The Wave Magazine

iFitness

Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:28:30 +0000

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: Enter 2010 and the iFitness app. This handy app allows you to log all your exercises and build custom workout programs in the same gadget where your music comes from – your iPod Touch or iPhone. Through the app, you’re able to log how much weight your lifting and how many reps your doing, as well as calculate average and maximum weight lifted. It’ll even put together a program for you! If you want to bulk up your shoulders and build abs, then punch that in and iFitness will act as your personal trainer. Our favorite part? iFitness has a workout library, from which you can find videos and photographs on how to perform exercises correctly, look at specific muscle groups and learn which exercises to do to complement muscles of interest. $1.99

A Little Piece of Italy

Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:51:34 +0000

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 and friendly Italian market are must-haves for your pantry and especially to spice up all of your future dinner parties. And if you’re not the cooking type, they’ve got an extensive (and delicious!) carryout menu, featuring hot and cold authentic Italian sandwiches, salads, entrees and desserts, all made with the best ingredients. When leaving the market, you’re going to wish you had your bicycle with you. How cute would it be to leave A.G. Ferrari with a baguette in your basket! Visit www.agferrari.com for a location near you.

Get Crabby: 3/21

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:15:23 +0000

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 popular demand (and some serious crab cravings) organizers have added another event on March 21. Secure your spot at the crab-eating festivities now by making a reservation online at www.mountainwinery.com.

Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga (408) 741-2822 www.mountainwinery.com

Bean Power

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:06:47 +0000

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 your body. Beans are not only high-octane sources of antioxidants (which stop free radicals from damaging cells in your body), but they possess significant amounts of fiber and soluble fiber (to lower blood cholesterol), and are high in protein (to increase muscle mass, build and repair tissues), complex carbohydrates (to supply energy) and iron (helps carry oxygen to organs through blood cells and increases immunity), amongst a variety of vitamins.

The nutrients in beans vary by type, so the best thing to do for your health and taste palate is to mix them up. Here’s one of our favorite power recipes:

Bean and Barley* Soup: Ingredients:

1 package dried bean and barley mix (about 2 cups, found at your local grocery store or Trader Joe’s), soaked overnight**
1 can organic diced tomatoes (look for cans that contain only 1-5% sodium; they’re out there)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
5 celery stalks, chopped
5 large carrots, chopped
1 bay leaf
½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp dried basil
¼ tsp thyme
3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp black pepper
1-2 16 oz vegetable or chicken broth

Soak the beans in water overnight. Before beginning to chop the veggies, rinse the soaked beans, place in a large pot with 16 oz. broth, cover, and place on low heat. Chop all veggies and garlic and place in large pan or wok with olive oil, and cook on medium heat until the veggies are soft. Transfer the cooked veggies to the pot of beans. Mix in the can of tomatoes and seasonings. Keep the pot on simmer for at least one hour, stirring occasionally. Add additional broth, as needed. You’ll end up with one large pot of delicious, healthy soup.

*Barley also contains high amounts of soluble fiber and antioxidants

**If you prefer to use canned beans and skip the soaking, choose a mix of lima beans, blackeye peas, dark red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green lentils, large lima beans, navy beans, light red kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, red lentils, pearl barley, yellow split peas, and any and all other types of beans, really. Before cooking with canned beans, place them in a colander and rinse. This will remove extra sodium content.

Salon Rain’s New Location

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:02:40 +0000

Edwin - Salon Rain, by Chris Schmauch

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 offers much more parking, a fabulous, cozy-swank (yet un-pretentious) atmosphere and, of course, the same amazing service. If you don’t believe us, check out the five-star rave reviews on Yelp, which prove that a quality haircut given by an honest, professional stylist is well worth a few extra bucks. Edvin, owner and stylist, will pamper men and women, give you his honest to goodness opinions on your hair, gain your trust and deliver you back into the world with a fresh ‘do and a whole new attitude.

Salon Rain, 6055 Meridian Ave. #30, San Jose (408) 265-4247 www.salonrain.com

Potato and Green Bean Salad Recipe

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:46:55 +0000

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 chopped fresh basil

1 small, coarsely chopped red onion

¼ cub balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 minced garlic clove

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Cube the red potatoes and steam until tender. Keep an eye on them while they’re steaming, because you don’t want them to get mushy. Blanch the green beans for 5 minutes and then place under cold water to cool. Place the steamed potatoes, cooled green beans, red onion and fresh basil into one large bowl.

