On warm summer evenings – we often look for restaurants where we can sit on the patio to enjoy a great dinner. One of our favorites is Cascal Restaurant on Castro Street in Mountain View. Their front patio is huge – and is the perfect place to sip a sangria and watch the world go [...]
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If you’re new to the area – you may notice a lot of “Joe’s” around here – all claiming to be the original. One of Silicon Valley’s beloved institutions is Original Joe’s Restaurant in downtown San Jose. My understanding is that the term “Joe’s” has long been used in the San Francisco Bay Area for [...]
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Sometimes a cup of coffee is just liquid go-juice. And sometimes a cup of coffee is liquid art. When you’re in the mood for what could arguably be the best cup of coffee in Silicon Valley – head over to the Barefoot Coffee Roasters in Santa Clara. The Barefoot crew proves the old adage that [...]
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Tapestry Bistro in Los Gatos is one of my all-time favorite “celebration” restaurants – for birthdays ending in a “zero”, special friends visiting, or unexpected financial good fortune. Tapestry deserves to be on your “Woo Hoo” Celebration list, too. The bistro has been around since 1998 and is run by a husband and wife team [...]
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I have never been someone who cares about what the media says. Goodness knows we have our fair share of it in the Silicon Valley–good and bad. If you are someone who cares, then check this out: “The Mynt-The Best Indian Restaurant in the Santa Clara county”— Best Of The Bay TV, KRON, Channel 4 [...]
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What in the world is a “Dishdash”? A. A relay race involving crockery – not yet ready for the Olympics? B. A long one-piece tunic worn in the Middle East? C. A fabulous restaurant tucked away in Sunnyvale? In this case – the right answers are B AND C. Dishdash is a fabulous Mediterranean restaurant [...]
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Siena Mediterranean Bistro is a hidden gem – tucked away in Willow Glen off Lincoln Avenue. If you’re looking for a quiet place for lunch or dinner – this place is a find! It’s not an easy find. The restaurant is not visible from Lincoln Avenue. Use the parking lot behind Lincoln Avenue – and [...]
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It’s no wonder why Zagat-rated Twist Bistro in downtown Campbell was voted Metro’s Best of Silicon Valley. Serving Contemporary French and American Cuisine, Twist offers a good selection of delectable plates for almost everyone. I have had a few items from the menu. I am a beet and goat cheese fan, so if this [...]
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