Posts Tagged ‘San Carlos Downtown Businesses’
San Carlos Businesses on Twitter
A Great Business Tool… Twitter is an amazing online tool for posting 140-character, real-time updates on….well, just about anything. The early users of Twitter used the tool to update people on their whereabouts, like “I’m eating dinner at Town” or “Just dropped the kids off at school.” OK, I guess there was some importance to…
Read MoreDollar Tree Coming to San Carlos?
Update — 7/26: The San Carlos Planning Commission has just given the go-ahead needed for the Dollar Store to move into the space formerly occupied by Hollywood Video. Former Hollywood Video Site. A Dollar Tree store in San Carlos? It could happen. A few years after a competing store was blocked from setting up shop…
Read MoreWhite Oaks Nabs Its Own Sandwich Shop
The Sandwich Spot White Oaks residents no longer need to trek up to the north section of Laurel Avenue to grab a deli sandwich. The Sandwich Spot just opened their doors a couple of weeks ago, giving White Oaks residents a great alternative for a quick lunch. The Sandwich Spot features a large array of…
Read MoreComing Soon to San Carlos: Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt.
Round II of the Frozen Yogurt Battle… Trying to succeed where another large frozen yogurt chain has failed, Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt announced they will be opening up a store-front in San Carlos in the near future. Unlike its predecessor Red Mango, who chose to do battle with incumbent Harmony Yogurt right on the same…
Read MoreZest Bakery and Deli to Open Shop in San Carlos.
A Gluten-Free Bakery. Keeping right in step with downtown San Carlos’ collection of cool and unique shops, Zest Bakery and Deli has announced plans to open their doors to the public on July 1. According to co-manager Charissa Fleischer, Zest will feature artisanal breads (focaccia, multi-grain, french bread etc), pastries (donuts, muffins, eclairs, etc..), and…
Read MoreSan Carlos to Consider Downtown Parking Meters (again…)
A Love/Hate Relationship. In what is becoming the latest chapter in an ongoing saga regarding downtown parking meters, the City of San Carlos is now actively looking to hire a consultant to determine whether it makes financial sense to install parking meters downtown — this according to an article by David DeBolt in this morning’s…
Read MoreIn-N-Out Burgers in San Carlos: Is it a Done Deal?
Not Everyone Is On Board. There was quite a buzz around San Carlos when news first broke that In-N-Out Burgers was planning to open up a restaurant right here in our city. In-N-Out Burgers has a cult-like following in Northern California, obviously because people like the food. But a big part of their success lies…
Read MoreSan Carlos Downtown Business Spotlight: The Door Christian Bookstore
An extended economic malaise like the one we’re living through can really make things stressful for people. Employment and financial worries can dominate your thoughts and actions, and make things much more difficult than they need to be. If you’re looking for an uplifting experience to get your mind off of your worries, check…
Read MoreSan Carlos Blockbuster: What’s next for this location?
It’s not necessarily news when businesses change in San Carlos. But when one business’ demise opens up a prime store front on the booming north section of Laurel Street… well, that’s news. Such is the case with the imminent closing of Blockbuster Video’s downtown San Carlos location. When Blockbuster completes its exodus from San Carlos,…
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