Comments of the Week

“You're welcome. This is my 'therapy'-- gardening, playing around outdoors, winding down, relaxing, reading in my courtyard.” Richard Aptekar

“While Burlingame downtown does not need huge change, I think it needs two things: SPRUCING UP and MORE ACTIVITY. Allow me to explain. Burlingame Ave physical condition is dated and deteriorating. If you visit it regurlary you may not notice, but it certainly does not look as nice as Santa Cruz Street (Menlo Park) or Broadway (Redwood City). The plan, actually more like a "hope," the City has to improve the sidewalks, planter boxes, etc. on Burlingame Ave would be a big step forward. Such improvements might be paid for from some new downtown development. Hence, point two. MORE ACTIVITY would include more downtown visitors and residents and stores, not to mention tax revenues. It is a waste to have so much of the downtown surface area devoted to parking lots. Move the parking up (garages) or down (sunken garages) so the surface can accomodate more retail space. Put residential above some of the new retail. This should provide a better night time population downtown. The Post Office property could also be a major part of this new development. And if we had a developer doing a substantial muti-use (including parking garage) development in place of one of the big parking lots then maybe there would be enough revenue for the City to buy the Post Office property. Or, maybe the Post Office property could be part of the development. We need to think creatively about how to add ACTIVITY downtown without losing the essential character of the City.” John Taylor

 “Mr. Rosen, Indeed, if it ain't broke it doesn't need fix'in! Take a good look at what 
hungry politicians have done to others around us, just look at Millbrae!!! What a mess!” 
Jack Sherrat

What Should Food Portions Really Look Like?

“This is great advice. Today I had lunch with a dear friend. When our meals came, we both agreed that we would have to have a take home doggie bag. As we sat there, I slowly ate my yummy roast beef french dip sandwich and garden salad. About an hour later I was shocked to realize I had eaten everything on my plate. (So had she) Yes we are both rather slim and we chatted throughout our meal. The meals were huge and I have no idea how we finished...Both of us come from a generation that warned not to waste food, because of starving children in foreign countries.” Phyllis McArthur

“Regardless of what we may think, the decision is best considered by Tyler and his family. They have been down this road before and are fully aware of the angles. Good luck and congratulations Tyler!” Ann Barry

“I got lucky, arriving just before 5:00pm on a Saturday I was able to get a table for six as Jack's was filling up. By the time we left the line was out the door! Best burger I've ever had. May seem a little pricey but you'll realize it's not once you take your first bite.” Zach Armstrong

“Went there once. Will go back. Loved the burger I had. Busy place. If you don't want to wait in line, choose to get there before lunch time.” Tim Chafee

“It's very relaxing to plant and watch natural beauty thrive. Glad you mentioned Orchard Supply in Foster City, they seem to have the most healthy plants.” Phyllis McArthur