In a region that's known for its high-tech industry, it's refreshing to come across something decidedly low-tech. The Jehning Family Lock Museum of Mountain View is a free attraction that draws visitors into the world of locks and keys. The museum started as simply a locksmith business, but in 2005 reopened as a museum. The […]
If you love wine and want to learn more about its different types, pay a visit to one of Savvy Cellar’s frequent tastings. Located less than two miles from Brookside Park, this wine bar is a cozy, elegant place to hang out with friends or go for a special date night. It has a spacious, […]
Crescent Cuisine, a family owned and operated restaurant located about a mile and a half from Brookside Park, is all about delivering an authentic Indian experience. The family-owned restaurant creates biryani, chicken kababs, curries, naans, and tandoori that you're likely to crave after one meal here. The menu features a wide array of options fit […]
With more than 780 Yelp reviews — the overwhelming majority being five-star reviews — Sunny Bowl is easily the most beloved restaurant in Mountain View. Why? The bi bim bap is said to be spectacular, and you can customize it with whatever meats you want. Diners rave about just about everything offered here, though, from […]
Silicon Valley is bursting with boba tea places these days, and the quality varies. One of the newest boba, or bubble, tea shops is in Mountain View, and Yelpers seem to agree that it's a true standout. Tea Annie opened its doors just over a month ago and it's still getting its footing, but guests […]
Music, art and wine come together for the annual (and ever-popular) Mountain View Art and Wine Festival. On Sept. 12 and 13, more than 600 artisans and crafters will fill Castro Street between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Expect to find artists peddling all sorts of wares, includling jewelry, […]
Bella Adwisho has a core belief that has guided her as she's opened two well-respected restaurants in the Bay Area, Cucina Venti and now The Voya Restaurant: Always use fresh ingredients and prepare them with integrity. It's that commitment to quality that's led diners through the doors of her restaurants, and the one that has […]
It's a wine-lover’s dream: wine on tap and all of the food pairings that go perfectly with red and white. Enter Vino Vino, a wine bar in San Jose that's making a splash among aficionados and casual sippers alike. At Vino Vino, there are more than a dozen wines on tap, which include both red […]
Built-to-order Pan-Asian food? Yes, please! Design your own meal at Srasa, a new restaurant that opened about three miles from Brookside Park. The restaurant calls on culinary influences from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Choose your base — rice noodles, brown rice, jasmine rice or salad and, from there, build your meal. Bowls then […]
Castro Street in downtown Mountain View is the place to be on Thursday, July 23, when the city continues its tradition of hosting Thursday Night Live, a repeat event throughout the last nine summers. The street will be closed to traffic, allowing folks to stroll around enjoying live music, restaurant and shopping specials, a classic/custom […]