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Food Scene

KOREAN STYLE FRIED CHICKEN: Good for a quick to-go or sit down meal- have some delicious deep fried chicken.
Bonchon McKee
377 N Capitol Ave
KOREAN STYLE FRIED CHICKEN: Good for a quick to-go or sit down meal- have some delicious deep fried chicken.
Nice Modern Vietnamese restaurant with a bar. Their special pho is to serve broth in stone pot bowl and meat on the side!
Pho Tick Tock
399 N Capitol Ave
Nice Modern Vietnamese restaurant with a bar. Their special pho is to serve broth in stone pot bowl and meat on the side!
BAKED GOODS & CAKES: Local's favorite! Their burnt almond cakes go out very quickly. Don't be fooled by the small store look, go inside and give it a try!
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Peters Bakery
3108 Alum Rock Ave
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BAKED GOODS & CAKES: Local's favorite! Their burnt almond cakes go out very quickly. Don't be fooled by the small store look, go inside and give it a try!
TACOS & BURRITOS: If you like authentic Mexican Taco and Burrito, this is the place to go! We love this place so much and had takeouts so many times!
Santa Fe Taqueria
942 S White Rd
TACOS & BURRITOS: If you like authentic Mexican Taco and Burrito, this is the place to go! We love this place so much and had takeouts so many times!
VIETNAMESE / ASIAN FUSION: Another hidden for Asian fusion! Their place is small, so we do takeouts a lot. They have fried lobster, garlic noodles, seafood pasta, lamb, and rice combinations!
Senses Restaurant
175 S Capitol Ave
VIETNAMESE / ASIAN FUSION: Another hidden for Asian fusion! Their place is small, so we do takeouts a lot. They have fried lobster, garlic noodles, seafood pasta, lamb, and rice combinations!
I am a boba tea lover, this place has some quick snacks and sandwitch too!
TeaZer: Boba Drinks, Sandwiches, and Snacks
22 N White Rd
I am a boba tea lover, this place has some quick snacks and sandwitch too!
These guys are 1/3 high quality deli, 1/3 retail, and 1/3 bar! I go here to sit and have a draught beer, while munching on some fresh meats and cheeses from their charcuterie selection, and head home with a bag of pappardelle to cook at home.
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Antipasto's By De Rose
3454 McKee Rd
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These guys are 1/3 high quality deli, 1/3 retail, and 1/3 bar! I go here to sit and have a draught beer, while munching on some fresh meats and cheeses from their charcuterie selection, and head home with a bag of pappardelle to cook at home.
BEST HUNAN CHINESE: This list would be incomplete without my #1 food selection in the area. This place serves all authentic dishes with fresh spices and seasonings- which are absolutely essential for authentic flavors. The menu is mostly hunan, so a great variety of spicy, umami, and tasty veggie dishes. And if you're feeling VERY adventurous, stinky tofu... but it's strong.
Spices Fremont 土匪湘菜
1616 Washington Blvd
BEST HUNAN CHINESE: This list would be incomplete without my #1 food selection in the area. This place serves all authentic dishes with fresh spices and seasonings- which are absolutely essential for authentic flavors. The menu is mostly hunan, so a great variety of spicy, umami, and tasty veggie dishes. And if you're feeling VERY adventurous, stinky tofu... but it's strong.
TAIWANESE XIAOLONGBAO: If you miss some good xiaolongbao like in Shanghai, no worries- Din Tai Fung opened a restaurant here in Westfield Valley Fair mall.
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Din Tai Fung
