selling process; we are glad to have been a part of the process.
2011 should be another great year in the San Mateo Coast Real Estate market as the economy continues to get back on its’ feet. The towns along the coast are charming and vibrant communities with much to offer. Of course saying goodbye to the memories of the past year and welcoming in the New Year is something the San Mateo Coast is looking forward to celebrating this Friday! If you are still wondering what to do this New Years’ Eve, below are a few great options taking place around the San Mateo Coast!
Barolo Restaurant
404 San Pedro Avenue, Pacifica
www.barolopacifica.com/event/new-years-eve-2010
Dec. 31- 5pm to midnight
- Executive Chef and owner, Jason Yeafoli’s passion for the cuisine of Italy with a four course tasting menu, featuring Dungeness Crab Bisque, Fuju Persimmon, Goat cheese, Pistachio, Pear Vinaigrette salad, Chantrelle Mushroom Agnolotti, and Garlic Studded Lobster Tail or Grilled Angus Rib Eye Steak for the main course. Desserts include Nocciola Chocolate Soufflé Cake or Madeira Caramel Sauce, Hazelnut Gelato. $69. Wine paring add $25.
Cameron’s Restaurant & Inn
1410 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay
www.cameronsinn.com
Dec. 31- Open all day till past midnight
- Dinner specials and a small party in the back for an evening of dancing and a New Year’s Eve countdown and celebration at 9 p.m. for the kids, right when the ball drops in Times Square in New York City at midnight. The adult party will then continue till after midnight.
Cetrella Restaurant
845 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
www.cetrella.com
Dec. 31- 5:30pm to Midnight
- New Years Eve dinner and sparkling wine with live music by Deborah Winters Jean-Michel Huré Quartet. Seating one is 5:30 p.m. for $75; Seating two is at 8 p.m. to midnight with complimentary glass of sparkling wine at midnight for $85. Special entrée options include crab-stuffed sole, pan-roasted duck breast or slow-roasted filet mignon.
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano, Princeton
www.hmbbrewingco.com
Dec. 31- 5pm to 9pm
- Early bird party with local brews and the Robin Campbell Band with a special menu featuring New York steak and prawns, Petrale sole, whole Dungeness Crab or Mavericks Cioppino.
It’s Italia
401 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
www.itsitaliapizzeria.com
Dec. 31- 5pm to Midnight
- Choose from two seatings, first one is 5 to 8 p.m. at $65 per person for a prix fixed menu or option to order off the basic pizza and pasta menu; second seating is at 9 p.m. to midnight at $85 per person for exclusively the prix fixed menu, a champagne toast at midnight and dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight on the back patio to the five-piece band Gypsy Tribe.
La Costanera
8150 Cabrillo Hwy., Montara
www.lacostanerarestaurant.com
Dec. 31- 5pm to midnight
- Chef Carlos Altamirano has designed a special menu, featuring contemporary Peruvian food. Dance the night away salsa style to a live Latin band.
Old Princeton Landing
460 Capistrano Road, Princeton-by-the-Sea
www.theoldprincetonlanding.com
Dec. 31- 9pm to 1am
A New Year’s Eve party with live music by Nashville recording artist Rodeo House, “A Rockin’ Little Country Band.” Ages 21+, $10.
Pacifica Performances at the Pacifica Center for the Arts
1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica
www.pacificaperformances.org
Dec. 31- 6pm till Midnight
- Dance to the beat of The Brother Buzz Band, rock ‘n roll, rhythm and blues, funk and ballads. Food includes hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, various delectable desserts, one beverage plus champagne at midnight, all-inclusive. Everyone will be seated at tables for this event. Members $40; non-members $45; youth and children under age 18 $15.
Pasta Moon and The Music Box in the Tin Palace
315 Main St., Half Moon Bay
www.pastamoon.com
Dec. 31- 5:30pm to midnight
- Revelers will like the $75 prix fixe menu, a special appetizer menu and drinks in the contemporary lounge The Music Box and live music starting at 7:30 p.m. by Paris style gypsy jazz band Gaucho. Limited seatings. Call to make reservations.
Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay
One Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay
www.ritzcarlton.com
Dec. 31- 6pm to 12:30am
- Guests can partake in a New Year’s Eve Celebration in The Conservatory Lounge and bar area, complete with a DJ, live music, champagne bar and midnight balloon drop. There is no charge for this celebration, which is available on a first come-first served basis. Dinner options include Navio with two seatings, one at 6 p.m., which includes a four course prix-fixe dinner for $130 per guest and the other at 8:30 p.m. The second seating at 8:30 p.m. includes caviar and champagne and five-course prix fixe menu for $215 per person. Or experience New Year’s Eve Dinner in The Observatory/Miramontes at 8 p.m., with a festive four-course prix-fixe menu, including wine pairings. $185 per person. Reservations are required per seating. Call 650-712-7040 to make reservations. The New Year’s Eve Children’s Party is one of the best children’s party in town. A private pool party is available only to attending children with arts and crafts, games, dancing, and a special children’s buffet. S’mores, flashlight tag, a kids’ countdown to midnight and mini-balloon drop will highlight the evening, ending in a toast of sparkling apple cider.
San Benito House
356 Main St., Half Moon Bay
www.sanbenitohouse.com
Dec. 31- 9pm to 1am
A center of downtown nightlife, the Bar at San Benito House will be a happening place New Year’s Eve with live music by Dave Felix, good times and some drink specials.
We hope you enjoy one of these events this New Year’s Eve on the San Mateo Coast! Whether you’re visiting the coast or are a current resident; you’ll have fun getting out and about in these coastal towns. If you are interested in buying a home on the San Mateo Coast this coming year; please let us know! We’ve helped many buyers find the coastal home that best fits their needs and lifestyle! Feel free to contact us anytime- we look forward to hearing from you!
Have a Happy New Year!
Kathy & Michael Rain
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