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Hi my name is Doug Fabris, and I am the owner of Acura By Doug -- The Dealer Alternative.
I hope to meet you some day to help you with your car maintenance and repairs.
I have been servicing vehicles in Burlingame since 1983. Although I specialize in Acuras and Hondas, I have experience in many makes and models. My shop is a full service auto repair shop.
I am friendly, honest, and professional. Here is what I have to offer you:
* Quality Workmanship and Parts
* Experienced Master Technician
* Current Technology and Equipment
* Reasonable Cost
* Clean and Organized Shop with Internet Access
Call or check out my website -- acurabydoug.com.
Best Regards,
Doug (650) 347-3966
These folks are professional and super friendly! As a first timer for DIY dog bathing, they not only showed me the ropes, but showed me how the pros get matted hair out from my long-haired flat coated retriever. My 2 yr old was even entertained while mom learned :-) a real bargin at $15. I'll be back every month.
Tuesday nights are dog friendly. I take my K-9 for a walk here. Great people and great venue. Back patio is covered and a fun place for your dog to get out. See you on Tuesdays!
They are the real deal. From the office staff to the appraiser, they know the business. Turn around time is quick and they present a high quality product.
OK, I admit it: I groaned and rolled my eyes when I heard that yet another restaurant was opening in downtown San Mateo. And that it was rumored to be Italian. Now I have nothing against Italian food, but I was already bored. So they have finally opened, and I dined there the other day with some friends so I could make a judgment call for myself. I'm happy to report that the service was prompt, friendly, and accurate. And the menu doesn't ooze Italian; it's actually quite diverse, with a limited but do-able wine list. Nice bar area, with bright hanging lights that reminded me of an offbeat laboratory... funky cool! Everyone had something different, and all of the dishes came out within a minute of each other. This might seem like a small detail, but the lettuce was very fresh, and for me, that is indicative of so many things in a restaurant. I will definitely try this place again.. perhaps dinner under the starry night on the back patio...?
Special thanks to Jai and Phillip for the excellent customer service at Bay Area Storage. Friendly service and supportive with questions. The storage units are clean and the 24 hour security service eased my mind. Thank you for making my transition easier.
I brought my '03 TLS to be serviced, have the timing belt changed and have a break job. Doug finished in a day, at half the price the Acura dealer would have charged me. He has a very clean shop and is very professional. I highly recommend him and will definitely bring my other cars to him when needed.
I was referred to Mark Silva by the surgeon who repaired my achilles tendon. Because of his reputation for competence and in working with professional athletes, I felt it wuld be wise to consult with him. Mark fabricated a custom brace that I absolutely believe aided in an accelerated recovery. He knows that every injury is different, every body type is different, and every recovery is different. He also works to keep as much of the expense where it belongs -- on the shoulders of your insurance company. And when I was in there, I noticed an arrray of patients ranging from 5 years to 95 years, and Mark treated them all will courtesy, respect, and with genuine concern for their wellness.
Agreed with the last reviewer; this store is really quite messy. Granted, it is a bargain-oulet type of store, but there really is no need for a slovenly appearance. The shoe section is a disaster. They *are* making improvements on their wait time, although that, too, is still lacking. I've found better quality merchandise and aesthetics at Marshall's.
I have been coming here since I was a cub, and it has simply improved with age like a fine wine. I really enjoy the vibrant flavors that each dish delivers! And the service is wonderful!!!
Follow the Bear!!!
Two of my daughters have been enrolled in Marina's Sewing School for years now and I have been overwhelmed with the amount of attention, affection ond knowledge Marina personally imparts on my daughters and each and every student who attends her school. Marina is a knowledgable, energetic, gregarious, kind hearted human being who once a year teaches the children to give back to the community by tirelessly organizing a benefit fashon show benefiting juvenille diabetes. I highly recommend this school for the life skills it imparts on our young people.
What's great about 3rd Avenue Sports bar is that it has a lot of things you don't really associate with sports bars: it's clean, and kid-friendly. Basic menu, decent food, cool staff. Open-window seating on those warmer days. They could have probably put their TVs a little lower -- I find myself straining my neck alot to watch -- but there are ample sets to watch while mowing down a burger. Another cool place to watch games is at Knuckles Sports Bar at the Hyatt Burlingame. Decent food, can get a bit noisy but is also fun with the live radio shows occasionally broadcasted. Cool memorabilia.
Little China Kitchen has created a distinctive style of cooking that is very flavorful and a pleasant change of pace for the San Mateo area. I highly recommend trying this place.
