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San Mateo Man Moving On From His Belmont Business

The San Mateo owner of one of Belmont's most popular burger and ice cream joints, Classic 101 Burgers & Shakes, has sold the business to the owner of a doughnut shop.

 

For some Belmont residents, it will always be  - that ultra-efficient, sparkling-clean ice cream and burger oasis with a huge menu and a friendly staff. And the location on Ralston Avenue is perfect - just before Hwy. 101, and the Belmont Sports Complex.

It's the cure for what ails you - comfort food for a Saturday afternoon, or an ice cream celebration after a hard-fought soccer match or baseball game.

When it changed it's name to  a few years ago, most Belmont residents understood the switch, but it's often still referred to it by its original, beloved name.

But now, sadly, San Mateo resident and owner  is departing his restaurant after 12 years of superb management and excellent service.

Without going into details, Sung Boo Yoo said he is ready for a new venture and has sold his business to a person who owns several doughnut shops (though not  next door).

Sung Boo Yoo acknowledged his many loyal customers and his success on Ralston Avenue, but says it's time for new opportunities.

 

PATCH WANTS TO KNOW - Did you ever eat at Classic 101 Burgers & Shakes or Dairy Bell? Will you miss it? Tell us in the comments.

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Bren May 19, 2013 at 06:49 pm
I see that I meant to type "...that connect us to the past," but I accidentally typedRead More "...and connect us to the past." I think my meaning came through, though. Yes, the world does not need another national chain retail store or restaurant, which is surely what they're planning to put in there.
CP May 19, 2013 at 02:22 pm
Yes Bren, agree with you....good point.....really what it seems to come down to is money vs. theRead More good of the community and richness of traditions. And all despite the Master Plan for that site in San Mateo that seems to require an ice skating rink or similar recreational facility AT THAT SITE, and all despite the fact the Ice Chalet would like to continue operations there. The Developer has made it difficult to impossible for any ice rink to operate there (tricky it seems)....so they can get a cookie cutter retail outlet in ? .....very, very sad for the youth of the community.
Bren May 17, 2013 at 10:09 am
I think the issue is much larger than whether children will experience stress. That ice rink is aRead More local institution, dating back at least to when Fashion Island was there. It's terrible for communities to lose so many landmarks and connect us to the past.
Anita Reimann April 29, 2013 at 11:43 am
Dear Ari, Thank you for your service to our community. It's wonderful that you are already making aRead More difference.