We’ve all seen people carrying around fitness logs at the gym. They’re usually in the forms of tattered, torn spiral notebooks which get scribbled in after an exercise set. Well, all you tattered notebook carriers: …

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 …

Everyone loves to rave about rich-colored fruits and veggies for antioxidant boosts, all while the poor little bean gets the shaft. But beans are, hands-down, one of the best natural foods you can put in …

If you’ve been meaning to check out Salon Rain and noticed they’re no longer at Lincoln and Curtner in San Jose, don’t worry. They’re not gone; they’ve moved! The new location at Meridian and Redmond …

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 …

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 …

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 …

You’ve decided to sell your home, and you want to sell it fast and for your asking price, what do you do? You contact a professional home stager and let them go to work, or …

We think everyone remembers the bittersweet frustration brought on by Rubik’s Cube in the ‘80s. It wracked your brain for hours, then you chucked it across the room. Then, after cooling down, you retrieved the …

They’ve been in business for 50 years, and that’s no small feat. Peninsula Beauty is the one-stop-shop for hair, skincare, nail and cosmetic supplies. With neighborhood stores in 10 locations throughout the Bay Area, you’ll …

We don’t care what anyone says; uncomfortable shoes, regardless of whether or not they’re cute, on sale, or trendy, are a faux pas. If you can’t walk in them, you don’t look good in them. …

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 – …

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 …

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 …

We know finances are tough in America right now, but Haiti is in need of vital help. See below for a handful of organizations taking donations. Keep in mind: No amount is too small! And …

Unfortunately, we cannot count of public schools to include music programs in our children’s repertoire these days. But that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to broaden our kids’ musical ambitions and further their education. Here’s …

You may find it ironic that the staff at The Wave Magazine is into anything but ink on flattened trees, but we’re actually big techie geeks. We love information in ALL glorious mediums. If you …

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 …

After two years and a $72 million dollar green renovation to the entire 12-acre facility, Happy Hollow Zoo is set to reopen on March 20. The renovations included a new education center, gift shop and …

We love honey at The Wave. We love it in our oatmeal, we love it on desserts, we love it in our tea, and we even love it in our soap and beauty products. We …

It seems everyone in California has a phobia about taking care of their own lawn and would rather hire a legion of gardeners armed with gas-powered lawnmowers and ear-ringing blowers then actually do it themselves. …

Going barefoot sounds awesome, but we’ve got to admit that our world is dirty! Treading the earth without something between our feet and the ground just seems icky. So you can imagine how excited we …