I had my car repaired at Ricker Motors and am very pleased with the results. Not only were the results of the repair absolutely perfect, but Robin, who own the shop, helped guide me through the insurance process. Since I don't know much about auto repair law, the Bureau of Automotive Repair, or insurance, I would have been lost without her. Robin went out of her way to explain how everything worked and clearly laid out what my options were. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone who needs repairs.
I read the book Chole Anne Force of Nature. Once I opened it, I couldn't put it down. It is an adorable book. All told by Chole Anne the cat and the adventures of her life. It takes you through all her life's ups and downs . So many passages will remind you of your kitty. It was a birthday gift to me. I'll buy one this Sat. for a friend of mine, too. Such a tender and loving book. Purrs
I had a completely different experience with this service. Very rushed and incomplete cleaning, broke items every time they cleaned and would then try to hide it (i.e. put broken glass back in dishwasher, place broken vase with the break facing the back with scotch tape) and the office staff was completely unresponsive after the initial hiring.
Dr. John leung is nice but hes office needs to be cleaned and its very hot in there not onough staff and hes need to do somethimg about hes personal hygien
I went to Longs the other night (late, as they were closing) and needed to find something to help my boyfriend alleviate some foot pain. I asked a staffer where the topical creams were, and he went out of his way to lead me to the right spot in the cosmetic section. Not finding the best product, I went to the pharmacist, who appeared to be on her way out. She spent about 15 minutes with me in the "clinical cream" section, and recommended a couple of items based on the details of my boyfriend's situation. She made sure to read the ingredients on the back of each product, to ensure that there were no alcohols or other chemicals that would harm his already-painful skin. I really appreciated these two staffers taking the time to help me out, and I love that they are very conveniently-located. Thanks!
What a find! I was fortunate to be a co-worker of Jim's and choose to try his Shiatsu and Watsu services. I am so glad I did!! I am a women with neuropathy in my legs and I deal with a fair amount of pain. After treatment I have notable relief. My energy flow in my legs is much improved. Nature's most basic element, water, has such a healing nature. That combined with Jim's delicate techniques make his Watsu Sessions close to Nirvana!
Felicia at Nob Hill Catering was a life saver. She was able to work with our budget and our reception came out beautiful. Thank you soooo much Felicia.
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When my beloved 13 yr old cat was diagnosed with anemia, Dr. Sutter did extensive research and found a medication for him. Due to Dr. Sutter"s extra effort, and great care my little guy was able to enjoy one more year of good quality life before he succumed to kidney failure at 14 years of age. He cares about all of his patients, even those that are elderly.
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Seriously. Even if you're not into gourmet, incredibly tasty, made-to-order, reasonably-priced, hunger-satiating sandwiches, do your tastebuds a favor and pop into Specialty's for one of their transcendent treats. I have to stop typing now, because I am getting chocolate goo all over my keyboard. Go to Specialty's. Just go.
It's great to see that this sushi restaurant off the beaten path is open a little later (10pm) for us late-night snackers. The sushi is fresh, although the sashimi and nigiri are not very substantial -- you'd be better off getting a few rolls to quell that hunger. The unagi roll ($4.95) and salmon/avocado roll ($5.95) are a great deal and do the job just fine. You won't miss the game, either, as there are TVs scattered around to offer visual updates. Just a comfortable, neighborhood sushi joint.
I want to recommend Marshall Walden of Walden Tile for anyone requiring tile repair work. I had to replace my kitchen sink which was set in a tiled counter. As you might guess, it is rather difficult to find people who do this type of work. Marshall charges by the hour and gave me an estimate of 3 to 8 hours to do the job. He said he couldn't be more specific until he started the work because he didn't know what he would find. He completed the job in about 4 1/2 hours. He removed the old sink, installed the new sink and reconnected the faucet, disposal and dishwasher. He was able to do this and only replace two tiles which I think is really amazing!
Marshall works with one assistant. Both are very pleasant, punctual, and don't waste any time. They also work very cleanly. I would not hesitate to use Marshall again for work of this type. His office phone is 780-4740.
Barbara Eandi
I was happy to see this iconic diner ressurect when the infamous Villa Hotel became a retirement community. The menu is nothing extraordinary (although my companion raved about the cinnamon-infused french toast), but the service was very nice. Paul's is open to the public, and despite their busy hour, the friendly staff was attentive.
