I sat at my kitchen table, a gorgeous mid-century piece of trash. Its exquisite golden pearloid top reflected the light spilling from the many skylights installed in my vaulted kitchen ceiling. It illuminated my strikingly handsome chins. The kitchen is the only room in my…
Articles by Kathy Manlapaz
Occupying the former Bird Avenue location of Mojo Burger, Willow Glen upstart Toast Café & Grill interior has undergone a complete retrofit, ditching its bland ’70s diner look in favor of solid-wood furniture, brick accent walls, a covered dog-friendly patio and a bar running the…
I have a love-hate relationship with fishing. While I love any excuse to be outdoors—drinking suds and bonding with my son and friends—I hate that I’m terrible at it. More often than not, I’m getting skunked and coming home empty-handed. I suspect the fish have…
Remember back in the day, when the only choice anyone had for topping their burger was cheese or no cheese? I do. It was awful. I mean, sure, there were some options you could order up, like extra “special” sauce, hold the pickles, and no…
Well, now you know the way to San Jose, the Capital of Silicon Valley. Welcome. We hope you enjoy your stay, and best of luck to your team. The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers are going head-to-head once again this year, as they…
Six months is usually considered the earliest a new restaurant, bar or coffee shop can receive a fair review. By then the kinks should be ironed out, the bad apples fired and the dishes refined. But who’s got time for that? This feature takes a…
The new year is upon us again, and so are the new year’s resolutions. Among all the pledges we will take—making more time for family, exercising, finally taking that trip abroad—a healthier diet is bound to be one of the most common. While I can’t…
Partying into the wee hours of 2019 is one way to mark the passage of time. Then again, there’s nothing wrong with a leisurely dinner, some classic cocktails and a slow, luxurious slide into the new year. Blue New Year Dec 31, $65+ The Blue…
As one more year fades away, we could use a drink. Here’s a list of local parties perfect for kissing 2018 goodbye. A Cinderella Story Dec 31, 9:30pm, $20 Pure Nightclub 146 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale If the shoe fits, wear it on the dance…
In Lithuania, the traditional Kuios feast can take up to a week to prepare; in Germany, roast goose, the customary Christmas dish, is a serious endeavor; panettone bread is common at Italian holiday celebrations; and in France, the Bûche de Noël—a giant Ho Hos-esque confection—resembles…
