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KEN SCUDDER SCUDDER,, Congr Congressman essman MIKE HOND HONDA's A's communications dir ectorr, reassured reassured Fly director, this week that his boss is committed c to keeping constituents inf orm med about what informed he does in Congr ess.. But for for o all the partisan Congress. spar ring going on D.C.,, Honda Hon nda seems sparring awfully ner vous to take offf the gloves and nervous discuss the issues her heree at home.. Honda has skipped numer ous can ndidate fforums orums numerous candidate in the last ffew ew months,, andd now he’s he’s insisting his busy schedulee won’t won’t allow him to attend a single debate bef bbefore ore the June primary y. Earlier this week his h camp gave primary.

San Fr Francisco rancisco a Chr Chronicle oniclee political poolitical columnist MARINUCCI the runaround run naround about an CARLA MARINUCCI after the newspaper available debate date,, after had joined two television offer up stations to offer They forum with three three a forum Did available times.. Honda What? refused to RSVP to any refused “Unfortunatelyy, of them.. “Unfortunately, SEND TIP TIPSS TTO O refuse when candidates refuse FLY@ FL Y@ METRONEWS. METRONEWS. to engage in debate, COM COM it leaves a vacuum too ACs often filled by super P PACs ests,”” said RO RO KHANNA, KHANNA, and special inter interests,” corporate attorney chall enging Honda. a corporate challenging reluctance fr om Hond da’s camp to The reluctance from Honda’s umbent available make the seven-term incu incumbent ess has raised raised so me concerns. to the pr press some granted just a single Late last year year,, he granted interview for for a Metr Metroo cover 30-minute interview story. By comparison, we should s felt story. have felt lucky. Honda passed on giving giving CNN an lucky. interview altogether, altogether, leaving leavin ng the writer interview to spill almost all of his in inkk on Malaysia meean Khanna and Air Flight 370—er 370—er,, we mean A AN NILA SINGH. Republican challenger V VANILA As a rresult, esult, Honda's no-show no-sshow rrecord ecord As has left his messaging too constituent outreach, which lately appears apppears to be outreach, ign pieces. More More awfully similar to campa campaign than 40,000 constituent mailers bear a esemblance to campaign c pieces striking rresemblance ound the same sam me time, from from the sent out ar around een line verbiage on down to the solid gr green m also uses accents. The campaign mailer o Silicon Valley.” or Valley.” the slogan, “Delivering ffor brochure sent outt by Honda’s Honda’s On the brochure he’s “Deliv vering ffor or Us.” district office, he’s “Delivering Long distance, of course..

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5 for Fighting NEW TURNOUT TUR RNOUT F For or the first time, voter voters rs in Assembly District 25 will ha have ave a chance to elect a non-incu non-incumbent. umbent.

Unusually Unussually diverse gr group roup of candida candidates ates South-East lookss to reshape Sout th-East Bay politics polittics BY B Y JENNIFER JENN NIFER WADSWORTH WA ADSWORTH

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n Asian power couple, the th he nation’s nation’s first female American A African n nuclear scientist, a policy Latino po olicy wonk, a pot-club tolerant toler ant former f police chief Republican and a Rep publican are trying p y g to something that’ss never pull off so omething that’ done been don ne in the South-East Bay’ss 25th Assembly District: not Bay’ be Bob Wieckowski.

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For F or the first fi time sinc sincee the st state ate legislature rredistricted legislature edistricted in 2010— ccombining ombining piec p pieces es of San JJose, ose, Sant Santa ta Clara and Milpit M Milpitas as with Fr Fremont emont and Newark—AD25 N ewaark k—AD2 A 5 is headed ffor or an election o iincumbent, ent, giving vvoters oters a o without its incumb chanc e edefine their rrepresentation. eepresentation. chancee to rredefine The rac cceed W ieck i ko owski, who o’s racee to suc succeed Wieckowski, who’s terming outt of the A sssembly at the Assembly end of the yyear eear and running ffor or a seat o in the Senat te, has a melting-p ot ccast ast a Senate, melting-pot of character characters, rs, but the cconstituents onstituents also app ear to rreflect e eflect a bit of that div versit e ty. appear diversity.

“Each ccandidate an ndidate has a par partt of the

di i wher district where h e the they’re h y’r ’ e not vvery er e y wel well l ll known, a par partt wher wheree the theyy rreally eally ha have ave to win o over veer a demo demographic, graphic, a blo blocc of vvoters o oters still unfamiliar with them them, m,” says sa ays y W Wieckowski, iieck ko owski, who declined to endorse an anyone nyo one in the rac racee b because eccaausse he’s he ’s friends with a few few of the fiv five. ve. “It ““It’s ’s rreally eally unpr unpredictable—there’s edicttaable—there’s no cl clear lear frontrunner, fr ontrunnerr, which mak makes kees this a rreally e eally interesting inter reesting rac racee to w watch. aatch.”

