22 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {quickpunch} Dash to Dine + SALTYARD RESTAURANT AND BAR—Signature cocktails and warm comfort foods—322 Lorton Avenue, Burlingame + PHO HA NOI—Nothing like a steaming hot bowl of pho on a cold day—185 University Avenue, Palo Alto + BEVRI—Distinctive Georgian dishes done with flair—325 Main Street, Los Altos Carpe Diem + LEARN about local criminals and constables, surfers and sports stars at the San Mateo County History Museum. + HOP on the pickleball bandwagon at Red Morton Park, Mitchell Park, Nealon Park or your own local spot. + TWIRL across the dance floor on Salsa Thursdays at Burlingame’s Vinyl Room. The Maid by Nita Prose—A locked-room murder mystery from the perspective of a neurodivergent hotel cleaning lady. Serendipity: A History of Accidental Culinary Discoveries by Oscar Farinetti—From balsamic vinegar to ice cream cones, 50 stories of fateful mistakes and chance encounters with delicious results. AFAR—A quarterly magazine with stories, tips and inspiration from around the world for thoughtful travelers seeking enriching experiences. WHO KNEW? The San Francisco Giants’ Barry Bonds grew up in San Carlos and attended San Mateo’s Junípero Serra High School. Playing on the varsity team for three years, he hit for a .467 average in his senior year and was named an All-American. Barry turned down an offer of $70,000 in 1982 to join the Giants and instead attended Arizona State, finally playing for the home team in 1993 for more than $7 million. Well Read Unscramble D R A E T S U T A R N E V D R O S A E P C E Finally, some half-baked advice: Trust dogs. They always know who to stay away from.
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