Some of the most creative dishes are born out of the most desperate situations. The Japanese okonomiyaki is one of these comforting home-cooked dishes resulting from the need for affordable and filling food made from whatever was on hand during World War II, when rice was…
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Slang for “mixed” in Hawaiian, Hapa is a colloquial term used to describe people of mixed descent or heritage. It seems fitting then that Derek Tam and Brian Edwards are not only of mixed Asian-American heritage, but their new craft brewery and taproom, Hapa’s Brewing…
The San Jose Earthquakes’ rebuilding process is in full-swing as they enter the 2017 season with new management, new players and new uniforms. After another underwhelming season in 2016 where the Quakes fell short of playoff contention and finished 9th in the Western Conference, team…
Given that it once served as home of the Stanford family winery, it’s fitting that Italian restaurant and bar Vina Enoteca opened its doors last fall at the historic Stanford Barn in Palo Alto. The restaurant’s modern décor and lighting, in contrast with the rustic…
Just when it seemed like milk tea had evolved to as many forms as possible, the drink takes on a new trend. Welcome to the split cup boba, the new cups that allow patrons to order two flavors at once. The trend made its way…
San Jose Earthquakes fans flooded San Pedro Square Market on Thursday as the team and Adidas unveiled a new primary kit for the 2017 season. The jersey features a primarily black color scheme, straying away from the blue-based jersey’s the club’s been wearing the past…
Once in awhile, I come across a restaurant attempting a deconstructed dish. It typically doesn’t fare well in terms of flavor and is inexplicably more expensive than the assembled version. But one dish I never expected to see deconstructed: pho, the beloved Vietnamese rice noodle…
Nathan Pendleton spent 25 years working in the tech industry, until one day he didn’t. Laid him off from his electrical engineering position, the longtime San Jose resident stood at a career crossroads. In the kind of logic that has become typical of Silicon Valley,…
About a month ago, Mr. Harada and I traded in our hot air balloon for the latest model. We were promised a brighter future, but the good vibes were short-lived, as our new bag of hot air malfunctioned from the start. It reacted violently to…
The world is full of hidden gems, be they late-round draft picks, secret fishing holes or a fantastic restaurant hidden in an unexplored area of the city. As for the last example, I’m referring to a modest little eatery fit snug between a dry cleaner…