For the dressing, mix the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove and extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Add the dressing to the potato and green bean mix, give it a big stir and refrigerate. Once it’s chilled, get out your favorite fork and enjoy!

What’s For Breakfast?

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:45:46 +0000

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 as a glorified IHOP is wildly shortsighted. After browsing their selection of creative omelets and savory crepes, you’ll begin to sense the place is more than just another breakfast diner. By the time you read through their list of frittatas, skillets and “cheese melters,” you’ll be downright surprised to find you haven’t even gotten to the specials menu.
www.stacksrestaurant.com

Meat On A Stick

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:44:29 +0000

Pampas, by Chris Schmauch

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 much (or as little) as you desire, and continue to return unless you turn a two-sided token on your table from green to red – which means they’ll stop the meat train until you’re ready to “go” again. The menu at Pampas offers a huge range of delicious meats, including Picanha (a traditional Brazilian cut of top sirloin), Maminha (slow-roasted tri-tip seasoned with olive oil and rock salt), Cordeiro (leg of lamb marinated with garlic, mint and yogurt) and Lombo (pork loin seasoned with a spice rub). And before you even ask, the answer is no – you can’t have a skewer in a doggy bag.
Pampas, 529 Alma St., Palo Alto (650) 327-1323 www.pampaspaloalto.com

Sharks vs. Panthers

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:50:02 +0000

If there isn’t a YouTube video to show what happens when a panther sneaks into a shark’s territory to play, we can all imagine what’d it be like. The poor panther would not only drown, but it’d get savagely torn apart, all while the shark grins in delight. Panthers are awesome beasts with a lot of heart, which makes it even more entertaining to watch them fight back. So, lucky for us, the Florida Panthers are coming to town on March 13 to attempt to wrangle with our beloved Sharks. We have a pretty good idea of the outcome of the game, but still, it’s going to be awesome.

Goooaaalllll!!!

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:40:00 +0000

San Jose Earthquakes Players (L-R): Jason Hernandez, Chris Leitch, Andre Luiz (Photo by Chris Schmauch)

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!

The Team:

Head Coach: Frank Yallop
1: Joe Cannon, GK, Los Altos Hills, CA Santa Clara
2: Bobby Burling, D, Monument, CO Loyola Marymount
3: Chris Leitch, D, Baltimore, OH North Carolina
7: Simon Elliott, M, Wellington, New Zealand Stanford
8: Antonio Ribeiro, M, Montreal, Canada
10: Arturo Alvarez, M/F, Houston, TX
11: Bobby Convey, M, Philadelphia, PA
12: Ramiro Corrales, D/M, Salinas, CA
13: Cornell Glen, F, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
14: Brandon McDonald, D, Glendale, AZ
17: Chris Wondolowski, M/F, Danville, CA
19: Ryan Johnson, F, Boston, MA Oregon State
20: Ramon Sanchez, M, San Juan Opico, El Salvador
21: Jason Hernandez, D, Englewood, NJ
23: Eduardo, F, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
24: Andrew Weber, GK, Phoenix, AZ
25: Quincy Amarikwa, F, Bakersfield, CA UC Davis
27: Aaron Pitchkolan, D/M, Aurora, CO
28: Andre Luiz Moreira, M, Sao Paulo, Brazil
31: Mike Graczyk, GK, Albuquerque, NM
TBA: Joey Gjertsen, M, Tacoma, WA Evergreen State College
TBA: Ike Opara, D, Durham, NC
TBA: Javier Robles, M, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Earthquakes Schedule:

3/20: vs. Portland Timbers, 7pm
3/27: vs. Real Salt Lake, 6pm
4/17: vs. New England Revolution, 7pm
5/1: vs. Colorado Rapids, 7pm
5/8: vs. New York Red Bulls, 7pm
5/29: vs. Toronto FC, 7pm
6/2: vs. Columbus Crew, 7pm
7/3: vs. DC United, 7pm
7/31: vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 7pm
8/14: vs. Kansas City Wizards, 7pm
8/21: vs. LA Galaxy, 1pm
9/11: vs. FC Dallas, 7pm
9/18: vs. Philadelphia Union, 7pm
9/29: vs. Chicago Fire, 8pm
10/16: vs. Houston Dynamo, 7pm
10/20: vs. Chivas USA, 7pm

Ticket Information:

Ticket prices have been significantly reduced (as much as 33% off of the 2009 prices) for both season ticket packages and individual game tickets.

