If your only experience with ramen consists of dry noodles wrapped in plastic, you owe yourself an authentic Japanese ramen meal. In Japan, ramen is considered a healthy comfort food that some eat every day. It consists of firm and chewy noodles swimming in a fish-based broth, topped with meat and veggies and flavored with […]
This high-quality festival, hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, attracts over 150,000 attendees. Downtown becomes home to 300 fine art & contemporary craft displays, over 60 Italian Street Painters, Kids Art Studio, steel sculpture plaza, stage & street entertainment, gourmet food, fine wines & micro-brews. Palo Alto Festival of Arts Saturday, August 22, […]
Family run since 1973 they keep up the tradition of quality food at an affordable price. They also have a passion for craft breweries and have 28 beers on draft that pour hard to find brews. Every Thursday is pint night. Harry’s Hofbrau 390 Saratoga Ave San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 243-0434
Vino fans: There’s a new wine bar in town. Located only 2.5 miles from Fountain Park, CooperVino hosts wine-fueled events in addition to offering a solid wine program at the restaurant. Both flights and glasses are wine are available for purchase. The menu promises wines of all sorts — including sparkling, chardonnay, pinot noir, and […]
Yakitori is Japanese BBQ chicken skewers and is usually eaten with copious amounts of beer in Japan. They also have exotics like cow tongue, chicken livers, octopus and more. Stop by and try the best of Japanese BBQ. Meat, and beer, a match made in heaven! Gaku Yakitori 5152 Moorpark Ave Ste 40 San Jose, […]
Friday, August 7, 2015 5pm -Sunday, August 9, 2015 10pm 170 S Market St San Jose, CA 95112 Tickets: $15 – $65 One of the bay area's biggest music festivals Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, August 7-9 — downtown San Jose Over 100 shows on 12 stages of Jazz, Latin, Blues, R&B, New Orleans & World […]
Founder David Yang grew up in Taiwan, born into a family tea business that, as a boy, he didn't want. But he couldn't deny that there was some almost otherworldly connection between him and tea, especially when his grandfather opened his eyes to it. That's why, in 2006, he opened his first TeaTop. The establishment […]
Pack lawn chairs or a blanket as well as a picnic dinner this weekend and head to Cupertino's Memorial Park Amphitheater for Shakespeare in the Park, a free event series running through Aug. 2. Performed by professional actors, this event — now in its 32nd year — is known as one of the most prominent […]
Most people have heard of Sichuan cuisine, a spicy fare named for its place of origin in China, but fewer are familiar with Tianjin. It's a large port in China, and you can get to know it a little bit better at San Jose's Golden Garlic. The eatery opened two months ago about one mile […]
Aqui Cal-Mex offers a menu of fusion fare that melds flavors and ingredients from the American Southwest, Asia, and Latin America. Start off your meal with one of Aqui Cal-Mex’s fantastic appetizers, like the Sampler Plate with avocado, hummus, and black bean dip served with tortilla chips. Tomatillo Soup is another great item, especially when […]