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Get a taste of the season with our annual spring dining extravaganza. 22 DAREDEVIL DINING: Take the competitive eating challenge at these South Bay eateries. 30 STAR QUALITY: These local restaurants have all earned the coveted Michelin star. 38 HAUTE CHOCOLATE: Handmade, designer chocolates.
44 EDIBLE EVENTS: Local spring and summer events with a food focus. 48 TECHIE MEETS FOODIE: Tasty websites, iPhone apps and computer games. 58 FRESH FARMED FARE: Make the most of your nearby farmers markets.
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The Venue, Los Gatos
A Place for Teens The Venue in Los Gatos enters its mid-teens. his year marks the 15th anniversary of The Venue in Los Gatos, a free, safe community hangout for teenagers started by the nonprofit organization A Place For Teens. The organization was formed 20 years ago by parents who wanted a safe place for their teens to socialize. Located directly adjacent to Los Gatos High School, The Venue sees kids drop in after school to play videogames, shoot pool, use the Wi-Fi, play chess, eat free popcorn, watch movies, socialize and, of course, study. It’s an environment designed by teens, literally. Architects worked with teens to design the 3,200-squarefoot facility like a café. “They were pretty insightful,” says Lee Fagot, a spokesman for A Place for Teens. “It looks like a cross between a shopping mall and a teenager’s home family den.”
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a novel approach.” The parents involved and the local merchants that provide food for the snack bar tout The Venue for being a safe social environment for teenagers. Programs on topics such as financial planning for college, teen violence, date rape and other issues are also planned and presented by the teens, who bring in local professionals to help teach and speak on important subjects. Of course, a big part of any teenager’s life is music. That’s why Friday and Saturday nights at The Venue are abuzz with local bands and events. There is even a portable recording studio for teens who want to record demo records for their band. “It’s kind of like a second home,” says Chris Peske, a recreation leader at The Venue. “And it really makes a difference in their lives.” The Venue is entirely a not-for-profit facility. Even the snack bar merchants, such as JJ Magoo’s, Pizza My Heart and Hi-Tech Burrito, are run by teens, with the goal being to only break even. And while it’s housed nearby, The Venue is not just for Los Gatos High School teenagers. As the name suggests, it’s simply a place for teens. A Place for Teens, The Venue, 4 New York Ave., Los Gatos (408) 395-5553 www.aplaceforteens.org
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Weaving The Wave’s Interwebs An introduction to our recent tech takeover of the internet.
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Our blog is already full of terrific images and video, from a sit-down interview with Academy Award-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. and unique coverage of the recent Cinequest 19 film festival, to interviews with local bands and filmmakers, and info about cool local hiking spots. Plus, every Thursday afternoon we’ll post weekend event ideas, places and suggestions. And if you have any ideas of your own, we’d love to hear them. As for our Twitter account, we won’t be posting our every thought or what we are eating for lunch today (Girl Scout cookies and Red Bull Cola). Instead, we aim to constantly update our readers on all the fun Silicon Valley lifestyle and entertainment info we encounter every day. We’ll even use it to ask you, our readers, to help contribute to our
Our segment on Riley’s Ride is yet another way we’re reaching out to our readers, by providing them with additional ways to get informed about Silicon Valley lifestyle and entertainment news. Tune in to the show to chat with us live in the online chat room, and to watch us discuss all the enthralling content we’re working on – be it celebrity interviews, dining trends, sports and adventure, health and beauty, nightlife and music, and more. We’d like to thank everyone for sticking with us through the years. This new tech-savvy plunge into the popular technologies that were borne out of Silicon Valley is our way of saying thanks to everyone who loves living, working, dining, shopping and having fun here just as much as we do.
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articles, by asking for suggestions on your favorite local haunts. It’s our way of working to ensure that our content is specifically catered to you, and that we are including you in all our exciting endeavors.
Keep picking up The Wave Magazine at any of the hundreds of points throughout the valley, and check out these sites for more great Silicon Valley content: Website: www.thewavemag.com Blog: www.thewavemag.com/blog NBC 11 live web show: Next appearing Mar. 25, then every other Wednesday @ www. rileysride.com from around 4:30pm Twitter: www.twitter.com/ thewavemagazine THEWAVEMAG.COM MARCH 23 - APRIL 5, 2009
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San Jose residents who are no longer active within the gang community are stepping into the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to have their gang-related tattoos removed, for free, in return for their participation in the eight-week Clean Slate Program. Launched in 1994 as a part of the city’s gang-intervention effort, the recovery program has since evolved to include mandatory counseling sessions and seminars.
A Clean Slate Local program allows gang-impacted youth to erase the past for a new beginning. BY HEATHER DRISCOLL
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attoos have long been the domain of the rebel, the rocker and the punk, not to mention the gang member. While many of these cultures use this art form to symbolize
their affiliation with a particular group, some gang members are opting to strip their human canvases of such markings and adopt a new lifestyle.
Because the effects of gangs are more than skin deep, the program implements weekly meetings that take the form of group counseling sessions (the first of two phases). Juan Avila, a youth outreach specialist for Clean Slate, says that participants are required to attend facilitated meetings that include seminars on domestic violence, anger management, relationships, STDs, drugs, parenting and other various topics. The meetings incorporate interaction between rival gang members and encourage the young individuals to look beyond their differences. The program also assists members with job and educational opportunities, as well as provide them with access to resources that will help further their skill sets. Upon completion of the eight-week program, the participants are then eligible to begin the second phase: the tattoo-removal process. The Santa Clara Valley Medical Center donates
its space and time for the tattoo-removal clinics, which are specifically held for Clean Slate graduates. Tattoo removal is a process that can require several laser treatments and be just as painful, if not more so, as getting the tattoo itself. Doctors at Valley Medical use the Q-Switched ND: YAG Laser system, which generates pulses of highly concentrated light that penetrate the skin cells, causing the ink pigments to break down. One has to undergo about five or six treatments to fully remove a tattoo, which generally takes about six months. Normally these treatments are priced at a few hundred bucks a pop (which amounts to well over $1,000 for a full course of treatment). Luckily, programs like Clean Slate prove to be a life (and pocket) savior. Clean Slate not only scrapes away the surface of the issue, but gets deep into the muck of it as well. The program’s current bunch of about 35 is due to graduate Apr. 2, and will soon begin the subsequent treatments. In exchange, Clean Slate requires their clients to make a commitment to education, employment and community service. Participants must be 14 to 25 years of age, San Jose residents and no longer living a gang lifestyle. TW For more information on the Clean Slate Program, contact Juan Avila at (408) 251-7757.
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ringing entertainment from the internet to your TV has been a long time coming. There are a lot of ways to do it, but many are quite complicated. It’s never been easy to extend internet connectivity into the living room. People manage with solutions such as wireless internet, broadband over power lines, and stringing cables through the walls.
Apple TV was supposed to make it easier to view things such as movies, videos, music and slide shows on your TV. But Apple acknowledged earlier this year that it was still a hobbyist’s market. Not a lot of geeks are using Apple TV or the Windows Media Center capability that comes with Windows Vista computers. The problem with many solutions so far is that they only give you limited access to internet videos. They almost never provide unfettered access to everything on the internet.
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If you want to purchase movies, you can do so through pay TV sites. But you can also get an awful lot of stuff for free, like CNN news videos, the most popular videos that people are talking about on YouTube, and international channels such as Al Jazeera, as well as channels from Russia and Canada. The latter might be appealing to a lot of people whose interests just don’t fit in the top cable channels. If you click on one of the icons for the channels, you get a view of the videos available for watching. You can see the name of the video, a small picture, and the video length. There is some delay when you click on a channel because the box has to download the video and cache enough of it for smooth playback. Most of the videos play fine, but some are choppy. The company is still in the process of adding new channels and making sure that the video playback works well. So it’s a work in progress. Verismo is unique compared to most other boxes because it supports a ton of video formats, meaning it can pretty much add any kind of site you want. While other companies are imposing walled gardens, Verismo isn’t doing that. The company will face some sticky issues on granting access to porn or pirated movies, but so far it is avoiding those issues and leaving it up to partners such as Netgear, which can decide how much access to grant to consumers.
But change has come in the form of VuNow, a little box from Verismo Networks. It’s very easy to use and the installation couldn’t be simpler. You plug the box into your broadband connection, then connect the box via a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cable into your TV set. There are a couple of universal serial ports in case you want to plug USB flash memory drives in so that you can view pictures or home videos.
If you want to view things in standard definition, the box costs $99. For high-definition, it costs $149. If you want to add a wireless internet adapter that plugs into the box, that costs $14.99. All of that is pretty cheap, considering there is no subscription fee for the hundreds or thousands of video channels that Verismo can bring to you. Verismo is selling the box on its website now at www.verismonetworks.com.
When you turn on the box via a simple remote control, it immediately goes out on the internet and downloads any necessary software. Then a menu comes up that presents you with a bunch of internet video choices. The main menu lists choices you can scroll through, such as popular channels, YouTube videos, your own personal collection of videos, music, and movie download sites like CinemaNow.
By no means will it be your only option. By mid-year, other solutions will hit the market, including TVs with built-in internet access and channels such as Yahoo’s Widget Engine, which allows certain internet video sites to be easily viewed on the TV. Yet the odds are very strong that Verismo will give you wider internet video access than any of the other newcomers on the market. TW
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Madrone Plaza is also leading the coalition for healthier living through green building practices, such as radiant barrier sheathing, wet-blown recycled cellulose insulation, and flooring materials made from recycled products. These products help reduce the impact of the community’s carbon footprint, promote healthier living environments and lower monthly energy expenses. South County Housing, a local nonprofit developer that has provided affordable home ownership opportunities to this community for over 30 years, has long catered to local community ”heroes” such as Gerth. So it’s no surprise that Madrone Plaza has sold so many homes since opening in 2008. Home buyers have found solace in their ability to own an affordable home that is also well appointed. Madrone Plaza offers a variety of programs, including down-payment assistance for qualified first-time home buyers. What better time than now to make your dream of home ownership a reality. Madrone Plaza is open daily from 11am to 6pm. Visit the website at www.madroneplaza.info or call (408) 779-8231 for further details.
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With interest rates and prices both at historic lows, now is the time to buy, and Madrone Plaza in Morgan Hill is the place to call “ home.” Developed by South County Housing and South Valley Developers, Madrone Plaza is a blended income neighborhood, featuring homes affordable to first-time home buyers with opportunities to purchase single family homes or town homes.
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Mayfield Café Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 853-9200 www.mayfieldbakery.com The latest venture from the owners of acclaimed Woodside eatery The Village Pub, the Mayfield Café offers rustic American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The fresh, seasonal menu features such dishes as wood-oven-baked pizza with fresh mozzarella, Tuscan kale, pancetta and oregano, or spit-roasted Fulton chicken with rosemary polenta and green olive-melted tomato sauce. A recent addition to Palo Alto’s revitalized Town & Country Village, Mayfield’s light, airy interiors pay homage to the chic, casual eateries of France, with design elements such as reclaimed French oak floors, antique schoolhouse pendant lamps and white marble countertops.
Earth Hour: Mar. 28, 2009, 8:30pm www.earthhourus.org This coming Saturday, Mar. 28, is International Earth Hour. At 8:30pm local time on that date, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations across the globe to turn off their lights for one hour. The idea is to make a global statement of concern about climate change, as well as demonstrate commitment to finding solutions. Earth Hour first started in Sydney, Australia in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights. By 2008, the movement exploded, with 50 million participants worldwide plunging into darkness, including such landmarks as the Colosseum in Rome, the Opera House in Sydney, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Coca-Cola billboard in New York’s Times Square. This year, 1,500 cities will take part in Earth Hour, with a goal of 1 billion participants. WWF will present the results to world leaders in December at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. So light the candles, flick that switch and be part of this worldwide event. It’s good for the Earth and besides, what better excuse for cuddling. (For more earth-saving tips and ideas, look for our annual Earth Day issue, out Monday, Apr. 20.)
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Available at Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 428-1234; Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real, Ste. 74, Palo Alto (650) 321-0600 www.booksinc.net With home cooks increasingly falling in love with the unbeatable flavor of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables from their local farmers market, this cookbook from Bay Area-based author Janet Fletcher is a great kitchen companion. Subtitled “Year-Round Recipes for the Pick of the Crop,” this recently updated volume celebrates the Bay Area’s bounty of farm-fresh produce with more than 75 soup, salad, entrée and dessert recipes, all photographed in luscious, seasonal color. In addition, Fletcher guides readers through the farmers market, sharing tips on shopping, selection and storage, as well as advice from the
Ku Day Ta Tea Lounge 447 Great Mall Ave., Ste. 124, Milpitas (408) 935-9107 www.kudayta.com We’re big fans of the Ku Day Ya tea lounge in the Great Mall in Milpitas (and not just because of its sassy name!). The stylish, contemporary lounge, which opened in September 2008, is all about tea, offering the very best varieties available. The extensive tea menu includes everything from warm chai latte drinks to fruity iced teas, herbal teas for the caffeine adverse, and many different kinds of high quality tea from around the world, served in the classic teapot style. The lounge has recently introduced a food menu featuring dishes that complement the tea experience, such as caprese salads, cheese plates, quiche, curry and rice dishes, plus an array of unique desserts and cakes. Each month at the café is dedicated to a specific variety of tea (March is matcha month, April is oolong), and the lounge will be holding special oolong tea and food pairing events on the first two weekends in April. We’ll raise our teacup to that! TW
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CAPER’S EAT AND DRINK APPETIZERS TUNA SASHIMI Black and white sesame seed crusted Ahi tuna, served with an Asian noodle salad SAUTEED PRAWNS Ginger prawns sautéed with garlic and lemon, scampi style
www.caperseatanddrink.com 1710 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell
Phone: (408) 374-5777
SALADS
Executive Chef: Adrian J. Muller Chef de Cuisine: Alphonso Lopez Cuisine Type: American
WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD Breaded goat cheese, mixed greens, sherry vinaigrette, cherry tomato and black olives CAPERS NIÇOISE SALAD Grilled Ahi tuna served over a bed of tossed greens with a whole-grain mustard vinaigrette, green beans, black olives, tomatoes, potato wedges and chopped egg
; WALK-INS OK ; OPENTABLE.COM
Lunch:Sun-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11:30am-11pm Weekend Brunch: Sun 9:30am-1:30pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 2-6pm
ENTREES
2 FOR 1 MARTINIS
MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
ENTERTAINMENT: Friday Nights: Live Music
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; 1 ROOM, 125 INDOOR
Contact Name: Kam Razavi
“Capers – which could mean either the delicious Mediterranean condiment or a play-
(408) 203-1664 capersloft@sbcglobal.net
ful escapade – seems a particularly appropriate name for this popular spot. Fire-roasted
EXTRAS: • AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • BUSINESS LUNCHES • CASUAL ATTIRE • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • FULL BAR • LOW-CARB FRIENDLY • OUTDOOR DINING • SPORTS BAR • SUNDAY BRUNCH
www.loftbarandbistro.com 90 S. Second St., San Jose
Phone: (408) 291-0677
marinated artichokes, flash-fried calamari with jalapeños, a killer chicken marsala, and a
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meatloaf entrée with a wholesome reputation are just some of the enticing menu items.” ~The Wave Magazine
DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE
MARINATED STIR-FRY Choice of beef, or chicken served over basmati rice, celery, onion, carrots, zucchinis, bell peppers in a soy teriyaki sauce PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST With a honey mustard sauce, or chicken parmesan style, served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables (also available as Chicken Parmesan) BAKED ORANGE ROUGHY Fresh fillet baked in white wine lemon-butter, served with rice and seasonal vegetables and topped with a lemon caper sauce CAJUN SPICED AHI TUNA 10 oz. portion of pan-seared Cajun Ahi Tuna topped with a soy glaze, served with rice, sautéed spinach and mushrooms BABY BACK RIBS Smothered with capers homemade barbecue sauce. Full and Half Slab GRILLED PORTERHOUSE STEAK Served with a side of cabernet peppercorn sauce
LOFT BAR & BISTRO
Fax: (408) 289-9940
Executive Chef: Adrian J. Mullen Cuisine Type: American, Mediterranean
APPETIZERS STEAK BITES ................................... $12.95 Grilled and cubed marinated flank steak served with a cabernet dipping sauce MARINATED FIRE ROASTED ARTICHOKE. $9.95 Olive oil, balsamic and herb marinated artichoke served with chipotle aioli
; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; WALK-INS OK ; OPENTABLE.COM
Mon-Thu 11am-11pm Fri-Sat 11am-1:30pm, Sun 1-10pm Parking: Validation
SALADS CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD ............. $12.95 Fried marinated chicken tenders with crisp iceburg lettuce, rice noodles, cilantro and almonds in a soysesame vinaigrette GRILLED PRAWN SALAD ................. $16.95 Tiger prawns marinated in garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinaigrette grilled over chopped romaine tossed in sherry vinaigrette garnished with hearts of palm, olives and tomatoes
ENTERTAINMENT: Thursday Nights: Live Jazz 9pm Fri & Sat Nights: DJ Dancing 10:30pm
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
ENTREES CHICKEN PENNE .......................... $16.95 Chicken, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, sun-dried tomato and Penne pasta tossed in a sherry wine cream sauce BAKED HALIBUT ............................. $22.95 Topped with a roasted red pepper sauce served with seasonal vegetables and rice CAJUN SPICE AHI TUNA ................ $23.95 A 10oz. portion of pan-seared Cajun Ahi Tuna topped with a soy glaze, served with rice, sautéed spinach and mushrooms GRILLED NEW YORK STEAK ........... $24.95 Demi-glace, bleu cheese butter and caramelized red onion
; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; CUSTOM MENUS ; 3 ROOMS, 200 INDOOR SEATED, 250 INDOOR STANDING ; 60 OUTDOOR SEATED, 70 OUTDOOR STANDING
Catering Contact Name: Adrian J. Mullen (408) 340-0963 capersloft@sbcglobal.net
Banquet Contact Name: Kam Razavi (408) 203-1664 capersloft@sbcglobal.net
EXTRAS: • AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • BAR SCENE • BUSINESS LUNCHES • CASUAL ATTIRE • EXTENSIVE BEER LIST • EXTENSIVE WINE LIST • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • IN-HOUSE DJ • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • LIVE JAZZ • LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE • LOW-CARB FRIENDLY • OUTDOOR DINING • PERSONAL WINE (CORKAGE FEE) • PRIVATE DINING • ROMANTIC • SMOKING AREA • SUNDAY BRUNCH • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE • VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
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“The menu features gourmet turns on classic comfort foods, as exemplified by the meatloaf, made with smoked ham and smothered in a wild mushroom sauce that migrates to the garlic mashed potatoes.” ~The Wave Magazine
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SPICY CAJUN BLACKENED CHICKEN BREAST........................................... $16.95 Served with steamed vegetables, sliced tomatoes and a side of papaya-jicama salsa
RESTAURANT GUIDE:
ith the ever increasing popularity of fresh, seasonal cuisine, the onset of spring has never been more palatable. Restaurant menus are budding with new dishes, laden with crisp green vegetables straight from the fields and the bounty of quality produce available in the Bay Area. Our annual Spring Dining Guide allows you to feast your eyes on the freshest menus from some of Silicon Valley’s finest eateries. We’ve also included a tasting menu of delectable editorial, with articles on everything from competitive eating and local chocolatiers to farmers market shopping tips, local Michelin-starred establishments, the latest in foodie technology, and much more. Spring is finally here, and it’s looking delicious.
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PICTURED: Local asparagus salad with smoked almonds, pickled spring onions and buffalo milk mozzarella. Prepared by Chef Peter Armellino at Saratoga’s Plumed Horse. Photographed by Chris Schmauch.
19 Market ............................................... 31 Amber India ............................................ 38 Basin, The............................................... 41 Bella Saratoga ........................................ 48 Birk’s Restaurant .................................... 36 Blowfish Sushi ........................................ 53 Blue Pheasant Lounge ............................ 57 Blue Rock BBQ ....................................... 33 Cantankerous Fish .................................. 37 Caper’s Eat & Drink................................. 20 Casa de Cobre ........................................ 41 Celia’s Mexican Restaurant ..................... 50 Cin-Cin Wine Bar .................................... 38 Counter, The ........................................... 39 Crab Landing .......................................... 34 Fahrenheit Ultralounge ............................ 45 Faultline Brewing Co. .............................. 30 Fiesta Vallarta ......................................... 36 Fish Market, The ..................................... 43 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse ................... 57 Gordon Biersch ....................................... 56 Grill ‘ Em Steakhouse .............................. 54 Grill on the Alley, The............................... 32 Gumbo Jumbo ........................................ 57 Half Moon Bay Brewing Co..................... 47 Happi House ........................................... 55 Hawg’s Seafood ...................................... 49 House of Genji ........................................ 54 Il Postale ................................................. 59 India Gate ............................................... 40 International Kabob House ...................... 28 Island Grill .............................................. 23 La Paloma Restaurant ............................. 31 La Pastaia ............................................... 55 Lee’s Sandwiches ................................... 51 Lion and Compass Restaurant................. 40 Little Lou’s BBQ ...................................... 55 Loft Bar and Bistro .................................. 20 Loui Loui Steakhouse.............................. 53 Lupretta’s Delicatessen........................... 44 Maceio ................................................... 55 Mariani’s Inn & Restaurant ...................... 53 Menara Moroccan ................................... 59 Merlion ................................................... 29 Ocean Blue Restaurant ........................... 56 Olio ......................................................... 46 Parcel 104 .............................................. 26 Picasso’s ................................................ 49 Pompeii Restaurant................................. 37 Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons ........ 33 Ristorante Da Mario ................................ 59 Ristorante Don Giovanni .......................... 27 Rock of Gibraltar ..................................... 46 Rosie McCann’s ...................................... 52 Sherman, The ......................................... 35 Shokolaat ............................................... 25 Sip Cafe .................................................. 59 Spencer’s ............................................... 24 Steamer’s Grillhouse ............................... 29 Sundance, The Steakhouse ..................... 56 Tandoori Oven......................................... 56 Tapestry Bistro........................................ 58 Tessora’s Barra di Vino ............................ 44 Thaiphoon Restaurant ............................. 57 Tied House.............................................. 44 Toll House / Three Degrees ..................... 42 Vegetarian House .................................... 59 Wahoo’s.................................................. 51 Wine Cellar ............................................. 59 Wing Stop ............................................... 32 Zrii .......................................................... 58 THEWAVEMAG.COM MARCH 23 - APRIL 5, 2009
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DAREDEVIL DINING Silicon Valley is rife with competitive food challenges. How hungry are you for the glory? By Mitchell Alan Parker
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n celebration of our annual spring dining issue, we wanted to highlight a trend that is gaining more and more momentum every year: food challenges. With San Jose-based competitive eating champ Joey Chestnut, not to mention the recent episode of Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food that profiled some of the zaniest eating challenges here in the South Bay, the local competitive consumption action has reached gluttonous new heights. Here are a few to get you started.
THE BURRITOZILLA Where: Iguanas, 330 S. Third St., Downtown San Jose (408) 995-6023 www.burritozilla.com The Challenge: A five-pound burrito made with three 14inch tortillas. You can choose the meat and beans, but you can’t take anything out. $17.95 The Glory: Once a year, contestants are pitted against each other for stuffed-face glory. The winner receives $500; runner-up $300; and third place $100. If you complete the challenge any other day of the week, you will receive insurmountable props and a T-shirt. Writer and daredevil eater Nick Veronin spices up The Burritozilla at Iguanas
The Success Rate: Ever since Man vs. Food aired the challenge on a recent episode, Iguanas owner Jimmy Orozco says he gets 15 to 20 people a day trying to eat an
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entire Burritozilla. Only 12 people have done so (including Chestnut, who completed the challenge in three minutes, 10 seconds). Go to www.thewavemag.com for a slideshow of our brave volunteer Nick Veronin’s attempt at the Burritozilla challenge.
THE BELLY BUSTER Where: Pizza Party, 3581 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara (408) 248-5680 www.pizzapartyonline.com The Challenge: Eat a 20-inch, two-topping pizza (weighing more than five pounds) in under one hour (one person). The Glory: Refund of $19.99 entry fee; one free XL pizza per month for 12 months; picture on Wall of Fame; free T-shirt and Belly Buster certificate. The Success Rate: According to Bear Silber, part owner of Pizza Party and the first person ever to complete the challenge, only five attempts have been successful, with dozens of failures. Chestnut completed the challenge in only 17 minutes.