F Financially, inanciallyy, Kansen Chu, a lab labororor endorsed Demo Democrat crat who went fr from o om IBM engineer and rrestaurateur estaurateur wi with ith his wife, wif fe, Dais Daisy, sy, to sit sitting ttting on the San JJose o Cit ose City ty Council C ouncil in 20 2007, 077, has st staked ak keed himsel himself lf as the fr frontrunner. ontrunnerr. The Chus ha have ave b become e ome ec fixtures fixtur rees in the South Ba Bay ay p political olitical sc sscene, ene, almost ne never veer passing up a meet meet-andt--an ndgr greet eet or dinner function to rub elb elbows, bows, and their ccampaign ampaign ccoffer off ffeer (Dais (Daisy sy iss treasurer) tr easurer) brims fullest among all AD2 A AD255 ccandidates andidates with more more than $28 $286,000.

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“I kne knew ew early on that I w wanted anted a to ccontinue ontinue to serve serve in some ccapacity, apacitty,” says sa ays y Chu, who mo moved oved e to San JJose ose fr ffrom om Taiwan T aaiw waan in 1976 and became beccame a the fir first rst Chinese Americ American caan ccouncilmember ouncilmember e in cit city ty history. history. “I enjo enjoy oy what I do and we need mor moree A Asian ssian Americ American a an rrepresentation, epresentation, esp especially ecially in [[AD25], AD25], 5 the

second-most Asian legislative second-most A sian s leg gislativve district in the st state. ate.”

A fiery Chu’s staid fiery ccontrast ontrast to o Chu ’s st aid demeanor is T Teresa Cox, eeresa C ox, the daughter of a union activist an and nd the first African American African Americ an in n the nation to nuclear engineering,, earn a degree degree in nuc clear engineering a distinction that garnered gaarnered national attention.

Fremont em attention. The Fr mont rresident esident and 24-Hour F Fitness itnesss eexecutive xecutive has served board served on the b oard of trustees ffor or o the Ohlone C Community College ommunitty C ollege District for first fo or six yyears—her ears—her fir rst fforay ora o ay into elected offic office. e. But ass a White House appointee both Clinton app ointee under b o the C oth linton aand nd Obama administrations, administratio ons, this race race is far from politics. from her first brush with w p olitics.

“I’ve always loved “I’vve alw wayys lo oveed working w ffor o or the public, says Cox, grew public,” sa ays y C ox, who o gr ew up in a family of civil rights activists never aactivists.. “It ne veer felt like job.. I ffelt like was feelt lik ke a job elt e lik ke I w as a making a difference world diff ffeerence in the worl ld and working with all kinds of p people eop ple to bring consensus bring about consensus o and to brin ng aawareness waareness ab out what the pr president was doing. esident wa w as doing g.”

Cox’s raised Cox’s mother raise ed her and her two brothers school tw wo br ro others alone on n a public scho ol teacher’s salaryy and ffought tirelessly teacher’s salar o ought tir elessly for pay parity teachers,, who fo or pa ay parit ty ffor or ffemale o eemale teachers would lose seniority they took senioritty iff the ey to ok time off to raise a family family. y.

African ““As As a woman—ass an Afric an American woman—I American woman— —I am used to

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being told, ‘N being ‘No,’” o,’” she sa says. ayys. “It made me a fighter fighter.” .”

Though well cconnected, onnectted, particularly particularly in the northern northern par partt of the t district, C Cox’s ox’s fundraising got off to a rrocky ock ky st start. taart. She loaned herself $58,0 $58,000 00 at a the outset and finally cleared clearreed $120,0 $120,000 00 as of the latest filing period, period, which end ended ded last week.

“Mone “Money ey isn isn’t n’’t eeverything, veeryth hing,” C Cox ox notes notes..

“This This isn isn’t n’t ’t ab about out who who’s o’s the t most funded. funded It’s It ’s ab about out who who’s o’s b better ettter t eq equipped quipped to ser serve ve this div diverse veerse of a region. region.”

One candidate caandidate who has h b been een able to match Chu Chu’s u’s fundraisingg advant advantage— age— and institutional supp support—is orrt— —is Armando Gomez, Gome z, a budget adviso advisor or to San JJose ose o Mayor Ma ayo or Chuck Reed Reeed b byy day day and a her da herder der of ccats ats a on the Milpit Milpitas as Cit C City ty C Council ouncil b byy Off the first ffour night. O our ccandidates o a andidates to declare, later start declar re, no one got a late er st art last yyear eear support, Gomezz has i rallying in ll i supp ort, t but b t Gome G h byy mining pulled in rroughly oughly $286,000 $286,0 000 b network members a net tw work of ccommunity ommunitty memb ers and over business owners he builtt up o veer the past local government.

12 yyears eears working in lo cal al go oveernment. last He actually ended the la ast filing deadline more with mor re cash caash on hand d than Chu. “It’s encouraging, says Gomez, “It ’s rreally eally enc ouragin ngg,” sa ayys Gome z, 40, the yyoungest oungest ccandidate o aandid date and the only born one b orn and raised in the t district. “I honored many people have ffeel eeel honor ed that so man ny p eople ha ave shown h their h i support. support.”

