Almost 49 years ago, Capn’s Galley Pizza and Pipes opened its doors for the first time. Over the next 15 years, eight more similar stores were opened in Northern California and Washington. In 1979, the restaurant in Santa Clara was remodeled with a sports car racing theme and then in the new millenium, the pipe … Read more
As you sit down to your table, you immediately take in the continental décor, the large cream columns and the cherry-stained wood grain and you are instantly happy. It feels good. The restaurant website boasts “understated elegance and casual sophistication.” I agree. Situated in the heart and soul of the Silicon Valley, Birk’s will leave … Read more
If you like seafood, make it a point to visit your nearest Fish Market. Started in 1976 by a sport fisherman and a boat captain plus gourmet cook, there are now six fresh locations to serve you in the Bay Area and San Diego. The Market in Santa Clara opened its doors in November 1979. … Read more
Situated on the corner of El Camino Real and Los Padres Boulevard in Santa Clara is a nostalgic building with a distinctive clay tile roof. For more than three decades, it has been home to La Paloma Restaurante, a down-home style Mexican restaurant. Run by third-generation restaurateurs, La Paloma features an exciting mix of new … Read more
When you walk into Armadillo Willy’s Barbeque, you are enveloped in an enticing aroma of backwoods Texas barbeque. The rustic, cowboy-style décor is inviting and homey. The atmosphere is welcoming and family-friendly. It feels alive and you are glad you are there. The catchphrase “Get Serious…Get Willy’s” is featured on the front of the menu. … Read more
Planted in a prime location at the middle of Mercado Center, Mexicali Grill is hard to miss. The red circular building is festive and inviting. It beckons passers-by to come and see what fun lies inside. The food is as equally appealing as the initial attraction. The list of seafood entrées is unique. They offer … Read more
China Stix is a spacious, well-kept restaurant with nicely coordinated traditional Chinese décor. The wait staff is exceptionally attentive and efficient. They are eager to greet clients with a warm, friendly smile. I went only days prior to the 2011 Chinese New Year and witnessed numerous well-wishes for diners from the entire staff. After taking … Read more
Sara’s Kitchen is a great Norman Rockwell-type café that takes you by surprise. It is like finding an unexpected gem. Not only are the prices extremely affordable, but the food is outstanding. At these prices, you can provide a great meal to the whole crew. The Kitchen is known for breakfast, and it is served … Read more
I pass Fiorillo’s Restaurant Tuesdays on the way to my son’s play date. It looks interesting and I have wanted to try it for some time now. Let me just begin by saying the food is delicious. It is everything I had hoped for. One thing I learned in my three years overseas is: the … Read more