THE HELLFIRE CHALLENGE Where: Smoke Eaters, 29 S. Third St., Downtown San Jose (408) 293-9976; 2565 The Alameda, Santa Clara (408) 241-2582 www.smoke-eaters.com The Challenge: Eat 12 wings covered in Inferno sauce (a secret blend of peppers) in 10 minutes. You must wait five minutes after consuming the wings. No drinking before, during or after eating the wings for the five-minute wait period. No napkins are allowed (apparently this promotes embarrassment on the challenger’s part). You must eat all the chicken off the bone and lick your fingers clean of sauce. Oh, and you have to sign a release form stating that you are fully aware that you are about to eat “12 of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
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5420 Thornwood Dr. near Oakridge Mall
408.578.8500
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ISLAND GRILL www.theislandgrill.com info@theislandgrill.com 1355 N. Fourth St., San Jose
Phone: (408) 392-2468 Fax: (408) 392-2475 or (408) 392-2440 ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED, WALK-INS OK ; OPENTABLE.COM
Executive Chef: Ruben Perfetto Cuisine Type: Steak & Seafood Breakfast Buffet $8.95: Mon-Sun 6:30-9:30am Lunch: Mon-Sun 11am-2pm Dinner: Mon-Sun 5-9:30pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4:30pm-7pm Bamboo Lounge Open Daily Children’s Menu $5.95 Parking: Parking Lot
ENTERTAINMENT: Thu-Sat: 9pm-Closing
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
“The Island Grill in the resort-style Clarion Hotel cooks up EXTRAS: • BAR SCENE • BUSINESS LUNCHES • CASUAL
the food equivalents of sun, sand, and long walks on the ATTIRE • EXTENSIVE BEER LIST • EXTENSIVE beach: blackened chicken salad with mango citrus vinaigrette; plenty of pasta and seafood dishes; and jerk sauce, jerk sauce everywhere.” ~The Wave Magazine
WINE LIST •FAMILY FRIENDLY • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • OUTDOOR DINING • ROMANTIC • SMOKING AREA • SPORTS BAR • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE • LIVE MUSIC • HEALTHY OPTIONS
; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE 6 rooms, accommodate up to 175 Indoor Seating, 40 Outdoor Seating, 300 Indoor Standing, 75 Outdoor Standing, and OffSite Delivered Catering
Contact Name: Ruben Perfetto or Anne Fontes (408) 392-2468 Ruben.Perfetto@clarionsj.com
SELECTED MENU ITEMS: APPETIZERS
SALADS
OUR MOST POPULAR: KUMALA (SWEET POTATO) FRIES ................... $5.95
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD......... $10.95
with a Ginger Sauce
TAHITI CRAB CAKE......................... $10.95 Dungeness crab, tri-colored peppers, scallions, fine herbs, Japanese panko bread crumbs and house seasonings. Pan seared in butter and served with Thai chili sauce
LITE TUNA CARPACCIO ...................$11.95 Thin slices of raw center tuna loin, macerated on mustard soy vinaigrette and capers. Served with daikon sprouts and shaved parmesan cheese for garnish and wasabi sauce
SPICY SAMOSAS ............................ $8.95 Beef and onion rolled in philo dough and deep fried to golden brown or potatoes, carrots, vegetables & spicy curry sauce
Breaded chicken, shredded lettuce, red cabbage, mandarin oranges, toasted nuts, crispy noodles and scallions tossed with our oriental dressing
KAHUNA BREEZE SALAD................ $10.95 Fresh papaya, mango, pineapple, avocado, and roasted nuts, all blended with our creamy mango citrus vinaigrette and mixed greens Add Grilled or Blackened Prawns or Fish (catch of the day) $5.95 Add Grilled or Blackened Chicken $4.95 Add Crab Cakes (2) or BBQ Beef $4.95
ENTREES COCONUT FISH ............................ $14.95 6 oz. grilled catch of the day with a combination of the most popular ingredients: lemon, garlic, ginger and coconut, which creates a South Pacific flavor. Served with sliced tomato, Lomi Lomi coconut rice and seasoned vegetables
KALUA PORK ................................. $14.95 In House slow-roasted pulled pork, served on a bed of Lomi Lomi coconut rice and vegetables with chipotle BBQ sauce on the side
AHI FURIKAKI................................. $19.95 8 oz. fresh ahi steak, cracked black pepper, sesame seed & fresh herbs seared rare (cool in the center), pineapple wasabi sauce on a bed of coconut rice topped with furikake (dried seaweed, sesame) & sea salad JAMAICAN BABY BACK RIBS .......... $24.95 HALF RACK.................................... $18.95 Baby back ribs hand rubbed with our own house rub mix, slow roasted 6 hours and finished on the flame broiler. Smothered with Kumala (Sweet Potato) Fries and pineapple cole slaw
ALL NATURAL BEEF STEAK MENU
Our Executive Chef is proud to present All Natural Angus Beef. This beef is raised in the Midwest and is USDA certified All Natural Choice. No antibiotics. No added hormones and 100% vegetarian corn fed. All Steaks are hand selected, hand cut, and aged to a minimum of 21 days for tenderness and flavor. Enjoy! THEWAVEMAG.COM MARCH 23 - APRIL 5, 2009
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SPENCER’S FOR STEAKS & CHOPS www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose
Phone: (408) 437-2170 Executive Chef: Nicki Rohadfox Jeannine Bettencourt – General Manager Ryan Hanneman – Assistant Restaurant Manager Patrick Sarte – Wine Manager ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED, WALK-INS OK ; OPENTABLE.COM
Lunch: Mon-Fri, 11:30am–2pm Dinner: Mon-Sun, 5–10pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri, 4–6pm Parking: Self Parking, Valet, Validation
WEDDINGS / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: We can accommodate parties of all sizes, 2 private dining rooms available. Indoor seating and indoor standing. Contact: Jeannine Bettencourt jeannine.bettencourt@hilton.com
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“This is a steakhouse-away-from-home for grilling fanatics, located in the San Jose DoubleTree Hotel. George Foreman wannabes will appreciate the variety of premium grade cuts on the menu, and envy the state-of-the-art infrared broiler that sears each one to an unholy 1,700 degrees.” ~The Wave Magazine
• AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • AWARD WINNING WINE LIST • BUSINESS LUNCHES • EXTENSIVE WINE LIST • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • FULL BAR • PRIVATE DINING
SELECTED MENU ITEMS: S TA R T E R S CRUSTY ONION SOUP Piping hot traditional French onion soup served with a crustini and a medley of cheeses STEAKHOUSE SOUP Hot and hearty soup packed full of sauteed vegetables and large chunks of prime rib GINGER SOY TENDERLOIN TIPS Pan seared beef tenderloin in ginger soy sauce
MAIN COURSES SPENCER STEAK Our signature hand cut, boneless rib eye comes from the heart of the Prime Rib Roast. With the most marbling, the rib eye has a tender texture and succulent taste. 24
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NEW YORK STRIP The king of steaks, the New York is robust in flavor with rich fine marbling, and is hand cut from the center of the strip loin. BONE IN RIB EYE It’s 22oz. of rich, USDA Prime meaty goodness that’s juicey all the way to the bone. PRIME RIB Slow-roasted for three hours in a 225-degree oven locks in all the juices. Served with au jus and creamed horseradish.
A C C O M PA N I M E N T S GARLIC SKIN-ON SMASHED POTATOES Yukon golds are smashed with their skin on SKILLET OF BURGUNDY MUSHROOMS Button mushrooms sauteed in butter with shallots and garlic, then deglazed with burgundy wine.
SAUTEED SPINACH & ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES Fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and shallots sauteed in butter and deglazed with white wine
DESSERTS CHOCOLATE NAUGHTY FUDGE CAKE It’s like taking a big chunk of fudge and putting it on the plate. Served with hot fudge, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream. FANTASY CHEESECAKE Milk chocolate mousse with vanilla infused cheesecake and a thin layer of dense chocolate cake held up by a spoonful of hot fudge. ALSO SERVING: SALADS, FRESH SEAFOOD, PASTA, AND POULTRY
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SHOKOLAAT www.shokolaat.com 516 University Avenue, Palo Alto 94301
Phone: (650) 289-0719 Chefs/Owners: Shekoh Moossavi & Mark Ainsworth Cuisine Type: California/European
Patisserie: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm Dinner: Mon-Sat 5:30-10pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 5:30-7pm on the patio Bar open until 11pm Closed Sundays Parking: Parking Lot Behind Restaurant/Municipal
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
“This trendy patisserie/bistro serves heavenly lunches and dinners, in addition to an extensive wine list, mouth-watering pastries, candies and, of course, chocolate. Entrées include the likes of cinnamon brioche crusted halibut (with roasted sweet potato and cauliflower and caramelized hazelnut) and New York steak with black truffle sauce. Need a special morning pick-me-up? Treat yourself to a fresh
; Catering ; 2 Rooms ; Accommodate up to 16-19 Indoor Seated, 30 Indoor Standing ; Accommodate up to 36 Outdoor Seated, 45 Outdoor Standing ; To Go Lunches ; Wedding Cakes/Birthday Cakes
Contact Name: Shekoh Moossavi (650) 289-0719 shokolaatrestaurant@shokolaat.com
EXTRAS: • AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • BUSINESS LUNCHES • CASUAL ATTIRE • CHEF’S TABLE • CHOCOLATIER • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • PATISSERIE • PRE FIXE MENU • PRIVATE DINING • SEASONAL MENU • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE • VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY • ZAGAT RATED
croissant, an espresso and chocolate to go.” ~The Wave Magazine
SELECTED MENU ITEMS: APPETIZERS HEART OF ROMAINE, HERB VINAIGRETTE, WHITE ANCHOVY, SHAVED PARMEGIANO-REGGIANO
SOUPS & SHELLS PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS, SHALLOTS, GARLIC, SAFFRON WHITE WINE SAUCE, TOASTED FRENCH BAGUETTE OYSTER CRUDO, CHAMPAGNE-LEMON MIGNONETTE, HAND SHAVED HORSERADISH
SEAFOOD OLIVE OIL & ANISE SEED POACHED COHO SALMON, ARUGULA, SHAVED FENNEL & GRAPEFRUIT LEMON VINAIGRETTE DRESSED SALAD CHANTERELLE CRUSTED BAKED COD, HERB FINGERLING POTATO SALAD, CORNICHON PESTO CARAMELIZED SCALLOPS, HEN OF THE WOOD MUSHROOM, PUMPKIN, LEEKS, NUTMEG WHITE WINE CREAM
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SOUFFLE
ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST, SAUTEED SPINACH, ORZO PASTA PILAF, CARAMELIZED ONION BROWN SAUCE
(ALLOW 15 MIN. PREPARATION)
QUAIL STUFFED WITH BRIOCHE AND FOIE GRAS, SAUTEED SPINACH, HERB POLENTA, CHIOGGIA BEETS, TARRAGON VEAL JUS DUCK BREAST, TAHITIAN VANILLA CREPE, BABY CARROTS & TURNIPS, ORANGE SEGMENTS, FROMAGE BLANC, ORANGE RUM BROWN BUTTER SAUCE BRAISED SHORT RIBS, PUREE OF POTATOES, CONFIT OF CIPOLLINI ONION, SALSIFY, WATERCRESS
V E G E TA R I A N WILD FOREST MUSHROOM RISOTTO, FROMAGE D’AFFINOIS, WHITE TRUFFLE OIL
GRAND MARNIER SOUFFLE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE AND AGED DARK RUM SOUFFLE RASPBERRY CHAMBORD SOUFFLE
5 Course Chef’s Tasting Menu $37 (per person) 5 Course Meal includes: AMUSE BOUCHE, APPETIZER COURSE, CHOICE OF ENTRÉE, DESSERT & MIGNARDISE (FOR THE TABLE) * ALL TABLE GUESTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHEFS TASTING MENU
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Where: Ben & Jerry’s, 115 E. San Carlos St., Downtown San Jose (408) 275-8827 www.benjerry.com The Challenge: A four-pound bowl of ice cream, three cookies, one brownie, four bananas, four ladles of hot fudge, two scoops of every topping, three ounces of whipped cream, caramel and chocolate syrup. $41.25 The Glory: This challenge is not offered at every Ben & Jerry’s. Albert Morales, store manager of the Downtown location, challenged Joey Chestnut to take on the Vermonster; he demolished it in 22 minutes. “That’s like a scoop a second,” Morales says. Beat that time and Morales will give you free ice cream for a year. The Success Rate: Only Chestnut has completed this challenge. Morales said two people recently teamed up to try and vanquish the Vermonster. After an hour and a half, they were nowhere near finished.
THE TORNADO CLUB CHALLENGE Where: Baskin-Robbins, 1060 Willow St., San Jose (408) 275-0131 www.baskinrobbins.com Nick Veronin calls it quits (but ate the rest later that night) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22
The Success Rate: More than 20 challengers adorn the wall at the Downtown San Jose location, but three to four people try every week, resulting in astronomical failures.
hottest chicken wings known to man.” The Glory: A T-shirt that says “I survived the Hellfire Challenge” and a Polaroid of yourself to be posted on a wall of fame. And bragging rights, of course.
www.parcel104.com 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara - in the Marriott, Santa Clara
Phone: (408) 970-6104
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The Challenge: Double banana split, six scoops of ice cream, two bananas, six toppings, whipped cream, almonds and cherries. $13 The Glory: Picture on the wall, bragging rights, and if you beat current record holder Super Mike Landeros’ time of two minutes, 15 seconds, you get a $20 gift certificate. The Success Rate: There are currently 36 members in the Survivors Club, including an 11-year-old! TW Did we forget a Silicon Valley eating challenge? Send an email to thewavemagblog@gmail.com and we’ll investigate.
PARCEL 104
Fax: (408) 970-6190
E A S T E R S U N D AY BUFFET
Executive Chef: Robert Sapirman Cuisine Type: Farm Fresh
EGGS, PANCAKES Omelet station, Parcel 104 eggs benedict, Buttermilk pancake station
; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; WALK-INS OK
SALADS Bradley’s caesar salad, Delta asparagus salad- spring garlic vinaigrette, Vanilla Poached pear-frisee salad
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6:30-10am Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm Dinner: Mon-Fri 5:30-9pm Easter Brunch Parking: Parking Lot, Validation
MEATS & CHEESES Maine Lobster Bisque, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Wild Mushroom Frittata, Artisan and Farmstead Cheeses, Air Chilled 38 North Chicken, Superior Farms Leg of Lamb, Angus Prime Rib of Beef, Hot Smoked Steelhead, Pacific Oysters
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
POTATOES & SIDES Steel cut oats, Tellicherry peppercorn cocktail sauce, Willey Farms New Potato Puree,104 Garden Rosemary Home Fries, Assorted Danishes, Croissants, Bagels
; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; 3 PRIVATE DINING ROOMS ; ACCOMMODATE UP TO 200 INDOOR SEATED, 250 INDOOR STANDING ; ACCOMMODATE UP TO 30 OUTDOOR SEATED, 30 OUTDOOR STANDING
DESSERTS Carrot cake, Raspberry-Chocolate Mousse Cake, Vanilla Brûlée, Chocolate Pot de Crème, Fruit Tarts
Contact Name: Michelle Aharon (408) 986-6674 michelle.aharon@marriott.com
EXTRAS:
“Parcel 104 uses ingredients from local growers, ranches and dairies and changes the menu
• AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • AWARD WINNING WINE LIST • BUSINESS LUNCHES • CHEF’S TABLE • EXTENSIVE WINE LIST • FIREPLACE • FULL BAR • OUTDOOR DINING • PRE FIXE MENU • PRIVATE DINING • ROMANTIC • SEASONAL MENU • VALET PARKING • WINE SPECTATOR AWARD • WINE TASTING FIGHTS
daily based on what’s in season and what’s freshest each morning. An elegant ambiance
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paired with intensely fresh and provocative meals keeps patrons coming back to taste all seasonal selections. Entrées have included the likes of Eden Farms Berkshire pork loin chop with fried green tomatoes and red eye gravy.” ~The Wave Magazine
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CHILDREN’S OWN BUFFET $54.00++ per person $15.00++ per children 12 and under Reservations recommended 18% service charge added for parties of 6 and above. *Food items subject to seasonality
PLEASE JOIN US ON SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH 2009 FOR A SPECIAL EASTER BRUNCH 10:00AM – 3:00PM
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INTERNATIONAL KABOB HOUSE
2707 Union Ave. San Jose 95124
Phone: (408) 626-7211 Rallo61@gmail.com
Executive Chef: Eric Perez Cuisine Type: Mediterranean/Middle Eastern ; WALK-INS OK
Hours: Mon - Sun 11am - 9 pm Parking: Parking Lot
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE
Contact Name: Ricardo Rallo (408) 626-7211 Rallo61@gmail.com
EXTRAS: • FAMILY FRIENDLY • CASUAL ATTIRE
“To walk by the International Kabob House is to start salivating, as the scent wafting out of their outdoor grill is a promise of Mediterranean delights. Their falafel is quite possibly the South Bay’s best, and their shawermas are equally impressive. With their generous proportions and low prices, San Jose is extremely lucky to have them in town. ” ~The Wave Magazine
SELECTED MENU ITEMS: CHICKEN SHAWERMA .................... $7.95
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI ...................... $14.95
HUMMUS ....................................... $3.95
Tender cuts of marinated chicken, slow-roasted on a rotisserie, served with lettuce, tomato, and our special house mazze
Marinated chicken breast with vegetables served with horiatiki salad
Garbanzo beans blended perfectly with tahini sauce and seasoned with lemon juice and garlic
KOUBEDEH KABOB WRAP .............. $5.95
SPANAKOPITA ................................ $3.95 Spinach & feta wrapped in filo
A charbroiled skewer of ground beef and lamb mixed with spices and grilled, wrapped in lavash bread filled with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber
FALAFEL .......................................... $0.85
LAMB SHAWERMA .......................... $7.95
Delicious garbanzo balls mixed with herbs and served with a side of hummus (each)
Tender cuts of marinated lamb, slow-roasted on a rotisserie, served with lettuce, tomato, and our special house mazze
APPETIZERS
MAZZA SAMPLER ............................$9.95 A delicious variety of appetizers: hummus, baba ghanoush, htipiti, tzatziki & dolmades
ENTREES PSARI VUTYRO ............................... $12.95
SOUPS, SALADS & WRAPS HORIATIKI....................................... $4.95
MOUSSAKA .................................. $12.95
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, olives, green peppers and roasted garlic oregano dressing
Eggplant, lamb, and beef stew with béchamel sauce
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A charbroiled skewer of ground beef and lamb mixed with spices
FILET MIGNON .............................. $14.95 Extra tender 6 ounces steak served with skordalia asparagus and garlic sauce
DESSERTS & DRINKS BAKLAVA
Served on rotisserie fennel, spinach, tomato and topped with yogurt sauce
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KOUBIDEH KABOB .......................... $6.95
VEGETABLE MOUSSAKA..................$11.95
Flaky layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped walnuts, sugar and cinnamon, drizzled with syrup and fresh fruit
LOUKOUMADES Fried dough balls rolled in honey, topped with sugar mixture and fresh fruit
YOGURT Yogurt topped with natural honey, seasonal fruits and walnuts PRICES MAY VARY
Fresh Fish
Grilled Steak & Chops
Seasonal Specialities
31 UNIVERSITY AVE. | OLD TOWN LOS GATOS | 408.395.CRAB
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MERLION APPETIZERS & S M A L L P L AT E S CURRY PUFF .....................................$6.95 Singaporean puff pastry, stuffed with spicy potatoes ROTI PRATA ......................................$6.95 A warm light fluffy bread, served with a curry dip CHEESE MURTABAK.......................... $7.65 Fluffy bread stuffed with cheese and minced beef or make it vegetarian
www.merlion.us 19628 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino
Phone: (408) 777-8228
SINGAPOREAN SATAY .....................$6.95 Choice of marinated lamb, chicken or mix, served with a home made peanut sauce
Cuisine Type: Asian Fusion ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; OPENTABLE.COM ; WALK-INS OK
FIERY WOKS PRAWNS PAD THAI ........................ $14.99 Wok fried rice noodles with prawns, diced tofu, egg, bean sprouts, and scallions with a special house sauce topped with crushed peanuts
Lunch: Mon-Thu 11am-3pm, Fri 11am-3pm Dinner: Mon-Thu 5-10pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-1am, Sun 5-10pm Happy Hour: Mon-Sun 5-7pm Parking: Parking Lot
FRESH OCEAN DELICACIES
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
“This modern yet cozy restaurant channels sophistication with its transparent wine cellar
; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE
and iconic Singaporean décor, the Merlion (a lion head with a fish body). The food is a
EXTRAS: • BUSINESS LUNCHES • CASUAL ATTIRE • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FULL BAR • OUTDOOR DINING • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE
blend of Singaporean, Thai, Malaysian, Indian and Chinese influences. Order family-style and choose an item from every category to entertain your palette. Peruse the extensive wine list to complete your meal, and don’t skip the exotic desserts.” ~The Wave Magazine
SINGAPOREAN CHILI CRAB............ $28.95 Famous Singaporean crab dish. Also available in black pepper sauce CRISPY WHOLE STRIPED BASS ........ $24.95 Topped with peppers and basil, drizzled with wok fried tamarind garlic sauce SMOKED CHILEAN BASS ................ $25.95 Marinated in “Char-Siew” sauce and oven smoked, served with a bed of baby bok choy
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STAR QUALITY
2009 SPRING DINING GUIDE
Forget technology. Silicon Valley is now recognized for its innovation in the kitchen. By Jo Abbie
T
he Michelin restaurant guide is the bible of the restaurant industry: One of those stars means full tables and flowing praise for any establishment that earns it, while more than one star means the restaurant is quite easily among the finest in the world. Here in Silicon Valley, we have an astonishing six of these stars, shared between five fine restaurants that offer Michelin-star standard meals – and that means a dining experience that borders on the sublime. Plus, just a quick drive or a weekend jaunt away in nearby San Francisco and the Napa and Sonoma Valley wine regions, there are even more of these star quality establishments. Here’s a list of the restaurants that were given star power in Michelin’s 2009 San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country restaurants and hotels guide, for any diners with stars in their eyes (and hopefully soon, on their forks).
SILICON VALLEY Chez TJ, 938 Villa St., Mountain View (650) 964-7466 www.cheztj.com
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MICHELIN STARS: CHEF: BRUNO CHEMEL CONTINUED ON PAGE 34
FAULTLINE BREWING CO APPETIZERS
www.faultlinebrewing.com
AHI TUNA POKE Sushi grade tuna with teriyaki, papaya, macadamia nuts, red pepper sauce, lemon aioli & wonton crisps
1235 Oakmead Pkwy., Sunnyvale
Phone: (408) 736-2739 Executive Chef: Dan Gosling Cuisine Type: Brewpub
BRUSCHETTA Grilled pears, roasted red peppers, baby spinach, gorgonzola & balsamic syrup on grilled sourdough
; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; WALK-INS OK ; OPENTABLE.COM
CRISPY CALAMARI Deep-fried with cool buttermilk dip
Lunch: Mon-Tues 11:30am-2:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Mon-Fri 5:00-9:30pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4-6pm Bar Menu: Mon-Fri 3:15-9:30pm Sat & Sun Closed but still available for private party bookings Parking: Parking Lot
LUNCH SANTA FE CHICKEN WRAP Guacamole, cheddar, cilantro, lettuce, roasted peppers & onions, with black bean & corn salad MAHI MAHI TACOS Two tacos with charred pineapple-habanero sauce, avocado-salsa fresco, red-cabbage slaw and queso fresco. With coconut-cilantro rice & black beans
ENTERTAINMENT:
SCALLOP LINGUINI With lemon-cayenne pasta, mushrooms, shallots, spinach, almonds, mixed herbs and a mustardAlfredo sauce
Friday Nights: Live music 6-9pm
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; LUNCH/DINNER PARTIES 50-100 ; WEDDINGS/SPECIAL OCCASIONS: 175 INDOOR SEATED, 40 SEATED OUTDOORS
Contact Name: Christa Shaw (408) 821-7267 or (408) 736-2739 ChristaShaw@Faultlinebrewing.com
EXTRAS: • MEET FOR DRINKS • OUTDOOR DINING • LARGE PATIO • PEOPLEWATCHING • BREWPUB • GOOD FOR GROUPS • EXTENSIVE BEER LIST • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • SCENIC VIEW • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE
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ENTREES “Faultline Brewing Company, with its warm, fun ambience, spacious architecture and open patio overlooking a lake, is the perfect place to mingle over a wide selection of homemade ales and lagers. Lunch and dinner entrées are just as brilliant as the beer; they include citrus-fired mahi tacos, mesquite smoked tri tip and BBQ St. Louis pork ribs.” ~The Wave Magazine
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BLACK ANGUS NEW YORK With roasted potatoes dressed in a fire roasted tomato vinaigrette, creamed spinach, herbed butter & mushroom reduction BLACKENED AHI TUNA With roasted potato rounds, garlic broccoli, avocado salsa & pineapple-habanero vinaigrette
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LA PALOMA SUS ESPECIALIDADES TACOS MEXICANOS Two soft tacos are served in flour tortillas with your choice of meat: grilled steak, grilled marinated chicken breast or pork carnitas. Served with pico de gallo, guacamole, frijoles de la olla and Mexican rice.
lapaloma.ypguides.net 2280 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
Phone: (408) 247-0990
ENCHILADAS SUPREMAS Two cheese enchiladas filled with sour cream and green chile strips, topped with Spanish sauce and more cheese. Served with refried beans and rice.
Cuisine Type: Mexican ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE ; WALK-INS OK
FLAUTAS SUIZAS Two flour tortillas filled with chicken and Monterey jack cheese, crispy fried and topped with suiza sauce. Served with refried beans and rice.
Lunch/Dinner: Mon- Thu 11am – 9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 4-9pm Happy Hour: 4-7pm Closed Mondays Parking: Parking Lot
MARISCOS CAMARONES AL CILANTRO Shrimp sautéed in olive oil and jalapeño-lime butter with sliced white onions, fresh garlic and lots of cilantro. Served with frijoles rancheros (spicy whole pinto beans with cheese), and rice.
ENTERTAINMENT:
“SAN FELIPE” FISH TACOS Soft corn tortillas stuffed with lightly battered fish filet, shredded cabbage, cilantro, green onions and tomatoes. Served with jalapeño tartar sauce, mango salsa, black beans and rice.
Friday & Saturday Nights 6-9pm: Francisco Ramirez
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; 1 ROOM, INDOOR SEATED UP TO 30 (408) 247-0990
“La Paloma may look like an ordinary Mexican restaurant, but you’d be wrong to
F A J I TA S
EXTRAS:
pass it up. Traditional Mexican fare is served with authenticity, but what really keeps
• AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT• BUSINESS LUNCHES • CASUAL ATTIRE • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FIREPLACE • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • PERSONAL WINE [CORKAGE FEE] • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE • VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
customers coming back for more are the new twists on old classics. Try the mango
CHICKEN OR STEAK FAJITAS Marinated fresh chicken breast, or tender strips of grilled steak, or a combination of both
www.19market.com 19 North Market St., San Jose
Phone: (408) 280-6111
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chicken quesadillas, crab tostadas or the spinach mushroom enchiladas, and wash down your meal down with a top shelf margarita.” ~The Wave Magazine
DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE
SHRIMP FAJITAS Large, tasty shrimp sautéed with fresh vegetables
19 MARKET
Fax: (408) 280-1049
; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED / WALK-INS OK ; OPENTABLE.COM
S TA R T E R S DUCK SPRING ROLLS................................. $11.00
Roasted-style duck with cucumber, green onion, mint, rice vermicelli & hoisin-chili sauce
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-3pm Dinner: Sun-Wed 5pm-10pm, Thurs-Sat 5pm-3am Happy Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm & Thurs-Sat 10pm-midnight Parking: Validation, Parking Lot
BABY CLAMS.............................................. $8.00
saute with garlic, herbs, chili peppers. Served with toasted black sesame seed rice paper.
