If the weather is any indication Summer has arrived in full force. It’s finally time to break out those shorts and enjoy some much needed time in the sun. Every week different parks around San Jose will play host to a series of events focused…
If the weather is any indication Summer has arrived in full force. It’s finally time to break out those shorts and enjoy some much needed time in the sun. Every week different parks around San Jose will play host to a series of events focused…
The road towards the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio is in full force at the U.S. Olympic Trials for women’s gymnastics at the SAP Center in San Jose. Among the Olympic hopefuls is the world’s three-time all-around champion and four-time U.S. national all-around champion, Simone…
Silicon Valley Beer Week—the annual celebration of all things barley, hops and malt—kicks off July 22 with a citywide party taking place at three of San Jose’s premier microbreweries. Whether it’s your first time diving into the world of ABVs and IBUs or you’re already…
Open since October, Voltaire Coffee House is a lovely spot for Francophiles and coffee addicts. The oh-so-French strains of a concertina greeted us as we entered the spacious, Zen-like space. Big tables, a window counter, sidewalk seating and free Wi-Fi make for an open, tranquil…
San Jose is famous for many things: technology, diversity and horrible traffic. In 2013, the traffic-analysis firm INRIX named San Jose the seventh worst U.S. metro for automobile congestion. Economic growth and high employment rates all play a key part in adding to the city’s gridlock….
Maribel Martinez is a San Jose native who oversees Santa Clara County’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, the first public agency department of its kind. As a queer Latina, Martinez strives to improve the lives of the LGBTQ community where she was born and raised. In…
As we order, our waiter makes it clear what the restaurant wants us to try. Bonchon’s Almaden location is still in its soft opening, but even with some items on the menu yet to become available there is still quite a bit to choose from….
Mexican cuisine is good for the soul, but many people limit their options to the basics: carne asada burritos, chicken quesadillas, fish tacos or simple enchiladas with a side of rice and beans. Mexican food is more than just the staples. Every one of Mexico’s…
San Jose’s beloved Japantown is a lovely place to visit any time. But don’t just take our word for it. The Huffington Post insists the area, just north of downtown, is a can’t-miss for those visiting the Silicon Valley. One of only three remaining Japantowns in…
For those that are new to San Jose, navigating the region’s sprawling, freeway- and expressway-tangled landscape can be tricky to say the least. And it’s not uncommon to find people who have lived here for years, blissfully unaware of the myriad hidden gems dotting the…