Ring in Independence Day at the 31st annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular starring the San Francisco Symphony at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. The San Francisco Symphony, led by conductor Edwin Outwater, will play everything from scores from centuries ago to patriotic anthems. While you’re listening to the beautiful tunes of the symphony, […]
Celebrate Friday eve with Thursday Night Live, a night of dining, shopping, music and much more. Thursday Night Live closes down Castro Street so that patrons can walk around and enjoy a nice night in downtown Mountain View. This family-friendly event is a great way to feel connected to your neighbors. Do a little shopping […]
Don't be fooled by the location of The Voya Restaurant. According to the MICHELIN Guide, this eatery far outshines the strip mall where it resides. Once you step through the door, you'll see that the nondescript storefront doesn't do the interior justice. Its modest exterior gives way to a lavish interior complete with chandeliers, blue […]
Ramen is an authentic Asian soup that foodies all over love. Traditionally, ramen includes meat and veggies in a slow-simmered broth, but at Ramen House Ryowa, vegetarians are welcome. Ramen House Ryowa offers a vegetarian ramen bowl in addition to the meat-laden tonkatsu. The plant-based soup teems with bean sprouts, mushrooms, spinach, carrots, seaweed, tofu, […]
Looking to get creative this weekend in Mountain View? Check out Fire Works Ceramics, a paint-your-own pottery studio where you can gather with friends, paint soem beautiful artwork and even go home with some beautiful new home goods. Fire Works Ceramics offers classes for people of all ages, from small children to groups of adults. […]
Shopping for food gets an upgrade when you visit The Milk Pail Market in Mountain View. This California Street store is a wonderful place to buy a wide variety of delicious things that go beyond what you would expect. This open-air market is modeled in the European style, where you can find fresh produce alongside […]
Off the Grid is an eatery dedicated to bringing together a community’s street food vendors in order to create an outdoor food court, of sorts. Located on North Shoreline Boulevard in Mountain View, it is a quintessential dining spot for Bay Area foodies. This market has many wonderful options to choose from. There is something […]
For a taco truck that really stands out, head over to West El Camino Real in Mountain View and get in line for deliciousness at Tacos Lujano. This truck offers many of your favorite traditional Mexican delights, and all of them are worth checking out. The tacos, of course, are the main draw here, with […]
Fresh maki rolls and tasty sashimi are garnished with wasabi and pickled ginger at Sushi Tomi, a sushi bar on West Dana Street. This beautifully lit spot is known for its large wooden sushi bar, top-notch sushi chefs, and flavorful Japanese fare. Guests say Sushi Tomi puts together fantastic yellowtail rolls, filling white tuna tataki, […]
Shana Thai Resaturant is a restaurant where you'll find homestyle Thai cooking, including both classic Thai dishes like pad Thai and more rustic choices like pumpkin curry and pineapple fried rice. Whatever you choose, you can expect to receive it quickly and with a smile, as this Mountain View restaurant has a reputation for friendly, […]