by The Dawn Thomas Team on April 22, 2010
Breakfast is my favorite meal to eat out. There’s just something luxurious about having someone else concoct a creative filling for an omelette, squeeze a glass of fresh orange juice, and whip up the perfect batch of waffles topped with fresh fruit. Not to mention having someone else brew another pot of coffee, clear the table, and deal with the [...]
by The Dawn Thomas Team on April 19, 2010
It’s Monday. The “To Do” list is long and the time for do it all seems short. No time today for a leisurely lunch at Santana Row. But just around the corner is a culinary icon of San Jose. If you’re looking for a quick lunch with a little sunshine on the side – visit [...]
by The Dawn Thomas Team on April 10, 2010
One of the most loved restaurants in Palo Alto is not even open for dinner! For over 85 years, families and Stanford students alike have enjoyed breakfast and lunch at the Peninsula Creamery in Palo Alto. But mostly – everyone comes for the best hand-scooped malts and milkshakes around. The Creamery is located at 900 [...]
by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 25, 2010
Who hasn’t been to Hobee’s in the Silicon Valley? Starting with the first location in Mountain View in 1974, there are now (4) locations in the “650″ area code and (5) in “408.” I thought I had been to all of them, but after checking Hobee’s website, it looks like I’ve got more work/eating to [...]
by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 18, 2010
The Original Location There were a couple of other Mio Vicino locations around the Silicon Valley, but they have changed hands and eventually closed. The original Mio Vicino, located on the corner of Benton and Monroe streets in old town Santa Clara, has continued to “create a place where anyone can stop in, enjoy the [...]
by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 11, 2010
There are many great eating establishments in Mountain View, but if in the mood for Mexican cuisine–Fiesta Del Mar Too (located at 735 Villa Street) is it for my husband (Jonathan) and me. Jonathan introduced me to this colorful place [with awesome margaritas] about four years ago. The owners have another location in Mountain View–Fiesta [...]
by The Dawn Thomas Team on February 27, 2010
Crab Feed 2010 ~ Benefiting the Mountain Winery Kids’ Foundation on Sunday, 3/21 6:00-9:00 pm. Dungeness crab, pasta, garlic bread, and salad for $65.00 per adult, $35.00 for children. If you have not been to the Mountain Winery in a while, you won’t believe the remodeling that was done. It’s a gorgeous setting and has [...]