An old-fashioned ice-cream parlor is hard to find these days—especially in California, otherwise known as the land of frozen yogurt. But an old-fashioned, ‘50s-style vibe is just what Chris Leahy has created in his new ice cream shop Mission City Creamery, located in Santa Clara.
Articles by Liz Wassmann
Vegan food has a bad reputation as being tasteless and unsatisfying. The Veggie Grill in Santana Row is out to undermine that stereotype, one vegan meal at a time. “We’re about changing the world by changing the way people eat,” explains restaurant manager Ariana Antonio. The idea is to serve food that is delicious and wholesome, not one or the other.
Kris Zankich didn’t want to open a restaurant; he thought owning a food truck would be more exciting. So a few months ago, he fired up Gold Rush Eatery, located in San Jose. The bright-red, cheery truck is decorated with a cartoon gold digger and offers burger and sandwich options for lunch or dinner.
One hears Ike’s before seeing Ike’s. The new gourmet sandwich shop, which opened Monday across the street from Santa Clara University, bursts with a contagious energy spread by exuberant employees, loud music and chattering customers.