He’s supporting He ’s fielded criticism ffor or supp o orting Reed’s R eeed’s ccontroversial ontr o oveersial pension pen nsion rreforms, effo orms, byproduct he’s but as a b ypr y oduct he ’s secur ssecured ed multiple chamber endorsements,, including chamb er endorsements from Valley fr om the San JJose/Silicon ose/Silicon nV aalleey and Santaa Clara chamb chambers Sant ers off ccommerce. ommerce. He more rrepresents eprresents e one of the mo ore cconservative onservativve shades of Democrat the race, Democrat in th he rac e, almost Kansen-Daisy the antithesis to the Kan nsen-Daisy Democrat.

Demo crat. eate an ““As As a p policy olicy li mak maker, keerr, I w want aant to cr create environment en nvvirro onment that mak makes kees a business w want aant to b bee her here, re,” Gome Gomezz sa says. ays y . “I w want aant the st state ate to pass a budget that giv gives ves e lo local cal ccontrol ontrol to cities and districts districts,, b because eccause eevery ver e y time the st state taate balanc balances es the bu budget udget to ttake ak ke aaway way fr from ro om cities cities,, it ccomes omees at the eexpense xxpense of fir firefighters efighters and p police olice and other ccore orre public ser services. vices.”

Though one of ttwo wo white w w ccandidates andidates in a pr predominantly edominantly min minority noritty district, Craig Steckler made div diversity versit e ty a ffocal ocaal point p oint in his past ccareer, aareerr, which w included ser serving ving as Fr Fremont’s reemont’s chi chief ief of p police. olicce.

The rretired etired ccop op and eex-head x-h head of the International A Association sso s ciatio on of Chiefs of P Police olicce raised the pr profile ro ofi file of his 300-employee 30 0-emplo oyeee depar department tm ment b byy rrolling olling out fforward-thinking o orwaarrd d-thinking div diversity veersitty p policies olicies

law enforcement that set an eexample xample ffor or o la aw enf fo orcement across agencies acr ross the ccountry. ountry. wanted department “I w aanteed the depar tment to rreflect eflect the demo demographics grraphics of the ccommunity, ommunitty, y” y” says. worked.

Wee built a lot of Steckler sa ays y . “It work keed. W public..” trust with the t public Retiring Reetiringg in 2012 after 45 yyears eears of service, law enforcement ser vice, the la aw enf for o cement vveteran eteran e progressive is packing ssome ome unusually pr ogressivve values.. Stec Steckler pro-gun values ckler is pr o-gun gun ccontrol ontrol and equality, marriage eq qualitty, and he eeven veen has an open-minded approach op en-mind ded appr oach to rregulating egulating medical marijuana. medic caal ma arijuana.

He also ser violencee sserves ves e on a domestic violenc prevention board says pr evention e b oarrd and sa ayys that,, if elected, donate salaryy to he will don nate the bulk of his salar anti-domestic violencee charities and antidomesstic violenc shelters.. ““As officer who’s shelters As an offic er who ’s rresponded esponded thousands violencee ccalls, to thousand ds of domestic violenc alls, that’s always been important that ’s alw ways y b een an imp ortant issue to me,,” Steckle Steckler says. me St kler sa ays y.

Gomezz Steckler trails Chu and Gome fundraising, safety in fundraisi ingg, but his public saf feetty background progressive back kgr gro ound d and pr ogressivve values gave state actually ga ave him a leg up in the st ate Democratic Party process, Demo craticc P arty endorsement pr ocess, enough winning en nough vvotes otes o to lead all support. ccandidates andidates but b not gain official supp ort.

That vvote ote o meant m Chu has surprisingly settle labor backing. had to set ttle t e ffor or o lab or ccouncil ouncil backing g.

Steckler’ss also moree Steckler’ allso managed to raise mor $152,000. than h $152,0 000.

Republican R eepubliccan Bob Brunton, who joined racee rrelatively mustered the rac elaativveely late and muster ed up a ffew thousand donations,, ew th housand dollars in donations provides measuree of par partisanship pr ovvides a slim s measur tisanship to the rac race. e. A fformer o ormer trustee on the same school board Cox, Ohlone sch hool b oard as C ox, Brunton says joined offer sa ays y he join ned primarily to off ffeer an alternative alternativ ve ffor o or cconservatives. onservativvees. decided because saw theree “I decide ed to run b ecause I sa aw ther weree ffour people didn’t wer o our p eople running who didn n’’t offer different outlook rreally eally ll off ffer that ffe h diff ffeerent off an outlo l ok k from other,,” sa says fr rom o each other o ayys Brunton, who runs an elec electronics ctronics manufacturing out Fremont.

