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Foster City Makes List of 100 Safest Cities in America

February 26th, 2013

Foster City has been named one of the top 100 Safest Cities in America by the Neighborhood Scout website!  We are proud to report that our hometown is the 81st safest in all of the United States and the 15th safest city in California.

Foster City Makes List of 100 Safest Cities in America

Neighborhood Scout research reveals the 100 safest cities in America with 25,000 or more people, based on the total number of property and violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Data used for this research are the number of total crimes reported to the FBI to have occurred in each city, and the population of each city.

According to Foster City Patch, the award honors the accomplishments of the police force, as well as a community bonded in prideful citizenship. Foster City Police Capt. Joe Pierucci said the city is also the 15th safest in the state of California out of approximately 261 municipalities with a population of more than 25,000 residents. (Read More)

A few yelpers had this to say about our fair city:
Living in Foster City has been great.  It definitely is the burbs, but why live in the Peninsula if you don’t wanna live in the burbs?
It’s a nice community with a lot of outdoor activities, such as windsurfing, kayaking, and running by the bay.  Great combination of mom and pop shops and big business.  Easy commute to San Francisco via Sam Trans FX and FC is well kept.    Every time I come visit my mom in Foster City it’s always like a vacation.  Tanning by the lagoon or taking out a boat on the water.  Where else on the Peninsula can you enjoy such amenities?
Richard C.

After living here for a few years, this is the nicest place to live in the peninsula. It has everything you need within a five mile radius. The dog park is great, Target is right around the corner… It’s quiet. Great place to live.
Cameron B.

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Interior Details – The Plaza Foster City

February 17th, 2013

Your home should be your sanctuary; your place to relax, unwind and recharge.  You spend the majority of your time in your home so why not spend that time in style.

The Plaza in Foster City understands the importance of a well-designed and functional residence and no detail was overlooked when these premiere homes where planned and built in the heart of Foster City.

This attention to detail is readily apparent throughout our community and carries through from the community’s exterior, courtyard and straight into the individual homes.

Some of the interior details you will enjoy when you live at The Plaza in Foster City:

♦ Nine and ten foot ceiling
♦ Private patios and balconies in most homes
♦ Hardwood style flooring in designated areas by plan
♦ Designer-selected cut pile carpeting
♦ Stainless steel Whirlpool appliances
♦ Refrigerator with icemaker, dishwasher, microwave/hood combo and garbage disposal
♦ Gas cooking, the chef’s choice
♦ Solid surface stone countertops
♦ Espresso flat-panel wood cabinetry with European hardware
♦ In-home, full-size high-efficiency washer and dryer
♦ Central air conditioning and heat with programmable thermostat
♦ Two-tone paint palette

♦ Custom paint color options and accent walls available by plan
♦ Recessed lighting throughout
♦ Walk-in closet in many plans
♦ Mirrored wardrobe doors
♦ Extra deep soaking tubs
♦ Clear glass shower doors
♦ Disability access
♦ High-speed internet pre-installed
♦ Choice of service providers for phone, internet and TV: AT&T, Comcast, DirecTV and Dish Network
♦ Oversized windows, floor to ceiling in some locations

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Featured Floor Plan – Cape Cod (Plan C)

February 13th, 2013

Plan C Cape Cod – Great Room

The featured plan of this post is the Plan C – Cape Cod. This 1 bedroom 1 bath home features a large, open floor plan with a functional kitchen, spacious great room, large master bedroom and exterior deck off of the great room and master bedroom *at selected locations.

Plan C Cape Cod – Kitchen

Plan C Cape Cod – Master Bedroom

Plan C Cape Cod – Bath

Residents will also enjoy all of the amenities that The Plaza has to offer such as our heated swimming poos and whirlpool spa, outdoor lounge and fitness center just to name a few. A complete list of community amenities can be found here.

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Foster City Presents the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb 10th

February 8th, 2013

Themed “Temple Fair”, Foster City’s Chinese New Year Celebration 2013 will spotlight a Chinese American re-creation of a traditional village street fair. Guests are invited on Sunday, February 10th to enjoy dazzling displays of luminous decorations serving as the backdrop, the event will feature exciting musical, acrobatic and dance performances, the traditional cultural ceremony, the time-honored tradition of family greetings and the ancient martial arts & performance, calligraphy, brush painting, arts and cultural books, exhibitions, animated storytelling in Chinese, and English and Chinese style arts and crafts.

A variety of enriching workshops and exhibitions will showcase traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Learn Chinese calligraphy, floral pattern designs, Chinese paper-cutting, paper folding and participate in a joyful dance in the beautiful waterfront Lagoon Room.

When: Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 11am to 3pm
Where: Lagoon Room of the Recreation Center
Entrance: Family Friendly. There is no cost to attend.

image credit: Gong xi fa cai | Flickr

2013 is the Year of the Snake

Year of Birth: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Lucky Colors: red, pale yellow, black
Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 9
Lucky Flowers: orchid, cactus

This year welcomes the Year of the Snake and the beginning of a new year on the Chinese Lunar Calendar, and for other Asian cultures.  Snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese astrological cycle.  History suggests that before Buddha left this world, he invited all of the animals to join him around his table for a feast.  Of all of the creatures in the land, only 12 arrived.  The steadfast Ox led the way, but at the last moment, the Rat, opportunistic and fleet of foot, scampered over the Ox’ back and arrived first at Buddha’s door.  For their loyalty and faithfulness, these animals were rewarded in perpetuity by having a year named after each of them in their order of arrival.

