Goooaaalllll!!!
March 8, 2010 – 12:40 pm | No Comment

Can you feel it? That rumble at your feet, the ground moving, buildings shaking… Is it an earthquake? In a sense it is – it’s the beginning of another exciting San Jose Earthquake 2010 season!
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A Little Piece of Italy
March 9, 2010 – 1:51 pm | No Comment
A Little Piece of Italy

A.G. Ferrari Foods, representing the quality and diversity of Italy’s 20 regions, is the stop for artisan olive oils, balsamic vinegars, pastas, sauces, wine and cheese. The ingredients you can pick up at this ultra-charming …

Get Crabby: 3/21
March 8, 2010 – 5:15 pm | No Comment
Get Crabby: 3/21

Anyone with a fixation for crustaceans had better practice their crab shell cracking technique in preparation for the Mountain Winery’s upcoming crab feed event. The February 21 feed has already sold out, but due to …

Potato and Green Bean Salad Recipe
March 8, 2010 – 1:46 pm | No Comment
Potato and Green Bean Salad Recipe

Sometimes you just have to have a fresh potato and green bean salad, right? Well, we just happen to have the perfect recipe for just that:
Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs. red potatoes
¾ lbs. green beans
¼ cup coarsely …

What’s For Breakfast?
March 8, 2010 – 1:45 pm | No Comment

With a name like “Stacks,” you’d think the place would be all about pancakes. While it’s true that Stacks’ selection of flapjacks (including the banana, macadamia nut and coconut pancakes) are exquisite, simply dubbing Stacks …

Meat On A Stick
March 8, 2010 – 1:44 pm | No Comment
Meat On A Stick

For those unfamiliar with the Brazilian dining experience dubbed churrasco, let us explain: You pay a set price, and butler-esque servers frequent your table with gigantic skewers of succulent roasted meats. They slice off as …

Falafel’s Drive-In
March 7, 2010 – 1:54 pm | No Comment

Since 1966, motorists have followed the blinking bulbs of the “Falafel’s Drive-In” sign for the most delicious, and reasonably priced fried chickpeas in town. Like all the delicacies at this family-owned restaurant, the falafel – …

Pizza Antica
March 7, 2010 – 1:43 pm | No Comment

Tired of the typical ketchup-saturated piece of cardboard that’s being pawned off as so-called “pizza” at joints around town? We are too. Luckily, there is a place for pizza salvation: It’s in Santana Row, and …

Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill
March 6, 2010 – 1:57 pm | No Comment
Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill

There are times and places for all-you-can-eat sushi and sake bombs, but when you’re in the mood for fine dining and a swank atmosphere, you know in your heart that those places just won’t cut …

Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop
March 5, 2010 – 1:40 pm | No Comment
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop

The Golden Gate, Hang Loose, Italian Stallion, Tom Turkey, Fast Eddy, Reggie-Reggie, The Mr. Pickle and the Very Vegi… What are we saying, you ask? We’re giving you a partial list of some of the …

We Heart Wining and Dining: 2/27
February 24, 2010 – 5:17 pm | No Comment
We Heart Wining and Dining: 2/27

Who knew that enjoying fine food and wine could help benefit the American Heart Association? That’s the deal at Santana Row’s annual Wine and Dine Around event on Saturday, February 27. Visitors merely purchase a …

Privately Dining
February 20, 2010 – 5:37 pm | No Comment
Privately Dining

The ambience at Parcel 104, the epicurean destination at Santa Clara’s stylish Marriott hotel, is not unlike that of a sleek, modern cruise ship: gleaming wood floors; low, glowing ceilings; and little lounge areas where …

Screaming Down the Slopes
February 19, 2010 – 5:34 pm | No Comment

Anyone enroute back from a ski or snowboarding weekend in Tahoe would be well advised to drive back San Jose way via the picturesque San Joaquin Valley. And no, not just for the scenic vistas …

Molecular Gastronomy Hits The Peninsula
February 17, 2010 – 5:37 pm | No Comment
Molecular Gastronomy Hits The Peninsula

A new arrival on the dining scene in Palo Alto is chef Bruno Chemel’s recently-opened restaurant Baumé. Named after French chemist Antoine Baumé, the restaurant showcases Chemel’s signature molecular gastronomy. The contemporary French food reflects …

Chowder Time in Santa Cruz: 2/20
February 17, 2010 – 5:14 pm | No Comment

It’s that time again: time to celebrate the wonder that is clam chowder, at the annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off and Festival. The flavorful festivities will take place at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk …

Edible Aphrodisiacs
February 8, 2010 – 1:33 pm | No Comment
Edible Aphrodisiacs

Food guaranteed to start a fire.
You won’t believe some of the things men have had the nerve to bring to the table through the ages in an effort to get a honey to give it …

How to test the temperature of meat
February 7, 2010 – 1:29 pm | No Comment
How to test the temperature of meat

Technology may offer fancy alternatives for taking the temperature of meat but there’s a simpler solution. True masters of the grill have been preparing meat in accordance to an age-old system. To test your steak, …

