Shopping for groceries at farmers markets around the South Bay not only supports local growers and businesses, but it’s also a lot of fun and a great way to meet new people in the community. The produce at these markets are often up to two…
Summer is officially here and many are looking for a good place to cool off. A day at the pool is a great way to beat the heat, whether it’s with family, friends, or just a good workout. Here are a few suggestions for local…
With the 2014 World Cup beginning June 12 and last until July 13, there are lots of fans ready to get together to support their favorite teams. Here are some of the places around the South Bay ideal for watching the World Cup.
Engagement photo shoots are more or less a must-have these days, whether the photos are sent out with save-the-dates or just posted to social media for friends and family to see. We’ve cultivated a list of gardens, open spaces and urban places perfect for a…
The list of restaurants participating in this year’s Silicon Valley Restaurant Week looks long…and delicious. Many of these eateries have been offering special prix fixe menus for SVRW for years. But what about those new comers on the South Bay restaurant scene? We’ve put together…
A common complaint in Silicon Valley and Bay Area is the high cost of living. However, Silicon Valley is full of free things to do indoors and outdoors every month of the year. Here’s a guide to some of the best ways to spend the…
There’s approximately 300 days of sunshine per year in San Jose—that’s 300 days with the potential to enjoy one of the city’s many outdoor dining options As the weather gets balmy, there are few better ways to unwind than with brunch underneath a cloudless sky…
April 20, also known as 420, is like Christmas for marijuana users, and local dispensaries do a booming business on the stoner holiday. In the wake of medical marijuana legislation in California and general acceptance of medicinal marijuana (and recreational marijuana in some states), San…
The bachelor party is every man’s rite of passage, and Silicon Valley is full of a variety of activities to make the day memorable—or forgettable, if preferred—for future grooms. From wild drinking and partying at San Jose night clubs and other adult entertainment to a…
Attendees at San Jose conventions looking for a place to stay have numerous options just outside the McEnery Convention Center’s doors. Not only are these hotels close to the convention center (some right on top), but given the center’s location in the heart of downtown, they’re…
