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Letters in a post office box in a US post office lobby.

First photos show inside Burlingame's Old Post Office restaurant

The first interior photos of The Old Post Office restaurant at 220 Park Road reveal a nearly finished dining room inside the historic 1941 post office building, as Bacchus Management Group targets a fall 2026 opening for the full-service restaurant in downtown Burlingame.

· 2 min read

Letters in a post office box in a US post office lobby.

First photos show inside Burlingame's Old Post Office restaurant

The first interior photos of The Old Post Office restaurant at 220 Park Road reveal a nearly finished dining room inside the historic 1941 post office building, as Bacchus Management Group targets a fall 2026 opening for the full-service restaurant in downtown Burlingame.

· 2 min read

Letters in a post office box in a US post office lobby.

First photos show inside Burlingame's Old Post Office restaurant

The first interior photos of The Old Post Office restaurant at 220 Park Road reveal a nearly finished dining room inside the historic 1941 post office building, as Bacchus Management Group targets a fall 2026 opening for the full-service restaurant in downtown Burlingame.

· 2 min read

Two sighthound dogs in decorative collars flanking an ornate teal-and-gold badge logo.

Avenue Pet Spa opens on Burlingame Avenue Sept. 19

Avenue Pet Spa at 1427 Burlingame Ave. will hold a free grand opening Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with pet-friendly activities organized by the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce.

Exterior of the new Stella & Dot jewelry boutique at 1412 Burlingame Ave., with mint-green trim, gold signage, and potted plants flanking the entrance.

Stella & Dot opens first-ever store on Burlingame Avenue

Jewelry and accessories brand Stella & Dot has opened its first-ever physical retail store at 1412 Burlingame Ave. in downtown Burlingame, with a grand opening celebration set for Saturday, Sept. 12.

A smiling woman in a red floral dress stands next to a white stool in a bright interior space.

BCE highlights Burlingame tutoring company Grupology

The BCE Foundation named Grupology, a Chapin Avenue tutoring and enrichment company founded by longtime Burlingame resident Rosy Cohen, as its latest community business partner spotlight.

A ballet dancer in a maroon leotard poses at a barre in a mirrored studio.

West Coast Dance and Fitness seeks Burlingame expansion

West Coast Dance and Fitness sought permission Aug. 24 to expand its 890 Cowan Road studio from 5,460 to 9,100 square feet. City staff recommended approval, but the Planning Commission’s final action had not yet been posted as of Aug. 25.

White rocket ascending against a clear blue sky with a bright flame and exhaust plume below.

FCC clears Burlingame startup's 258-satellite GPS rival

Xona Space Systems received FCC authorization July 31 to broadcast navigation signals from a 258-satellite constellation, clearing the way for the Burlingame startup to scale production at its Bayshore corridor factory and launch its first six satellites in October.

A Korean barbecue table at OLHSO with meat grilling over an open-flame charcoal grill, surrounded by banchan side dishes like kimchi and pickled vegetables.

Chef Han Sungil brings OLHSO to Burlingame Avenue fest

Chef Han Sungil, who built five Korean BBQ brands and 19 locations in South Korea, will bring his OLHSO flame-grilled concept to Burlingame Avenue for the first time at the Aug. 15–16 Burlingame On The Avenue street festival.

Gigi's cafe

Gigi's Cafe expanding to Burlingame's historic bus depot

Gigi's Cafe owner Teresa Gee is opening a second Burlingame location inside the historic 1939 Greyhound Bus Depot at 1080 Howard Ave., near the Caltrain station, with a limited sandwich menu expected by the end of 2026.

Staff member at a service window with a La Colombe sign and menu board visible.

La Colombe opens coffee shop in Burlingame hotel

The Tap & Tavern Coffee Shop, operated by specialty roaster La Colombe, opened July 27 inside the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront at 150 Anza Blvd. in Burlingame, adding a new espresso and cold brew destination to the city's Bayshore Highway hotel corridor.

Exterior view of Upstart's glass headquarters building in Burlingame, with the company's logo mounted on the facade above ground-level windows, surrounded by trees.

Burlingame's Upstart wins federal approval to charter a national bank

Upstart Holdings, headquartered on Park Road in Burlingame, received conditional approval from the OCC on July 23 to establish Upstart Bank, N.A., a branchless national bank that would offer AI-driven loans and deposits nationwide, though FDIC and Federal Reserve approvals are still required before it can open.

A glowing teal circuit-board design with the words "Artificial Intelligence" displayed on a microchip-style panel at the center.

AI firms now account for nearly 30% of San Mateo County office leasing

AI-related companies comprised almost 30% of all office leasing in San Mateo County during Q2 2026, up from 13% a year ago, with brokers pointing to the east-of-101 corridor that includes Burlingame's Bayshore Highway as likely to attract new tenants.

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