When you have a hankering for Greek cuisine, whether a fresh Greek salad, Gyro sandwich, souvlaki, or hearty Moussaka, take your taste buds to Opa! Named after the Greek party exclamation (Have you seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding?), Opa has been voted Best New Restaurant and Best Moderately Priced Greek Food by San Jose […]

Thai food is just about everywhere in America by now. But Malaysian food, now that’s a little harder to come by. Milpitas’s well-reviewed Banana Leaf aims to redress that unbalance by offering a diverse menu of specialties from both countries, showcasing the powerful, diverse flavors of this pocket of Asia. While both Thai and Malaysian […]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. In fact, replicate it! Before there was Jake’s of Sunnyvale, there was Jake’s of Saratoga, a good ol’ straight-to-the-point pizza shop that served up traditional combinations of cheese, dough, meat, and veggies to all the right specifications. The original was so successful that management decided to proliferate south […]

The Happy Bamboo offers vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options on its modern fusion menu. The Super Happy Burger is one of the most popular items on the menu, and if you think a chocolate and avocado shake doesn't sound great, you've never had one made to order at the Happy Bamboo before! Everything on the […]

You won’t get there in a yellow NYC Taxi or the MTA, but Giovanni’s Pizzeria does offer one of the best incarnations of New York-style pizza in Silicon Valley. At the core of New York’s culinary staple is a thin, crispy crust, light enough to distinguish itself from its heavyweight Chicago counterpart, but sturdy enough […]

Gulzaar Halal Restaurant and Bakery has proven its staying power by continuing to be a favorite destination for locals to San Jose, the greater Bay Area, and those in the know who just happen to be passing through. Consistency is the key to its success. Every dish and baked good is made to order by […]

Sometimes you just need a steak, right? Rare and tender, the kind of meal where each bite is savored and remembered for weeks. You’ll drop serious coin on such an event, but you only live once. When the mood strikes, Birk’s in Santa Clara is a must, and once there so is the Chairman’s Option […]

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