Today’s Silicon Valley 365 pick is Fry’s Electronics. Not exactly a top winner on my personal “must visit” list – Fry’s Electronics is definitely a Silicon Valley icon and a favorite for many of our Silicon Valley techies. Originally established in 1985 in Sunnyvale by the children of a grocery retailer – Fry’s Electronics quickly [...]
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So have you figured out your Halloween costume yet? Dressing up for Halloween is a serious adult activity here in Silicon Valley. Many companies host Halloween potlucks and costume contests. It’s always entertaining to walk into the polished lobby of one of the pillars of Silicon Valley technology at the end of October – only [...]
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If your best friend is feeling under the weather – where do you go? If you have a dog, cat, reptile, bird, rabbit, chinchilla, guinea pig, hamster, mouse, rat, sheep, goat, pig or even a cow or alpaca – and you live anywhere near Los Altos – the answer is Adobe Animal Hospital. Dr. David [...]
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Looking for a healthy alternative to burgers, beer and football on Labor Day weekend? Check out the Second Annual Run for a Healthy World race on Monday Labor Day, September 6! The Labor Day race will again start and finish in the Sunnyvale Baylands Park. This event includes a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. [...]
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Get good with wood! If you have always wanted to explore the knotty world of wood working – check out the Sawdust Shop located in Sunnyvale, CA. The Sawdust shop is a unique destination for the experienced and novice woodworker alike. It combines a do-it-yourself woodshop, a woodworking store, and classes – all under one [...]
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One of my top three meals to eat out is breakfast. In an ongoing search for new places who will scramble my eggs, my husband and I stumbled on the Country Gourmet American Bistro in Sunnyvale several years ago. We’ve been going ever since. I like the Eggs Benedict. Having them over a [...]
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We’re at the height of summer now, and “back to school” is just around the corner. It’s time to plan another barbeque at your place! One of the great joys of living in Silicon Valley is grilling and eating outdoors – just about year round, but especially in the summer. No matter what you [...]
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When 3 different friends tell me in the span of a week that I need to check out the “new kid in town” – I know it’s time to pay attention. In this case – the “new kid” is Sprouts Farmer’s Market – a new grocery market that opened in Sunnyvale in early June. Headquartered [...]
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