“I’ve watched business ou ut of Fr remont. e “I’v ve w aatched myy industr industryy b being byy these m eing decimated b bad Sacramento,, horribly ba ad decisions in Sacramento short-sighted views these shor t-sighted vie ws that ttax aax the wrong people impose wr ong p eop ple and imp ose rregulations egulations aree one onerous duplicative that ar erous and duplic cativ a ve that people livelihoods. ccost ost p veelihoods.” eople their liv Assembly 255 has ne never A ssembl s ly District 2 eveer had many options, partt b because there’s so man ny op ptions, in par ecause ther e’s never been ne veer rreally eallyy b een another option. In Wieckowski 2012, W iieck kowski o won the general walking election w a alking aaway way with more more than percent 70 p ercent of the vvote. ote o .

“What's happ happening ening now is all eeyes yees aree now lo looking ar o oking at the ccandidates, andidates,” Wieckowski says. time..”

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The African American st student tudent at San Jose S State tate Universityy bullying who alleged rracist acist bully ing by rroommates oommates has filed a claim m demanding Donald against the school dema anding $5 million in damages. Dona ald Jr.,., now 18, say sayss administr administrators known Williams Jr ators should have know wn wrong something was wr ong when w a rresidential esidential adviser rreviewed eviewed a agreement bizarre lock rroommate oommate agr eement with w a bizar re condition:: “No bike loc ck Police that of shame.”” P olice say th hat in addition to calling him rracist acist decorating suite paraphernalia slurs,, decor ating the sui te with white power par aphernalia barricading and bar ricading the victim victim in a closet,, the suspects also fastened fasstened a U-shaped bike lock around ar ound his neck. The ffour ou ur accused, who face face misdemeanor battery and hate crime charges, aree due in cour court pretrial hearing.. Williams rrecruited from char ges, ar rt next month ffor or a pr etrial hearing ecruited help fr om Carl O.J.. Simpson’s mur murder defense C arl E. Douglas,, one of O.J O der trial def ense attorneys, but saw a slight lawyerr initially filed the claim with the wr wrong agency. setback when his lawye w ong agency y. If the university e-submitted rrejects ejects the rre-submitted d claim,, as Douglas expects, he sayss he’ll file a lawsuit.

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FREEZE Stat State te Assemblyman Paul Fong cro crossed ossed some ethical lines when

supportive his campaign n posted ads featuring a supp ortive San Jose police officer.

Fong’s CCampaign Fong’s ampaign Ads A Put Cop, SSJPD JPD in A wkwaard Spot Awkward P Paul aul F Fong ong ma m may ay not b bee br breaking eaking rules byy let b letting ttting a lob lobbyist bb byyist hold a $10 $100,000 0,000 debt o over veer his head h during his entir entiree time in the St State a A ate Assembly, sssemblyy, but his latest transgr transgression esssion ccould ould o b bee seen as a violation of st state a la ate law aw and lo local caal p policies. olicies.

Ov Over veer the week w weekend, keend, F Fong, ong, who is running ffor o or a seat on the San JJose ose City Cit ty C Council, ouncil, p posted osted ne new w ads on his ccampaign ampaign Fac Facebook e ook page ffeaturing eb eeaturing him and San JJose ose p police olice Sgt. Sggt. t Rob Ro ob Imobersteg Imobersteg shaking handss in fr front ont of the offic officer’s er’s th posted ccar. ar. Each of the he ffour our ads p o osted online threw thr ew out a lo local ocal crime st statistic taatistic and the deductive deductiv ve slo slogan: g “That gan: “That’s ’s wh why: hy: ‘S ‘SAFETY SA AFETY FIRST. FIRS T’’” The ad T. ads ds also missp misspell ell the wor word d “city” “cit tyy” when rrecommending e ommending F ec Fong ong ffor or o the District 1 ccouncil ouncil seat.

Ir Ironically, onicallyy, while w crime is up in San JJose, ose, the p political olitiiccaal ads ccould ould ha have ave added one mor moree to th the he pile pile..

C California aliffo ornia go ggovernment oveernment ccode ode section 3206 320 6 st states, taates, “N “No No offic officer er or emplo employee oyeee of a lo local caal agen agency ncy shall par participate ticipate in political p olitical activities activitties of an any ny kind while in ott only w uniform. unif form. o ”N Not was aas Imob Imobersteg ersteg in uniform; unif form; o the SJPD S emblem on the ccar’s ar’ a s driver-side view. driv veer-side door door o is in clear vie ew. The duty manual officers SJPD dut ty ma anual also fforbids o orbids offic ers on-duty uniform from ondutty or in unif form o fr om “willfully being photographed uniform b eing photo grraphed in unif fo orm (on or duty) political off dut tyy) with hp oliticcaal ccandidates. andidates.”

