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San Jose Japantown

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

So, it only took a decade for me to “discover” Japantown in San Jose. Yeah, it was right under my nose the whole time. If memory serves me right, over those years, I made two half-hearted attempts to find it without a map, and missed it by three blocks on both occasions.
Japantown appears to have [...]

Tamarindo Antojeria

Friday, October 20th, 2006

Tamarindo Antojeria in Oakland, California.
A most excellent place. Everything is good, and according to my Mexican friends, very authentic. Its proper name is “Tamarindo Antojeria Mexicana.” An antojeria is a “place of little cravings,” and sincerely describes this small restaurant in downtown Oakland.
Everyone that works there is beautiful. The dishes are beautiful. Its small interior [...]

Restaurant Review: Chevy’s in Mountain View

Friday, October 20th, 2006

My only reason for ever going to Chevy’s is that they have decent accomodations for a large lunch group from work. Margarita pitchers also don’t hurt. At best the food has its moments, and I like the sweet corn mush that is served with nearly every entree. Unfortunately the food in general is underwhelming. Even [...]