Festive music, themed bites and simply stunning works of art at a fraction of the standard price were on tap as the Triton Museum of Art celebrated Cinco de Mayo with its 21st Annual Gala Saturday night. With music by Los Panaderos and catering by Catered Too, art appreciators and collectors dressed up to bid … Read more
A restaurant only offering hamburgers is a tough sell. Between cheap eats, quick service bites and casual restaurant chain spots, there is little room to find an audience willing to go out of their way for a premium burger, but Sunnyvale’s Nom Burger has done just that. Conceived by owner Regina Chan, whose parents own … Read more
It’s hard to miss the 20,000 square-foot Buenos Amigos Market at 2225 El Camino Real where the Hispanic supermarket has occupied a long stretch of space between Diver Dan’s and the SKECHERS Factory Outlet between Scott and Los Padres boulevards for the past five years, but soon another empty storefront will be all residents see. … Read more
The City of Santa Clara listed the Council Calendars for March over a week ago and, again, past the 10th of the month. Despite the tardiness, there were plenty of notable finds. The first was that, once again, more than three Council Members attended the same event. As mentioned last month, while not a direct … Read more
Whether popped from a can or purchased at a store, cinnamon rolls have become more than a breakfast treat. The sweet sunrise meal has morphed into a snack time staple for mall-goers, and access to the cinnamon and dough concoction topped with creamy, melty frosting is now easier than ever. But, many may be shocked … Read more
The family-run Puesto restaurant chain, which rapidly found an audience with its modern Mexican cuisine and unique taco offerings in Southern California, will open its fifth restaurant in six years, and first in the Bay Area, this May. Having been drawn to Silicon Valley’s reputation for innovation, “tacoteurs” Eric Adler—a lifelong San Francisco 49ers fan—brother … Read more
This past weekend the City of Santa Clara celebrated their 43rd annual Easter event Families gathered to partake in the celebration and enjoy the nice weather. As usual, the hunt for children under two and those will special needs was a hit and the Easter-Pool-Ooza—an aquatic Easter egg hunt in the International Swim Center—made a … Read more
Great America continues to get a facelift and it’s all part of the multi-year expansion and renovation plans approved through the City of Santa Clara. Gone are the days of the summer sun beating down on black asphalt throughout the Midway. The park has begun replacing the sun soaking pathways with a much cooler stone … Read more
The 2018 season of California’s Great America is just around the corner. One of the main focuses at the theme park throughout the off season was efficiency. Great America has been diligently working to provide a more efficient dining experience for guests. In the past, single line eateries required long wait times and took guests … Read more
The biggest issues popping up on the February Council Calendars are that five Council Members listed the Feb. 3 Fifth Annual Librarypalooza as an event they attended and four reported attending the AMD, Inc. Headquarters Grand Opening on Feb. 7. Mayor Lisa Gillmor, Vice Mayor Kathy Watanabe, Dominic Caserta, Teresa O’Neill and Debi Davis each … Read more