Sgt. Sg t. Heather Heatheer Randol, a

sp spokesperson pok keesperson ffor o or SJPD SJPD,, told San JJose o ose In Inside nside in an email, “The ser sergeant geant w was as a u unaware naawaare this photo w was aas b being eing used d ass a p political olitical ccampaign ampaign ad. The pho photo oto w was aas ttaken ak keen appr approximately oximately 6-8 mont months ths ag ago go at the end of a ride ride-along -along at th the he rrequest e equest of Mr Mr.. F Fong. ongg. Mr Mr.. F Fong ong w was as as assigned ssigned to ride with the ser sergeant geant aft after fter rrequesting equesting a ride ride-along -along with San S JJose o P ose Police olice Depar Department. tment.”

If the photo w was aas ttaken ak keen rroughly oughly si six ix m months ago ago,, it it’s ’s cconceivable onceivable that F Fong o ong was already Inside w aas alr eady a ccandidate. aandidate. San JJose ose In nside rreported e orted last Septemb ep September er that he w was aas in es escrow scrow to buy a home in San JJose ose so o he ccould o ould run ffor o or ccouncil. ouncil. Randol said SJPD S h had ad no plans to in investigate. nveestigate.

She added that the depar department tment m made a rrequest equest ffor or F o Fong ong to rremove emo ove th the he ads ads,, which disapp disappeared eared withoutt ccomment o omment on Fac Facebook ebook sometime after a 3p 3pm pm T Tuesday. uesda u ay. The ads wer weree first p posted ossted on n Sunda Sunday, ay, Mar March ch 23, and ac accumulated cumulaated a tot total al of 76 lik likes kees on Fac Facebook. ebook. F Fong’s ong’s ccampaign a ampaign did not rreturn eturn San JJose ose omment.

Inside’s nside’s ccall all ffor or ccomment. o In Sgt. Imobersteg Randol said neither Sg gtt. Imob erstteg nor Larry Esquivel knew n or Chief L arry Esquiv veel kne w or approved beforehand, ap pproved e of the ad b effo orehand, as itt bee illegal. w would clearly b Regardless, Fong have R eegardless, F ong should ha ave known better.

Assembly’s kn nown b ettter t r. He chairs the A ssemb bly’s elections Josh Koehn el lections ccommittee.— ommittttee.— By J oosh K oehhn

FREE FOR LONG? Ex-county Ex-ccounty supervisor George Shirakawa Shirrakawa

will likely be out of jail jail before his new trial starts.

Shirakawa Shir akawa TTrial rrial Delayed to September Geor George rgge Shirak Shirakawa kawa JJr. r.’s ne next ext x da day ay in kicked Sept. may ccourt ourt got kick keed to Sept t. 15. That ma ay or ma may ay not b bee a go good od th thing hing ffor o or other people p eople in involved nvo olvveed in the ccase. ase.

Shirakawa’s Shirak kawa’s ttaxpayer-provided axpaayeerr-pr - ovvided attorney, at ttorne t ey, JJay ay R Rorty, orty, filed o d a kitchensink motion on Mar March ch 12 1 asking ffor or o the trial to b bee ccontinued. o ontinued d. Pr Prosecutor rosecutor o JJohn ohn Chase Chase,, who heads up the District Attorney’s A tttorneeyy’s Public Integr Integrity ritty U Unit, nit, told n San JJose ose Inside that the motion made “legitimate p points” oints” but will w also ser serve ve his in investigators nveestigators well as the they ey ccontinue ontinue to ffollow ollow up on leads o leads..

“We’re “W We’re still tr trying ying to in iinvestigate nveestigate a little lit ttle t bit, and as long as the t trial is out there, ther e, it helps us a lit little tttle bit,” he said.

Rorty R orty is rrepresenting o epresenting Shirak Shirakawa, kawaa, who is curr currently ently in jail ffor o or emb embezzling ezzling z ccampaign ampaign a funds funds,, thr through ouggh the ccounty’s ounttyy’s Indigent L Legal egal Def Defense feense O Office. fficce. He has b been een paid $9,020.54 4 ffor or o work ccompleted ompleted up thr through ough JJanuary. anuary.

The tot total al ccost ost to def defend feen nd Shirak Shirakawa, kawa, a

who is alr already reeaady rresponsible esponsible ffor or almost $3 o spent special ecial million sp e on audits and ttwo ent wo w sp elections las last st yyear, eearr, will ccertainly ertainly incr increase rease e b between ettween w no now ow and the trial. R Rorty o orty has hir hired ed chang change-of-venue ge-off-veenue eexperts xxperts and also ccontracted ontracted with a DNA eexpert. o xxpert.