Individual Tickets:

Premier Midfield, $50 per game ($60 in 2009)
Center Circle, $35 per game ($40 in 2009)
Sideline, $25 per game ($35 in 2009)
Goal View, $20 per game ($22 in 2009)

Season Tickets:

Season ticket packages start as low as $204. The prices per game come down to the following:

Premier Midfield, $40 per game ($50 in 2009)

Center Circle, $30 per game ($35 in 2009)

Sideline, $20 per game ($30 in 2009)

Goal View, $15 per game ($20 in 2009)

Supporters Section, $12 per game ($18 in 2009)

To Buy Tickets: Call (408) 556-7700, or purchase on www.sjearthquakes.com or www.tickets.com.

Stadium Info:

Buck Shaw Stadium: Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

*Special note: For the first time, Earthquakes fans will be able to enjoy beer at their seats!

The Quakes Crawl:

This is the ONLY way to experience a Quakes game. Meet up with friends for drinks and/or dinner before the game, then be shuttled to and from the restaurant. The Quakes Crawl shuttle bus will pick fans up an hour and 15 minutes prior to game start from the following locations: The Britannia Arms Downtown (173 West Santa Clara St., San Jose) and Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub (355 Santana Row, San Jose). Call (408) 556-7700 for more information.

Quakes Crawl Schedule:

3/27 vs. Real Salt Lake
4/17 vs. New England Revolution
5/29 vs. Toronto FC
6/2 vs. Columbus Crew
7/31 vs. Seattle Sounders FC
8/21 vs. LA Galaxy
9/29 vs. Chicago Fire
10/16 vs. Houston Dynamo

Where To Eat Before The Game:

Birk’s Restaurant, 3955 Freedom Cir., Santa Clara (408) 980-6400 www.birksrestaurant.com
Britannia Arms, 173 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose (408) 278-1400 www.britanniaarmsdowntown.com (Quakes Crawl participate)
Habana Cuba, 238 Race St., San Jose (408) 998-CUBA www.998cuba.com
Parcel 104, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 970-6104 www.parcel104.com
Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub, 355 Santana Row, San Jose (408) 247-1706 www.rosiemccanns.com (Quakes Crawl participate)
Rosie’s New York Pizza, 1285 The Alameda, San Jose (408) 292-6767 www.rosiesnewyorkpizzasanjose.com
Thaibodia Bistro, 2155 El Camino Real, Santa Clara (408) 248-8868 www.thaibodia.com

Want to play soccer? Here’s where to go:

Silver Creek Sportplex, 800 Embedded Way, San Jose (408) 225-1843 www.silvercreeksportsplex.com
Off The Wall Soccer, 700 Mathew St., Santa Clara (408) 988-6900

House Staging

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:36:09 +0000

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 you can follow these important tips and do it yourself.

Depersonalize your home; remove all your family photos etc. You want potential buyers to view it as “their” home not yours.
De-clutter; the covers everything from your bobble head collection to furniture – if it’s no necessary get it out.
Don’t just focus on the inside; make sure the yard and flowers are well maintained and cheery.

For tons of more useful tips visit www.homestagingchannel.com

Legally Blonde: 3/16-21

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:29:10 +0000

It’s here, one Elle of a Show! The hilarious MGM film is now a smash hit musical, coming to town to perform live for you. Underestimated blonde UCLA sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer. So, when her boyfriend dumps her for someone “serious,” Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose (408) 792-4111 www.broadwaysanjose.com

Ain’t Misbehavin’: 3/13-4/18

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:27:50 +0000

Prepare for an evening of jumpin’, jivin’, jazzin’ and toe-tappin’ fun as you take a visit to the Golden Age of Jazz. You’ll follow an African-American jazz band through their pain and triumphs during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s and 30’s, when the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom were changing the face of music. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll have to restrain yourself from dancing in the aisles to the great music of Fats Waller – Honeysuckle Rose, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Black & Blue, The Joint is Jumpin’, and I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling.

