Festival Fridays: A La Carte & Art Festival
There is no way you should be staying indoors this weekend. If you aren’t hiking Mt. Tam, picnicking in Huddart Park, or kayaking on the Bay, you should head on down to Mountain View, the venue for the A La Carte & Art Festival. For twelve years, this food-themed multi-ethnic art festival has attracted some of the best local chefs and artists from around the West Coast. There is a juried art show (over 250 exhibitors), several music venues, food galore, and a farmer’s market. You can check out local wine and microbrews, cooking demonstrations, 11 local bands, and even the kids have their own place to have fun and hang out at the Fun Zone.
So head on over to Castro Street (which is a haven for great international cuisine) and enjoy a few hours of sunshine. (Don’t forget the sunscreen!)
While you are in the area, you just might want to check out these new listings with open houses:
141 Centre Street, 2/2.5/ 1232 sf, Townhouse, $625,000 DOM: 8
The price on this townhouse seems to be spot on, given recent sales and current comps. Close to El Camino, hwys 85 and 237, the complex has less than 50 units and HOA of $315/mo. Open Saturday/Sunday 1:30-4:30.
240 View Street, 2/2.5, 1332 sf, Condo, $848,000 DOM: 10
This is just a stone’s throw from this weekend’s festival. Walk on over and see this well-designed Spanish-style complex built in 2007. Only 22 units, the HOA fee is pretty high at $500, but not much can go wrong in something so new. Open Saturday/Sunday 1:30-4:30.
2416 Villa Nueva Way, 3/2.5, 1598 sf, .28 acre lot, $1,250,000 DOM: 3
This house backs up to busy Grant Road, across from El Camino Hospital (which constantly seems to be undergoing construction). But it is a nice looking rancher on a large lot. My guess is that not much remodeling has been done given the agent’s description and lack of photos. Which leads me to the conclusion that this house may be a bit overpriced. Open Saturday/Sunday
BONUS: Once you are done in Mountain View, you can head to neighboring Los Altos and Fine Art in the Park. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, this annual event takes place in Lincoln Park and features original art, unique gifts, food, entertainment, and free parking. Atu/Sun 10-5:30
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