How thee trial dela delay ay impacts San JJose ose Cit City ty C Councilman o ouncilman Xa Xavier avier v C Campos, ampos, who dir directly ectlly b benefited enefited fr from om the mail fraud—his ccampaign ampaign opp opponent onent w was as a the victim— victim—remains —remains unc uncertain. ertain. L Last ast Octob October, err, C Campos a os in amp invoked nvo ok ked e the F Fifth ifth Amendmen Amendment nt to aavoid vo oid grand jur juryy questions ab aabout out the ccase. ase a . Chase said the ne new w tri trial al date ccould ould o rresult esult in an eexpiration xxpiration of o the st statute taatute of limit limitations— ations— ffour our o yyears eears after a the disc discovery over e y of the crime(s)—f crime(s)—for fo or others who ma may ay ha have ave had a rrole ole in thee mail fraud. This means C Campos, ampos, who wh is up ffor or o rre-election, e-election, would offic officially cially b bee clear cleared ed of an any ny wr wrongdoing ongdoin ng but ma may ay still b bee able to in invoke nvo ok ke the F Fifth ifth Amendment in the fall. fall.—Josh —Joosh K Koehn oehn

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foreign tele foreign telephone ephone numbers,, as well as such activities su uch as hijacking Internet traffic tr affic with technologies like SStingray, tingrayy, enforcement around which locall law enf orcement ar ound uses the U.S.. use es to mimic cell phone thereby traffic from towers,, the ereby capturing tr affic fr om ang a wide rrange ge of homes,, businesses and g enforcement institutionss as well as law enf orcement targets.

Thiss practice tar gets. Thi practice is particularly the data is typically disturbing because b private corporations aree held by priv vate corpor ations which ar not rrequired equired to reveal reveal its details or what shared enforcement. was shar ed d with law enf orcement.

Phone CCalls— alls— Now With Slightly Mor acy Moree Priva Privacy The Obama administr administration attion is preparing preparing that a legislative proposal proposal th hat would overhaul the National Security Security Agency’s notorious bulk phone records recor e ds program, program, according accor ding to The New Yo YYork o TTimes ork imes i s. proposal, which which would join a The new proposal, oposaals in Congr ess, wave of similar pr proposals Congress, is primarily aimed at do downsizing ownsizing the security agency’s pr program ogram a of capturing wide-reaching from Americans’’ wide-rreaching data fr wide om m Americans telephone calls,, includin including ng voice conversations and Inter Internet activity. rnet activity y.

Under the new pr proposal, oposaal,, these rrecords ecords would stay in the handss of telephone companies and could no not ot be accessed by the NS NSA permission from A without perm mission fr om a judge.. Such a rrequest equest must include specific inf information linking equest ormation link king the rrequest to an ongoing ter terror investigation. ror inv vestigation.. In addition,, phone compan companies nies would not be rrequired equired to rretain etain thee data ffor or any longer than they norma normally ally would.

The pr proposal get oposal doesn’t ge et into the details of how the pr program ogrram is to be implemented. That Pr President essident Obama left to the Justice Depar Department rtment to figure Friday, figure out—by Friday y, when w the latest program slated expire. program rrenewal enewal is slat ted to expir e.

The NS NSA once-secret A uses the once-secret call records program—sometimes records pr ogram—som metimes known as the 215 pr program, after ogram, am, afte er Section 215 of the P Patriot Act atriot A ct — to analyze links between callers in an ef effort ffort to identify hidden ter terrorist associates, rorist associa tes,, if they exist.

The pr program enacted unilaterally ogram was enact ted unilater ally

by Pr President George W.. Bush after 9/11. esident Geor ge W Left undisturbed in this latest move is the issue of calls made to or thr through ough

—Dan Holden

Symaantec ’s TTop Symantec’s oop Job In nsecurity Insecurity It was rrecently ecen ntly announced that after only a mere mere 18 months on the job, Symantec’s board directors S ymantec y ’ss boar d of dir ectors voted to Steve door.r. show CEO S teve Bennett the door This marks the second CEO to get the boot in lesss than two years—Enrique Salem lost the gig after costing the in a bid to change the company millions m sold softwaree packages. way they so old softwar packages Symantec S ymantec y aand the antivirus suite they been sell have be een flailing in rrecent ecent years,, as users flock to less expensive,, sometimes free even fr ee al aalternatives ternatives that do that same products. job as Symantec’s Syma y antec’s pr oducts.

A spokesperson spokespeerson for for the company elaborated elabor ated on the decision made unanimously unanimous sly by their executives.

“We “W We recognize recogn nize Steve’s Steve teve’ss contributions Symantec, to S yymanteec,, including developing and leading g a series of successful on organizational initiatives ffocused o ocused organizational rrealignment, ealignment,, cost reduction reduction and process process effectiveness,” eff ectivenesss,”” the company said in statement.t.. “Our a statemen “Our priority is now to identify a leader leeader who can leverage leverage our company’s assets and leadership team to drive thee next stage of Symantec’s Syymantec’s product pr oduct innovation inn novation and growth. growth. This considered consider ed decision was the rresult esult of an deliberative process, ongoing de liberrative a pr ocess,, and not precipitated pr ecipitated d by any event or impropriety.” improprietyy.” .

No one hass been officially announced to take up the t reins reins just yet,, and for for being the time be eing former former board board chairman Brown chief.f.