San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose (408) 367-7255 www.sjrep.com

Rubik’s Touchcube

Editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:27:02 +0000

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 Rubik’s Cube from wherever you threw it to give it another go. Times have changed since then in, and so has the Rubik’s Cube. Like so many other things, it’s gone digital! It’s now in the form of a touch screen, waiting for you to slide your finger over the Touchcube to move rows. And, much like Mahjong Solitaire, you can now ask for hints to help you out with your next move. The downside to digital? You can’t disassemble it, put it back together, then claim that you’ve solved the puzzle. But don’t worry, it’ll still wrack your brain. $49.99

www.rubikstouchcube.com

Peninsula Beauty

Editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:05:31 +0000

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 never need to salon-hop or hunt for a particular hair color or brand again. Not only do they carry hundreds of top-of-the-line brands you yearn for, but their staff will assist you in finding new products to suit your lifestyle, as well. Each Peninsula Beauty also includes salon stations, offering haircuts and styles, manicures and pedicures. Oh, and if you’re looking for another reason to visit Peninsula Beauty, you’ll be happy to know that they support the community too. A portion of May’s sales go to The Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, October is devoted to raising funds for the Community Breast Health Project, and they also support the Woman’s Recovery Association, the Shelter Network, local schools and community events. www.peninsulabeauty.com

Footwear Etc.

Editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:01:17 +0000

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. And if you’re in pain when wearing them, believe us, people know it. But comfort doesn’t necessarily mean you need to forego fashion (let’s keep the running shoes with socks and business skirts in the 1980s, ladies). So head over to one of Footwear etc.’s multiple Bay Area locations to try on brands like Clarks, Keen, Indigo and Ecco, amongst others. Footwear etc. takes pride in supplying comfy-chic shoes made with the finest quality materials and latest construction technology. The ladies at The Wave are particularly fond of Beautifeel’s heels, which are sexy, sustainable and as comfortable as slippers on a Sunday morning. Visit www.footwearetc.com for a location near you.

Falafel’s Drive-In

Editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:54:32 +0000

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 – and the pita it’s served in – is homemade daily using only the freshest ingredients. Whether you order the small or large falafel pita at the counter, the chickpea balls come topped with tomatoes, lettuce, tahini sauce and, for daring diners only, a spicy red sauce. Order a side of pita chips and hummus, or go for the standard “special” – a falafel pita and banana milkshake. No matter what, you’re guaranteed your fill of falafel (or gyros, or even hamburgers and french fries) for less than $10. Get your food to go or sit at an outdoor picnic table. Just be prepared to wait in line; after nearly 40 years in the chickpea grinding business, everyone from khackied consultants on a lunch break to decked-out revelers looking for some greasy goodness before a night out know where to go for tasty, no-nonsense Middle Eastern dining.

Falafel’s Drive-in, 2301 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose (408) 294-7886 www.falafelsdrivein.com

Pizza Antica

Editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:43:19 +0000

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 it’s called Pizza Antica. You’ll experience what pizza is meant to taste like with freshly made sauces, dough and meats that are all watched over with a caring eye as it’s baked to perfection. If we may be so bold, we’d like to suggest the pizza with spicy calabrese sausage, onions, pepper and parsley, as it is fab-u-lous. And believe us when we say you’ll be hungry enough for the large pizza. And if you’re looking to mix it up, try one of their many tasty salads, soups, entrées and desserts.

Pizza Antica, 334 Santana Row, Ste. 1065, San Jose (408) 557-8373 www.pizzaantica.com

Opera Anyone?

Editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:30:33 +0000

There’s nothing more elegant then you and your sweetie putting on your Sunday’s best, having a fine dinner followed by attending the opera at an ultra plush opera house, and of course using those cool little binoculars. But sometimes you just want the entertainment without all the extra frills, you just want to wear your sweat suit and maybe enjoy a bucket of popcorn and Coke, while yet still enjoying your passion of the opera. If this is the case you’ll want to visit Camera 7 in the Pruneyard where you can enjoy a full length productions of Il Trovatore (Mar. 7), Siegfried (Mar. 21), Thais (Apr. 4) on the big screen – you can even bring your binoculars if you want.

Camera 7, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell (408) 559-5900 www.cameracinemas.com

Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill

Editor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:57:51 +0000

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 it. While there’s no dress code for Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill, you’ll definitely feel inspired to jazz it up a bit after looking at the pictures on their website. The full bar and lounge lend the sophisticated, modern restaurant a club-y vibe without the attitude, and the menu boasts Asian fusion cuisine, blending the flavors of Japan and Korea. With a number of entrees (including donburi, teriyaki, udon, hotpots, katsu and Korean bbq), sushi and sashimi, and boats for two (including selections of sushi, tempera and more, served with soup and salad), it’ll likely take you a while to choose your meal. So we suggest you either order a cocktail and take your time, or go straight for our favorite, the Bulgogi (thin slices of marinated beef, pork, or chicken with assorted vegetables). 1035 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose (408) 260-7200 www.mizusj.com