The 12 animals run in sequence beginning with the Rat and followed by the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Money, Rooster, Dog, and last, but not least, the Pig.

If you were born during the Year of the Snake…
People born in the Year of the Snake are the most intuitive, even while remaining the most private and reticent. Snake people represent the symbol of wisdom. They are intelligent and wise. Snake people are usually regarded as great thinkers.

Snakes are materialistic and love keeping up with the Joneses. They love to posses the best of everything, but they have no patience for shopping. Snake people prefer to work alone, therefore they are easily stressed; if they seem unusually stressed, it is best to allow them their own space and time to return to normal.

Information cited from this site.

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Local Valentine’s Day Dining At Its Best

February 8th, 2013

One of the benefits of living in Foster City is our close proximity to some amazing dining options. If you find yourself looking for local restaurant for that special Valentine’s Day dinner with you and a loved one? We have you covered with a nice list of nearby restaurants. From Italian to French, historic traditional to romantic and intimate you’ll find something for everyone on our featured list (albeit short) of Valentine’s Day dining options.

Don’t Miss Out! Remember, making a reservations online is a snap with Open Table for the following San Mateo restaurants. It is always a good idea to make your reservation as far in advance as possible, as dinner slots on Valentine’s Day will likely fill up quickly.

• 231 Ellsworth
  Globally-inspired contemporary American cuisine and a world class wine list
• All Spice
  An eclectic, contemporary eatery from Executive Chef Sachin Chopra. The restaurant is housed in a converted Victorian with beautiful hardwood floors, a fireplace and a variety of architectural details.
• Astaria
  Everything from the food and drinks, to the service and ambiance come together to create a truly wonderful experience. Astaria’s kitchen sources ingredients from sustainable farms and ranches to ensure a robust selection of California Fare
• KINGFISH
  Offers Fresh Seafood flown in from around the world and a winelist with over 400 selections
• Spiedo
  A local favorite specializing in fine Italian cuisine from the Venetian region.
• Viognier
  One of the Peninsula’s premier restaurants, Viognier is a restaurant for all occasions. Chef Preston Dishman offers a sensational California inspired menu utilizing the abundance of fresh, local, and sustainable produce available.

Bon Appétit!

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SF Beer Week Returns Bigger Than Ever

February 4th, 2013

Raise a Glass of Craft Beer at SF Beer Week’s 300+ Events in San Francisco, East Bay & South Bay, February 8th-17th!

SF Beer Week, now in its 5th year, celebrates and promotes the diversity and quality of craft beer in the Bay Area from February 8-17, 2013. It’s a grassroots collection of events held at venues throughout the Bay Area, from breweries and brewpubs to restaurants, bars, and retail beverage stores. Events include meet-the-brewer nights, beer dinners, tastings and much more.

New to SF Beer Week?  Here is what you have been missing:

SF Beer Week showcases the Bay Area’s brewing heritage and contemporary craft beer scene with over 300 events taking place over ten days. The week is anchored by the SF Brewers Guild Opening Celebration, the Toronado Barleywine Festival and ends with a bang at the Celebrator Beer News Anniversary Brew-Fest Sponsored by Trumer Brauerei. In between there will be beer dinners, cheese and beer pairing events, other gourmet food events savoring our world-class cuisine, meet the brewer evenings, homebrewing demonstrations, music, films, and even a museum exhibition exploring the history of Bay Area brewing, from Monterey to Sacramento and beyond.

Share your Beer Week experience! It wouldn’t be a proper celebration without sharing the experience with your friends on Instagram.  Use Instagram to share what you’re drinking and where. Tag your photos with #sfbeerweek to add them to the feed.

There’s An App For That.  SF Beer Week even has their own app to keep you informed about all the activities happening around the bay during the 10 day celebration.  You can find the app here.

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Featured Floor Plan – Farallon (Plan F)

February 1st, 2013

Plan F Farallon – Great Room

The featured plan of this post is the Plan F – Farallon. This large 2 bedroom 2 bath home features a functional kitchen, central great room, large master bedroom with walk-in closet and secondary bedroom with deck off of the great room and 2nd bedroom *at selected locations.

Plan F Farallon – Great Room & Kitchen

Plan F Farallon – Bedroom

Plan F Farallon – Bath

Plan F Farallon – Master Bedroom

Residents will also enjoy all of the amenities that The Plaza has to offer such as our heated swimming poos and whirlpool spa, outdoor lounge and fitness center just to name a few. A complete list of community amenities can be found here.

Find Your Home Here
The Plaza Foster City is Now Leasing! Find your new, luxury apartment home in Foster City.
For updates on our new community, and more news about Foster City and surrounding areas, follow us on Twitter (@ThePlazaFC) and “like” us on Facebook at /ThePlazaFC.
Tour our new models today!