Michael Br o as interim chief own —Chris Stobing Stobing

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LIBRARY L IBR A RY S SCIENCE C ENCE Activities at a San Jos CI Jose se P Public ublic Library event celebra celebrating ating maker culture included a project in which circui circuits batteries.. These ‘squishy LEDs.. its were built out of playdough h and batteries y circuits’ were used to power LEDs

New New Innovate, Create Crea ate and Discover Discove er program progra am demonstrates demonstrattes that libraries libraries aren’t book are en’t just for boo k learning BY B Y GAR GARY Y SINGH

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OIS OISE SE AND AND CREATIVITY CREA AT TIVITY surround sur round me. To To be more mo re precise, zen doodling, doo odling, electric playdough, playdough h, handmade books and a robot robo ot that shoots frisbees.. A mini-circus of kids, frisbees kids, all of whom m seem happy and curious,, m mill curious ill about Room 255 of the Martin Marrtin Luther Luther King, Jr.. Main Library.

Various JJr Lib brary y. V arious booths are e set up along the inside perimeter of the Librarians, room. Libr arians, tinkerers, tinkerers, TechShop employees,, highT echShop employees e school-aged school-age d roboticists and are teachers ar re among those giving lessons. lesssons.

Thanks to the San JJose ose Public Library, Librar L y, the name of the eevent vent I'm m attending at ttending ccomes omes wrapped wrapped in three threee words—Innovate, Create, w wor ds—Innovate, Cr eate, Discover— Discover e— libraryy in Silicon eexactly x xactly what a librar Silicon Valley bee teaching childr children.

V aalley should b en n. myy vote best new T eevent The vent gets m vote ffor o or b est ne ew library li ibrary idea.

Ass a pilot pr program, libraryy A ogram,, the librar issued is ssued a ccall all ffor o or ccollaborators ollaborators to participate new p articipate in a brand ne w idea,, a open ttwo-hour w -hour op wo en gathering designed to maker culturee and the garagegaraggerreflect e eflect mak ker e cultur tinkerer mentality driven ti ink keerer ment alitty that's driv veen much mu uch Silicon Valley sincee day off Silic on V aalleey sinc daay one. one. Then n put p ut them all in the same rroom, oom,, all at a once, engage,, cr create, o nce, and let eeveryone ver e yo one engage eatte, learn It'ss a le earn and rreap eap some inspiration. It' great because new generation gr reat idea b ecause each ne w genera ation that moree and mor moree th hat ccomes omes along is mor interested participatory in nterested in par ticipatory eexperiences, xp x erien nces, rather static ra ather than st atic cconsumption onsumption of information passive learning. in nfformation o or passiv ve learning g.

S as I st So stand and d in i the h middle iddl off activee rroom, looking the activ oom,, practically practtically lo oking around array ar ound in circles, circles, I seee an arra ay of participatory par ticipatory activitiess as well as a varietyy of childr children variet en taking tak king part. part. At At organized byy Nexmap: New a table table or ganized b Nexmap: N ew Experimental Artt Production, Exp erimental Music Ar A Production, makee paper kids mak paper circuits circu uits with ccopper opper LEDs,, as a w way ttape ape and LEDs ay to learn circuits function. how rreal eal cir cuits funct tion. Another Notebook, ttable, able, labeled labeled “Hack the th he N otebook,” teaches children children how to make make books books glue.. They They without using paste orr glue sew staples se w the binding, binding, then use st aples and scissors ffor o or the rrest. esst. Over Over in the aree mak making ccorner, orner, others ar king “squishy “squish hy circuits” batteries teries circuits”” with playdough plaaydou ugh and bat drivee LEDs. to driv LEDs. My favorite, faavorite o , zen doodling, patiencee and do odling, seems to teach teaach patienc intricate drawing mindfulness via intric ate dra aw wing of elaborately detailed elab orately det ailed designs. deesigns. Japanese Japanese Amigurumi,, odd-shaped odd-shap ped knitted knitttted dolls, dolls, have eeven ven ha ave their own ttable. able. Variety Variet a y is spicee of lives. never the spic livvees. Libraries Libraaries ne ver did was this when I w as a kid. there's more. school But ther e's mor e. Two Two w high scho ol occupy rrobotics obotics teams also o ccupy one ccorner orner notice. of the rroom, oom, I notic e. Bellarmine B and Notre aree each demonstrating N otre Dame ar that helped the vvery ery machines tha at help ed them

Silicon Valley Invitational win the Sil licon V aalley In vitational FIRST FIRS T ccompetition om mpetition last yyear. ear. The shockwave Bellarminee sho ck kwave ccannon annon is not here, it's pictured placard her e, but it t's pictur ed on a plac ard in the ccorner. ornerr. crowded By far the t most cr owded side however, belongs of the rroom, oom m,, howe ver, b elongs to TechShop, who'vee lugged in a 3D T echShop e , who'v vinyl cutter printer and d a vin nyyl cut ter just to showcase tiny portion theyy showc ase a tin ny p ortion of what the provide facilityy on Sec Second pr ovide at their facilit ond Street Str eet in downtown d San JJose. ose. Kids aree mobbi mobbing ar ng the ttables ables to rreceive eceive dogtags their own custom ccarved arved do gtags and stickers. stick ers.

