The newly opened Out of the Barrel taproom brings the craft brewery to you. Each month, they feature two or three small, independent breweries by serving four to six of their best beers. You get to try something new and find a new favorite beer, and you'll also get to support breweries in the area […]
The next time you need to get a haircut, make a deposit at the bank or grab a quick dinner on the go, avoid traveling all over town and make Evergreen Village Square your one-stop shop. This plaza has a variety of helpful services and dining options all in one beautiful square. There’s an art […]
Enjoying a meal at Falafel’s Drive-In is a truly unique experience. For starters, this place has the classic look of a 1950s-style drive-in burger joint; in fact, when owner Anton Nijmeh first opened the place back in 1966, he served burgers and fries. Since that time, however, the menu has grown and changed, and Falafel's […]
Walia Ethiopian Cuisine has been serving Ethiopian fare to San Jose locals since 2011, and during that time this eatery has become a magnet for folks seeking out tasty, healthy food. As an added bonus, Ethiopian food is mostly gluten-free and veggie heavy, so Walia is a good choice for diners with dietary restrictions. If […]
Happy Lemon specializes in bubble tea, freshly squeezed juices, and house-made smoothies, so next time you're feeling thirsty, consider heading down to this popular San Jose restaurant. Regulars say that if it's your first visit you should consider ordering one of the shop's most traditional offerings: black tea with salted cheese. The "cheese" is actually […]
Residents of San Jose have lots of options when it comes to Vietnamese restaurants, but it seems that no matter who you ask, Vung Tau is on the list of the region’s very best offerings. This restaurant first opened in the mid-1980s, and it's been popular ever since. What makes this restaurant so beloved? First […]
When your hair looks great you tend to feel great, which is why it's so important to find a local hair salon you really like. Plenty of San Jose locals say that Raw Studios is the place they trust for precision cuts and custom color. This trendy, locally-owned salon specializes in creative hair color, and […]
In ancient Greek mythology, Achilles is a contradictory figure, at once the greatest warrior in the Trojan War and yet vulnerable to the most meager opponent. In Santa Clara, ACHILLES is a lot simpler than that—it’s one of the newest and best reviewed spots for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food in the area. Though it’s […]
You can only wish that chef Nick Difu and his kitchen were next door to you, but the next best thing is a trip to Nick’s Next Door in Silicon Valley’s Los Gatos. The Zagat-rated American bistro offers high-end cuisine in a classy-but-comfortable atmosphere, both at their indoor dining room and relaxed patio seating area. […]
Everyone loves getting a little bit of everything at a buffet. Why decide on an entrée when you can sample all of your favorites? Flights restaurant and bar couldn’t agree more, and have given a classy spin to the buffet sampling idea. They serve tapas-style small plates and classy bar drinks, but in a variety […]