This weekend, Symphony Silicon Valley presents “Kurt Weill: Berlin, Paris, New York,” a classical cabaret, with soprano Lisa Vroman performing a spectrum of Kurt Weill compositions, from The Threepenny Opera Suite (including “Mack the Knife”) and the Seven Deadly Sins to a selection of Weill’s later songs, most notably “Lost in the Stars.”
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Of all the coffee and dessert items available at Bitter+Sweet, a small, cozy cafe quietly tucked away in the Villagio Center in Cupertino, the best place to start is the Red Velvet Latte, which looks like a standard latte except it’s … bright red.
Newly opened Vyne Bistro, located along Paseo de San Antonio, has seven pinot noirs available by the glass—perhaps a nod to both the red’s Sideways-induced popularity and the smooth, versatile flavor of the variety.
The NHL announced Sunday that a deal was reached in labor negotiations between owners and players, which caused the cancellation of nearly four months of San Jose Sharks games. As a result, the San Jose Sharks could be back on the ice for games as early as next week.
There is is nothing very romantic about a raw cut of beef. The exception comes when great care and presentation meld, producing a dining experience that truly is romantic and memorable. This can be said of LB Steak on Santana Row, a restaurant that meets any expectation of what a fine steakhouse can be, while remaining enjoyably affordable.
Here’s some good news for anyone upset about the loss of Nazca, downtown San Jose’s Peruvian restaurant. Zenon’s Place, another upscale Peruvian establishment, has taken Nazca’s place, in the same building, in fact.
Shopping can be thirsty work, and any excuse to take a break is appreciated. The newest refreshment stop along Santana Row offers coffee drinks and snacks with an Italian twist.
There is no shortage of pho restaurants in the South Bay. In order to stand out from the competition, Yo Pho has taken a somewhat unusual approach: including frozen yogurt on the menu.
One of the best New Year’s Eve traditions is toasting the year to come with a glass of sparkling wine. Here are some tips for finding the right bubbly.
If you follow what goes on in the world of real estate, there is one news story you just can’t get away from. You know what it is. How many times have you heard some variant of “the housing market is turning around”? With real estate news outlets starved for good news, you can’t blame them for their excitement.