LEMONGRASS ANGUS SLIDERS ................$10.00
East meets West. Ground beef, lemongrass & fresh herbs and sriracha aioli. Served with vegetable root chips.
SALT & PEPPER SOFT-SHELLED CRAB ...........$12.00
With fresh chili pepper & garlic
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
CRAB PUFFS ..............................................$10.00
Dungeness crab meat, minced shrimp, fresh herbs & cream cheese stuffed in a crisp wonton shell
; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; ENJOY CORPORATE LUNCHEONS IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN OFFICE ; WE PROVIDE PARTY TRAYS OF ASSORTED APPETIZERS AND ENTREES ; PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATE UP TO 70 ; 2 ROOMS, ACCOMMODATE UP TO 135 INDOOR SEATING, 200 INDOOR STANDING
ENTREES MANGO CHICKEN ...................................$14.00
Slices of chicken breast sauté with ripe mango in a sweet & sour sauce
BO LUC LAC SHAKING BEEF......................$18.00
Cubed filet mignon wok tossed with onions, garlic & black pepper, served on a bed of fresh watercress & cherry tomatoes
CHILEAN SEABASS IN CLAYPOT ................$21.00
Filet of Chilean seabass simmered with caramel sauce in clay pot
Contact Name: Hanna Pham (408) 280-6111 19market@gmail.com
EXTRAS: • AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • BAR SCENE • BUSINESS LUNCHES • CASUAL ATTIRE • EXTENSIVE WINE LIST • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FULL BAR • LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE • LOW-CARB FRIENDLY • OUTDOOR DINING • PERSONAL WINE (CORKAGE FEE) • PRIVATE DINING • ROMANTIC • SEASONAL MENU • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE • VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY • LATE NIGHT DINING
SCALLOPS IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE ............ $17.00
“A stylish bistro setting – decked out in earth tones and dark wood accents – sets the stage for owner Hanna Pham’s modern twist on classic Vietnamese dishes, which infuses Singaporean, Chinese, and California accents. The seasonal menu take advantage of farm-fresh ingredients selected on a daily basis, like Grilled Lemongrass Lamb chops, Baked Seabass, Shaking Beef and much more…Large selection of inventive small plates and exotic house cocktails can be enjoyed at the full bar or in the casually elegant dining room.” ~The Wave Magazine
Pan-seared scallops with Asian greens in garlic black bean sauce
GRILLED LEMONGRASS LAMB CHOPS...........$20.00
Served with seasonal potatoes & soy-reduction syrup
EGGPLANT TOFU IN CURRY SAUCE............ $9.00
Eggplant sauté with mushroom, tofu & curry sauce
SPICY GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOM.... $9.00
Green beans stir-fried with mushroom & fresh garlic.
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WING STOP INDIVIDUAL MEALS
www.wingstop.com
10 WING COMBO...........................$8.99 Includes 10 Wings (1 or 2 flavors), Fresh Cut Seasoned Fries, 1 Specialty Dip, and a 20 oz. Drink.
121 Curtner Ave. Ste. 30, San Jose (in The Plant Shopping Center)
Phone: (408) 275-9464
BONELESS STRIPS - SAUCED 100% BREAST MEAT, BREADED AND COOKED TO ORDER. Sauced and Tossed In Any Wing Flavor: ORIGINAL HOT, CAJUN, ATOMIC, MILD, LEMON PEPPER, GARLIC PARMESAN, HICKORY SMOKED BBQ, HAWAIIAN and TERIYAKI.
Cuisine Type: Buffalo Wings Mon-Sun 11am-Midnight Parking: Parking Lot
F A M I LY PA C K S
CATERING: ; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; ORDER ONLINE (408) 275-9464
35 WING FAMILY PACK..................$24.49 Includes 35 Wings (up to 3 flavors), 1 Large Fresh Cut Seasoned Fries, 2 Specialty Dips, and Crisp Vegetable Sticks.
EXTRAS:
50 WING FAMILY PACK..................$35.99 Includes 50 Wings (up to 4 flavors), 1 Large Fresh Cut Seasoned Fries, 1 Large Side (Pearl Potato Salad, Creamy Cole Slaw, or Bourbon Baked Beans), 4 Specialty Dips, and 2 Orders of Crisp Vegetable Sticks
• CASUAL ATTIRE • FAMILY FRIENDLY • GIFT CARDS • LATE NIGHT DINING • OUTDOOR DINING • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE •
SIDES The name says it all: Wing Stop specializes in chicken wings, done nine different ways. From the ever-popular, lip-smacking lemon pepper to the super hot yet super delicious atomic wing, even the pickiest eaters are happy to get messy while plowing through their meal. The
FRESH CUT SEASONED FRIES Our fries are cut fresh from Idaho potatoes daily, in every restaurant. Cooked to order and topped with Wing Stop’s famous seasoning. $1.59 REGULAR / $2.59 LARGE
only thing that could possibly be better would be Wing Stop’s seasoned fries, which are so
BOURBON BAKED BEANS Baked for a deep rich flavor. A house favorite.
flavorsome they need not even the slightest stain of ketchup. ~The Wave Magazine
$1.59 REGULAR / $2.59 POUND
DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE
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THE GRILL APPETIZERS
www.thegrill.com/sanjose
SEAFOOD SAMPLER
172 South Market Street, San Jose
Phone: (408) 294-2244
TRIO OF HUMMUS
Fax: (408) 294-2255 General Manager/Wine Director: Phillipe Azoulay Cuisine Type: American ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; OPENTABLE.COM
LOBSTER MARTINI
ENTREES BONE-IN RIB CHOP BONE-IN FILET MIGNON
Monday-Thursday: 11:30am-10pm Friday: 11:30am-11pm Saturday Dinner: 5pm-11pm Sunday: 5pm-9pm
BONE-IN NEW YORK STRIP BRAISED SHORT RIBS CHICKEN POT PIE
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
DESSERTS
2 rooms, accommodate up to 33 Indoor Seating, 30 Outdoor Seating, 60 Indoor Standing, 50 Outdoor Standing
CREME BRULEE
Contact Name: John Price
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
(408) 294-2244 thegrillonthealley@yahoo.com
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“The Grill on the Alley in the Fairmont Hotel is your meat-and-potato-loving heaven on earth, and you’ll be hard pressed to find better service in Silicon Valley. Modeled after the classy big-city dinner clubs of the 1940s, The Grill offers up an elegant gourmet treatment of American favorites. Dress up to fit in. Stop by on a Sunday, the only day The Grill serves its prime rib special (5-9pm).” ~The Wave Magazine
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Manresa, 320 Village Ln., Los Gatos (408) 354-4330 www.manresa.com
Redd, Yountville, Napa Valley Terra, St. Helena, Napa Valley
Plumed Horse, 14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 867-4711 www.plumedhorse.com
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Trevese, 115 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-5551 www.trevese.com MICHELIN STARS: CHEF: MICHAEL MILLER
The Village Pub, 2967 Woodside Rd. (at Whiskey Hill Rd.), Woodside (650) 851-9888 www.thevillagepub.net MICHELIN STARS: CHEF: DMITRY ELPERIN
NAPA & SONOMA VALLEYS Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford, Napa Valley Bistro Jeanty, Yountville, Napa Valley Bouchon, Yountville, Napa Valley Cyrus, Healdsburg, Sonoma County Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant, Forestville, Sonoma County
The French Laundry, Yountville, Napa Valley Madrona Manor, Healdsburg, Sonoma County
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Napa Valley
MICHELIN STARS: CHEF: DAVID KINCH
MICHELIN STARS: CHEF: PETER ARMELLINO
Manresa, Los Gatos
Martini House, St. Helena, Napa Valley Meadowood The Restaurant, St. Helena,
Acquerello, San Francisco Ame, San Francisco Aqua, San Francisco Boulevard, San Francisco Chez Panisse, Berkeley Coi, San Francisco The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Fifth Floor, San Francisco Fleur de Lys, San Francisco Gary Danko, San Francisco La Folie, San Francisco Masa’s, San Francisco Michael Mina, San Francisco Murray Circle, Sausalito One Market, San Francisco Range, San Francisco To buy Michelin’s San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country guide, go to www.michelinguide.com.
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THE SHERMAN RESTAURANT www.theshermanrestaurant.com 410 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA
Phone: (650) 344-SHIP (7447) Fax: (650) 344-7441 Executive Chef: Ron Cohen Cuisine Type: Classic California with emphasis on Steaks & Seafood ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; OPENTABLE.COM ; WALK-INS OK
Lunch: For Pre-Booked Groups Full Dinner Service: Daily at 5:30pm Happy Hour: Daily at 4pm Parking: Parking Lot
ENTERTAINMENT: Friday Nights: 5:30-9pm Live Jazz or Piano Music
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; 1 PRIVATE ROOM, 3 LEVELS ; 200 INDOOR SEATED, 250 INDOOR STANDING ; 50 OUTDOOR STANDING ; LARGE VARIETY WITH PASSES HORS D’OEUVRES BUFFET AND FULL SERVIICE OPTIONS
Contact Name: Jenn Cole (650) 344-7447 events@theshermanrestaurant.com
EXTRAS “Having served as an army transport in a past life, the Sherman remains afloat as a unique fine-dining experience along the San Francisco bay. Quite naturally, it specializes in seafood cuisine, from the raw pleasures of Washington
• AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • BAR SCENE • CHEF’S TABLE • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • OYSTER BAR • PERSONAL WINE [CORKAGE FEE] • ROMANTIC • SCENIC VIEW
State Kumamoto oysters on the half shell to the familiar prawns Bordelaise. ” ~The Wave Magazine
SELECTED MENU ITEMS: S M A L L P L AT E S CRAB CAKE Dungeness crab, spicy apple butter, red onion and bell pepper marmalade
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
ROASTED ORGANIC CHICKEN
Assorted heirloom tomatoes, Parmesan crisp, basil, olive tapenade, red onion
Half of a brined free-range chicken, cauliflower coulis, warm potato salad, oregano-Meyer lemon-caper gremolata
STUFFED BABY PUMPKIN GRILLED PRAWNS
5 oysters, sautéed spinach in Pernod, Hollandaise
LAND
CRAB TOWER Dungeness crab, avocado, mango, orange-citrus vinaigrette
SALADS MIXED ORGANIC FIELD GREENS Sweet 100 tomatoes, Balsamic vinaigrette, crispy red onions, goat cheese crostini
SEA
Roasted baby pumpkin filled with pumpkin gnocchi, brown sage butter, huckleberry gastrique
FILET MIGNON Angus Filet, Confit Fingerling potatoes, Bloomsdale spinach with ship-cured bacon, Béarnaise sauce
MAPLE LEAF FARMS DUCK Oven-roasted Confit leg, sautéed breast, roasted shallot potato Pavé, pan braised red cabbage & pancetta, huckleberry sauce
Marinated grilled prawns & diced zucchini, mushrooms, grilled corn, oven-roasted cherry tomatos, warm roasted garlic vinaigrette, Hollandaise sauce
CIOPPINO Scallops, prawns, clams, mussels, sea bass, salmon, stewed tomato, basil, oregano, parsley
AUSTRALIAN GROUPER Pan seared, Chanterelle mushroom sauce, melted leeks, capers, vermouth, potato & parsnip pancake
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BIRK’S RESTAURANT APPETIZERS FRIED CALAMARI ................................. $12 Topped with Pecorino Romano cheese, garlic and herbs STEAK BITS.......................................... $15 Mesquite grilled with peppercorn sauce
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! www.birksrestaurant.com
FROM THE RAW BAR
3955 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara
Phone: (408) 980-6400
CHILLED SHELLFISH PLATTER ................ $65 A selection of Alaskan king crab legs, oysters, wild American prawns and mussels Vinaigrette with accompaniments (Serves 3-5)
Executive Chef: Maurice Dissels Cuisine Type: Steaks, Chops, Seafood ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; OPENTABLE.COM
CLASSICS FROM OUR SPLIT IRON GRILL PEPPERED FILET MIGNON ................... $36 Cracked pepper crusted with cognac-green peppercorn sauce BLUE CHEESE STUFFED FILET MIGNON $35 Roasted beets, homemade lattice potato and rosemary/port reduction
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:15am-2:30pm Dinner: Mon-Sat 5-9:30pm, Sun 5-9pm Happy Hour: Fri 4-6pm Tower Power Hour Parking: Parking Lot
FROM OUR WOOD SMOKER
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; 3 Rooms, Accommodate up to 40 Indoor Seating, 50 Indoor Standing
“Almond wood and mesquite charcoal fuel the tender flavors emanating from this upscale
Contact Name: Rachel Coxen
American grill designed by Pat Kuleto. The open kitchen features superb steaks cut from
(408) 980-6400 rcoxen@birksrestaurant.com
tender, dry-aged, free-range beef and organic, local produce including the popular creamed
EXTRAS: • AWARD WINNING WINE LIST • BUSINESS LUNCHES • EXTENSIVE BEER LIST • EXTENSIVE WINE LIST • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • OUTDOOR DINING • OYSTER BAR • PERSONAL WINE (CORKAGE FEE) • PRIVATE DINING • WINE SPECTATOR AWARD
spinach side. A business-casual hot spot for locals who like the kitchen energy at the grill and the succulent seafood at the oyster bar. Couples should request the lighter, U-shaped
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‘Snoopy room’ (shaped like Snoopy’s nose) for more intimacy.” ~The Wave Magazine
LOS ALTOS
PRIME RIB (REGULAR CUT) ...................$32 Seasoned and slow smoked with creamed horseradish and beef au jus PRIME RIB (BIRK’S DIAMOND CUT)...... $34 Seasoned and slow smoked with creamed horseradish and beef au jus
WEEKEND PRIME RIB DINNER FRI, SAT, SUN Offering a 3-Course Prime Rib Dinner $35 (Not inclusive of Tax & Gratuity)
FIESTA VALLARTA APPETIZERS FLOUR QUESADILLA
fresh guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, vegatables, grilled chicken, grilled beef
Authentic Mexican Fusion
TAQUITOS
Deep-fried corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, lettuce, guacamole, Salsa Fresca & sour cream
www.fiestavallarta.com 301 State St., Los Altos 94022
BUFFALO WINGS
Phone: (650) 559-5871
Ranch dressing, spicy hot sauce
SALADS
Fax: (650) 559-5872
Cuisine Type: Mexican
SALMON SALAD
; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; OPENTABLE.COM ; WALK-INS OK
Grilled Salmon served with mixed greens, avocado, and tomatoes TOSTADA SALAD VEGETARIANA
Sautéed vegetables, Rice and Black beans served in a flour tortilla shell Fresh guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa fresca and ice berg lettuce
Open Daily: 11:30am - 9pm Parking: Parking Lot
ENTREES 26. FAJITA (GRILLED BEEF OR CHICKEN)
ENTERTAINMENT:
martin veggies, salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole with a choice of tortillas
Live Music PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR SCHEDULE
9. VALLARTA BURRITO
Prawns sautéed in garlic butter, refried beans, rice, avocado, topped with cheese and sour cream
EXTRAS: • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • LIVE MUSIC • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE •
“Head South of the border with Fiesta Vallarta’s sophisticated blend of authentic Mexican cuisine and secret family recipes. Taste the exciting flavors of their homemade salsa, enchiladas, tamales and chimichangas while enjoying the festive music and laughter. Order a couple of margaritas or an imported Mexican beer from their full-service bar to make the occasion a fiesta. ” ~The Wave Magazine
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34. CAMARONES A LA DIABLA
Prawns sautéed with butter, garlic, onions, tomatoes, in spicy Chile de arbol sauce and herbs 41. CAMARONES CHIPOTLE
Prawns sautéed with chipotle Sauce, garlic, onions, tomatoes
MOUNTAIN VIEW
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THE CANTANKEROUS FISH APPETIZERS AHI & AVOCADO TARTARE Sesame Soy Dressing
www.thecantankerousfish.com 420 Castro Street, Mountain View
SOUPS & SALADS
Phone: (650) 966-8124
SEARED AHI TUNA SALAD Mixed Greens, Fried Wontons, Seared Ahi Tuna, Mango Strips, Sesame Vinaigrette
Cuisine Type: Seafood ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; WALK-INS OK ; OPENTABLE.COM
FRESH FEISTY FISH
Mon-Fri: 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun: 4:30-10pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 3:30-6:30pm $3 Beer/Wine/Well Drinks Parking: Parking Lot
“CANTANKEROUS” SEA BASS Mashed Potatoes, Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade, Charmoula Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables SEARED SEA SCALLOPS Mushroom Cream Sauce, Leeks, Fennel, Asparagus, Sweet Corn, Red Bell Peppers
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
DESSERTS
; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; ACCOMMODATE 10-60 GUESTS AND UP TO 75 STANDING COCKTAIL RECEPTION (650) 966-8124 Inquire About Our Banquet Packages for your Next Event!
“CANTANKEROUS” PROFITEROLES Vanilla Gelato, Candied Pecans, Chocolate Sauce
“Voted Best Seafood 2008” – Mountain View Voice
EXTRAS: • BAR SCENE • BUSINESS LUNCHES • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FULL BAR • SEASONAL MENU • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE • VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
“A relaxed atmosphere meets a refined menu of seafood entrees in one of the Peninsula’s
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most popular destinations for business lunches and romantic dinners alike. Favorites include
KIDS EAT FREE Sunday & Monday Nights
the Cantankerous sea bass and the crab-encrusted salmon.” ~The Wave Magazine
LOS ALTOS
POMPEII RISTORANTE A N T I PA S T I CALAMARI FRITTI Fried calamari CARPACCIO CIPRIANI Thinly slice beef with parmesan cheese, capers, red onions, lemon & Dijon mustard sauce ZUPPA DI VONGOLE Steam Clams with garlic, fresh tomatoes, basil, light marinara in a white wine sauce BRUSCHETTA Toasted bread with tomatoes, basil, capers in an olive oil pesto sauce
Come to downtown Los Altos to enjoy a fine and delicious dinning experience. We have a lunch menu Delicious home made desserts Tiramisu, Red Wine Poached Pears
www.pompeiiristorante.com 100 State Street, Los Altos
Phone: (650) 949-2400 Executive Chef: Felipe Gutierrez Cuisine Type: Italian
PA S TA S FETTUCCINE CON POLLO Chicken fettucine with mushrooms, tomatoes, and garlic in a cream sauce LINGUINE ALLA VONGOLE Fresh Clams sautéed, with garlic, herbs and light cream sauce SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE & POLPETTE Spaghetti with meat sauce, and meatballs
; WALK-INS OK ; RESERVATION ACCEPTED FOR PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-3pm Dinner: Mon-Fri 5-9:30pm Weekend Hours: Sat-Sun 12-9pm Parking: Parking Lot
ENTREES
CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR CARRYOUT ONLY ; 1 room. 44 indoor seated, 24 outdoor seated
Contact Name: Gabriel Gutierrez (650) 949-2400
A favorite destination for the locals, Pompeii Ristorante is family owned and operated, truly capturing the essence of homemade Italian cooking. Chef Felipe takes pride in everything he prepares and makes
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a special effort to get to know each and every guest, creating the true Italian experience. With every bite
• BUSINESS LUNCHES • FAMILY FRIENDLY • PERSONAL WINE (CORKAGE FEE) • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE • VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY • CASUAL ATTIRE • GIFT CERTIFICATES •
you will be whisked away to a small Italian villa in the heart of Tuscany…all while dining in a casual yet elegant dining room in downtown Los Altos.
BISTECA Grilled Rib Eye in a Barolo sauce VITELLO PICATTA Veal with lemon, butter, garlic, and capers sauce VITELLO SCALLOPINE Veal sautéed with green onions, mushroom, in a demiglace sauce POLLO MARSALA Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes, in a marsala wine sauce POLLO ALA PARMEGIANA Breaded chicken breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
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Your guide to the high-end offerings of local chocolatiers.
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rom the childhood comforts of a cup of hot cocoa or a yummy piece of fudge to the grown-up decadence of velvety, dark chocolate, the rich, sweet flavor of chocolate has enamored people for ages. Of course, many believe chocolate to be an aphrodisiac. While that may be more legend than fact, the use of chocolate in courtship rituals does go back centuries – and for good reason. Not only is chocolate pleasurable, it’s an affordable symbol of luxury that, thanks to the work of these fine artisan chocolatiers, is readily available here in Silicon Valley.
CHOCOLATE DREAM BOX 710 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos (408) 356-2626 www.chocolatedreambox.com
You almost feel guilty eating the contents of Chocolate Dream Box’s golden boxes. Yes, your mouth is watering for the delicious French and Belgian chocolates, but your eyes are mesmerized by the handcrafted art. A perfect gift, if you don’t mind also torturing your friends with indecision.
DOLCE BELLA CHOCOLATES 18828 Cox Ave., Saratoga (408) 866-8351 www.dolcebellachocolates.com
Dolce Bella Chocolates has developed an otherworldly reputation for their homemade, handmade chocolates, often Shokolaat, Palo Alto
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TRY OUR
BURGER OF THE MONTH MOROCCAN STYLE SALMON BURGER
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INDIA GATE APPETIZERS VEGETABLE SAMOSA Golden fried two crisp turnovers filled with mild spices, potatoes and green peas FRESH BAKED BREAD
www.IndiaGateCA.com 2875 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Indiagatecuisine@yahoo.com
B R I YA N I S
Phone: (408) 980-1666
LAMB DUM BRIYANI Long grained basmati rice succulent with lambs and Indian spices cooked in a sealed pot of their flavours
Fax: (408) 980-0111
Executive Chef: Deepak Bhardwaj Award Winning Chef Cuisine Type: Authentic Indian Cuisine
V E G E TA R I A N D E L I G H T S PANEER TIKKA MASALA Tandoori grilled paneer, tomato makhani gravy
; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; WALK-INS OK
TA N D O O R I S P E C I A LT I E S TANDOORI CHICKEN Chicken marinated in yogurt & spices
Lunch: Daily 11am-2:30pm Dinner: Daily 5-10pm Happy Hour: 4:30-7pm Parking: Parking Lot & Valet Available
LAMB SPECIALITIES LAMB VINDALOO Boneless lamb & potatoes cooked in spicy sauce
CHICKEN SPECIALITIES
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; 300 SEATING CAPACITY FOR PARTIES OR CORPORATE EVENTS ; WEDDING, BANQUETS, CATERING FOR ALL SPECIAL EVENTS
MURGH DARBARI Juicy blend of chunks of tender chicken in a butterlaced aromatic Tomato gravy, artfully prepared by choosing the finest ingredients
“Enjoy the richness of North Indian cuisine with a large repertoire of authentic recipes, from tandoori chicken to the ever-popular garlic naan. Flavorful Indian dishes are made
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with the finest ingredients and distinguished by the use of bold spices and herbs. India Gate
• FINE DINING • WEDDINGS • PARTIES • FULL BAR • BANQUETS • CATERING • LUNCH BUFFET EVERYDAY • BEST INDIAN FOOD IN TOWN!
offers a delightful combination of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes that can be readily
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enjoyed by take-out or dining in.” ~The Wave Magazine
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SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES JHEENGA HARI MIRCH Shrimp marinated in Indian herbs, mint and sauce cooked pan fry
DESSERTS GULAB JAMMUN MANGO OR RICE PUDDING
SARATOGA
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THE BASIN SMALL PLATES GARLIC SHRIMP With butter, lemon, white wine, parsley, touch o’ cream, roasted arbole FARMERS POLENTA With exotic mushrooms, braised onions, goat cheese, aged balsamic LITTLE NECK CLAMS Pernod, pancetta, shallots, garlic, cilantro, cream, reggiano-garlic toast
www.thebasin.com
MONTEREY STUFFED CALAMARI Filled with Dungeness crab, linguica, shrimp, shallots, cilantro
14572 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
Phone: (408) 867-1906 Executive Chef: Alejandro Perez
Cuisine Type: American with Spanish & Italian influences
TODAY’S OYSTER OFFERINGS
; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; OPENTABLE.COM
FRESH SHUCKED SPECIALTY OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL OR TRY THEM BBQ STYLE!
SALADS Dinner: Seven Nights/Every Night Parking: Parking Lot
SWEET BASIN SALAD Sweet lettuce mix endive, Fuji apple, pecans, toasted caraway seed vinaigrette
MAIN FARE
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
WILD MUSHROOM RIGATONI An array of exotic ’shrooms, with too many ingredients to list!
; 2 Rooms – Accommodates 90 Indoor Seated, 90 Indoor
SEARED AHI TUNA Coriander encrusted, toasted pistachio-basmati rice, truffled carrot, watercress
Standing, 35 Outdoor Seated, 40 Outdoor Standing Contact Name: Andrew Welch (408) 867-1906
EXTRAS: • AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • BAR SCENE • EXTENSIVE WINE LIST • FULL BAR • LATE NIGHT DINING • OUTDOOR DINING • PRIVATE DINING • SEASONAL MENU • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE • VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
“Regulars call The Basin the place ‘where everybody knows your name’ – just with much better grub. Amidst cozy wood tables and red drapes, the fare is American by way of Spain and Italy, including the popular wild mushroom rigatoni.”~The Wave Magazine
FISHERMAN’S STEW Northern California cod, prawns, flavorful vegetable fish broth, lots of vegetables GRILLED LAMB CHOPS Fresh cut off the rack, extra virgin olive oil herb marinated, greens, potato crisp, tapenade
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SCHURRA’S FINE CONFECTIONS
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309 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 395-3482 www.joydecocoa.com
840 The Alameda, San Jose (408) 289-1562 www.schurrasfineconfections.com
Since opening in July 2008, this international chocolate specialist has been sweetening the lives of those strolling through downtown Los Gatos with its chocolates featuring the famous tastes of Belgian, Swiss and German ingredients, as well as offering Italian and French delights.
