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 you ever forget why you’ve chosen to live near the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay in northern California, do yourself a favor and spend an afternoon at Baylands Park. Explore 70 acres of trails, meadows, picnic areas, pathways, playgrounds, recreation spots, native grasses and wildlife, and another 105 acres of seasonal wetlands. […]

Wishing you a year of happiness and success in 2013.

You might expect Bogart’s Lounge & Tech Pub to be an intimidating virtual reality wonderland. Or maybe a nighttime business incubator or specialized spot for VCs to rub elbows! But Bogart’s is your nighttime fun house, replete with pool tables, karaoke, and Wi-Fi: the “tech” part of Tech Pub. Karaoke's popular at Bogart’s. Women can […]

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 […]

Wishing you a wonderful and safe holiday season filled with warm memories!

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 […]

If the last time you found yourself in a planetarium was during that 10th-grade field trip, then it’s high time you headed back. The Fujitsu Planetarium in Cupertino offers more thrills than just the pinhole-lighted ceiling accompanied by a dry lecturer you knew from middle school. The planetarium's astronomy presentations use state-of-the-art fiber optics technology […]

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 […]