The owners (who reportedly also run the equally-iconic Sky Kitchen in San Carlos) were actually married at the Villa Hotel int he 60s, and have returned to set down roots. Nice to see some local "kids" bring us back to familiar ground.
Jim combines many modalities and explains clearly so that you can take some action at home to relieve your symptoms and sore muscles yourself. He was able to release some pretty tight shoulder and neck muscles using a variety of techniques. Thank you Jim!!
Joy has helped me immensely in the area of weight loss and self esteem. I have always been somewhat overweight and frustrated by this fact. Then a couple of years ago I lost over 40 pounds only to gain it back again. I knew there had to be a better way to lose the weight and keep it off. That is when I discovered Joy’s hypnotherapy. She has helped me find simple ways to incorporate exercise and mindful eating into my life. I am losing weight and starting to enjoy exercising! With the help of Joy I really feel that any negative thing in my life can be overcome by the power of hypnotherapy. If you are tired of losing weight only to gain it back because your “diet” is not something you can maintain, then I highly recommend Joy to help you lose weight by making some small life changes that last! Thank you, Joy! Bernadette
We were happy to experience Acqua Pazza and have gone back few times already!! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the team knows how to take care of their customers. The selections we tried were all great! Among our favorites are "zuppa fagioli e cozze", " parmigiana di melanzane ", "linguine bella napoli" and, if you keep room for dessert, try the "zabaglione with a shot of espresso coffee", you will add a special treat at the end of your meal...
Enjoy!
We hired Lawless Painting to paint the outside of our home. The owner, Derek Lawless, is very professional. He is thorough, fast, efficient and keeps the premises clean. Reasonably priced.
Working with Tina for only three visits and already I am able to begin practicing golf after tearing my achilles tendon. They have done a fantastic job improving my range of motion of the ankle and strengthening the calf and tendon.
went in to look at a gas saver. I was given the run around for 2.5 hours to get an bad price. then when i tried to leave some guy who claimed to be manager came out to give me more b.s.! they low balled my trade in! wasted my time don't waste your time there the service sucks and so does the place. bought same car from sf. ford one hour later with no hassle and it took 45 min! the guy at sf ford said those guys at veracom don't know what they are doing and he was right!
Went in to get an exterior wash onl 5 minutes before closing time. Smooth wash and dry and home I went.
Arriving at home I find SEVERAl spots of bird poop on my car still.
I drive a dark blue 911 so this is easy to spot.
Consequently I had to re-wash the front end of the car again.
I've been a loyal customer to Ducky's for years and only reason I did Auto pride was it was on a week-day, and my car had bird poop on it.
Next time I will hose down the car myself, wait for teh week-end and go to Ducky's for them to finish up the job.
At least you get what you pay for at Ducky's....
I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Ricker Motors. they took care of everything from dealing with the dreaded insurance agent to having the rental car company pick me up. They even returned the rental car for me when I picked up mine. I drop off my car on Monday and had it back that Friday. I was amazed, I thought it would've taken at least a couple weeks. My BMW looks better than NEW! Thank You Ricker motors for everything, my hat goes off to you.
A friend of a friend recommended Renda and now I can see why. First off, her salon is beautifully designed - dark apple walls, hanging modern cut glass chandeliers, dark wood cabinets. It is spacious, the music is not too loud and there was a lovely breeze coming from the back patio. I admit, I am fussy when it comes to haircuts but she totally got what I wanted. She gave me what I wanted but more. She gave me a more modern, more European edgy version of what I had described. I was very pleased. It was like a city cut but without the hassle of parking, driving, etc. She is fun, smart, chic and talented.
What a nice surprise in San Mateo -- a chinese restaurant that's actually got a unique feel and flavor. Well, the menu is relatively simple, certainly traditional Chinese, yet the chefs have managed to create something different even in the basics (soups, noodle dishes). The service is friendly, attentive without overbearing, and prompt. And the best part is that it doesn't make a huge hole in your pocket -- very reasonable prices for a place that looks like it might charge a bit more. Not uber fancy but still a very nice, simple restaurant.
Our office printer recently went on an interesting journey of diagnostic disasters. After calling four (yes, FOUR) printer repair "specialists" and ridiculous diagnoses from each, I was referred to Frank by 1-800-905GEEK, who specializes in computer repair but who, with my apprecation, thought I would get better results from a printer specialist. Figuring I couldn't do any worse, I called Frank, who came out the same day and at the time he said he would.
Frank went right to it, and not only asked me questions before he began, but also explained things to me as he went along so that I could use the information in case I had future problems.