Schurra’s has been serving the local San Jose area since 1912. Their resilience in the face of the accelerating pace of change in the Silicon Valley is testament to the simplicity of their business plan: store-made, high-quality chocolates without cutting any corners, plus an array of dried fruits and other pieces of confectionery heaven.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY
SHOKOLAAT
using ingredients that are fresh out of the owner’s own garden. Chocolatier Audrey Vaggione has set a whole new standard for artisan chocolates.
GODIVA CHOCOLATIER Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 247-4115; 301 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 323-4590 www.godiva.com
The Tiffany’s of chocolates, this Belgian house of fine chocolate has a history as rich as its elegant, handcrafted truffles and other chocolate-coated delicacies. Founded in Brussels in 1926, Godiva first had success across Europe before expanding to the US in 1966. Today, there are more than 275 Godiva boutiques in North America (including two right here on our doorstep), all packed with pralines, ganaches, truffles and more.
JOSEPH SCHMIDT CONFECTIONS 356 Santana Row, Ste. 1025, San Jose (408) 244-2553 www.jsc.com
With his masterful talents for sculpting with chocolate, Joseph Schmidt was once dubbed the “Rodin of Chocolate,” and his self-named stores carry on his tradition of artful chocolate excellence. Made using such quality ingredients as Dagoba organic chocolates and Scharffen Berger’s dark chocolates, Joseph Schmidt’s confections (including the egg-shaped truffle that has become the company’s trademark), are simply chocolate perfection.
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170 Great Mall Dr., Milpitas (408) 942-7211 www.rmcf.com
Three words: rocky road apples. Caramel, walnuts, marshmallows, and chocolate, all glazed over a Granny Smith. Rocky Mountain also offers M&M apples, peanut apples, and if you want it simple and nostalgic, the timeless caramel apple. There’s also a rich array of fudge in which to indulge.
SARATOGA CHOCOLATES 14572-B Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 872-1431 www.saratogachocolates.com
Mary Loomas holds her chocolates to a high standard, using fresh, often seasonal ingredients, and constantly experimenting to find that perfect flavor. What really makes Saratoga Chocolates stand out is its chocolate making classes, where you too can learn to make truffles like the pros… eventually.
516 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 289-0719 www.shokolaat.com
Though Shokolaat is also home to a modern bistro and patisserie, chocolate is its primary passion. The artful, one-of-a-kind creations on display here include the London Fog-lifter (salted vanilla-butter caramel blanketed in dark bittersweet chocolate) and the Don Juan (a truly top-shelf chocolate filled with 100-percent blue agave anejo tequila, fresh lime, and creamy white chocolate rimmed with limeinfused sea-salt).
TEUSCHER CHOCOLATES OF SWITZERLAND 151 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 384-0916 www.teuscher.com
While Teuscher’s Palo Alto branch offers truly worldclass chocolates (deliberately using less sugar than most competitors to truly bring out the chocolaty cocoa taste), their real calling card is something more intimately familiar. Their hot chocolate may not have quite the elegance of their champagne truffles, but nothing else warms the soul quite as well. TW
SANTA CLARA
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THE FISH MARKET www.thefishmarket.com PALO ALTO: 3150 El Camino Real
(650) 493-8862 (TUNA) SANTA CLARA: 3775 El Camino Real
(408) 246-3474 (FISH) SAN JOSE: 1007 Blossom Hill Rd.
(408) 269-3474 (FISH)
Daily Happy Hour featuring 75¢ Oysters
SAN MATEO: 1855 South Norfolk St.
(650) 349-3474 (FISH) ...FEATURING OUR TOP OF THE MARKET RESTAURANT ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; WALK-INS OK Cuisine Type: Seafood
Lunch: Mon-Sun 11am-4pm Dinner: Sun-Thu 4-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 4-10pm Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 3:30-6:30pm Parking: Parking Lot
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“Every Fish Market location (the first opened in 1976) houses a retail market, oyster bar, and restaurant. The menu changes daily, but no matter what day it is, there’s a dish for nearly every hankering: seafood cocktails, raw oysters and clams, baked shellfish, steamed shellfish, smoked fish, sashimi and sushi, oyster bar specialties, and a deep list of
• AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • BUSINESS LUNCHES • CASUAL ATTIRE • EXTENSIVE WINE LIST • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS •OYSTER BAR • SUSHI BAR (SJ ONLY) • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE
mesquite charbroiled entrees. Ask for the cheesy bread with crabmeat. Trust us.” ~The Wave Magazine
SELECTED MENU ITEMS: SASHIMI AND SUSHI ICHIBAN OF FRESH PACIFIC AHI
SALADS CHOPPED PRAWN SALAD Mango, blue cheese, avocado, bacon
SMOKED FISH SMOKED FISH SAMPLER Smoked by our own Farallon Fisheries
RAW SHELLFISH CAPE COD ISLAND CREEK OYSTERS
A P P E T I Z E R S P E C I A LT I E S GINGER LIME PRAWNS Served with cilantro sauce
STEAMED SHELLFISH DUCKETT’S BUCKETT Steamed shellfish combination
SANDWICHES TERIYAKI MAHI MAHI SLIDERS (2) Pickled ginger, wasabi mayo
TRADITIONAL LOBSTER ROLL
ENTREES FRESH LINE CAUGHT PACIFIC YELLOWFIN TUNA FRESH ALASKAN HALIBUT DIJON CRUSTED FRESH SOUTH AMERICAN TILAPIA – PAPAYA SALSA
S P E C I A LT Y I T E M S PAN SEARED MEDITERRANEAN STYLE PRAWNS With feta cheese, kalamata olives, fresh basil and fishwife rice
Canadian lobster on a toasted roll
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SAN JOSE POLICE CHIEF’S CHILI CHALLENGE: MARCH 28 Club Auto Sport, 521 Charcot Ave., San Jose www.sjpoa.com
The chili challenge consists of the San Jose Police Department and San Jose Fire Department battling for bragging rights on who can make the best chili. Attendees will also enjoy wine, appetizers, live music, a car show and, of course, wonderful bowls of chili!: Funds raised benefit the SJPOA Charitable Foundation: 5pm
SAN FRANCISCO BEER FESTIVAL: APRIL 25 Fort Mason Center-Festival Pavilion, Marina & Buchanan Sts., San Francisco www.sfbeerfest.com
Rivers of Chocolate Festival: April 26
EDIBLE EVENTS Spring and summer in Silicon Valley are ripe with food festivals. Here’s our pick of the bunch.
www.storyroadtamalefestival.org
Attention, tamale lovers – spend the day listening to live music as you fill yourself full of delicious tamales. Also on hand: dance performances, tamale-eating contests, cooking demonstrations and entertainment for the kids: 10am-6pm
28TH ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL & CHILI COOK-OFF: JULY 4 Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto www.city.palo-alto.ca.us
Watch amateur and professional chili makers create gallons of amazing chili, then sample the results while you listen to live music, browse food vendors and tons of activities for the kids: Noon-5pm
OK, technically, beer is not food, but it goes well with many foods and often calls for a celebration. And what better place to celebrate the many varieties of beer than the San Francisco Beer Festival?: 7-10pm
GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL: JULY 24-26
RIVERS OF CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: APRIL 26
After eating garlic pasta, garlic bread, and garlic crab, you won’t even notice the flavor of the garlic ice cream. Besides the binge eating, there’ll be bands, craft vendors and the crowning of the new Miss Gilroy Garlic!
Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga www.ehclifebuilders.org
Christmas Hill Park, 7050 Miller Ave., Gilroy www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
What does an $85 ticket get you? Only entry to Northern California’s largest chocolate tasting event. Amidst live auctions and raffles, you can eat as many chocolate samples as you want!: 1-5pm
WATSONVILLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: AUGUST 1-2
STORY ROAD TAMALE FESTIVAL: JUNE 6
A super celebration for the delectable strawberry, with live music by Dave Mason and other bands, pie contests, arts and crafts, a special children’s area, a strawberry carnival and much more. TW
Ramsay Park, 1302 Main St., Watsonville www.mbsf.com
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DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE
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FAHRENHEIT ULTRA LOUNGE
www.fultralounge.com 99 E San Fernando St., Downtown San Jose
Phone: (408) 998-9998 Fax: (408) 274-9997 Executive Chef: Danny Chu Cuisine Type: Asian Fusion ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; WALK-INS OK ; OPENTABLE.COM
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Mon-Sat 5-11pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 5-7pm Parking: Parking Lot, Validation
ENTERTAINMENT: Monday through Saturday: 9:00pm – 2:00am
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; 2 rooms, accommodate up to 120 Indoor
Seating, 300 Indoor Standing Contact Name: Eric J. Haraga
(408) 274-9998 eric@fultralounge.com
“Nestled in its own urban corner of Downtown, Fahrenheit’s exotic small plates have gotten so much attention, they’ve expanded their menu to include equally exceptional entrees. For starters, try the Mandalay beef with roti bread or ginger poached chicken salad, and cruise to gratifying large plates such as the grilled cabernet skirt steak or pan seared wild alaskan salmon. Cocktails get as every bit as much attention here; it’s the only joint in the South Bay where bottle-flipping bartenders add a shot of energetic flair to their service. Fahrenheit offers dancing Thursdays thru Saturdays.” ~The Wave Magazine
EXTRAS: • AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • BAR SCENE • BUSINESS LUNCHES • EXTENSIVE WINE LIST • FULL BAR • IN-HOUSE DJ • LATE NIGHT DINING • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE • ZAGAT RATED
SELECTED MENU ITEMS: S M A L L P L AT E S : THAI BASIL BRUSCHETTA $8 Cherry Tomatoes, cumbers, jalapenos, Thai sweet basil, drizzled with sesame oil, roasted peanuts and served with sweet French baguette Crostini’s tossed in roasted garlic oil.
FIRE GRILLED SATAY TRIO $10 Marinated steak, chicken, and jumbo prawns fired grilled on skewers, and severed with a spicy peanut sauce.
ASPARAGUS RIB-EYE STEAK ROLLS $12 Rib Eye steak wrapped around fresh asparagus with black pepper sauce and served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
THAI CHICKEN $15
GREEN APPLE & ASIAN PEAR SALAD $9
HONEY CHILI CHICKEN $17
Mixed field greens with Asian Pear, Green Apple, and raspberries tossed in a light vinaigrette topped with crumbled blue cheese and candied walnuts.
Chicken breast glazed in honey chili. Served with Jasmine rice and sautéed mixed vegetables.
L A R G E P L AT E S
PAN SEARED SALMON $22 Fresh seared salmon with grilled asparagus and organic baby carrots. Topped with a ginger scallion soy glaze.
AHI TUNA TARTARE TOSTADAS $11
SHOGUN BONE-IN RIB EYE $28
Fresh diced tuna with white corn and avocado. Served atop crispy wonton chips.
16oz choice rib eye topped with ginger butter, served with almond green beans and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES $13
PAN SEARED MANDARIN DUCK BREAST
Dungeness crab cakes served with orange sections, pea sprouts topped with a spicy aioli and chives.
$17 Pan Seared Duck Breast with garlic orange zest reduction, served with garlic mashed potatoes and crispy baby bok choy.
Chicken breast and potatoes simmered in a coconut curry sauce with mixed bell peppers, served with Jasmine rice.
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OLIO S M A L L P L AT E S MOROCCAN CARROTS
www.olio-cafe.com
preserved orange, cilantro, gold raisins
384 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell
PETITE LAMB BURGER
Phone: (408) 378-0335
on house made roll w/ harrisa ketchup, house pickled cucumbers
Fax: (408) 378-0795
BRAISED DUCK WINGS
spicy pomegranate glaze, celery root salad
Cuisine Type: Mediterranean ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; OPENTABLE.COM
DINNER ENTREES SMOKED SALMON FETTUCCINI
Small Plates: Daily 5-7pm Dinner: Mon-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 5-9pm Wine Tasting: Wed 5-7pm Parking: Parking Lot
with bell pepper & crispy caper alfredo “NICOLAU FARMS” GOAT CHEESE GNOCCHI
ratatouille, kalamata olives, vodka tomato cream MARINATED BISTRO FILLET MEDALLIONS
fingerling potatoes, wilted spinach, balsamic pancetta demi glace
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
DESSERTS
; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE
BANANA BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING
Contact Name: Gustavo Baldrich
caramelized banana, white chocolate, toasted walnuts, zabiglione gelato
(408) 378-0335
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE
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“Olio’s sleek yet rustic dining room gives way to a fanciful Mediterranean-inspired
cardamom ice cream espresso creme anglaise
• AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • BAR SCENE • CASUAL ATTIRE • EXTENSIVE WINE LIST • OUTDOOR DINING • PERSONAL WINE • ROMANTIC • SEASONAL MENU • VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY • WINE TASTING
menu. The artful display of dishes appears too pretty to eat, but, once savored, have
APPLE TART
the ability of becoming personal comfort foods. Warm up with the soup of the day, move on to the chicken fettuccini or paella Velenciana and top off your sensory dining experience with the banana brioche bread pudding.” ~The Wave Magazine
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caramel & chocolate sauce, vanilla gelato
oceanfront dining california coastal cuisine on-site brewery fresh seafood fire pits cocktails and wine live music and dancing
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feature, the site also offers entertaining culinary content, including cookbook reviews, guest chef recipes and the great new Frugal Foodie section, which substitutes obscure epicurean ingredients with household staples, transforming gourmet recipes into affordable everyday eats.
GRUB ON THE GO
Gourmands and geeks unite with these food-focused websites, apps and computer games.
www.grubonthego.com
Got a hankering for fish tacos, or perhaps a tasty burger? This website can instantly point you into the right direction to quiet your cravings. Simply enter the object of your dining desire, your city and state, and it will produce a list of nearby eateries offering said foods.
By Jo Abbie
WEBSITES: PROJECT FOODIE www.projectfoodie.com
This ingenious Silicon Valley-based website puts an end to those “Now where did I see that great recipe for spicy tomato soup?” blues. It allows users to create an online recipe box with recipes from a wide array of magazines, newspapers, even cookbooks. So whenever users see a must-try recipe, they simply stash it in the box for future use. The site provides access to more than 75,000 recipes from foodie favorites, including Food & Wine, Gourmet and Bon Appétite. In addition to the recipe box
THIS IS WHY YOU’RE FAT www.thisiswhyyourefat.com
More of a celebration of gluttony than gastronomy, this hilarious site (subtitled “Where Dreams Become Heart Attacks”) allows people to post pics of the heart-attack-inducing (both nutritionally and due to their shocking insanity!) things they do with food. Recent entries have included the
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Meta-Pizza (a pizza topped with mini pizzas), deep-fried White Castle cheeseburgers, and Sloppy Joes served on a Krispy Kreme donut. Then there’s the aptly dubbed Heart Attack Sandwich: a heart-stopping combination of chicken fried steak, chicken-fried bacon, country sausage, fried egg, and a fried green tomato topped with cheddar cheese, sandwiched between buns toasted in bacon fat, all served with a gravy dipping sauce. Chest pains, anyone?
THE WAVE MAGAZINE www.thewavemag.com
Not to toot our own horn, but we’d like to give props to our own website for its comprehensive online menu listings of local restaurants. Find yourself in Los Gatos, Downtown San Jose, Campbell, or any other Silicon Valley city, and want to meet a friend for dinner? Head to our website’s Silicon Valley Menu Guides in the Dining section, where you can not only read profiles of local eateries by city, but click on the menus of featured restaurants. A fantastic and useful feature, if we do say so ourselves!
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BELLA SARATOGA APPETIZERS EGGPLANT ROLLATINI BRUSCHETTE
SEAFOOD/FISH
www.bellasaratoga.com
SHELLFISH BORDELAISE GRILLED PETRALE SOLE CIOPPINO
14503 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
Phone: (408) 741-5115 Fax: (408) 868-9774
Cuisine Type: Italian
M E AT S
; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; WALK-INS OK
CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA FILET MIGNON SARATOGA GRILLED PORK CHOPS
Lunch: 11am-4pm Dinner: 4pm-Close Sunday Musical Brunch: 10am-3pm Parking: Parking Lot or Street Open 7 Days
H A N D M A D E P A S TA S & RISOTTOS LINGUINE TUTTOMARE CHICKEN RISOTTO BLACK TAGLIOLINI
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; 2 rooms, accommodate up to 55 Indoor Seating, 80 Outdoor Standing
DESSERTS OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING CHOCOLATE DECADENCE TIRAMISU
Contact Name: Claudio Nicosia / Clyde Zaya (408) 741-5115
EXTRAS: • AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT • AWARD-WINNING WINE LIST • BUSINESS LUNCHES • CASUAL ATTIRE • EXTENSIVE WINE LIST • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • LOW-CARB FRIENDLY • OUTDOOR DINING • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE • VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY • WEEKEND BRUNCH • SUNDAY BRUNCH • FLAT BREAD PIZZAS - ONLY ORGANIC INGREDIENTS • FREE RANGE MEAT • GREAT SEAFOOD
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“Comfortable family dining is served up daily at this elegant Victorian home turned restaurant in the heart of Saratoga. Bella Saratoga’s extensive authentic Italian menu features award winning homemade pasta, fresh baked bread, and a comprehensive wine list to complement any meal.” ~The Wave Magazine
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Music Wednesday Nights from 7:30pm with great drinks and small plates “Bits & Bites”
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HAWGS SEAFOOD S TA R T E R S SEAFOOD QUESADILLA Crab and bay shrimp, mozzarella, crispy corn tortilla, avocado, and salsa
www.hawgsseafood.com 1700 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 379-9555 150 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 287-9955 1917 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 458-FISH (3474) Fax: (408) 379-8624
HAWGS CALAMARI Lightly breaded, zesty garlic dipping sauce AHI SASHIMI Soy dipping sauce, wasabi, lemon S O U P, S A N D W I C H E S & S U C H
Executive Chef: Roberto Madigral Cuisine Type: Seafood
HAWGS NEWHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER “The one and only”
; WALK-INS OK
DUNGENESS CRAB SANDWICH Toasted sourdough bread, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato, served with garlic fries
Lunch: Mon - Sun 11:30am - 4pm Dinner: Mon - Sun 4pm – Close Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 2:30pm – 6pm (Each location may differ on hours, menu, etc.) Parking: Parking Lot
GRILLED PRAWN AND PEAR SALAD Mixed greens, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, Dijon vinaigrette ENTREES CRAB & SHRIMP RAVIOLI Creamy marsala wine sauce, sautéed vegetables
CATERING FOR ANY EVENT, ANY FOOD – 10 PEOPLE AND UP. Indoor Seated: 50 Outdoor Seated: 24
SEAFOOD ALFREDO OR MARINARA Linguine, fish, clams, mussels, scallops & shrimp
Contact Name: Steve Hardin (408) 379-9555 1hawgjaws@sbcglobal.net
“Avid seafood fans flock to Hawgs for good service and top-notch appetizers, sandwiches,
EXTRAS:
salads and entrées. Start out with a hand-shaken martini and the baked oysters asiago, move
• AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • CASUAL ATTIRE • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • LOW CARB FRIENDLY • OUTDOOR DINING • OYSTER BAR • PERSONAL WINE (CORKAGE FEE) • SPORTS BAR • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE • VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
on to the crab and shrimp ravioli (sautéed vegetables in a creamy marsala sauce), and finish it off with a Hawgs cappuccino truffle. You’ll be so pleased, you’ll come back the next day for a crab sandwich.” ~The Wave Magazine
Sangría
www.picassostapas.com 62 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, Ca
Phone/Fax: (408) 298-4400 LUNCH: Tue- Fri: 11:30am - 2pm DINNING: Mon-Sun: 5:30pm-10pm Pimientos Piquillo
“Picasso’s offers a tapas menu so multifaceted, even a Cubist painter would be impressed. Start off with the tangy, garlic-spiked specialties, like clams in white wine garlic sauce, then switch it up with the stewed chicken and tortilla Española (a potato and onion frittata). The paella is served for two or more, so bring friends over a pitcher of sangria. On weekends, there’s often a guitarist to keep guests entertained during the inevitable wait.” ~The Wave Magazine
HAWGS PAELLA VELENCIANA Roasted chicken, shrimp, sausage, fish, clams, mussels, saffron rice
Paellas/Paella Negra a la Cazadora
Parking: Parking lot Ta p a s & R e s t a u r a n t
PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, buttered asparagus
seafood, then topped with our famous lobster sauce and finished with toasted pinenuts.
Cuisine Type: Spanish Reservations recommended picassostapas.com Walks-in-ok
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING /CORPORATE FUNTIONS: Catering services available Extras Business- Casual attireFamily friendly- Private diningRomantic- Takeout available
GARLIC PRAWNS WITH PASTA Sautéed prawns with garlic, white wine, brandy, sherry wine & cream over linguine
Sopas y Ensaladas [Soups & Salads] Ensalada Picasso’s
Assortment of lettuce, grilled red bell peppers, cucumber, tomato, onion, olives and Feta Cheese with capers, black olives and Dijon mustard vinaigrette Tapas Frias (chilled appetizers ) Mozzarella di Bufala con Mojo de Cilantro
Fresh mozzarella di bufala in a cilantro and green pepper marinade. Uncommonly good tapa! The mild flavor of the fresh mozzarella cheese combines beautifully with the garlicky marinade in which the flavor of fresh cilantro predominates
Our chef favorite creation! From the Balearic Islands comes this exquisite paella. Featuring chicken, beef, and pork tenderloin, vegetables in a bed of black rice topped with piquillo peppers and finished with roasted aioli Entrees/Entrecorte a la Pimienta Verde
Black Angus New York steak grilled to perfection and topped with green peppercorn sauce. Accompanied with oven potatoes and fresh vegetables. A Spanish Classic !
Tapas calientes ( warm appetizers) Pimientos de Piquillo
Our favorite red Spanish sweet piquillo peppers stuffed with
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iPHONE & iPOD TOUCH APPS: URBAN SPOON (Wanderspot LLC)
The iPhone’s GPS device has seen the development of multitudes of “Where am I and what eateries are nearby?” type apps. This one owes much of its popularity to the nifty shake ’n’ eat feature. Simply shake the phone and the slot machine will choose a restaurant for you. First option not your style? Keep shaking until something strikes your fancy. Choose by type of cuisine, neighborhood or price. Free
ENTASTE (Miniature Studios)
This food and wine pairing app makes grabbing a bottle of wine en route to dinner simple and stress free. Your hosts making a risotto? Entaste may point you towards a tempranillo, or perhaps a bardolino. Heading out for sushi? Try a pinot grigio, or an albariño. The app was developed together with a group of sommeliers and features 19 different food categories and more than 100 different red and white grape varietals. $1.99
DINNER SPINNER
SUSHIPEDIA
(All Recipes)
(Hussein Khalil)
Heading home to cook dinner and fresh out of kitchen inspiration? This popular app puts a fun spin on dinner, allowing users to spin up ideas for a great homemade meal. Choose a main ingredient, a type of dish, or how much time you have to prepare the meal, and up spins a selection of recipes. Free
Don’t know your nigiri from your futomaki? This app puts an encyclopedic knowledge of sushi terminology in the palm of your hand. Its vast database of sushi delicacies features a useful description, colorful picture, ingredient list and the proper Japanese name of each type listed. Users can search by sushi name, type, ingredient or attributes (such as raw or cooked fish). The app also offers a favorites system that allows you to make a note of what types you like best. Arigato Sushipedia! 99 cents
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CELIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT APPETIZERS NACHOS RANCHEROS ....................$9.85 Corn tortilla chips, choice of ground beef, picadillo, or chicken, beans, melted cheese, chopped tomato, jalapeno peppers, guacamole and sour cream
www.celiasrestaurants.com 3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA. 94306
Phone: (650) 843-0643
TORTILLA SOUP .........LG. $5.95, SM. $3.95 With chicken add $1.35
Fax: (650) 843-0641 1850 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA. 94025
HOUSE SPECIALS
Phone: (650) 321-8227
CANCUN PLATTER.......................... $15.95 Crab, prawns and chicken sautéed with onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes then topped with Monterey jack and baked. Served with rice, guacamole and tortillas. With beans add $1.00.