Garlic Is God
February 6, 2010 – 1:28 pm | No Comment
Garlic Is God

Why the “stinking rose” is worth celebrating.
Garlic has a long history. The ancient Egyptians fed garlic to pyramid-building slaves to increase stamina. In fact, the Egyptians believed in it so much, they placed clay models …

White Truffles
February 5, 2010 – 1:26 pm | No Comment
White Truffles

At over a grand per pound, white truffles throw a curve ball at the phrase “feast or famine.”
Eating a white truffle is one of those exalted dining experiences reserved, because of risk of arrest, death …

Sweet Ceviche
February 4, 2010 – 1:26 pm | No Comment
Sweet Ceviche

When it comes to seafood this spring, what’s hot is cold.
It might be one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after spring starters, but trying to nail down the origins and fundamentals of ceviche (pronounced se-VEECH-eh, …

Willow Glen Roasting Company
December 27, 2009 – 3:43 pm | No Comment
Willow Glen Roasting Company

Not much compares to the taste and soothing aroma of freshly ground coffee from the Willow Glen Roasting Company (formerly named Monsieur Beans). There’s just something about fresh coffee that’s calming to the soul. But …

Sushi Hot Spots
December 26, 2009 – 3:41 pm | No Comment
Sushi Hot Spots

A fine plate of sushi can taste heaven-sent. But a bad plate… oh, we cringe at the thought. Lucky for you, we pride ourselves on knowing what’s what, and we’ve done the homework for you. …

Family Affair
December 25, 2009 – 3:39 pm | No Comment

This Campbell, family-owned restaurant has been dishing out scrumptious delights since 1985.  They specialize in Cantonese and Mandarin cuisine, touching on all your favorite dishes from Kung Pao chicken (yum!) to succulent sautéed pepper prawns …

Southeast Asian Delights
December 24, 2009 – 3:31 pm | No Comment
Southeast Asian Delights

It’s no secret that pan-Asian restaurants are a growing subgenre in the Silicon Valley. And though many come armed with menus that offer ordinary examples of each variety, here are a few diamonds in the …

The Johnny Veggie Deluxe Sandwich
December 23, 2009 – 3:28 pm | No Comment
The Johnny Veggie Deluxe Sandwich

If you’re hankering for something healthy, yet delicious, check out our recipe for the veggie deluxe sandwich:
Ingredients:
1 hoagie
1 carrot
1 cucumber
1 tomato
2 radishes
Romaine lettuce leaves
Trader Joe’s sharp cheddar cheese
Container of Trader Joe’s Spicy Hummus
Olive oil to …

Tea Time
December 22, 2009 – 3:27 pm | No Comment
Tea Time

We’re big fans of the Ku Day Ta Tea Lounge housed in the Great Mall (and not just because of its sassy name!). The stylish, contemporary lounge is all about tea, offering the very best …

A New Take on Date Night
December 21, 2009 – 3:25 pm | No Comment

So the fridge is empty, your car’s out of gas, you really just don’t feel like going outside, and you’re craving a fancy, juicy steak from your favorite restaurant. You do not want pizza. And …

Popcorn or Bacon?
December 20, 2009 – 3:24 pm | No Comment
Popcorn or Bacon?

The holidays are upon us, and all the blockbusters are hitting the big screen. So in addition to being off to the movies, you’re also off to consume monster-sized tubs of popcorn and barrels of …

Next Stop: Wingstop
December 19, 2009 – 3:22 pm | No Comment
Next Stop: Wingstop

It’s a guilty pleasure, we admit. But every now and then we’ve all just got to have that chicken wing taste. And in those instances, the Wingstop has never failed to deliver. They serve up …

Zeni Ethiopian Restuartant
December 17, 2009 – 3:19 pm | No Comment
Zeni Ethiopian Restuartant

Visit Ethiopia via Zeni, a colorful Ethiopian restaurant featuring five star service and delicious, authentic cuisine. Both vegetarian and hearty carnivorous dishes are available. We recommend the Misir Kitfo, a pureed lentil mixed with mitmita, …

Psycho Donuts
December 16, 2009 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
Psycho Donuts

Donuts are awesome just as they are, so when we found out about Psycho Donuts and their cute, artfully shaped AND sinfully appetizing donuts, we did a double take. Psycho Donuts and their funky, quirky …

Good Karma Vegan Restaurant
December 1, 2009 – 5:27 pm | No Comment
Good Karma Vegan Restaurant

Vegan restaurants and food dishes are creating quite a buzz in the dining world with everyone looking for healthy alternatives that are mouthwatering and appetizing. Good Karma is the perfect dining destination to get a …

Mmmm… Cheeseburger
December 1, 2009 – 5:10 pm | No Comment
Mmmm… Cheeseburger

Sometimes you just HAVE to have a cheeseburger, and when you do, you want a good one. To satisfy your craving, you need more than your typical fast food burger, which is pumped full of …