9777 Golf Links Oakland, California 94605 Phone: 510-632-9525

Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland off Highway 580, and is home to more than 660 native and exotic animals. Visit the Oakland Zoo and learn about animals that live in the Rain Forest. Take a trip through Oakland Zoo's African Villiage. See what the Wayne and Gladys Valley Children's Zoo has to offer for the kids! Oakland Zoo has a variety of areas for you to explore!

**Certificates include admission for 2 adults and 2 kids along with parking for 1 vehicle.

Immensely popular Oakland soul food hotspot Home of Chicken and Waffles (HCW) opened its doors in May 2004 to an incredibly enthusiastic reception. Located in Jack London Square, an area known for great dining and nightlife, HCW is part of the vibrant redevelopment that has led to a revival of Downtown Oakland.  From residents of the neighborhood luxury lofts to club goers looking for a delicious way to end their night, Home of Chicken and Waffles is a hands-down favorite.

Originally a franchise of Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, the family-owned HCW implemented an upscale thematic flair and re-branded with a 60's diner image.  Marguerite Thompson (interior designer of the Oakland & Chicago offices of edgy multicultural ad shop Carol H. Williams) created a vibrant color palate of vivid turquoise and luminous earthy gold accented with hints of forest green, pumpkin orange, and lush scarlet. 

The entire menu (named after members of the owning family) is hand-painted on the walls by a local artist – the smiling face of each family member presides over a painted likeness of their namesake dish.  Combined with the music (hot 60's Motown & soul classics only during the week, gospel on Sunday mornings) and the warm, welcoming demeanor of the staff, the overall effect is a down-home southern soul food diner with a futuristic twist.

876 Laurel Street San Carlos, California 94070 Phone: 650-593-3634

It's the perfect holiday gift that will be treasured forever!  We're offering up 1 sitting and 1 5x7 print for only $110.00. 

Masterpiece Portrait Studio has served the Bay Area for over 25 years.  Paul Tsang, its owner and sole photographer, majored in Photography and Fine Arts and achieved the Master of Photography/PPA.  His scope of talent is widespread and he combines time tested techniques with the latest in technology to create real masterpieces.  He has directed his creative talents towards family portraiture, wedding photography, and pet portraiture.  As an animal lover, Paul has created some memorable prize-winning pet portraits as well as delighting the many pet owners whose pets' portraits he has done.  He says, "Pets are family too!" and he always encourages families to include their pets in their family portrait.

Our goal at Masterpiece Portrait Design is to exceed your expectations.   

2 North B Street San Mateo, California 94401 Phone: 650-342-6358

With its savory fondue courses and sinfully creative cocktails, The Melting Pot San Mateo is quickly gaining a reputation among patrons and critics alike as one of the coziest and intimate restaurants to debut in Northern California.The Melting Pot San Mateo combines state-of-the art cooking with ambrosial cheeses and a variety of savory seasoned bouillon broths for dipping a wide array of entrées such as fresh beef, lobster, shrimp, pork, poultry, tofu and gourmet vegetables. If you have a sweet tooth, you will most certainly enjoy The Melting Pot's delicious selection of specialty chocolate fondues. Round out the evening with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine list or try one of our popular, creative martinis. Open for dinner daily,  The Melting Pot San Mateo is located at 2 North B. St. (across from the CalTrain Transit Center). Reservations are recommended by calling (650) 342-6358 or visit our website at www.meltingpot.com.