Fax: (650) 321-7305
Cuisine Type: Mexican
; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; OPENTABLE.COM
S P E C I A L S O F T H E D AY
Lunch: Mon-Sun 11am-3pm Dinner: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Happy Hour - Bar Only: Mon-Fri 3-7pm Parking: Parking Lot, Street Parking
FAJITAS (SUNDAY) ...........................$12.15 Your choice of steak or chicken or a combination of both, marinated in our secret sauce, then delivered sizzling hot over a bed of sautéed onions, carrots, and bell peppers. Served with rice and beans, tortillas, sour cream and guacamole. STEAK A LA MEXICANA (TUESDAY). $12.75 Broiled 10 ounce steak, grilled onions, tomato and sliced avocado. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
C O C K TA I L S
; WE CATER TAKE OUT
; 2 rooms at each Celia’s location – indoor and outdoor seating available Contact Name: Adriana Rodriguez (650) 843-0643 or (650) 280-8710
Easter Brunch
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“Large portions are one thing, but Celia’s takes Mexican cuisine that vital step further – even the complimentary chips and salsa are freshly made. Their extensive menu features not only the usual burritos and nachos, but fresh-from-the-sea fare, such as fried prawns, and a shrimp cocktail (prepared with avocados, tomatoes and cucumbers), served warm in its own broth. Even their dangerously potent margaritas are house-made, and come with free appetizers during their happy hour.” ~The Wave Magazine
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PINA COLADA
EXTRAS: • AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT • BUSINESS LUNCHES • CASUAL ATTIRE • FAMILY FRIENDLY • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • FULL BAR • GIFT CARDS • OUTDOOR DINING • PRIVATE DINING • TAKEOUT AVAILABLE •
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www.rosiemccanns.com 355 Santana Row, Ste. 1060, San Jose (Across from Maggiano’s Restaurant)
Phone: (408) 247-1706 Fax: (408) 247-1870 ; RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED ; OPENTABLE.COM
Lunch: Mon - Sun 11:30am Dinner: Daily 4:30pm Brunch: Sat & Sun 10am-2pm
BANQUET / PRIVATE DINING / CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: ; CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE ; 3 rooms, accommodate up to 250
EXTRAS: FULL BAR • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • ROMANTIC SETTING • BUSINESS LUNCHES VALET PARKING • PRIVATE / CORPORATE EVENTS UP TO 80 • CATERING / TAKEOUT • WEDDING RECEPTIONS • PATIO DINING
“Rosie McCann’s reinvents traditional pub fare. Quaff a pint or two at the elegant curved bar, and you, too, will be singing praises to Rosie’s Irish nachos, a mountain of guacamole, salsa, and all the fixings atop (of course) potatoes.” ~The Wave Magazine
SELECTED MENU ITEMS: AHI TOWER
BLACKENED CHICKEN
Pepper & sesame crusted seared ahi with cucumbers & romaine atop fried won tons, drizzled with a sesame soy sauce dressing
Grilled blackened chicken breast in a gorgonzola cream sauce. Served with mashed potatoes & broccoli
Irish sausages, garlic mashed potatoes, Guinness gravy, vegetables & spicy mustard
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE
GRILLED CORIANDER WILD SALMON
BACON WRAPPED PRAWNS
BANGERS & MASH
Carrots, new potatoes & horseradish sauce
Baby spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, jalapeño aioli
FISH & CHIPS
CRAB LOUIE
Stuffed with parmesan served with spicy aioli & mixed greens
FLAT IRON STEAK Topped with fried onion strings in a cognac demi-glaze with scalloped potatoes & vegetables
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Alaskan cod in Rosie’s light beer batter served with spicy slaw & tartar sauce
Dungeness crab, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, hearts of romaine, Louie dressing
LAMB STEW
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK AND FETTUCINI
Carrots, celery, leeks, onions & spices, garlic mashed potatoes & Guinness gravy
Served with sautéed spinach and gorgonzola cream sauce
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(Destineer) www.ironchefamericagame.com
Another TV competition in game format, this allows players to battle one of the intimidating Iron Chefs from the popular Food Network series. Like the show, the game challenges players to prepare several dishes simultaneously with a secret ingredient, using the Wii remote or the DS stylus as cooking tools. Face off against Iron Chefs Mario Batali, Masahuru Morimoto or Cat Cora (sorry, no Bobby Flay, nor series newcomer Michael Symon). Available for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. $19.99
HELL’S KITCHEN (Ludia) www.playhk.com
Hell’s Kitchen
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TOP CHEF: THE GAME (Brighter Minds Media) www.topchefthegame.com
COMPUTER GAMES:
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The hit reality TV show comes to life onscreen with this game that allows players to take on the role of contestant and compete against a lineup of tough and talented chefs, then have their culinary creations judged by host Padma Lakshmi and head judge Tom Colicchio. Available for Mac and PC. $19.99
Players who dare to face world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay’s fiery wrath can do so in this game version of his highly competitive reality series, Hell’s Kitchen. A game that purportedly “recreates the show’s pressure-cooker atmosphere,” it sees players complete a series of rigorous kitchen and dining room challenges to find out if they have what it takes to meet Ramsay’s five-star standards. A 3-D computer likeness of Ramsay rates and comments as you play, and rewards for progress include the “unlocking” of recipes from the US TV show (and, we presume, less hostility from Gordo!). Available for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS, Mac and PC. Also available as an iPhone and iPod touch app, and coming soon to Facebook. $19.99 TW
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FRESH FARMED FARE Get a taste of the season at your local farmers market. Any foodie worth his or her chops can tell you that the absolute best foods are fresh, local, and in season. The rising popularity of farmers markets, though beneficial on both an environmental and local economic level, is due mainly to the fact that produce from these markets simply tastes better than the stuff at your local grocery store. For those who don’t know what to look for in the early spring months, we chatted with chef and food writer Janet Fletcher, author of Fresh From the Farmers’ Market (Chronicle Books, 2008), a seasonal cookbook that also offers tips about shopping smart at your local farmers market. “A couple of things come to mind right away,” says Fletcher. “One thing is not to go with a list, because you never know what you’re going to find. I like to take advantage of what’s there. Go with maybe a general idea of what you want to make for dinner, but be open to what you find. “The other thing I always do is go all the way around the market first and do an inventory,” Fletcher continues. “See who has the best merchandise at the best price and then go back and start buying. Because no sooner do you buy the artichokes than you go to another booth and you see bigger, fatter, prettier ones.” Fletcher also suggests bringing a cooler along, especially if you’re not going straight home. “There’s nothing worse than buying gorgeous fresh produce and then letting it wilt in your trunk on a warm day. They’re not going to get dangerous, but they’re certainly going to wilt.”
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SPRING SHOPPING: GO GREEN “Spring is the time for all the tender green things – it’s really the green season,” offers Fletcher. “I look for lettuces, greens like arugula and spinach; herbs, the first new fresh herbs like tarragon; and, of course, in our West Coast neighborhood, things like asparagus and artichokes. It is peak season for those two. And now is the best time to find the little baby artichokes. Pretty soon we’re going to be seeing strawberries, those up around April. Fava beans, one of my favorite vegetables of the whole year, start to come on the market in April/May.” Fletcher adds that spring is also a great time to look for apricots, avocados, beets, carrots, cauliflower, cherries, green garlic, English peas, radishes and turnips. FOR A LIST OF LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS, GO TO THIS ARTICLE ONLINE AT WWW.THEWAVEMAG.COM.
OTHER SEASONS
Here’s what to look for in the other seasons: Summer: Basil, berries, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, figs, garlic, green beans, herbs, melons, nectarines, onions, peaches, plums, potatoes, summer squash and tomatoes. Fall: Apples, arugula, Asian pears, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, fennel, green tomatoes, kale, pears, persimmons, pomegranates, pumpkins, sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, turnips and squash. Winter: Broccoli rabe, cabbage, celery root, citrus, greens for cooking, leeks, horseradish, lemons, parsnips, rutabagas, tangerines and winter squash.
GO VEG BE GREEN SAVE THE PLANET
Vegetarian House
ORGANIC VEGAN RESTAURANT 520 E SANTA CLARA ST. SAN JOSE CA 95112 408.292.3798 | VEGETARIANHOUSE.US
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STYLE&SHOPPING F E AT U R E by purchasing a few outfits at the end of summer and winter. Then stick to your list and gradually add to your collection as you see fit, and as your budget allows. The overall goal is to eventually expand your wardrobe to include a variety of outfits including casual, business, cocktail dresses and formal wear. 3. “I am not rich; I can’t afford cheap stuff.” Belew advises women to redesign their closets just twice a year with high-end designer outfits and accessories that are marked up to 90 percent off the original price. The week prior to Labor Day and the week before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day are the best times to scope out designer stores and outlets for deals that will allow you to indulge in quality items. It is far better to invest in one luxury outfit, says Belew, rather than waste your hard-earned dollars on several cheap ones that will fade and quickly be retired to the fashion-disaster drawer.
Budget Chic Exp. 4/13/09
Be fashionfrugal, yet still look like a million bucks. BY HEATHER DRISCOLL
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ooking fabulous is never a walk in the park, but more like a sprint through the mall that ends with a dent in your bank account. Yet with a little help from Sehin Belew, former Miss Ethiopia and author of Fabulous for Less (Annotation Press, 2008), any woman can acquire a stylish wardrobe and project a glowing image without spending a fortune.
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Belew, who also has an image and wardrobe consultation practice based in Los Altos, encourages women to incorporate an important philosophy into their shopping routines: Never compromise on quality. Whether shopping for food, beauty products or clothing, quality always transcends socalled bargains. With this approach, Belew advises that top-quality merchandise can be affordable and more than just a luxury, but an investment. With that in mind, she offers the following tips to give your closet a complete makeover.
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4. Finding Mr. or Ms. Right Giving your wardrobe a facelift involves finding a designer that fits your style and body type. It may take a few trial runs before you find the perfect designer, but once you do, you’ll be assured quality and satisfaction. Many designers have outlet stores all over the country, including Gilroy Premium Outlets (www.premiumoutlets.com), Napa Premium Outlets (www.premiumoutlets.com), and Prime Outlets at Tracy (www.primeoutlets.com). 5. Ravishing red or sandy beige? Following your choice of designer, the next step is determining which colors complement your skin tone as well as eye and hair color. Belew recommends getting your colors analyzed by a professional consultant, or retrieving some helpful hints from the book Color Me Beautiful (Ballantine Books, 1987) by Carole Jackson, a time-honored guide that divides numerous colors into their respective seasons. Finding out which colors work for you (and which ones don’t) will go along way in finding outfits that enhance your figure and overall appearance. 6. One is the loneliest number Bear in mind the term “outfits” over “pieces.” Buying an individual blouse or skirt might leave you pondering over what could possibly match with it. Purchasing complete sets is shopping smart because it saves your closet from being cluttered with unworn, nonmatching garments.
1. Out with the old… Clearing out the closet of all your oversized T-shirts, Christmas sweaters and 1970s-styled bellbottoms is a good start toward rebuilding your wardrobe. Brush off the dust and get rid of all those outdated clothes by any means, be it a garage sale or donation.
7. Dress it up, or down Never underestimate shoes and accessories – they’re just as important as the outfit itself. Shoes of superb quality and comfort would be the ideal, rather than having an array of cheap pairs in different colors. And when it comes to accessorizing with jewelry and belts, less is more. Belew suggests keeping it simple and sleek, with no more than one ring on a hand and picking out jewelry that will complement several outfits. TW
2. Plan and build Jot down the things you need and start
Sehin Belew (650) 714-3311 www.sehinbelew.com
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Signature Lifestyles
Alta 1342 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 288-5940; 701 Laurel St., San Carlos (650) 596-9599; 779 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park (650) 326-7390; 130 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-0069 Alta has been carrying original contemporary clothing and accessories for the past 25 years. Visit any of their four locations and experience the excitement.
IBI Boutique 1231 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara (408) 261-2050 www.ibiboutique.com IBI Boutique is the modern woman’s dream closet! With a large selection of women’s clothing, accessories, footwear, jewelry and handbags. Located right in Franklin Square across from the Santa Clara Post Office.
Signature Lifestyle 519 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 370-3433 www.myspace.com/signaturelifestyle
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BOUTIQUES
Juniors and women’s casual and dressy style clothing, with an array of accessories to complete any outfit from head to toe. We are located in the Lloyd Square shopping center betweeb the Prune Yard and Downtown Campbell. Come in and get your Signature Style!! LINGERIE
Dutchess Intimates Boutique 346 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 866-8006 www. dutchessboutique.com Dutchess is a new boutique specializing in beautiful intimate apparel. We offer lingerie, hosiery, corsets, bras and more, all at reasonable prices. We carry Betsey Johnson, Felina, and Save the Ta-Ta’s apparel. Complimentary gift wrap available. Private party hosting available.
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A BRIEF HISTORY y Born in Germany in 1880, Joseph H. Pilates was a sickly child who became interested in health and fitness after suffering rheumatic fever, asthma and rickets. He became skilled in many disciplines, including boxing, gymnastics and self-defense. y In 1912 he traveled to England to teach self-defense to Scotland Yard detectives.
Keli Martindale (front) and Tracy (back) perform one of the many exercises on the reformer at Citrus Pilates, Willow Glen
A Full (Mind and) Body Workout Now is a better time than ever to discover the health and well-being benefits of Pilates. BY JO ABBIE
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ilates (pah-lä-tēz) is a word that tends to be misconstrued. Some assume it’s an Eastern practice (like yoga) or a modern exercise fad (like step aerobics), while others think it’s a method designed strictly for ballerinas and/or people with injuries. In reality, Pilates is an exercise that can benefit people of all fitness levels – and while it has become rather trendy in recent years, it has actually been around for decades. With the ever increasing stresses of life today, and the public’s growing interest in mental as well as physical well-being, the mind/body focus of Pilates is gaining increasing attention. And with Pilates becoming more accessible in the Bay Area today, it’s a great way to revitalize one’s workout regime now that spring has sprung. Based on a system developed by Joseph H. Pilates [see history sidebar], Pilates is a system of exercises that engages the body and mind through a series of controlled movements, using the Pilates principles or “fundamentals” (which include control, precision, flowing movement, centering, concentration and breathing). As these fundamentals suggest, Pilates focuses on precision and control, valuing correct form and the quality, not quantity, of each movement. Pilates practitioners perform controlled exercises that stretch and elongate the muscles. The goal is to build strength without bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with long, slender muscles. “Pilates creates a long, lean look because you are lengthening the muscle while you strengthen it,” says Keli Martindale, instructor and owner of Citrus Pilates studio in downtown Willow Glen. “When you finish a workout, you feel refreshed and energized. Every muscle has been stretched, toned and massaged.” Obtaining control of and strength in the “core” abdominal muscles is pivotal to Pilates, and also to awareness of basic things such as everyday posture. “A new body awareness is one of the first things you’ll gain when you start Pilates. You’ll start to notice how you are sitting in the 62
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car, on the couch or walking,” explains Martindale. “Then you will start to incorporate the Pilates fundamentals into everything you do, making you move more efficiently and effortlessly because you are utilizing the appropriate muscles to do the job, thereby increasing balance in the body and decreasing the chance for injury.” Besides a multitude of exercises that can be practiced on a mat, Pilates also uses a range of specialized equipment, including the reformer machine (adapted from Pilates’ original hospital bed pulley design). Working on the equipment is always a challenging workout, even for professional athletes or longtime practitioners. But part of the appeal of Pilates is that with over 500 different exercises, it never gets boring. For those not in the expert category, instructors can tailor programs to suit each client’s fitness and skill level. Studios such as Citrus Pilates offer a range of training options, from solo sessions to group classes, which offer a more affordable way to get started. “The reformer class is done as a small group class of three people,” explains Martindale. “No experience is necessary, as we work on the floor to learn the fundamentals, then put what we’ve learned into practice on the reformer. The work is challenging and the focus intense, and the group atmosphere makes it fun and motivating.” The benefits of Pilates go beyond the physical – it’s not merely exercise, as its controlled movements require control of both the body and the mind. With its well-balanced approach to fitness, combination of Eastern and Western principles, and mind/body connection, Pilates seems an ideal exercise regime for today, a time when people’s frenetic lifestyles are often coupled with self-awareness and a goal of holistic health. “I’m 50 years ahead of my time,” Pilates once said of his method. When you consider that the average person in his day didn’t take regular exercise as seriously as we do today, he was extraordinarily forward
y When the outbreak of World War I saw him detained at an internment camp, Pilates developed a system of exercise that drew on many disciplines (including yoga, tai chi, calisthenics, and even the training methods of ancient Greeks and Romans), and began training and rehabilitating some of his fellow internees by teaching them exercises, and by rigging the springs on hospital beds. The modern-day version of this equipment, known as the reformer, remains a centerpiece of Pilates practice today. y When an influenza epidemic spread across England, none of his training subjects in the camp were affected – which Pilates attributed to the effectiveness of his system. y In 1926 he emigrated to the United States, where he opened a fitness studio in a building that, fortuitously, was also home to the prestigious New York City Ballet company. By the 1960s, Pilates exercises had become an integral part of warmup routines throughout the dance community. y Pilates continued to teach the method at his studio in New York until his death in 1967. As some of his students began opening studios of their own, the Pilates method grew increasingly popular amongst top New York ballerinas and Hollywood ingénues, eventually attracting the interest of the media and general public. y Today, the Pilates method is practiced by more than 10 million Americans. thinking. Judging by the method’s growing popularity and affordability, it looks like his time is now. TW Citrus Pilates, 1045 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 921-0161 www.citrusbody.com. At Citrus, owner/instructor Keli Martindale offers a range of training options, including private solo sessions, duo sessions, group equipment and mat classes. Call for further details.
OTHER LOCAL STUDIOS La Belle Day Spa Pilates Studio, Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real (corner Embarcadero), Ste. 95, Palo Alto (650) 327-6964 www.labelledayspas.com This new studio housed in La Belle’s recently opened eco facility offers training in the Stott Method of Pilates. Classes use a wide range of Pilates equipment (reformer, Cadillac/trapeze, chair, barrel and spine corrector). Both private/solo and duo sessions (for couples/ friends/mother-daughters) are available. For more about this spa, see our Earth issue, out Apr. 20.
Body Evolutions Studio, 2250 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell (408)559-9700 www.bodyevolutionsstudio.com Center of Balance, 1220 Pear Ave., Ste. I, Mountain View (650) 967-6414 www.centerofbalance.com Los Gatos Ballet and Pilates, 16 Lyndon Ave., Los Gatos (408) 399-7577 www.lgballetpilates.com Reformation Studio, 33 Las Colinas Ln., San Jose (408) 284-1300 www.reformationstudio.com Xtreme Fitness Silicon Valley, 1282 White Oaks Rd., Campbell (408) 377-3169 www.xtremefitsv.com
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AYOMA LIFESPA 355 Santana Row (Fifth Floor, Hotel Valencia), San Jose (408) 423-5424 www.ayoma.com
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This wellness retreat tucked away inside the Hotel Valencia offers an array of therapies based upon Ayurvedic medicine, the 5,000-year-old healing system from India. Using Ayurveda’s holistic approach, a range of lifestyle and nutrition consultations, skincare and body treatments, and self-care programs are tailored to each client’s individual needs.
10430 S. De Anza Blvd., Ste. 120, Cupertino (408) 253-0153 www.drbouzid.com
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2055 Grant Rd., Ste. 100, Los Altos (650) 390-9727 www.bayareahealthspa.com
1198 Meridian Ave., Ste. A, San Jose (408) 266-4242 www.robertfergusondds.com
This natural health and wellness center provides clients with holistic products and body treatments that rejuvenate the spirit, enrich the mind, cleanse the body and awaken the soul. Services include mineral body wraps, specialized facials, ionic foot cleansing, infrared saunas and more.
For 16 years, Dr. Ferguson and his team have been providing quality family dental care. Services include crowns in one visit, periodontal laser therapy, Invisalign braces, bridges, dentures, implants, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and more.
DENTISTRY
BAY DENTAL 1180 Blossom Hill Rd., Ste. 4, San Jose (408) 978-2500; 1253 W. El Camino Real, Ste. B, Sunnyvale (408) 732-3000 www.baydental.com
Looking after Bay Area smiles since 1996, Bay Dental offers comprehensive dental care, including cosmetic services (such as Zoom! Advanced Power 2) and general dental care, dental implants, oral surgery, and orthodontics (including traditional and Invisalign braces). Expect state-of-the-art offices, highly trained staff and the latest technologies.
BRACES FOR PRETTY FACES 4010 Moorpark Ave., Ste. 105, San Jose (408) 244-4239; 6489 Camden Ave., Ste. 100, San Jose (408) 997-7772 www.beautifulsmile.us
Braces For Pretty Faces seeks to provide healthy, beautiful and confident smiles for people of all ages, offering clear ceramic braces as well as
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Invisalign treatment. By using the latest techniques and appliances, orthodontic specialist Dr. Stephen Yao is able to reduce discomfort, decrease the frequency of visits and shorten treatment time.
Comfort is the main priority at Dr. Bouzid’s office. He specializes in sedation dentistry (in which years of dental treatments can be performed quickly and with little to no discomfort), cosmetic dentistry, gum disease, dental implants, smile design and more. They even speak French!
WEST PARK DENTAL 1315 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose (408) 866-1819 www.westparkdentalcare.com
Providing general and family dentistry services, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants, gum surgery and more. Specialties include root canals, veneers, crowns and bridges and surgical wisdom tooth extraction.
FITNESS & WEIGHT LOSS
DR. YOUBERT KARALIAN 5710 Cahalan Ave., Ste. 7A, San Jose (408) 281-2222
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HAIR SALONS
A VISIONARY SALON (408) 979-1195 www.sheleen.com
This appointment only studio in San Jose specializes in Hairlocs brand hair extensions (a celebrity favorite) and the most current color techniques available. Owner Sheleen Williams has over 18 years’ experience in the industry, including training with over 20 of the most prestigious hair care companies, working for three major cosmetic companies, plus working for MTV.
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Foxy aims to create a masculine salon environment where men can feel comfortable and confident about receiving high quality hair care and other grooming services – hair wash and cut, skincare, anti-aging treatments, hand and foot detailing, shoulder and neck massage and more. Enjoy men’s magazines, complimentary beverages, and TVs showing sports and business programs.
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LIMON SALON 3410 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 101, San Jose www.limonsalon.com
This edgy hair salon promises a salon atmosphere like no other, infusing style with cutting-edge art and music. Think creative stylists, exhibitions of local artists’ works, music from local bands, and products from leading hair care brands Bumble and Bumble and Redken.
SANCTUARY SALON 790 Lincoln St., Santa Clara (408) 247-7785 www.thesanctuarysalon.com
Providing a relaxing refuge from the fast pace of your daily life, Sanctuary offers a wide range of hair, beauty and wellness services, including hair cuts, color, styling and treatments, nail care, massage therapy and spa treatments (facials, skincare treatments such as microdermabrasion, body scrubs and wraps, waxing). Owner Sandra Weber has over 30 years’ experience in the industry, and her salon prides itself on providing superior customer service.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
GENTLE REMEDY 1848 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 6A, Saratoga (408) 881-4096 www.gentleremedy.com
Holistic healing practitioner Daniela Bayer is a passionate believer in the use of noninvasive alternative healing that is a complement to traditional medicine. Trained in the healing method of Reiki, plus hypnotherapy, Bayer specializes in weight management, relaxation and stress management and personal empowerment.
INTERNAL SPA REJUVENATION CENTER 2055 Grant Rd., Ste. 100, Los Altos (650) 390-9727 www.bayareahealthspa.com
Provides a comfortable environment to detoxify and reduce stress safely through colonic hydrotherapy. As certified hydrotherapists, the center offers increased vitamin and mineral absorption, a strengthened immune system and increased energy, reversing fatigue, constipation, skin problems, depression and mood swings.
SAN FRANCISCO HERB & NATURAL FOOD COMPANY 47444 Kato Rd., Fremont (510) 770-1215 www.herbspicetea.com
This business boasts one of the largest selections of bulk herbs, teas and spices available in the US today, with more than 1,000 medicinal botanicals, culinary herbs and spices, essential oils, fragrance oils, botanical tinctures and extracts, encapsulated herbs and custom blends, bulk tea bags and a wide variety of other packaged products. Many of the products are grown on a certified organic farm, and gift baskets can be made to order.
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Dr. Robert Ferguson, D.D.S. Specializing in relaxation and rejuvenation, Almaden Valley Aesthetics offers an array of aesthetic rejuvenation treatments as well as traditional spa services, all within a calming environment. Their service menu includes Botox, Restylane and Juvéderm, plus photo facials, laser hair removal, permanent makeup, massage, waxing and more.
EMERGE MEDI SPA 1639 Meridian Ave., Ste. A, San Jose (408) 445-7546 www.emergemedispa.com
Winners of Best Medi Spa in The Wave’s 2008 Readers’ Choice poll, Emerge offers a comprehensive menu of nonsurgical skin and body rejuvenating treatments, including Velashape cellulite treatment, laser skin rejuvenation, Botox, body contouring, Sapphire skincare, physiciandesigned facials and medical grade peels, as well as many other cutting edge treatments. The spa also offers a wide array of therapeutic massage and body work, so clients can “emerge” relaxed and beautiful with improved well-being and vitality.
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ETERNAL BEAUTY MEDICAL CLINIC 248 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos (408) 354-3587 www.eternalbeautymedicalclinic.com
Born out of Dr. Forouzan Vaghar’s vision for a clinic that offered medical aesthetic services in a spa-like setting, Eternal Beauty allows clients to enjoy the tranquil feel of a spa while experiencing treatments from an expert physician. In addition to the most advanced laser technology, this cutting edge clinic also offers Botox and Restalyne treatments, plus IPL (Intense Pulse Light) facials, medical-grade microdermabrasion, enzyme facials and much more.
SPA JOLI AT UNIVERSITY MISSION MEDICAL CLINIC 744 San Antonio Rd., Ste. 16, Palo Alto (650) 843-0600
Specializing in Vaser body sculpting with no general anesthesia needed. Services include permanent hair removal, fillers and Botox, medically supervised weight loss, facials, waxing and more.
PLASTIC SURGERY
CHRYSALIS AESTHETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 800 Pollard Rd., Ste. B-203, Los Gatos (408) 370-1110 www.drjonathanle.com
Dr. Jonathan Le’s meticulous technical skill and artistic eye offers patients the finest in plastic surgery procedures to achieve their aesthetic and reconstructive goals, be it a subtle change in appearance or a complete transformation. Dr. Le’s practice specializes in all aspects of plastic surgery, including breast augmentation, lifts and reductions, liposuction, body contouring, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, brow and face lifts and Botox cosmetic.
KIMBERLY COCKERHAM, MD 762 Altos Oaks Dr., Ste. 2, Los Altos (650) 559-9150 www.envisagebayarea.com
Since 1983, Dr. Cockerham has provided exceptional medical care to patients seeking aesthetic services or reconstructive surgery in a relaxing, spalike setting. Dr. Cockerham offers an array of services, including face and eyelid treatments, laser hair removal, Botox, skin peels, massages, anti-aging treatments and so much more.
DR. HOANG DO, MD 555 Knowles Dr., Ste. 210, Los Gatos (408) 866-9991
Dr. Do specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery for face, breast and body, with free consultations provided. Other services include Botox, Obagi, Restylane, Radiesse and Juvéderm.
JANE AESTHETIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY 895 E. Fremont Ave., Ste. 201, Sunnyvale (408) 737-9100 www.janeaesthetics.com
Dr. Jane Chung specializes in liposuction surgery as well as treatments in Botox, Restylane, Obagi, Radiesse, laser hair removal, tattoo removal and Active FX. Free consultations offered.
DR. TONY H. PHAM, MD 2307 Forest Ave., San Jose (408) 246-2349 www.drtonypham.com
Dr. Pham is a graduate of Yale Medical School and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Patient care and attentive relationships with clients is at the forefront of his practice. Services include breast implants, tummy tucks, liposuction, body sculpting and more.
