You may think you already know Mayflower Restaurant, since it's been part of San Jose's culinary landscape for a while, but new owners recently took over the eatery. After updating the space and the menu, they reopened in January at the same location, roughly 10 minutes from Fountain Park. Early reviews seem to suggests that […]
The halal Middle Eastern food upon which Rose Market has built its reputation became a little bit easier to get when the business debuted a new location less than half a mile from Fountain Park in November. This fresh location promises the same Persian kebobs, crisp salads, and colorful sandwiches that made Rose Market's original […]
Interested in a panoramic view of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Silicon Valley without having to hike? Then head to the tasting room at House Family Vineyards. The Vineyard Point Tasting Room rests atop a hill and spills out onto a large, shaded wooden deck, promising breathtaking views with every pour. Since Fountain Park […]
Hints of hazelnut and cocoa mingle with the sweet flavor of simple syrup in the Philtered Soul, a medium roast java drink that's garnered buzz among customers at Philz Coffee. The Cupertino branch of the nationwide chain just opened in December less than three miles from Fountain Park, and already it has locals raving about […]
Anyone who has lived in San Jose for a while knows that Cicero's Pizza is one of the best spots to grab a bite in the city. Lucky for you, the pizzeria sits only a mile and a half from Fountain Park, so you could easily head here for dinner tonight. If you decide to […]
If you like to sip your wine with a peacock wandering nearby—or if you're at least open to trying it—then Picchetti Winery in Cupertino can oblige. The tasting room is only about 15 minutes away from Fountain Park, and its layout encourages guests to take their pours outside and savor them alongside the resident peacock. […]
Pho fans, you have a new neighbor! Kobe Pho and Grill opened its doors in June, less than two miles from Fountain Park. This new restaurant is slinging plenty of noodle soups, rice dishes, and other Vietnamese specialties. Diners should slurp down some noodles, as pho is the restaurant’s namesake. There are a variety of […]
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 […]
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 […]