It’s not often that so many helpful services, diverse restaurants, and fun entertainment can be found in one central location, but there is all that and more at Evergreen Village Square. Here, you'll find everything from a tutoring service and a dentist to a hair salon and a dry cleaners all within walking distance, and […]
New hot spot Braise brings a welcome mix of inventive food and drinks to the Willow Glen neighborhood. The reception has already been overwhelmingly positive for how little time this eatery has been open, and the restaurant is already drawing a following of regulars. Expect a long list of craft cocktails in addition to their […]
If you step inside The Studio today, it's pretty hard to believe that this rock-climbing gym was once a single-screen movie theater. Yet, it's true. Where the 40-foot lead wall and 11,000 square feet of the vertical climbing area now spread out, you could once come to see first-run flicks. Customers don't seem to mind […]
If you have an hour or two to spare, you can run virtually all of your errands at the San Jose Market Center. The collection of eateries, department stores, electronics shops, and supermarkets has everything you could possibly need to pick up on your way home from work. Plus, the meticulously maintained shopping center serves […]
Chef Chris Yeo is considered one of the first to do Asian fusion fare in the Bay Area, and he has the accolades to prove it from the James Beard Foundation, the Smithsonian Institute, and even the United Nations. At The Province in the Bay 101 Casino, Chef Yeo matches the splendor of the eatery—some […]
The specialty eggs Benedicts at Los Gatos Cafe tend to draw a crowd for breakfast, along with other popular items like the extra-fluffy souffle omelets. So if you haven't been to this quaint local watering hole yet, it's time to check it out. The eatery opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. daily, […]
Looking for fresh, local produce in San Jose? Don't miss out on the Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by Kaiser Permanente! This annual outdoor market takes place Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May 4 through November 16, and it is held at San Pedro Square between Santa Clara and St. John streets. Shop […]
It's important to have a go-to coffee shop in the neighborhood, and for plenty of San Jose locals, that coffee shop is Social Policy. Thanks to its location on South 1st Street, this place draws plenty of regulars, who you'll find lining up for their morning coffee and pastries every day of the week. The […]
Orchard City Kitchen specializes in shareable small plates, which means this place is popular with groups. The more people at your table, the more dishes you get to taste. The menu is divided into vegetables poultry, meat, and Japanese-style dishes, and Yelp reviewers recommend that you order items from each of these categories in order […]
The name of Mimosas Cafe basically says it all: this brunch hotspot has all of San Jose buzzing about its specialty mimosas, which come in giant, novelty glasses that make everything about your meal just a bit more festive. The food menu is divided into several sections, including waffles, scrambles, benedicts, and skillets so there […]