TANNING
THE AUSTRALIAN TANNING CO. 2306 Almaden Rd., San Jose (408) 694-0380; 1360 First St., Ste. A, Gilroy (888) 826-8167; 261 Vineyard Town Center, Morgan Hill (888) 826-8167; 1810 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell (888) 826-8167 www.theaustraliantanningcompany.com
With more than 10 tanning beds to choose from, clients are sure to get that glowing Aussie tan in no time. Services include luxury tanning, personal skin typing before tanning, staff advice on skincare system, UV-free spray tan and unlimited tanning packages. TW
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17. FIFTH ANNUAL PINOT PARADISE
22. YOUTH CIRCUIT FENCING TOURNAMENT
Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose (650) 961-1566 www.westvalleymusic.com
Call or visit website for full details (831) 685-8463 www.scmwa.com
March 26: Robert Stallman, internationally acclaimed flutist (you read correctly, ACCLAIMED), will be accompanied by Opera San Jose flutist Isabelle Chapuis and pianist Mark Anderson for an evening of face-melting flute music: 7:30pm
March 28-29: Don’t miss the ultimate Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir tasting featuring the Pathway to Pinot Paradise (barrel samples from participating wineries) and the Grand Cruz Tasting featuring 38 wineries and 12 fabulous restaurants.
Parkside Hall, 180 Park Ave., San Jose www. goldengatefencing foundation. org/events/westernsyc2009/
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Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose www.cdm.org
March 28: Join ultra puppeteer Nick Barone and 20 of his finest companions (puppets) for two exciting fairy tales, The Biggest Little Bug and The Grumpy Old Tree, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour for the children!: 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm
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11. BELMONT SIDEWALK FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Carlmont Village Shopping Center, 1017 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont www.pacificfinearts.com
March 27-29: More than 25 artists showing original and unique pieces including paintings, photography, ceramics, fine jewelry and more!: 10am-5pm
19. SAN JOSE POLICE CHIEF’S CHILI CHALLENGE Club Auto Sport, 521 Charcot Ave., San Jose www.sjpoa.com
12. LIL’ WAYNE March 27: What can you say about Lil’ Wayne that hasn’t been said, he’s simply the voice of a generation: 7pm 13. THIRD ANNUAL FLY FISHING FILM TOUR Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz (831) 423-8209 www.riotheatre.com
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1. CHICK COREA & JOHN MCLAUGHLIN Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz (831) 420-5260
March 23: Two legends, one show… hmmm, yeah, we’re there!!: 8pm
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2. CAROL BURNETT San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose www.uniquelives.com
March 23: Spend a delightful evening with comedy legend and six-time Emmy Award winner Carol Burnett: 7:30pm 3. 2009 GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE Moscone Center, 747 Howard St., San Francisco www.gdconf.com
March 23-27: Whether you’re a developer, programmer, artist, game designer, or just a weekend slacker, this is a must event for anyone in the gaming industry. Keynote speakers will give attendees an engaging glimpse into the future of the industry, along with great networking opportunities. 4. WATCHMEN EXHIBITION Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission St., San Francisco www.cartoonart.org
Thru July 19: Sure, the movie is pretty cool, but wait till you check out this exhibition, featuring dozens
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Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St., San Francisco www.shnsf.com
March 24-April 19: Now don’t lie; you’ve all dreamed of being either Danny or Sandy, haven’t you? It’s OK, we have,too. Don’t miss this wonderful production featuring America Idol’s Taylor Hicks and all the great tunes: “Hopelessly Devoted to You,”“Grease,” “Summer Nights,” and many more!
5. POINT BREAK LIVE! Cellspace, 2050 Bryant St., San Francisco www.pointbreaklive.com
Thru May 29: This is probably one of the GREATEST events we have ever seen. You’ll enjoy Point Break (a brilliant film) brought to life on stage and, oh, it gets better. The main character, Johnny Utah, is chosen from the audience. You think you got the Utah swagger? Only the Applauso-Meter will tell.
Filoli Gardens & Center, 86 Canada Rd., Woodside (650) 364-8300 x508 www.filoli.org
Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz (831) 479-1854 www.moesalley.com
March 28: The estate will host the annual Spring at Filoli event, showcasing hundreds of spring flowers, such as tulips, camellias, and magnolias. There will also be craft stations where children can make their own jewelry and tote bags, as well as planting stations where they can pot a plant to take home, plus nature hikes, live music and delicious food.
March 24: Raised Mormon in Texas, Michelle Shocked hit the road at 16, eventually putting together a musical sound that combines folk, country, punk and gospel: 8:30pm
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Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose (408) 6212790 arieldanceproductions.com
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6. GET MOTIVATED SEMINAR HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.getmotivated.com
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March 28: The whole family is invited to join Aladdin and Jasmine for an evening of excitement, with flying carpet rides, the Genie, magic and, of course, great music and dancing!: 7pm
Arrillaga Center for Sports & Recreation, Galvez St. & Campus Dr. E., Stanford University (650) 723-2997 museum.stanford.edu/TM
March 26-29: This fine arts and antiques sale raises money for the Cantor Arts Center’s art acquisition fund and is one of the most eagerly anticipated resale events on the Peninsula – paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, fine antiques, first edition books, fine china, jewelry, and a whoooooole lot more!
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of concept illustrations, sketches and original comic book pages illustrated by Dave Gibbons, the co-creator and illustrator of the critically acclaimed Watchmen graphic novel. [For a review of the film, click the blog icon at www.thewavemag.com]
March 27: Enjoy wonderful footage from some of the most exciting and beautiful places around the world to fly fish, including Russia, India, Bahamas, Mexico, Colorado and many others: 7pm
16. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES vs. HOUSTON DYNAMO Buck Shaw Stadium-Santa Clara University www.sjearthquakes.com
March 28: The Houston Dynamo will get DYNOMITED when they take on our San Jose Earthquakes: 7:30pm
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HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara, San Jose www.hppsj.com
March 28: The San Jose Police Department and San Jose Fire Department will be battling for bragging rights over who can make the best chili in Silicon Valley. Attendees will also enjoy wine, appetizers, live music, car show and, of course, wonderful bowls of chili!: Funds raised benefit the SJPOA Charitable Foundation: 5pm 20. SAN JOSE STEALTH vs. PORTLAND LUMBERJAX HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.sjstealth.com
March 28: Tiiiiimmmmbbbbeeerrrr… what’s that the sound of? It’s the Portland Lumberjax getting cut down to size by our very own San Jose Stealth!:12:30pm 21. HOME & GARDEN EXPO 2009 Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com
March 28-29: A mega home improvement show featuring the latest in interior design, gardening, landscaping, kitchenware, household textiles, and cutting-edge alternative living concepts: 10am-5pm
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March 28-29: “Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” – The Princess Bride
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23. MURDER BY MISCHANCE Scott’s Seafood, 185 Park Ave., Sixth Fl., San Jose (408) 971-1700
March 29, April 5: This fun-filled, interactive, murder mystery includes dinner and a live performance, along with audience members having a chance to win prizes and guess who did it! 24. LILY TOMLIN Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City (650) 369-4119 www.foxdream.com
March 29: Join the ultra hilarious Lily Tomlin and her mega bank of characters as she discusses life, love, and pop culture: 7:30pm
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25. AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Center St., Santa Cruz (831) 4272227 www.kuumbwajazz.org
March 30: If you are new to jazz and considering attending this show, here is your quick guide to telling apart the Marsalis brothers. Wynton, trumpet; Branford, saxophone. Wynton, four Grammys; Branford, two Grammys. Wynton, artistic director of jazz at Lincoln Center; Branford, former bandleader for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: 7pm, 9pm
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Rancho Canada del Oro, 399 Casa Loma Rd., Morgan Hill (408) 226-3175 www.openspaceauthority.org
Los Gatos Lodge Hotel, 50 Los Gatos Rd., Los Gatos (408) 3543300 www.losgatoslodge.com
35. SHAKESPEARE’S MOST WANTED Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose (408) 979-0231 www.tabardtheatre.org
April 3-5: Horror and hilarity beckons as Shakespeare’s worst villains are presented with evidence of their wrongdoings to the audience.
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26. THIRD ANNUAL INVENT YOUR FUTURE CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN
30. COIN, STAMP AND COLLECTIBLE EXPO
Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara (408) 554-4249 www.inventyourfuture.com
March 31-April 1: The premier educational event for businesswomen in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, featuring nationally recognized keynote speakers, best-selling authors, and business experts who will be offering informative seminars to accelerate career advancement.
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WEDNESDAY 27. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.hppsj.com
28. DISTRACTED Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000 www.theatreworks.org
April 1-26: Is Jesse suffering from ADD, or is it just a reflection of his mom’s anxieties, his neighbors’ neuroses, and his doctors’ cluelessness? 29. ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE San Jose Stage Theatre, 490 S. First St., San Jose (408) 2837142 www.sjstage.com
April 1-26: A musical tribute to the famous actress and her lifelong friendship with Houston fan Louise Seger, and their correspondences until Cline’s untimely death.
SATURDAY 36. SANTA CLARA VALLEY QUILT SHOW Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara www.scvqa.org
Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara www.santaclaraexpo.com
April 4-5: If you’re a fan of the quilt, you need to make your way to the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Show, where they’ll have hundreds of quilts and garments on display, along with booths offering services and goods for all your quilting needs.
April 2-5: Who doesn’t love to look at money, especially old money – and what better place than the Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo? 31. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose www.balletsanjose.org
37. SIXTH ANNUAL MODEL TRAINS AND PLANES
April 2-5: Don’t miss Ballet San Jose’s production of this Shakespearean comedy about two couples in love with the wrong partners, and how a quirky character named Puck brings them together with the right ones. And it’s all told through dance!
Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos (650) 654-0200 www.hiller.org
32. JOHN FRANCIS, AUTHOR OF PLANETWALKER: 22 YEARS OF WALKING, 17 YEARS OF SILENCE Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose (800) 847-7730 www.commonwealthclub.org/sv
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd., San Jose www.worldclassshows.com
April 3-5: Get out your “to do” lists and get on over to the California Home, Garden and Patio Show, where you can get all your home and garden questions answered while strolling through hundreds of exhibits, along with a chance at winning prizes, demonstrations and antique appraisals.
April 7: Dig out your hat and glove and head on over to AT&T Park for our beloved Giants’ home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers: 1:05pm 42. FREE JAZZ LECTURE SERIES PRESENTED BY SAN JOSE JAZZ The Tech Museum, 50 Market St., San Jose (408) 288-7557 www.sanjosejazz.org
April 7: If you’re into jazz, you’ll not want to miss this free lecture, where you’ll find out everything, and we do mean everything, about jazz.
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43. SAN JOSE SHARKS vs. PHOENIX COYOTES Shark Tank, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.sjsharks.com
April 9-May 2: This production tells the tragic and moving story of Alan Turing, one of the world’s most brilliant mathematicians. Turing was the father of the first computer, and during WWII he broke the complex German code called Enigma, which enabled the Allied Forces to foresee German maneuvers.
SUNDAY 39. FC GOLD PRIDE OPENING DAY! Buck Shaw Stadium-Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara www.fcgoldpride.com
April 5: Come on out and support the FC Gold Pride inaugural 2009 Women’s Professional Soccer season as they welcome the Boston Breakers to Buck Shaw Stadium with a butt kicking!: 3pm
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AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco www.sfgiants.com
April 9: OK, Sharks fans, let’s send our beloved Sharks into the playoffs with style – and by style, we mean screaming and yelling your heads off at their last regular season home game: GO SHARKS!!: 7:30pm
April 4: Join The Flamenco Society of San Jose for an evening of what else… flamenco dancing!: 7pm
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April 4-17: If you’re a model train lover, you won’t want to miss this. You’ll have a chance to view exquisitely crafted H-O model trains as they putt around miniature landscapes, scenery, and villages of Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, and other European countries: 10am-5pm Hoover Historic Theater, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose www.theflamencosociety.org
April 2: Join John Francis as he discusses his 22-year trek across the United States (on foot), and if that isn’t enticing enough, he spent 17 of those years in silence, as in not talking! : 6:30-8pm
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Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos (650) 941-0551 www.busbarn.org
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45. ANNUAL STUDENTDIRECTED ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL Foothill College-Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills (650) 949-7360 www.foothill.edu/fa
April 10-19: The Foothill College Theatre Program invites you to join them for a special evening of six oneact plays satirizing historical icons and produced solely by students.
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SATURDAY 46. EASTER BUNNY BY HELICOPTER Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos (650) 654-0200 www.hiller.org
April 11: Who’s just as good as Santa arriving via helicopter to bring you goodies? The Easter Bunny, that’s who!! Take the family to Hiller Aviation Museum and watch the E. Bunny fly and deliver the kiddies Easter eggs. You can even get your photo taken with him!: 10:30am 47. BEFORE I DO BRIDAL FAIR South Hall, 435 S. Market St., San Jose www.before-ido.com
April 11: Before I Do Bridal Fair has all the bases covered, from florists, photographers, bridal gowns, live music, invitations, caterers, limousines, reception sites, and so much more: 11am
48. MASTERS OF ILLUSION Saratoga Community Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga
April 11: Show of hands, who loves magic? Sweet, then we’ll see you all at the Saratoga Community Theatre for an evening of magic, fun, laughter and fund-raising for local charities: 2:30pm, 8pm 49. 2009 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Japantown San Francisco, Post & Buchanan Sts., San Francisco nccbf.org/home/
April 11-12, 18-19: This festival showcases everything Japanese, including music, food, flower arranging, martial arts, arts & crafts, dancing, a parade, activities for the kids and more! 50. STRIKEFORCE HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.strikeforceusa.net
April 11: It’s a full night of kickboxing and Muay Thai brain bashing, featuring three-time world champion Frank Shamrock taking on Nick Diaz in a live Showtime event! TW
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April 1: What more can we say about The Boss, except his latest album, Working on a Dream, is AWESOME and he’s launching his latest tour right here in San Jose. Get ready for an evening of pulsatin’, electrifyin’, nonstop entertainment.
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April 5: Steer your pumpkin coach to this Cinderella’s ball of bridal info, plus you could win prizes, receive giveaways and much, much more!: 11am-3pm
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April 3: Attention, mountain bikers: We have something very special and fun for you. Tonight, and tonight only, there will be access to more than eight miles of open space trails! Safety equipment and event briefing required: 7-10:30pm
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f drinking a few glasses of wine all too often leaves you with irritation in the nose, tightening of the chest, a full-blown asthmatic reaction or a vice-grip headache, don’t resign yourself to cocktails and beer just yet. While both red and white wines have been associated with the above symptoms, some winemakers assert that there may still be a cure in the wine aisle: organic wine. Constituting perhaps the most rare category in the beverage department, organic wine must meet two basic criteria according to the USDA. First, it must be made with organically grown grapes. Second (and this is key), it must contain zero synthetic additives or winemaking preservatives, of which the most commonly used and frequently discussed is sulfur dioxide (SO2), or sulfites. Only wines that meet both requirements will bear the label “USDA Organic.” Anecdotal evidence suggests that wines without added sulfites cause fewer headaches and hangovers than conventional wines. The primary California producers of organic wine are Orleans Hill, Our Daily Red, Frey Vineyards, LaRocca Vineyards, and Coturri Winery. Locally, The Organic Wine Works near Felton carries the torch of organic winemaking, producing more than 20,000 cases each year without adding a drop of manufactured chemicals to the juice.
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But is there any point? Many critics claim that SO2 has not actually been proven to cause health problems or irritating symptoms. In fact, some medical doctors condone the use of chemicals in wine production. Dr. Michel Ginoulhac, MD and wine buyer for the Organic Wine Company in San Francisco, does not believe SO2 commonly causes symptoms in drinkers. Wine-related headaches are more likely due to tannins, histamines, and the relatively high alcohol levels of California wines. While SO2 may cause rashes and breathing difficulties in some people, Ginoulhac sees little reason to make a wine with zero added sulfites. “It’s always a good idea to minimize the chemicals we eat and drink, but there should be a balance,” he explains. “In organic winemaking, you’re not making the best wines, and I think some people see it as a great performance of art. They just do it for the sake of it.”
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Indeed some may, but not John Schumacher, winemaker at The Organic Wine Works. He makes preservative-free wine for the small faction of the population that is sulfite sensitive, which Schumacher himself claims to be. He says that when he opens a heavily sulfitic bottle (and these tend to be white wines), he can easily detect the SO2 in the aroma, and has noticed a strong correlation between drinking sulfited wines and suffering headaches soon thereafter. The precise role of SO2 in ancient winemaking is a matter of debate, but there is little doubt that the compound has occurred in winemaking since the glory days of Greece, Rome and Egypt, and not until the early 1980s did the first vintages of commercial American organ74
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ic wine go to bottle. Without preservatives, a few of these wines went south and left a fairly bleak impression on many critics.
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phone call or letter every day from people saying that they couldn’t drink wine for years because it gave them headaches and now they can,” says Frey.
Since then, techniques have improved. Donn Berdahl, co-owner and winemaker at Orleans Hill and its sister label, Our Daily Red, says keeping wine away from oxygen before bottling is the key to quality. To do this, he and other organic winemakers often layer tanks of aging wine with a heavy blanket of carbon dioxide to separate the wine from the open air. Another tactic is simply keeping all tanks filled to the very brim.
For Phil LaRocca, the main man at his family’s namesake winery in Butte County, the health benefits of drinking wine without SO2 and other synthetic additives hardly need scientific validation: “Anytime that anyone, whether it’s Joe Schmoe or my grandchildren, eats food without chemicals in it, how can that not be better for you?” Like Frey and others, LaRocca says he has met numerous headache-prone customers who swear that when drinking his family’s certified organic wines, red or white, their troubles disappear.
Though he can’t be certain why, Berdahl says he has found organic wine to be easier on his body than conventional wine, which may contain, besides sulfites, dozens of other additives, including potassium metabisulfite, copper sulfate and so-called “mega-purple,” a secret agent used to make many popular red wines even redder. At Frey Vineyards in Mendocino County, director of sales Katrina Frey says demand for her family’s wines is out of control. The winery produces just shy of 100,000 cases, and a large number of clients are those who claim they cannot drink any wine but organic wine. “We get an email,
Organic wines regularly take first place in competitions, yet few experts will claim that they, as a whole genre, are any better than conventional wines. Many people, in fact, denounce organic wines as plainly worse. And while these same connoisseurs may tout their favorite fine wine for its bouquet, texture, finish and, indeed, that lovely megapurple hue when held to the light, with some wines it’s all the things they don’t have that make them worth drinking. TW
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Before you go stampeding to the natural foods store to load your tote with organic wines, listen up: Fewer than a dozen wineries in the United States make organic wines, and they must be distinguished from wines whose labels read “made with organic grapes” or something to that effect. Wines of this latter category, though farmed in an environmentally commendable fashion, may still contain any constituents of the long list of additives allowed by the FDA in conventional winemaking – but only certified organic wines contain no chemicals. These wines are marked “USDA Organic.” Not all are made equal; however, here are five we recommend:
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Orleans Hill 2007 California Zinfandel Beginning with aromas of black licorice, tar, gum and mint, this zinfandel is smooth and soft in the mouth, with distinct flavors of cherry and berry. Though lacking the huge bite of many zins, the wine is perfectly appealing and drinkable. Available at New Leaf Community Market, 6240 Highway 9, Felton (831) 335-7322 www.newleaf.com. Heartswork Winery WELL REaD 2007 California Red Wine This is a bright and crisp wine from a sister label of Orleans Hill. Fruity flavors are balanced well by a tart acidity, and its general style is European, lighter and elegant. Available at Trader Joe’s (though selling fast), multiple locations, 74
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www.traderjoes.com. The Organic Wine Works 2007 a’ Notre Terre With a brilliant aroma of blackberry, pepper, and savory spices, this wine is dry, tart and sharp. Look for flavors of dark fruits, bacon and mushrooms, and a metallic note of iron. Available at Whole Foods, multiple Silicon Valley locations, www.wholefoodsmarket.com. LaRocca Vineyards 2003 Brut Blanc de Blanc Organic Sparkling Wine While the 2004 and subsequent vintages chill in the cellar, still developing their lovely bubbles, this champion has taken a gold and two silvers at national competitions. Made Frenchstyle (that is, conditioned in the bottle), the wine
smells of green apple and honeydew and leaves a warm honey and mead flavor in the mouth. Available at Whole Foods, www.wholefoodsmarket.com; New Leaf Community Market, 6240 Highway 9, Felton (831) 335-7322 www.newleaf.com; and other natural foods stores. Our Daily Red 2007 California Red Wine This burly burgundy wine smells of things dark and savory, like chocolate, cherry and leather. The taste includes some tobacco and cigar notes, with a thick and tannic mouth feel. Available at New Leaf Community Market, 6240 Highway 9, Felton (831) 335-7322 www.newleaf.com.
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April 5, The Independent, San Francisco www.theindependentsf.com
FALL OUT BOY
April 7, San Jose State Event Center, San Jose www.ticketmaster.com
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, San Jose, 4/1
OK GO
March 24, The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz www.catalystclub.com March 25, Great American Music Hall, San Francisco www.gamh.com
RASPUTINA
March 26, The Independent, San Francisco www.theindependentsf.com
ROBERT EARL KEEN March 27, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com March 28, The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz www.catalystclub.com
KEITH SWEAT
March 27, Paramount Theatre, Oakland www.paramounttheatre.com
LIL WAYNE / T-PAIN March 27, HP Pavilion, San Jose www.hppsj.com
Y&T
March 28, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com
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April 8, Great American Music Hall, San Francisco www.gamh.com
RATATAT
April 1-2, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND April 1, HP Pavilion, San Jose www.hppsj.com
AN EVENING WITH THE DEAD April 10, 14, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View www.livenation.com
BRITNEY SPEARS
April 12, HP Pavilion, San Jose www.hppsj.com
LEONARD COHEN
THE DISCO BISCUITS
April 13-14, Paramount Theatre, Oakland www.paramounttheatre.com
April 3, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com
HANG JONES
LEON REDBONE
April 3, Great American Music Hall, San Francisco www.gamh.com
COMING SOON
LILA DOWNS
April 4, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com
LAMB OF GOD
April 4, San Jose State Event Center, San Jose www.ticketmaster.com
THE HAUNTED
April 16, Johnny V’s, San Jose www.hangjones.com
April 4, Slim’s, San Francisco www.slims-sf.com
Steve Kimock, Dark Star Orchestra, Fleet Foxes, Death Angel, The Kills, Wanda Jackson, The Devil Wears Prada, Kreator, Kenny Rogers, Turbonegro, Poco, Black Lips, Sun Kil Moon, Tea Leaf Green, Cypress Hill, Toadies, The Killers, Cold War Kids, Fleetwood Mac, and many more…
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The Bank
Shoreline Billiards
14421 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 867-5155 www.myspace.com/thebanklivemusic Monday-Friday: Happy Hour $1 off all drinks 5-6:30pm Thursday: Karaoke/Happy Hour $1 off all drinks 5-6:30pm
1400 N. Shoreline Blvd., Ste. C1, Mountain View (650) 964-0780 www.shorelinebilliards.com Monday-Thursday, Sunday: Pool League
Court’s Lounge
251 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 964-0780 www.vipzen.com Wednesday-Friday: The Ultimate Happy Hour till 10pm – $1 Beer, $2 Champagne, $3 Martinis, $4 Don Julio Shots
2425 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell (408) 559-9880 www.courtslounge.com Monday-Friday, Sunday: Dart League Monday: Pool League Monday-Sunday: Nightly Drink Specials
Fahrenheit Ultralounge 99 E. Fernando Rd., San Jose (408) 998-9998 www.fahrenheitultralounge.com Monday-Saturday: DJs & Dancing, Karaoke, Live Music Monday-Friday: Happy Hour 5-7pm
Zen Lounge
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MARIANNE FAITHFULL Easy Come, Easy Go (DECCA) The gal can’t help it. No matter how modern the material, smoky chanteuse Marianne Faithfull has a way of making every song she sings sound straight out of some Dietrich-decadent, Weimar Republic-era cabaret. And against a classy cocktail backdrop provided by the legendary arranger Hal Willner, the blue angel applies that talent in spades here on diverse tracks from Dolly Parton (“Down from Dover”), Morrissey (“Dear God Please Help Me”), even Neko Case (“Hold On, Hold On”). So there’s a unique, timewarping continuity to the project, with Faithfull’s Lotte Lenya murmur moaning stronger than ever. An all-star cast of cameos doesn’t hurt. Nick Cave chimes in on the Decembrists’ “The Crane Wife 3,” Antony adds mournful tones to Smokey Robinson’s “Ooh Baby Baby,” and Merle Haggard’s death-row plaint, “Sing Me Back Home,” is given extra funereal pall from none other than the skeletal Keith Richards (a great flashback to Faithfull’s early years with the Stones). If Willner can illicit more stellar scenarios like this, his mission is clear: Let’s do the time warp again.
AN HORSE Rearrange Beds (MOM & POP) Oh, White Stripes, what hast thou wrought? For better or worse, the contemporary rock scene is brimming with guy/girl duos, most with their own uniquely twisted take on three-chord semantics. Some, like the Ting Tings, use elaborate loop pedals to orchestrate a band-bold sound. Others, like Australia’s brainy An Horse, just blast out their angst via basic guitar and drums. Singer/strummer Kate Cooper met percussionist Damon Cox while they were both employed at a record store – and it shows. As a Sleater/Kinney-snotty team, they’re jubilant, genuinely in love with edgy alt-rock riffs, as if they sifted through their vinyl collection before carefully blueprinting their two-piece approach. “Like that good Hole album/I can live through this, I can live through worse,” barks Cooper to the tom-tom tribal beat of the opening track, “Camp Out.” And by the time the pair has revved through a jagged “Postcards” into an X Ray Spex-ish “Horizons,” the An Horse formula (first discovered by Tegan and Sara, who were so wowed, they invited them on US tour last year) is one of the first true winners of 2009. Backed by the deceptively dubbed Mom & Pop (a label run by Q-Prime Management), the Cooper/Cox collective has a single trajectory: Stardom.
