Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Over 20 years in Downtown San Mateo, California
What is your primary product or service?
Contempory Italian Cuisine. Mesquite Fired Rotisserie and Grill. Italian Style Pizzas and Pastas. Full bar and Patio Seating. Private Dining Facilities for hosting small business meetings to large celebrations and anything in between.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The owner started as a busboy and worked his way up through working in the kitchen, then serving.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We use mesquite wood for our rotisserie and grill not gas. It gives our poultry, fish, steak and rabbit a distinct flavor.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have two locations: 223 E 4th Avenue, San Mateo &
151 W Santa Clara Avenue,San Jose
Provide detailed directions to your location
From 101 Exit 3rd Avenue WEST Make a LEFT on South "B" Street RIGHT on 4th Avenue From 280 Exit 92 East towards Hayward. Exit El Camino Real NORTH Go Right on 4th Avenue
What type of payments do you accept?
All major credit cards
Which areas do you service?
Peninsula
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Hamdi Ugur, Owner/
Lisa Psaila, Manager
What are your hours of operation?
11:30 am-10:00 pm Monday-Sunday
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