Two previous "technicians" had said I needed new parts, one for a $300 transfer kit and one for a $300 fuser. (Both of these parts, btw, were found online for under $90). Frank took apart only what he needed to, saving me money by not taking advantage of labor time. He was in and out of my office quickly, charged me just for one hour of labor, and said that we needed no parts. He ensured the printer worked, and even cleaned it of dust and other particles.
I have absolutely no reservations of recommending Frank and Laser Co,. USA. I felt he was fair, honest, and skilled at his craft. If needed, I will absolutely use his services in the future.
I always had trouble with my skin. I had large pores and melasma that no matter what I did, these problems wouldn't go away. I found Renew laser clinic while visiting Crystal Springs mall in San Mateo. I had a free consultation with Dr. Makow and she prescribed Obagi treatment, laser genesis and microdermabrasion. After a couple of weeks of treatmente I started to see results. I wish you could see me now. My melasma is gone and my pores are smaller and my skin in general just look better. I definetely recommend Renew laser Clinic for your skin care needs.
I love coming here and spending money...no really, I get a cup of gourmet coffee, fitted for a pair of pants, a custom shirt and it is all relatively reasonable for the quality of service! and I really don't want to go anywhere else!!!
Follow the Bear!!!
Rescue Carpet Care was courteous, prompt and did a good job on our carpets. We were attracted to the "green products" and there was NO smell after the cleaning. At one point they added a service for free and they also discussed particular aspects of our carpets so I knew what to expect. Originally, we wanted to get several quotes but they were so acccomodating and could schedule us in quickly -- I did not do any other research and we are very satisfied!
So I saw in today's Daily Digest that Pancho Villa was the featured business for the day. I probably ate at PV about 10 years ago, and after moving away, kind of forgot all about it until I saw this little feature. So I went there for lunch today, and I wanted to kick myself for not having remembered how good the food is there. I love the build-as-you-go setup. There are like 50 mexican restaurants in San Mateo, and if you want fresh, fast and fabulous mexican food, I would definitely recommend Pancho Villa.
I've been working with Andre and Olivia Levitt for over a year now at their new studio which is part of the Sage Wellness Center in San Mateo.
Super challenging exercises and was able to heal my frozen shoulder using the Gyrotonic. I've noticed that my body is stronger and still supple. And my shoulder feels fantastic.
Plenty of parking and easy to find. I highly recommend their program!
The people at Paw Spa Salon are wonderful. They're really friendly to dogs and humans alike. The dogs are not kept in cages; they're allowed to wander around and play with other dogs before and after their baths. And my dog loves going there! Thanks Kristen and Chris!
I found Anat while surfing the internet for a photographer to take pictures of me and my boyfriend. I'm so glad we worked with Anat. Anat met us at one of my favorite parks in the city. She immediately put us at ease and simply photographed us while we enjoyed a walk in the park. The photos are beautiful and unlike any other couples photographs I have ever seen. She captured our relationship on film. I enjoyed the experience and have wonderful pictures to cherish. I highly recommend working with Anat.
Okay, so I just needed change to ward off the militant meter maids of downtown San Mateo. I popped into an establishment (I REALLY want to mention their name!!) and asked for some quarters, and I was, get this, denied. Whatever! So I ventured down the street and inquired at San Mateo Liquors. I had actually never been here before, but the gentleman behind the counter was extremely nice and had no problem exchanging metal for paper. I'd go back and buy something there just because of this initial customer service. And if I ever want to satiate my craving for Peruvian food, I can wander into the attached restaurant and grab some tasty delights. Nice to see that San Mateo hasn't lost all of its neighborhood charms.
Envirotek is easily one of my favorite vendors. I have them strip and reseal my extensive outdoor deck and perimeter fence ever three years and am always impressed with the quality of the work and the friendly and helpful people.
Very attentive service and authentic, well prepared and coupled offerings. Was very pleasantly surprised at the quality. A true hidden gem......
Wear your "comfortable jeans" because you're going to need the extra wiggle room after eating here. The portions are HUGE (a bit TOO huge) but those needing to fill their bellies won't be disappointed. Coffee is weak, so you may want to stop on B-game Avenue grab one on your way while you wait for a table. Recommend splitting a meal (kids, too) if you're not in need of gourding yourself. Moderate prices and a family-friendly staff keeps folks coming back, many of them are 20+ year customers. After your heaving breakfast, trod across the street to Washington Park for a recovery nap. You're going to need it! : ) A nice way to spend your day!