KELLY CLARKSON All I Ever Wanted (RCA)
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It’s the Faustian bargain facing every American Idol winner: Do you want to be a chart-topping superstar parroting someone else’s pre-fab material, or do you want to be an autonomous “artist,” risking failure with self-penned sonnets? It’s a tough choice. On the one hand, above all else, to thine own self be true. But on the other, Patsy Cline had such a unique vocal style, she effortlessly made the songs of other composers into smash hits of her own. Clarkson was the first to wrestle with this issue of musical morality. Against the wishes of label exec Clive Davis, the Grammy winner bravely stepped out on her songwriting own with her last album, only to fail to reach the stellar No. 1 heights of early singles like “Since U Been Gone.” Rather than shrug it off and continue to explore those possibilities, Clarkson got back in lock-step line with All I Ever Wanted, whose bubbly leadoff single, “My Life Would Suck Without You,” reads like a kowtowing “you told me so” apology to Davis. It’s tough to fault such a succulent slab of ear candy, and the rest of this mostly outsider-scripted “comeback” follows Top-40-bound suit. And though Clarkson may have found a solid foil in co-writer Ryan Tedder (“Already Gone,” “If I Can’t Have You”), it’s not easy to swallow so much Soylent Green. On the surface, Wanted is one of the tastiest pop feasts around. Look deeper, though, and its key ingredient may just be one crushed-up human heart.
KATHRYN WILLIAMS AND NEIL MACCOLL Two (NETTWERK)
What were we just saying about guy/girl duos? This one, however, has an unusual folk-funky topspin, teaming co-vocalists/guitarists Kathryn Williams and Neill MacColl for a set of lute-delicate originals (excepting a lilting version of Tom Waits’ “Innocent When You Dream”). It’s a tragedy that, after six gorgeous UK solo sets from Liverpudlian Williams, this is the first to gain solid US release. Perhaps the counterpoint addition of MacColl helped. He is, after all, the son of folk firebrands Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, and he and Williams meld in perfect harmony on summery processionals like “Blue Fields” and “Weather Forever.” Backed only by occasional, lightly tapped bongo drums, these lazy acoustic cuts drift past like a cool, comforting breeze. Hopefully, the Mercury Prize-winning Williams won’t be a stranger to the States for much longer. Her acclaim here is a long-overdue inevitability. TW 76
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LOVELIKEFIRE MARCH 25 @ BOTTOM OF THE HILL, SAN FRANCISCO
Lead singer Ann Yu and LovelikeFire are always getting compared to big names. Critics have said Yu sounds like Beth Gibbons of Portishead, Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, or a slew of other female vocal powerhouses. “I feel like we get compared to a lot of female artists,” Yu says modestly. “It’s a symptom of the fact that there aren’t a lot of girls in bands.” TW
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After a week in Austin, Texas to cover these Bay Area bands at the ultimate music festival, South By Southwest, it’s time to welcome them back. BY MITCHELL ALAN PARKER
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THE STONE FOXES
MARCH 27, SAN FRANCISCO @ THE RED DEVIL LOUNGE W/THE CONS AND EMPTY ROOMS
APRIL 25, SAN FRANCISCO @ THE INDEPENDENT
This great San Francisco indie rock band has a lot of energy onstage, blasting danceable popish tunes. Lead singer Bryan Garza grew up in San Jose and went to college in San Luis Obispo.
APRIL 7, SANTA CRUZ @ THE CREPE PLACE W/RICHARD SWIFT APRIL 8, SAN FRANCISCO @ GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL W/ADAM STEPHENS (OF TWO GALLANTS) APRIL 15, SAN FRANCISCO @ PALACE OF FINE ARTS THEATER W/FLEET FOXES
MAY 28, BERKELEY @ THE STARRY PLOUGH
You simply can’t talk about 2009 buzz bands without mentioning this blues-driven rock quartet from San Francisco. Their self-recorded album is raw but surprisingly well produced, while its dirty, melodic slide-guitar ambience sounds like what Springsteen would have produced had he grown up in a steel factory community in Russia.
DREDG MAY 19, SAN FRANCISCO @ GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL MAY 20, SAN FRANCISCO @ BIMBO’S MAY 21, SANTA CRUZ @ THE CATALYST
Their latest record, Tight Knit, is great indie-folk, singer-songwriter music. We can’t stop spinning it.
OR, THE WHALE MARCH 28, BERKELEY @ STARRY PLOUGH APRIL 17, SAN FRANCISCO @ THE FILLMORE (GREEN APPLE MUSIC FESTIVAL)
Their first full-length, Light Poles and Pines, is simply astounding. We can’t wait for their new self-titled album, which is slated for release late September.
These Los Gatos natives are one of the best bands in the country, capturing the minds and ears of thousands of fans with their experimental and artistic approach. Their new album, The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion, comes out May 19; we understand it’s a concept album based on a letter from Salman Rushdie.
THE LOVEMAKERS G O T O W W W. T H E L O V E M A K E R S . C O M FOR UPCOMING SHOWS
Their frequent shows at The Blank Club are epic dance parties of sexual tension and gyrating pop
International Wines. Selections from France, Germany, Spain and, of course, Italy! We offer a special and fun selection of beer. Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used.
Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 867-1010 www.cinnabarwine.com We invite you to visit our beautiful tasting room. Located in the quaint, historical village of Saratoga, flanked by the magnificent Santa Cruz Mountains.
Vino Locale 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto (650) 328-0450 www.vinolocale.com Vino Locale is the perfect place to host a business or social event in an elegant and private setting. Open Tue-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Noon-5pm.
Pedrizzetti Winery 1645 San Pedro Ave., Morgan Hill (408) 779-7389 www.pedrizzettiwinery.com Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (closed most holidays).
Rabbit’s Foot Meadery 1246 Birchwood Dr.,Sunnyvale (408) 261-1603 www.rabbitsfootmeadery.com Our famous cider is available at Whole Foods Markets and Oliver’s Markets.
Roudon-Smith Winery 2364 Bean Creek Rd., Scotts Valley (831) 438-1244 www.roudonsmith.com Wine Tasting: Sat Noon-4:30pm. WINE SHOPS
The Wine Room
Savvy Cellar Wines
520 Ramona St., Palo Alto (650) 322-1292 www.thepawineroom.com The Wine Room is located in the deLemos art & crafts building in the historic section of beautiful downtown Palo Alto. We serve up an eclectic variety of wines from around the world. Come in and sample a flight, have a glass, or share a bottle and a cheese plate off of our light fare menu with friends, family or clients.
2048 Broadway St., Redwood City (650) 363-8737 www.savvycellar.com Experience top quality wines without having to spend an arm and a leg. Savvy Cellar Wine Bar & Wine Shop features wines from all the great wine producing regions of the world – all wines rated 90 points or higher and retail for $39/bottle or less. Check website for details on: wine classes, wine clubs, private events, tasting specials, live jazz and online sales (including gift certificates).
Tessora’s Barra di Vino 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell (408) 626-7711 Tessora’s has a focus on wines from Northern and Central California. We also have a fine inventory of
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Driven by Love Vin Diesel returns to the fast lane in Fast & Furious. BY FRED TOPEL
MOVIE: Fast & Furious DIRECTED BY: Justin Lin STARRING: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez
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n recent years we’ve seen the return of some classic action movie heroes (John Rambo, John McClane, Indiana Jones), years (in some cases, decades) after the actors who originally played these iconic characters last appeared as them onscreen. We can now add Dominic Toretto to that list – which may surprise some, considering that after Toretto made Vin Diesel made a major star in 2001 with The Fast and the Furious, the actor famously declined to reprise the role in the 2003 sequel, 2 Fast 2 Furious. But on the heels of his unexpected cameo at the end of The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), Diesel now returns as Toretto in the latest installment, Fast & Furious. We chatted with him about the popular film franchise and how love (yes, love) drove him back to his signature role. The Wave: What made you finally come back? Was it the cameo in Tokyo Drift? 78
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Vin Diesel: The timing was finally right. Finding an entry point to revisit this character is what took so long. Eight years, because you know, I don’t just do sequels in a reactionary way. It makes a lot of money, “Let’s do another one immediately without working out the story,” never worked. I take a little bit longer. I make sure that there is an entry point for my character and that we really, really, really worked out the continuation of a story. Am I idealistic and feel like sequels should be more Coppola-like? Yes. So when we were able to work out a continuation to this story in an interesting way that could lead to its own story (as you see in the end of this movie), I was ready to do it. TW: How did you know the fans would still have you back? VD: When I’m thinking about going back and doing Dom Toretto so many years later after everybody knows I said no the past two times, it’s loaded, right? If you guys were my reps, it would be an interesting conversation. You’d be like, “Well, I don’t know, Vin. Do you really want to take that chance? You said no so many times. You come back now, you’re setting yourself up. The odds are going to be stacked against you.”
TW: Are you relieved to know that audiences are loving it? VD: I saw it at a Hollywood screening. Let me tell you the atmosphere of the Hollywood screening. You’ve got a percentage of people there that are just wondering if they’re going to keep their job. You’ve got another percentage of people that are self-conscious about the work that they’re in. You have another percentage of people that are jealous of the studio that has this film and are downplaying their excitement. All of which amounts to usually not an overly excited crowd. In fact, when I was leaving yesterday, I was telling my family, “You know, I ask one thing. Enjoy it and allow yourself to enjoy it. Don’t get hung up on the fact that you’re at the studio premiere.” TW: Regular audiences are digging it. VD: Well, that’s cool. It did get a good reception. That’s what I mean, so that’s evidence. You just confirmed it. You saw the difference. TW: Would the success of Fast & Furious get you juiced to do another one? VD: I’m not the studio; the studio gets excited about making another one. I get excited about the appreciation of the work, first and foremost. So I am relieved that people enjoyed it – that feels good. I love it when somebody says they pick up on a subtlety or a nuance or a spirit or a theme of character or a comment on society and where we are. TW Fast & Furious opens Apr. 3. For tickets, go to www.cameracinemas.com or www.cineluxtheatres.com.
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From Page to Stage The acclaimed novel The Kite Runner comes to life at San Jose Rep this month. BY MITCHELL ALAN PARKER
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he local theatre world is all abuzz over Matthew Spangler’s adaptation of The Kite Runner, now on stage at the San Jose Repertory Theatre thru April 19. Based on the best-selling novel by Bay Area author Khaled Hosseini, the story follows Amir, a young Afghan boy who harbors the burden of betraying his best friend at an early age, and seeks redemption throughout his life amid civil war in his native Afghanistan, a Soviet invasion, and his family’s immigration to Fremont, Calif.
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Spangler, who is the assistant professor of performance studies at San Jose State University, has adapted more than 30 works of literature into stage plays, mostly from the likes of James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, Jack London and John Cheever. But he was drawn to The Kite Runner because it was “such a fantastic story.” “It has engaging characters and a wonderful narrative,” says Spangler of Hosseini’s novel, which he originally adapted for his SJSU students. “Just the way it’s written, it’s like peeling an onion: Little things happen and you think, ‘Oh, I want to know what happens next.’” The complexities of Afghan culture, the Hassara/Pashtun conflict, and the history of the Afghan middle class also intrigued Spangler. “We think of Afghanistan as sort of huts and bombs, but that’s not what it’s been its whole history. There was a whole segment of Afghan society that embraced women’s rights and education, who knew how to speak English. Of course, the Russian invasion in the late ’70s, followed by the civil war, followed by the Taliban, has forced many of those people to
leave. A lot of them have come here to the Bay Area.” David Ira Goldstein, who has been the artistic director for the Arizona Theatre Company for 18 years, directs the play, his second for SJ Rep. Like Spangler, he was also fascinated by Afghan culture. He spent time visiting Fremont, which has an area often dubbed Little Kabul (it’s home to the largest Afghan community in North America), and is featured prominently in Hosseini’s novel. Goldstein also attended kite-flying events at Garin Park in Hayward and visited the San Jose flea markets, both of which are featured in Hosseini’s story. “I worked very hard to learn about Afghan culture,” he says. “People say write what you know. I like to direct what I don’t know.” As for the play, Goldstein has spent the past 10 months preparing the work for production, only recently beginning rehearsals. The cast includes an ensemble of nine actors (about half of whom are local) that play 40 to 50 characters. “I’m really thrilled,” Goldstein says. “Matthew [Spangler] wrote an incredible script – it’s theatrical but deeply honors the book, which is hard for a story that is beloved by so many people.” As for kite fighting on stage, don’t get your hopes up. Both Spangler and Goldstein note that the importance of those scenes isn’t about the kites, but about the characters and what they’re going through. Apart from the costly expense of mimicking kite flying indoors, Goldstein asserts that it would be too much of a distraction from the story. TW The Kite Runner thru Apr. 19 at the San Jose Repertory Theatre. For tickets, go to www.sjrep.com.
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The life of the extraordinary Jackie Robinson, told through moving flashbacks between his childhood and triumphant baseball career: Thru 4/11
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MARCH CONCERT – CONCERT ORCHESTRA & AVANT FLUTE CHOIR Archbishop Mitty High School – Thomas Kinkade Theatre, 5000 Mitty Ave., San Jose (408) 885-9220 www.sjys.org
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The San Jose Youth Symphony and Concert Orchestra join together for a night of Mozart, DeFalla, Grieg and Borodin: 3/29
Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga (408) 961-5858
The wild adventures of an outrageous redheaded daughter of a pirate, and strongest girl in the world: 3/29
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RAMONA QUIMBY Louis B. Mayer Theatre – Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
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Ramona survives her teacher’s wrath, her older sister Beezus and the challenges of the third grade: 3/25-4/3
Maestro Shoebotham leads the concert with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D major, interpreting the composer’s conviction that the symphony should “build a new world” via the techniques of musical aesthetics: 4/4
SHAKESPEARE’S MOST WANTED Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose (408) 979-0231 www.tabardtheatre.org
SONGS FOR THE EARTH First Congregational Church – Palo Alto, 1985 Louis Rd., Palo Alto (650) 254-1700 www.scholacantorum.org
Horror and hilarity beckons as Shakespeare’s worst villains are presented with evidence of their wrongdoings to the audience: 4/3-5
Composer Libby Larsen weaves together the poetry of T.S. Eliot, Wendell Berry, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and Joy Harjo in a tribute to the earth and a reminder of its fragility: 3/29
THE THREE MUSKETEERS City Lights Theatre, 529 S. Second St., San Jose (408) 295-4200 www.cltc.org
THEATRE AIRSHIP OF FOOLS Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley, 14855 Oka Rd., Los Gatos (408) 996-0635 www.lgshakes.org
An interactive whodunit as bribes are exchanged, questions are asked, dinner is consumed, and the audience figures out which passenger aboard the Limburger zeppelin is actually a murderer, and where precious cargo is hidden: 4/4 EDITORS’ PICK
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ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE San Jose Stage Theatre, 490 S. First St., San Jose (408) 2837142 www.sanjosestage.com
A musical tribute to the famous singer and her lifelong friendship with Houston fan Louise Seger, and their correspondences until Cline’s untimely death in 1963: 4/1-26 AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Triton Museum Hall Pavilion, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara (408) 248-7993 www.scplayers.org
Agatha Christie’s famous mystery brought to life. Eight guests and two servants are marooned upon an island manor, and are slain one by one by a diabolical avenger: 4/3-25 CAMELOT Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 986-1455 montgomerytheatre.sanjose.org
Love, betrayal and honor in the ancient days of knighthood and chivalry: Thru 3/28 CANDIDE BY VOLTAIRE Ayer Educational Center, 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-8831
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The quintessential innocent struggles to maintain his optimism through every imaginable torment and insult: Thru 3/29 CROWNS Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose (408) 679-2330 www.sanpedrosquare.com
An exploration of African-American roots via an unusual channel, the fashionable church hats of AfricanAmerican women who wear them as spiritual “crowns”: Thru 3/28 DISTRACTED Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000 www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa/ mvcpa.html
Is Jesse suffering from ADD, or is it just a reflection of his mom’s anxieties, his neighbors’ neuroses, and his doctors’ cluelessness? 4/1-26 IT AIN’T NOTHING BUT THE BLUES Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto (650) 903-6000
Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale of the awkwardness of adolescence and the rise to grace of maturity: 3/28-4/10
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A piano, violin and cello ensemble from Wellesley College, covering the works of Beethoven, Mendelsson and Zemlinsky: 4/4
Follow Roberta Jones Junior Theatre down the yellow brick road as they bring the classic MGM film to vivid life: 3/27-4/5
DANCE CLASSICAL MUSIC & OPERA BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose (408) 286-2600 www.symphonysiliconvalley.org
World-class Korean violinist Ju-Young Baek and Brahms interpreter George Cleve brings to life the brooding, fiery Symphony No. 4: Thru 3/29 CYPRESS STRING QUARTET
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Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 245-2978 www.ctcinc.org
Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, 20 University Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-4560 www.stlukeslg.org
Mission City Center for the Performing Arts, 3250 Monroe St., Santa Clara (408) 615-3161
The Cypress String Quartet comes back to the Montalvo Arts Center with its popular Salon Series: 4/5
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A haunting tale of friendship and redemption through the lens of pre-Russian invasion through Taliban Afghanistan [See Arts feature, page TK]: Thru 4/19
This will be the West Coast premiere of the latest work by Pulitzer Prizewinning composer John Adams. Also featuring the works of Haydn and Dvorak: 4/5
THE UGLY DUCKLING Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 500 E Remington Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 245-2978
A powerful, high-energy retrospective into the history of the blues, from African chants to the twanging guitar of country blues: Thru 4/5 San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose www.sjrep.com
ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET Dinkelspiel Auditorium – Stanford University, 471 Lagunita Dr., Stanford (650) 725-2787 livelyarts.Stanford.edu
KENYA DREAM BENEFIT CONCERT Cupertino High School Theatre, 10100 Finch Ave., Cupertino (408) 885-9220 www.sjys.org
Cupertino High School and the San Jose Youth Symphony present a collaborative effort to change the fate of the impoverished: 4/4-5
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A humorous meta-interpretation of the classic tale of swashbuckling heroism as a hapless stagehand is forced to take up the leading role with nothing but a sword and script: Thru 4/19
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose (408) 288-2820 www.balletsanjose.org
Ballet San Jose brings to life Shakespeare’s comedy of love, misunderstandings, and the wayward mischief of the Fae: 4/2-5
MUSEUMS CANTOR ARTS CENTER Palm Dr. at Museum Way, Stanford University (650) 7234177 www.museum.stanford.edu
Auguste Rodin Collection: The largest collection of Rodin bronzes outside of Paris: Ongoing. Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden: Wood and stone carvings of people, animals and mythical beings: Ongoing. Living Traditions: Arts of the Americas: A collection of work from diverse Native American peoples and times: Ongoing. Explore Outdoor Sculpture: Enjoy beautiful weather and the works of Auguste Rodin, Maya Lin, Beverly Pepper, Richard Serra and Andy Goldsworthy: Third Sunday of each month. Goltzius and His Circle: A demonstration of the master’s influence over artists of the period:
Thru 3/29. Andy Warhol Prints: Photographic prints from one of the most famous artists of the modern era: Thru 4/19 CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM 180 Woz Way, San Jose (408) 298-5437 www.cdm.org
Children’s Art Gallery: Established between the upstairs elevator and the CDMedia Studio, honoring the work and talent of local children: Ongoing ROSICRUCIAN EGYPTIAN MUSEUM 1660 Park Ave., San Jose (408) 947-3636 www.egyptianmuseum.org
History of the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Exhibit: This exhibit shows the museum’s transformation from one artifact in an office to a museum with more than 4,000 artifacts: Ongoing SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART 110 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 271-6840 www.sjmusart.org
The Prints of Andy Warhol: This exhibit, culled from the Andy Warhol museum, showcases over 60 lithographs and screens of his work: Thru 5/31. Culture of Spontaneity: A presentation of San Francisco Abstract Expressionism from the mid-1940s to the 1960s: Ongoing. Jun Kaneko: Japanese ceramist Jun Kaneko, now operating out of Omaha, Neb., expresses Shinto influence upon his works: Thru 4/10. Women’s Work: An address of gender issues, identity politics and personal desire: 4/4-8/16 SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF QUILTS & TEXTURES 520 S. First St., San Jose (408) 971-0323 www.sjquiltmuseum.org
A Look at Contemporary Chinese Art: Britta Erickson presents a unique perspective on contemporary Chinese arts: 4/5 TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION 201 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 294-TECH www.thetech.org
IDEA House: An interactive program space encourages you to formulate and synthesize like never before: Ongoing. Green by Design: Designs with a green approach, aiming to prevent environmental problems and improve lives: Ongoing. View from Space: Science made visible in an exhibit that displays weather, aircraft and daily patterns from space: Ongoing. Clinton Smith – Forces of Nature in the American Landscape: An exhibit of fine art photography in the New Venture Hall: 4/1-6/30
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Manish Pushkale: Serendipitous Encounters: The artist’s first solo exhibition with Aicon Gallery features a rich blending of sensuous colors with a subtle weave of attentioncatching patterns: Thru 4/18 BAY AREA GLASS INSTITUTE 431 E. Taylor St., San Jose (408) 993-2244 www.bagi.org
2009 Visiting Artists Series: Melissa and Keith Bispo demonstrate the intricate art of glassblowing in the BAGI’s own hot shop: 3/29
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Tribute to Ayrton Senna, Master of Formula 1 Racing: Artist Bruni Sablan portrays racing master Ayrton Senna: Thru 4/30. Grit & Grace – Hockey Art: Oil painting exhibit by Mark Gray: Thru 4/30 ORCHARD COMMERCIAL NORTH FIRST ARTSPACE 2665 N. First St., San Jose (408) 283-9803 www. orchardcommercial.com/about/ north_first_artspace.html
Late Monday Afternoon: An imaginative exploration of the human connection to our physical urban environments: Thru 6/19 PALO ALTO ARTS CENTER 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto (650) 329-2366 www. cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter
Joe Brubaker: Somnambulists: The Bay Area artist’s polychromatic sculptures not only evokes memories of Santos, the hand-carved figures of saints and angels of colonial Latin America, but blends in realism and reductive, abstract elements: Thru 4/26. Tales from an Imaginary Menagerie: Featuring drawings and sculptures from nearly two dozen artists, this exhibit showcases the wild imaginings of anthropomorphic art, and celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin: Thru 4/26 PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER 3333 Coyote Hill Rd., Palo Alto (650) 851-3754 www.acga.net
ACGA Members Exhibit: The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California presents fine works of art at the Palo Alto Research Center: 4/1-6/30 SAN JOSE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART 560 S. First St., San Jose (408) 283-8155 www.sjica.org
Lewis deSoto – Before After: A retrospective upon the career of San Francisco artist Lewis deSoto: Thru 3/28 SAN JOSE REPERTORY THEATRE 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose (408) 367-7202 www.sjrep.com
Images from an Era of Peace: Accompanying the San Jose performance of The Kite Runner will be 50 black-and-white photos of Afghanistan by Joseph Hoyt: Thru 4/26 SANTA CLARA CITY HALL 1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara (408) 615-2219
Santa Clara Indoor Sculpture Exhibition: A public access display of the fifth Biennial Indoor Sculpture Exhibition, sponsored by the city’s Cultural Advisory Commission: Thru 7/31 VIEWPOINTS GALLERY 315 State St., Los Altos (650) 941-5789 www.viewpointsgallery.com
Rooftops – Watercolor on Canvas: Lillian Balliet recreates the architecture, shape and color of rooftops across numerous nations, especially the numerous chimneys of Paris and the UK: Thru 4/3 TW
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What’s in a Name? The origins, whimsical and prosaic, of South Bay city names. BY JAMES CHEN
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e may not always think about it, but the names of our cities usually say a lot about their historical background, their physical location, or some other notable feature. The monikers of San Jose and Los Gatos, for example, speak to their Spanish origins. And with the Bay Area being the melting pot that it is, chances are, wherever you go, you’ll stumble onto some aspect of California’s rich cultural history by virtue of the city or town name. With that in mind, here’s a quick look at the stories behind the names of these prominent South Bay locations:
Campbell: Named after city founder Benjamin Campbell, who grew hay and grain where downtown Campbell now resides.
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Los Gatos: Originally named after a land grant called Rancho Rinconada de Los Gatos (“the corner of the cats”), the city gets its handle from the indigenous bobcats and mountain lions that roam the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Cupertino: Originally dubbed West Side, the town was renamed Cupertino in honor of the Arroyo San Jose de Cupertino, a local winery that had named itself after the nearby creek. The name change, made in the late 1800s, was due in no small part to the post office, which hoped to differentiate itself from nearby towns with similar names.
Menlo Park: Originally a ranch owned by Irish immigrants Dennis Oliver and D.C. McGlynn, the city was named after the owners’ former home of Menlough in County Galway, Ireland. Mountain View: Mountain View shares a common history with
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Sunnyvale, being one of the two territories split off from Don Castro’s sprawling ranch. Milpitas: Named after milpa, a Mexican Spanish term for “garden where maize is grown.” Legend has it that the city was very nearly named Penitencia, but that was vetoed due to its similarity to the word “penitentiary.” To which we say, good call! Palo Alto: Named after the El Palo Alto, a tall redwood and California historical landmark known for its significance as a campsite for the Portola Expedition Party of 1769. Redwood City: Named after, wild guess, California’s ubiquitous redwood trees. Santa Clara: Named after the Mission Santa Clara de Asis (itself named for St. Clare of the Order of Poor Ladies). San Jose: Originally El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe, the farming community of San Jose was named in honor of St. Joseph. Sunnyvale: Once promoted as “The Garden of the World,” Sunnyvale was known as “Murphy’s Station” and “Encinal” until its residents were informed that they were unable to name their post office such. The residents decided to name themselves “Sunnyvale” in 1901. TW
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If you’re a fan of the quilt, you need to make your way to the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Show, where they’ll have hundreds of quilts and garments on display, along with booths offering services and goods for all your quilting needs.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES vs. HOUSTON DYNAMO: 3/28 Buck Shaw Stadium-Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara www.sjearthquakes.com
San Jose Police Chief’s Chili Challenge, San Jose, 3/28 IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A LISTING, OR KNOW OF SOMETHING HAPPENING THAT YOU'RE AFRAID WE'LL OVERLOOK, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR COMMUNIT Y EVENT TO EVENTS@THEWAVEMAG.COM.