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
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TAIWANESE XIAOLONGBAO: If you miss some good xiaolongbao like in Shanghai, no worries- Din Tai Fung opened a restaurant here in Westfield Valley Fair mall.
ETHIOPIAN: The most fun you can have eating with your hands! The food is served atop a giant piece of chewy flatbread called injera. You tear off a piece of injera, and use it to grab your next bite.
Mudai
503 W San Carlos St
ETHIOPIAN: The most fun you can have eating with your hands! The food is served atop a giant piece of chewy flatbread called injera. You tear off a piece of injera, and use it to grab your next bite.
BEST GREEK FOOD! Make sure to check Groupon before going- we had a great deal offering free Greek fries with purchase of an entree. Their gyros and baklava are fantastic!
Opa! Santa Clara
2722 Augustine Dr
BEST GREEK FOOD! Make sure to check Groupon before going- we had a great deal offering free Greek fries with purchase of an entree. Their gyros and baklava are fantastic!
OMG SHRIMP BURRITO AND MARGARITA! Ok, they have more than shrimp burritos and margaritas, but they're worth the drive! They have a bar with a great selection of beers, fresh Mexican food, and best of all- multiple dipping sauces, including their spicy ranch. It's actually spicy!
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el guapo's
266 E Campbell Ave
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OMG SHRIMP BURRITO AND MARGARITA! Ok, they have more than shrimp burritos and margaritas, but they're worth the drive! They have a bar with a great selection of beers, fresh Mexican food, and best of all- multiple dipping sauces, including their spicy ranch. It's actually spicy!
BEST IZAKAYA IN THE SOUTH BAY: You will probably need to make reservations, but at minimum call ahead- they have limited seating every night. I love the salmon or cod collar, stone pot, and hot sake.
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Dan Izakaya Restaurant
1306 Saratoga Ave
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BEST IZAKAYA IN THE SOUTH BAY: You will probably need to make reservations, but at minimum call ahead- they have limited seating every night. I love the salmon or cod collar, stone pot, and hot sake.
INDIAN STREET/ AMERICAN FUSION AND BAR: I can't say enough good things about this place. They're edgy and name their foods as such- like sexy fries, hella vegan, and MEAT SWEATS. Their drink menu is fantastic too! Try the In-flight smoker.. it's actively smoking cedar wood as you carry it to your table.
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Curry Up Now
129 S B St
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INDIAN STREET/ AMERICAN FUSION AND BAR: I can't say enough good things about this place. They're edgy and name their foods as such- like sexy fries, hella vegan, and MEAT SWEATS. Their drink menu is fantastic too! Try the In-flight smoker.. it's actively smoking cedar wood as you carry it to your table.
SANDWICH PERFECTION: Ike's has always been at the top of my go-to list for sandwiches. They have hundreds of recipes they use.. my favorite: The "Going Home for Thanksgiving". Get it on Dutch crunch or white bread. You'll thank me later.
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Ike's Sandwiches
2235 The Alameda
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SANDWICH PERFECTION: Ike's has always been at the top of my go-to list for sandwiches. They have hundreds of recipes they use.. my favorite: The "Going Home for Thanksgiving". Get it on Dutch crunch or white bread. You'll thank me later.

