Looking for a primo San Jose spot to fuel up for the day with a hearty, delicious breakfast that will keep your motor humming all day long? Look no further than Bill’s Cafe, a favorite spot for some hearty fare. Classic breakfast fare and creative specials are both featured on the expansive menu of omelets, […]
This uber-popular spot is the go-to place for big portions of that tasty crustacean, plus other seafood options. Give yourself plenty of waiting time if you show up at rush times, because they don’t take reservations. First off, choose your catch from a list that includes blue crab, Dungeness crab, king crab, snow crab, oysters, […]
It’s tough for a restaurant to strike the right balance between upscale and inviting, but Sunnyvale's Tarragon has found it. The deliberately exposed brick walls and white tablecloths tell you that your meal comes courtesy of culinary masters. The missing chandelier tells you that the waiters are happy to help you pick a wine to […]
Mead, cyser, braggot. A few hundred years ago, people didn’t just know what these beverages were, they drank them as frequently as wine. Sunnyvale's Rabbit's Food Meadery offers you the chance to get to know these tasty drinks in the twenty first century. They're all honey based beverages: mead is a honey wine, cyser is […]
Housed in what once was a creekside boarding house for cinnabar miners in the 1800s, La Foret offers exquisite French food in scenic location hidden away in the foothills of New Almaden. The perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion, La Foret is romantic, beautiful, and refined. The restaurant offers both a tasting menu with […]
Lucy’s has a simple formula: Make the absolute best tamales around, and sell them (cheaply!) by the boatload. Yeah, that works for us, too. There are no tables (takeout only) and no ambience, and no tacos or burritos or other typical Mexican fare on the menu. But it's better to do one thing and do […]
Renowned chef Bradley Ogden’s restaurants have a wealth of accolades to their names—his namesake restaurant won the 2004 James Beard Award for best new restaurant and was named “Best of the Best” by the Robb Report. So you already know that Parcel 104’s seasonal American fare will be top-notch (not to menton that it has […]
Founded in 1994, Vegetarian House offers delicious, health conscious meals for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal. Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, Vegetarian House serves fresh organic produce that is cooked and seasoned to perfection. Many of their products, such as their sauces, noodles, and bean curd, […]
If you’re looking for a good time in San Jose, the hopping Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge has started to win a real following from Silicon Valley locals. Located in the heart of downtown, this club and restaurant brings exclusive style and class that wouldn’t be out of place in New York. Slick décor is divided […]
The upscale and classy French dining at San Jose's La Foret promises a romantic experience. The interior is both lit and arranged beautifully in a way that seems to lend itself to intimate conversation. A locally and nationally lauded restaurant featuring both traditional and modern French cuisine, it's highly recommended that you call ahead and […]