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Holder’s Country Inn, 998 S. De Anza Blvd., San Jose (408) 374-1541
Nothing beats a good war discussion, especially a Civil War discussion. So if that’s your gig, join the South Bay Civil War Round Table and hear special guest Brad Schall discuss the political climate in California during the Civil War: 7:15pm HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK MEETING: EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
SPRING FLING AT FILOLI: 3/28 Filoli Gardens & Center, 86 Canada Rd., Woodside (650) 364-8300 x508 www.filoli.org
The estate will host their annual event, showcasing hundreds of spring flowers, such as tulips, camellias, and magnolias. There will also be craft stations (where children can make their own jewelry and tote bags), planting stations (where they can pot a plant to take home), nature hikes, live music and delicious food. FIFTH ANNUAL PINOT PARADISE: 3/28-29 Call or visit website for full details (831) 685-8463 www.scmwa.com
Join holistic parents to find support and resources to become a better parent and to build a thriving community: 6:30pm
Don’t miss the ultimate Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir tasting featuring the Pathway to Pinot Paradise (barrel samples from participating wineries) and the Grand Cruz Tasting featuring 38 wineries and 12 fabulous restaurants.
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COIN, STAMP AND COLLECTIBLES EXPO: 4/2-5
Rozenhart Family Chiropractic, 4620-B Meridian Ave., San Jose
BELMONT SIDEWALK FINE ARTS FESTIVAL: 3/27-29 Carlmont Village Shopping Center, 1017 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont www.pacificfinearts.com
More than 25 artists showing original and unique pieces including paintings, photography, ceramics, fine jewelry and more!: 10am-5pm
Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara www.santaclaraexpo.com
Who doesn’t love to look at money, especially old money – and what better place than the Coin, Stamp and Collectibles Expo? THE CALIFORNIA HOME, GARDEN AND PATIO SHOW: 4/3-5 Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd., San Jose
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The Houston Dynamo will get DYNOMITED when they take on our San Jose Earthquakes: 7:30pm SAN JOSE POLICE CHIEF’S CHILI CHALLENGE: 3/28 Club Auto Sport, 521 Charcot Ave., San Jose www.sjpoa.com
The San Jose Police Department and San Jose Fire Department will be battling for bragging rights over who can make the best chili in Silicon Valley. Attendees will also enjoy wine, appetizers, live music, car show and, of course, wonderful bowls of chili!: Funds raised benefit the SJPOA Charitable Foundation: 5pm SIXTH ANNUAL MODEL TRAINS AND PLANES: 4/4-17 Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos (650) 654-0200 www.hiller.org
You’ll have a chance to view exquisitely crafted H-O model trains as they putt around miniature landscapes, scenery, and villages of Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, and other European countries: 10am-5pm FC GOLD PRIDE OPENING DAY!: 4/5 Buck Shaw Stadium-Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara www.fcgoldpride.com
Come on out and support the FC Gold Pride inaugural 2009 Women’s Professional Soccer season as they welcome the Boston Breakers to Buck Shaw Stadium with a butt kicking!: 3pm EASTER BUNNY BY HELICOPTER: 4/11 Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos (650) 654-0200 www.hiller.org
Who’s just as good as Santa arriving via helicopter to bring you goodies? The Easter Bunny, that’s who!! Take the family to Hiller Aviation Museum and watch the E. Bunny fly and deliver the kiddies Easter eggs. You can even get your photo taken with him!: 10:30am
LISTINGS MASTERS OF ILLUSION: 4/11
THIRD ANNUAL YOUNG HOLLYWOOD GLAM: 4/3
Saratoga Community Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga
San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose (408) 850-8466 bwc.ticketleap.com
A full evening of magic, fun, laughter and fund-raising for local charities: 2:30pm, 8pm MEL COTTON’S 14TH ANNUAL SPRING FISHING EXPO: 4/4-5 Mel Cotton’s Sporting Goods, 1266 W. San Carlos St., San Jose (408) 287-5994 www.melcottons.com
Huge fishing sale with raffles, pro fishermen, seminars, free kids fishing pond, Shimano reel servicing and more!: 10am RAIN FOREST WEEKENDS: THRU 3/29 Roaring Camp, Graham Hill Rd., Felton (831) 335-4484 www.roaringcamp.com
Take a tour through the beautiful redwoods on an actual steam locomotive: Saturdays & Sundays: 12:30pm
FUNDRAISERS & DONATIONS CANTOR ARTS CENTER PRESENTS TREASURE MARKET: 3/26-29 Arrillaga Center for Sports & Recreation, Galvez St. & Campus Dr. E., Stanford University (650) 723-2997 museum.stanford.edu/TM
This fine arts and antiques sale not only raises money for the Cantor Arts Center’s art acquisition fund, but is one of the most eagerly anticipated resale events on the Peninsula – paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, fine antiques, first edition books, fine china, jewelry, and a whoooooole lot more. SONY FREE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT: 3/28 Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Pkwy., Mountain View
Drop off your old outdated electronics and if you’re one of the first 2,000 cars, you’ll receive a $100 Sony gift voucher!: 9am-4pm HOT TIME IN THE OLD TOWN TONIGHT: 3/28 Pacific Hotel, 1650 Senter Rd., San Jose (408) 494-3590 www.tapestryarts.org
The event features silent and live auctions, a prize spin wheel and an outdoor classic car show: Funds raised benefit the Tapestry Arts: 6:30-9:30pm PAINT OUR TOWN PURPLE: 3/29 Los Gatos Farmers Market, Main & Santa Cruz Sts., Los Gatos (408) 375-6725 www.relayforlife.org/losgatosca
Visit the Relay for Life booth at the Los Gatos Farmers Market and find out how you can take part in the Fifth Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life event: 8am-Noon BALLET SAN JOSE FASHION SHOW & FUND-RAISER: 4/1 Silver Creek Country Club, 5460 Country Club Pkwy., San Jose
Join Ballet San Jose as they team up with Nordstrom for a high-powered fashion show and fund-raiser!
Youth models and designers will be showcasing their talent, along with a silent auction and live entertainment: Funds raised benefit the Youth Revolution, a free summer program for at-risk, gang-involved, and foster youth: 7-10pm 11TH ANNUAL SOUTH VALLEY WINE AUCTION & FOOD FEST: 4/3 Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey St., Morgan Hill (408) 838-8719 www.southvalleywineauction.org
Enjoy delicacies from 11 fine restaurants and 13 award-winning wineries, along with a silent and live auction: Funds raised benefit local school sports programs: 6-11pm BEARDS FOR TEARS: THRU 4/6/09 Visit www.beardsfortears.com for info and donations
Help Greg Miller and Jon Sontag with your weekly pledges and donations and help them raise enough money to build a water well in Africa. And what part are they playing? They have committed to stop shaving for seven months! Hence, beards. Log on and check out their growth and make a donation.
HEALTH BIKE NIGHT AT RANCHO: 4/3 Rancho Canada del Oro, 399 Casa Loma Rd., Morgan Hill (408) 226-3175 www.openspaceauthority.org
Attention, mountain bikers: We have something very special and fun for you. Tonight, and tonight only, there will be access to more than eight miles of open space trails! Safety equipment and event briefing required: 7-10:30pm SLUG RUN X: 4/11 University of Santa Cruz, Next to the Field House, Santa Cruz santacruztrackclub.com
A challenging 5K and 10K run with beautiful views of Monterey Bay and let’s not forget about the 1K fun run for the kids!: 8:45am WEEKLY RUNS: EVERY SUNDAY AND TUESDAY Sports Basement, 1177 Kern Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 732-0300 www.sportsbasement.com/ classes_run.asp
Take part in group runs every Sunday at 9am and Tuesday at 6:15pm
LECTURES GET MOTIVATED SEMINAR: 3/24 HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.getmotivated. com/city.aspx?a=5034
Feeling a little sluggish, run down with your job and/or life? If so, get on over to HP and get your motivation on with General Colin Powell, Zig Ziglar, Rudy Giuliani, Michael Phelps, Steve Forbes and many others who will get you re-energized and MOTIVATED!: 8am-4:45pm FREE JAZZ LECTURE SERIES PRESENTED BY
SAN JOSE JAZZ: 4/7 The Tech Museum, 50 Market St., San Jose (408) 288-7557 www.sanjosejazz.org
If you’re into jazz, you’ll not want to miss this free lecture, where you’ll find out everything, and we do mean everything, about jazz.
READINGS & BOOK SIGNINGS LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING WITH PEARL SOFAER: 3/28 Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Rd., Menlo Park (650) 322-2450 www.alliedartsguld.org
Ms. Sofaer discusses her book, Baghdad to Bombay: In the Kitchens of My Cousins, followed by lunch and a book signing: 11am BOOK SIGNING WITH ANTOINETTE MAY: 4/2 Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 3244321 www.keplers.com
Ms. May will be signing copies of her latest work, The Sacred Well: 7:30pm BOOK SIGNING WITH TAKE HOME CHEF S CURTIS STONE: 4/11 Sur La Table, 378 Santana Row, Ste. 1030, San Jose (408) 2444749 www.surlatable.com
Join Curtis Stone, as the hunky TV chef signs copies of this new book, and captivates audiences with his live cooking demonstrations: 2pm
VOLUNTEER BECOME A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER (408) 876-4193 www.emp.org
Become a mentor and be a positive influence on a child’s life and it’ll only cost you two hours a week!
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES YOUR MONEY BUS TOUR: 3/23 Dr. Martin Luther King., Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose www.yourmoneybus.com
Independent financial advisors will be providing free financial advice to the public: 10am-2pm FREE BINARY BEADING CLASS FOR KIDS: 4/2 The Intel Museum, 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 765-0889 www.intel.com/museum
Students ages six and up will learn how computers use digital language to send, process, and receive information. Must RSVP: 3:30pm, 4:30pm STAYING AFLOAT IN ROCKY FINANCIAL TIMES: 4/7 Dr. Martin Luther King.. Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose (408) 808-2397 www.sjlibrary.org/about/events
You’ll find out tons of useful information on how to “stay afloat” during this economic downturn: 78:30pm TW
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The Pride of Women’s Professional Soccer
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orld-class female athletes will descend on the Bay Area as FC Gold Pride kicks off the inaugural season of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) at 3pm, Sunday, Apr. 5 at Buck Shaw Stadium at Santa Clara University. Among the stars taking the field will be US Soccer standout and Santa Clara alumnus Leslie Osborne; Stanford graduates and US National Team members Rachel Buehler and Nicole Barnhart; Canada’s captain and all-time leading goal scorer Christine Sinclair; Japan’s most exciting striker Eriko Arakawa (pictured); and the captain of Brazil’s powerhouse team, Formiga. The historic 2009 season will feature seven WPS teams, representing the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey and Washington, DC. Each team’s roster is stacked with top talent from around the globe, including Brazilian stars Fabiana and Marta, Canadian Christine Latham, England’s Alex Scott and Kelly Smith, Japan’s Homare Sawa, as well as homegrown talent like the Bay Area’s own Brandi Chastain. The FC Gold Pride home schedule features 10 games at Buck Shaw Stadium. Marquee matchups include two games against the Los Angeles Sol (featuring three-
time FIFA World Player of the Year Marta), two games against the Washington Freedom (featuring leading US striker Abby Wambach), and two matches against the St. Louis Athletica (featuring US National Team members Hope Solo and Lori Chalupny). Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the family friendly pregame Fan Fest, which includes live entertainment, music and games, plus a drawing where one lucky fan can win a chance to make a $10,000 kick! Season tickets start as low as $100 for all 10 home games. For more information about FC Gold Pride and to purchase tickets, visit www.fcgoldpride.com or call (408) 541-3511.
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Treks and Treats In spring, picnicking and hiking go hand in hand. BY JO ABBIE
Hakone Gardens 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 741-4994 www.hakone.com
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A stroll around these lush Japanese gardens may not be strenuous, but it’s still a lovely way to spend a sunny spring afternoon. An authentic replica of a Japanese samurai’s estate, the gardens are awash with the vibrant colors of Japanese cherry blossoms and red maples during spring. Many visitors may not be aware that a designated picnic area is housed within the grounds. While you can’t exactly you sit atop one of the stone bridges with your bento box (the picnic tables are tucked away in a more secluded section), the shady picnic area is perfect for a quiet lunch with friends. We’d like to take a tip from Tokyo’s office workers, who pack the parks with lunch picnics of sushi and sake when the cherry blossoms start to bloom. For a Tokyo-style picnic, pick up provisions at Japantown San Jose’s Nijiya Market (240 Jackson St., San Jose 408-275-6916 www.nijiya.com) and enjoy a spread of sushi rolls, seaweed salad, chilled green tea (or sake!) and crisp fresh Fuji apples.
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Because of Portola Valley’s British air, we suggest packing a thermos of English breakfast tea, some cucumber sandwiches and scones with marmalade. Or pass on the picnic and enjoy a post-hike pint at the legendary Alpine Inn (3915 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley 650-854-4004). Once known as Rossotti’s (among its many previous incarnations), the inn is more than 150 years old, and boasts an expansive beer garden. We can’t think of a more perfect spot to reward ourselves with a cold beer and some of the inn’s famed square cheeseburgers after hiking the 3.1-mile loop of the Coal Mine Ridge trail. TW
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These scenic locales are worth the hike, so why not pack a lunch? The Rose Garden Dana and Naglee Sts., San Jose (408) 277-2757 www.sjparks.org/Parks/RegionalParks/rose/RoseGarden.asp
Hunter’s Point Fremont Older Open Space Reserve, 22689 Prospect Rd., Saratoga www.openspace.org/preserves
Portola Valley: From 280, exit Alpine Rd., drive southwest on Alpine Rd. about 3.6 miles (past the junction with Portola Road), to a small roadside pullout on the right side of the road, just before Willowbrook Dr.
Vasona Lake Reserve
With its lavish estates and frequent sightings of equestrians and horses, the tranquil hamlet of Portola Valley could almost pass for an upper-crust British village. Amidst this bucolic Brit-ness, the Coal Mine Ridge trail offers hikers a 90-minute trek through the foothills and, in spring, features all manner of flora, including gooseberry, honeysuckle, and wood rose trees. Hazelnut trees are also abundant, but you won’t find any nuts until early in the summer. For the best route through this well-shaded trail, see the always reliable Bay Area Hiker website (www.bahiker.com).
3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View www.ci.mtview.ca.us
333 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos (408) 356-2729
Montalvo Arts Center 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga (408) 961-5800 www.montalvoarts.org
Shoreline Park Almaden Quicksilver County Park Southern end of Almaden Expwy. in New Almaden, three miles down Almaden Rd. to the right (408) 268-3883
Chesbro Reservoir 17655 Oak Glen Ave., Morgan Hill (408) 779-9232
Uvas Reservoir 14200 Uvas Rd., Morgan Hill www.sccgov.org The Santa Clara County area is filled with great publicaccess parks. Go to www.parkhere.org for more great picnic options.
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Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center 14855 Oka Rd., Ste. 201, Los Gatos (408) 356-4973 www.svjcc.org The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center is open to all faiths and backgrounds. You’ll love our 20,000-square-foot fitness center, heated swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, more than 60 group exercise classes each week, personal training, massage, full gymnasium with indoor basketball, quality childcare and preschool, sports leagues, after-school programs and so much more!
AlaVie Fitness 120 W. Campbell Ave., Ste. D, Campbell www.alaviefitness.com Cutting-edge outdoor fitness
boot camps for all ages and fitness levels. Ten Bay Area locations. 5K/10K training and other fitness events and services. Women’s, coed and corporate programs.
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LA Boxing San Jose 3469 E. McKee Rd., San Jose (408) 729-5269 www.laboxing.com/sanjose LA Boxing San Jose offers cardio boxing and kickboxing classes, jiujitsu, and mixed martial arts training for men, women and children.
Xtreme Fitness Silicon Valley www.xtremefitsv.com Top tier cardio, conditioning, agility amd strength classes, “Zumba” Latin dance fitness classes, personal training, mixed martial arts, Pilates, spinning, wellness center, massage, chiropractic, live music with classes and more! OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Emerald Empire Adventures 265 E. Clay St., Ukiah (707) 367-3299 www.emeraldempiredventures.com Emerald Empire Adventures believes in direct passenger participation in the river adventure. We are currently rafting on the Eel River so book your rafting trip now! One day trips available. Advanced Booking. 4-Day Main Eel Trip is California’s longest wilderness raft trip. This trip is only offered 2 times a year and the April trip is filling up quick!
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Silicone Valley Flex your culinary muscle and explore the advanced technology of silicone cookware. BY HEATHER DRISCOLL
Affordably priced from the LOW $300’s.
On the best corner in downtown San Jose sits a piece of the future – available right now. A home designed for independent thinkers. Let your feet do the walking and the city do the talking. Unlimited Options. Limited Footsteps.
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hanks to an ever-expanding range of silicone baking ware and cooking utensils, home chefs can toss that traditional metal spatula or cookie sheet next time they vamp up their inner Betty Crocker. Foodgrade silicone is taking over on kitchen shelves, with spatulas, baking molds, rollup nonstick baking mats, oven mitts and even handle grips for pots and pans. The colorful, nonstick products are heat resilient, which means no more burn marks or melting
spatulas. Silicone also offers durability, easy cleaning, effective baking, and flexibility, making storage simple and efficient. So if it’s time to restock your kitchen cabinets dump the plastic and metal and explore the “other” silicon(e) instead. TW
WHERE TO BUY Crate & Barrel, 301 Santana Row, San Jose (408) 247-0600; 530 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 321-7800 www.crateandbarrel.com Sur La Table, 378 Santana Row, San Jose (408) 2444749; 23 University Ave., Los Gatos (408) 395-6946; 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 289-0019 www.surlatable.com Williams-Sonoma, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 985-1507; 180 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 321-3486; 122 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-7302 www.williams-sonoma.com 01 Crate & Barrel silicone mitt/potholder, $12.95 - $19.95 02 Crate & Barrel Mario Batali silicone handle grip, $4.95 03 Sur La Table Le Creuset silicone deep Savarin cake pan, $24.95 04 Crate & Barrel silicone mini oven mitts, $9.95 each 05 Crate & Barrel silicone baking cups, $9.95 06 Williams-Sonoma Bouchon mold, $29.95 07 Sur La Table De Buyer Elastomoule inverted triangle grid, $50 08 Williams-Sonoma silicone spatulas and spoonula, $7 - $27.50
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IMPROVEMENT JIMYKO 1919 Monterey Road, Suite #10, San Jose (408) 993-0918 www.jimyko.com Provides fresh and unique ideas that attune to today’s casual and contemporary lifestyles. We invite you to explore our retail studio and experience the elements that define your home.
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Staging by Karen Dayton www.staging-pros.com
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A TOOL SHED (Eight South Bay locations) (800)-ATOOLSHED www. atoolshed.com A Tool Shed Rentals should be your first stop for all your rental needs! We have the tools and equipment rentals to make your weekend or major project easier.
ALL WORLD FURNITURE 981 Stockton Ave, San Jose (408)292-6833 www. allworldfurniture.com All World Furniture Inc. was started over sic years ago and now has a one of the largest modern, contemporary furniture showrooms with attached warehouse in the San Francisco Bay Area.
H O M E T H E AT R E MODERN TV 1228 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. B, San Jose (408) 293-1330 www.moderntvonline.com We can provide the home theater system you dream about. Whether it’s a dedicated theater with plush seating and a big screen, or a family room with a slim plasma TV and speakers built into the walls, we have the solution for you. H A R D WA R E
FLOORING AND CARPETS PALO ALTO HARDWARE 875 Alma St., Palo Alto (650) 327-7222 www.paloaltohardware.com At Palo Alto Hardware, “living green” is more than just a catchphrase. We work hard to put into place systems and programs that are environmentally friendly as we run our business.
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S T O R AG E A-1 SELF STORAGE (Four San Jose Locations) 1415 Old Oakland Rd.; 2900 Monterey Rd.; 131 Baroni Ave.; 3260 S. Bascom Ave. (800) 210-8979 www.a1storage.com Save money with A-1 Self Storage! Affordable pricing for personal and business needs.
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THE COMPLETE BACKYARD 1600 Duane Ave., Santa Clara (408) 748-8100 www.patio101.com Come by and visit our 33,000-square-foot showroom featuring all the top names in the patio business. We have over 250 sets on display from various manufacturers.
THE SAWDUST SHOP 452 Oakmead Pkwy., Sunnyvale (408) 992-1004 www. sawdustshop.com The Sawdust Shop is a unique woodworking center located in the heart of Silicon Valley, combining a do-ityourself woodshop, a woodworking store, and woodworking classes all under one roof.
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school specializing in training and job placement of bartenders. Over 38 years in business in the Bay Area. Offering One- and two-week sessions teach from mixology to garnishing in a full cocktail lounge classroom, plus job placement services. Call for class schedule.
training come to Epicurean after extensively researching cooking schools and choose us for our excellent reputation and experienced staff. Immediate hands on Training.
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SCHOOL OF DENTAL ASSN. 1870 Alum Rock, San Jose (408) 258-0800 www.americanbci.com Most of the participant’s training is hands-on. This individualized training requires small class sizes and ABCi maintains an instructor to student ratio of 1 instructor to 15 students and computer to student ratio of 1 computer per student.
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AMERICAN BARBER COLLEGE 5707 S Vermont Ave, San Jose (408) 778-3812 Training topics covered: Shop Management, Hair Cutting and Styling, Anatomy and Physiology of the Body, Bones & Circulation, Hair Color & Designg. Students offer all services to the public at an affordable price.
PALMER CHIROPRACTIC WEST 90 East Tasman, San Jose (408) 994-6000 www.palmer.edu The Palmer Center for Business Development is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and innovation through educational programs bridging academic training, clinical skills and business. C U L I N A RY C O L L E G E
BARTENDING: AMERICAN BARTENDING 252 Ross St., 5th Floor, San Jose (408) 532-9222 www.barschool.com Nation’s oldest and largest bartending
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ACPWC (408) 227-2792 www.acpwc.com The Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC) is a National Organization celebrating eighteen years of industry experience. They provide a comprehensive training and certification program for Wedding Consultants. ACPWC offers personalized training courses and extended weekend classes for people who would like to become Wedding Consultants or Church/Facility Coordinators. San Jose class begins April 2009. TA X I AT I O N & AC C O U N T I N G H & R BLOCK TAX SCHOOL 465 El Camino Real, Sunnyvale (408) 720-8654 www.hrblock.com As part of a family of diverse financial services companies, H&R Block offers career opportunities tax preparers, front office, administration, and customer service.
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VO C AT I O N A L C O L L E G E NORTHERN CALIFORNIA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE 143 E. Virginia St., Ste. C, San Jose (408) 971-6282 www.ncvcollege.com Northern California Vocational College offer training with all programs required state licensed or locally permit required: CNA/HHA (Certified Nurse Assistant/ Home Health Aid) -* Massage Therapy, *Chiropractic Assistant - *Cosmetology,* Esthetician,* Manicuring - *Construction General B,* Electrical C-10, * Plumbing C-36,* Landscaping C-27. Contact us today!
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E N T E R TA I N M E N T SAN JOSE DJ 1177 Branham Ln. #237, San Jose (408) 365-8282 www.sanjosedj.com Weddings are my specialty! I have over 25 years of experience and can be depended upon to do an outstanding job as the DJ and Master of Ceremonies at your wedding. My clients will testify to that. I personally perform all engagements to assure the attainment of the highest standards of performance my clients have a right to expect. Music is customize for each wedding. My extensive music library can accommodate all ethnic groups. I specialize in providing the best Pop, Mexican, Latin, Italian, Portuguese, Irish, German, Filipino ever recorded!
C AT E R I N G A. ANGELA MARIE CATERING 15466 Los Gatos Blvd. #111, Los Gatos (408) 356-5768 www.angelamariecatering.com A. Angela Marie Catering is a full-service company with one simple specialty: making occasions that involve food special. At A. Angela Marie, when we say “full service catering,” we mean exactly that. You can call on us for virtually any event and every level of food and service from a backyard barbecue to planning and executing a Golden Anniversary party that involves a four-course sit-down dinner for hundreds of people, A. Angela Marie can handle it all.
S A L O N S , S PA S & M A K E U P SHANGRI-LA LOTUS 413-A Monterey Avenue, Los Gatos (408) 354-5901 www.jennysbeauty.com Look your very best for your day. We provide the perfect makeup for your entire wedding party – bride, attendants and both mothers. Flawless makeup complements your dress and location, allowing your photographer/videographer to provide you with the best memories. Whether you come to us or we come to you, everything will be done to your satisfaction.
THORO-BREAD ENTERTAINMENT (650) 248-3803 We provide DJ services for all occasions, and offer a wide range of music, including today’s greatest hits, hiphop, reggae, dancehall, soul, oldies, Spanish music and much more. So next time you’re thinking about having a party, give us a call and leave the music to us! FLORIST
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CATERMAN CATERING 452 Reynolds Circle San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 441- 8719 www.catermancatering.com Winner of the “The Best Catering of San Jose for 2008” award by the US Local Business Association. Let Caterman Catering prepare and serve delicious gourmet dinners, fun corporate BBQs, elegant weddings, refreshing company breakfasts and spectacular gala events - just to name a few.
VENUES
FLOWER FLOUR EUROPEAN FLORAL CAFÉ 896 Willow Street San Jose (408) 279-0843 www.FlowerFlour.com We are an award-winning European floral bakery and café specializing in wedding cakes and flowers. Come in and be enchanted by our French charm! DESIGN WITH FLOWERS 897 Independence Ave., #2F, Mountain View (650) 2541810 www.designwithflowers.com Design with Flowers gathers floral colors and textures in unusual combinations to create lasting memories for weddings and events. We are a floral studio with training in European and Asian design. For an appointment call or email us at, ralles@designwithflowers.com.
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