06/05/2026
On Monday, we celebrated the retirement of the legendary team behind Alana’s Café, Teresa Lindhartsen and Francesca Tashjian. Since opening on Burlingame Avenue in 1993, they have served tens of thousands of neighbors, supported local causes, and created countless memories for Burlingame families. While Teresa and Francesca are moving on to a well-deserved retirement, Alana’s Café will remain a staple on Burlingame Avenue, transitioning to employee ownership to ensure it continues to welcome diners for years to come.
We were honored to recognize their incredible contributions to our city. Cheers to a well-deserved retirement!