Shopping

Local outlet! You can find really good deals here.
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Great Mall
447 Great Mall Dr
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Local outlet! You can find really good deals here.
This is a really popular shopping, food, and bar scene. After parking up in the parking garage, you can have instant access to upscale shopping and dining, and after hours, this place usually has some luxury supercars parked along the street, with live music and quite a few bars.
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Santana Row
Santana Row
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This is a really popular shopping, food, and bar scene. After parking up in the parking garage, you can have instant access to upscale shopping and dining, and after hours, this place usually has some luxury supercars parked along the street, with live music and quite a few bars.
BIG SHOPPING MALL WITH UPSCALE STORES: This is our go-to place when up for some exercise, good deals, and food. They have a very nice food court with modern trendy restaurants. And they're right across the street from Santana Row!
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Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
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BIG SHOPPING MALL WITH UPSCALE STORES: This is our go-to place when up for some exercise, good deals, and food. They have a very nice food court with modern trendy restaurants. And they're right across the street from Santana Row!

Drinks & Nightlife

ASIAN FUSION TAPAS AND BAR: This place has everything you'd want to eat and drink on a night out. We usually start with curry toast, grilled mushrooms on skewers, and tons of korean soju.
Bar Bay Grill
375 Saratoga Ave
ASIAN FUSION TAPAS AND BAR: This place has everything you'd want to eat and drink on a night out. We usually start with curry toast, grilled mushrooms on skewers, and tons of korean soju.
THE BAY AREA'S BEST SCENERY AND FOOD: This is a high class establishment, and very romantic. The best views in the city, combined with farm to table produce, and a full bar. And it's just up the hill from our house.
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Mount Hamilton Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt Hamilton Rd
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THE BAY AREA'S BEST SCENERY AND FOOD: This is a high class establishment, and very romantic. The best views in the city, combined with farm to table produce, and a full bar. And it's just up the hill from our house.
GAMES, FOOD, DRINKS, AND FUN: Dave and Busters is a chain of large scale entertainment venues.
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Dave & Buster's
940 Great Mall Dr
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GAMES, FOOD, DRINKS, AND FUN: Dave and Busters is a chain of large scale entertainment venues.

Parks & Nature

MOST REWARDING HIKING TRAIL: You're going to want to bring a couple snacks and drinks on this one... It's a decently long trail, but once you get to the top, you can see EVERYTHING. There's even a totem with holes drilled in it and little tubes you can look through to see what's marked on each tube. Great photo ops at the top and bragging rights to say you completed it!
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Mission Peak Trail Head
680 Stanford Ave
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MOST REWARDING HIKING TRAIL: You're going to want to bring a couple snacks and drinks on this one... It's a decently long trail, but once you get to the top, you can see EVERYTHING. There's even a totem with holes drilled in it and little tubes you can look through to see what's marked on each tube. Great photo ops at the top and bragging rights to say you completed it!
Once you get parked, look around for the little nature center building- it has a very long pier that takes you all the way out to the water- if it's open. As you go the length of the pier, you're surrounded on both sides by vivid reds, greens, and yellows... all one type of vegetation called pickleweed.
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Baylands Nature Preserve
2500 Embarcadero Road
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Once you get parked, look around for the little nature center building- it has a very long pier that takes you all the way out to the water- if it's open. As you go the length of the pier, you're surrounded on both sides by vivid reds, greens, and yellows... all one type of vegetation called pickleweed.
IT'S LITERALLY BEHIND OUR HOUSE: This awesome hiking trail and park is directly behind our house! Just walk to the end of the street, turn right, and make your first left up the hill. You can now start descending down the back side of the hill to the left of the water towers, and follow the closed Crothers Road down to the entrance of the park.
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Alum Rock Park
15350 Penitencia Creek Rd
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IT'S LITERALLY BEHIND OUR HOUSE: This awesome hiking trail and park is directly behind our house! Just walk to the end of the street, turn right, and make your first left up the hill. You can now start descending down the back side of the hill to the left of the water towers, and follow the closed Crothers Road down to the entrance of the park.

Essentials

CLOSEST GROCERY STORE TO THE HOUSE: Probably walkable if you're up for a little exercise and grocery shopping.
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Lucky
3457 McKee Rd
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CLOSEST GROCERY STORE TO THE HOUSE: Probably walkable if you're up for a little exercise and grocery shopping.
IF YOU NEED ANY MEDICAL SUPPLIES
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CVS
821 The Alameda
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IF YOU NEED ANY MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Entertainment & Activities

THEY HAVE RECLINERS, FOOD, AND ALCOHOL: It's a little far off from the house, but worth the drive. They have such a nice theater. It's also near the Google campus.
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Century Cinema 16
1500 N Shoreline Blvd
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THEY HAVE RECLINERS, FOOD, AND ALCOHOL: It's a little far off from the house, but worth the drive. They have such a nice theater. It's also near the Google campus.

Getting Around

BEST STATION TO TAKE THE TRAIN TO SAN FRANCISCO: Caltrain is our local transit from San Jose to San Francisco. You can UBER or Lyft to the Diridon station and take the train from there.
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San Jose Diridon Station
65 S Montgomery St
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BEST STATION TO TAKE THE TRAIN TO SAN FRANCISCO: Caltrain is our local transit from San Jose to San Francisco. You can UBER or Lyft to the Diridon station and take the train from there.