San Jose has a strong Mexican-American community and a long history of commemorating Cinco de Mayo, the day celebrating the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in the 19th century. Since then, it’s become a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. This weekend…
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As the name of the event suggests, Free Comic Book Day—which comes swooping into local comic shops all over Silicon Valley this weekend—is about giving the gift of caped crusaders, mutants and other graphically augmented tales. But it’s about more than that, according to Bruce…
Though the menu at Cocina Central, one of the latest additions to Mountain View’s growing culinary scene, boasts a healthy farm-to-table take on Latin cuisine, it still allows for some decadence. Take the Three Piggies Tacos ($12), a shamelessly indulgent blend of carnitas, bacon and…
Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather is the fight of this young century. The two have spent their illustrious careers beating everyone but each other. For a while, their equality—and haggling over drug testing—was a sticking point in making this fight materialize. Neither wanted second-billing. But…
Finding the perfect gift for Mother’s Day can be a challenge. However, numerous Silicon Valley businesses are here to help, from relaxing day spas and wine tastings to delicious Sunday brunch options or a day at the movies. [Photo credit: Taiga / Shutterstock]
Inspired by the Lantern Festivals of East Asia, the Lantern Run 5K celebrates Asian culture with a unique event that will stretch through downtown San Jose on May 16. After a visit to Pingxi, Taiwan, director and founder of Lantern Run 5K , David Kao,…
Off the Grid, the leading street food event organizer in San Francisco, is continuing its march south with the announcement this week that it will introduce its first weekly event in San Jose. The widely popular company from SF, will debut a new weekly lunchtime…
Visitors and locals have several reliable options for getting around San Jose without a car, ranging from car-share services and cabs to a free bus service throughout the downtown area.
A non-descript wood panel storefront next to Orenchi Ramen in Santa Clara, with its standard crowd waiting outside, might suggest an uninhabited retail space. Don’t the let the presentation fool you. The hidden gem is, in fact, a bustling robatayaki style restaurant named Iroriya. Despite…
Local impresarios seem to have a penchant for whimsical mash-ups: bacon and beer, tacos and innovation. Come Saturday, Camera 12 Cinemas in downtown San Jose will open its doors for an offbeat take on a film festival. CineBrew, which takes place all day Saturday, combines…