Ass mor moree kids p pound A ound aaway way in the opposite opp osite ccorner, o orner , hammering out bookmarks their own leather b ookmarks at full vvolume, olum me, librarian Erin Berman that new emerged. tells me th hat a ne w era has emer ged. passive, static Libraries ar aaree not just ffor o or passiv e, st atic info.

People want cconsumption onsumptiion of inf fo. P eople w aant hands-on handson learning llearning..

“Forever people have “F oreverr and d eever, ver, p eople l h ha ave been libraryy to b een ccoming omiing to the librar information, says. cconsume onsume in nffo ormation,” Berman sa ayys.

“We're next step,, to b bee “W Wee're ttaking ak king the ne xt step placee wh where people a plac here p eople ccan an ccontinue ontinue things develop new learning th hings and de velop ne w skills.. ... P People skills e eople still ccome ome to the libraryy to gain information, librar g inf fo ormation,, but ffor o or the last de decade so,, libraries ha have cade or so ave been moving b een rreally ving fforward o orward into eallyy mo being about moree than just b eing ab ou ut much mor about being cconsumption, onsumptiion, i , but b ab bout b eing i a participatory library, wheree p people eople par ticipato ory librar y, wher walk new ccan an w alk aaway way with a ne w skill that theyy learne learned. the ed.”

Libraryy dir director Librar ector JJill ill Bourne agrees.

Libraries aree plat platforms agr ees. Lib braries ar fo orms ffor o or information the sharingg of inf fo ormation and ideas,, allow allowing citizenryy to ideas wing the citizenr access information. maker ac cess thatt inf fo ormation. So mak er culturee is the logical next step,, which cultur t lo gical ne xt step says Bourne sa ayys falls right into what a libraryy in Silic Silicon Valley bee librar S on V alle a y should b eexperimenting xperimen nting with.

“The ac act ct of making is actually learning, says. an act of le earning,” Bourne sa ayys. “So us,, it's just ffor or us o j rreally eally that transition of testing out o what ttypes yypes of aree rreally activities ar aaround ound learning ar eally appropriate appr opriatte and ccould ould work well in a libraryy en environment. librar v onment.” vir next Bournee said the ne xt step will bee to bringg these gatherings to the b libraries branch libr raries and to ccollaborate ollaborate potential partners. with otherr p otential par tners. All the have moree branches ha h ave study rrooms, ooms, so mor likee Inno Innovate, Create, gatheringss lik vate, Cr eate, Discover happen.

Disc over will w happ en.

“You “Y Yo ou might m see a study rroom oom into studio,,” turned int to a rrecording ecording studio Bourne sai said. id.

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Thank You! Six years running, Metro readers named J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines "Best Local Winery"

CONTENTS CONT C ONTENT ONT TEN NTS N NT TS THE SHORT SHOR RT LIST LIST

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FOOD F OOD + DR DRINK RINK

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NIGHTLIFE E

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ARTS AR RTS + CUL CULTURE LT TURE

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SHOPS SHOP PS + S SERVICES ER RV VICES

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PENINSULA A

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CENTRAL SILICON S V VALLEY ALLEY A

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WEST WES ST V VALLEY A ALL LEY

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FREMONT + MILPITAS MILPIT TAS

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SAN S AN JO A JOSE OSE S +S SOUTH OUTH COUNTY

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The Cover Artist A

J. LOHR SAN JOSE WINE CENTER 1000 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose 95126 408.918.2160 TASTING DAILY 10AM – 5PM

This yyear’s ear’s Bes Bestt off Silicon V Valley o all a ey cover design cov er d esign thee work is th work of of FranciscoSan F ranciscobased artist b ased ar tist Michael Mic hael Murphy.

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C Contributors Aaron Carnes Aaron A Carnes Cianci JJeff eff Cian ci Koehn JJosh Jo sh Ko ehn Stephen Layton S St ephen La ayyton Pulcrano D Pul Dan crano Michael Rosa Mi M Mic hael R osa Shikuma M Shikum Misa a Garyy Sing Singh G Gar h Wadsworth JJennifer enniffer e W adsworth Richard R Ric hard vvon on Busack Busack Heather Zimmerman H Hea ather Zimm erman

D Designer Tabi T abi Zarr Zarrinnaal innaal

Ph t P Photographers ph Ignacio Lo IIgnacio Lopez pez Colin Quirtt C Co lin Quir Geoffrey G Geo ffrey Smith Smith II Alex A Al ex Stover Stover

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Dan Pulcrano

BEST PLACE TO LEARN POLO:

The Horse Park at Woodside

B t Drink Best D k Sens S Sensation sation THE “HENNCHA “HENNCHATA” AT TA A” AT AT CHA ACHO C ’S CHACHO’S 87 E. San F Fernando eernando St, Sa San n Jose

Best Stuffed To Toys oys Shaped Vegetables Like Fruits & Veg getables JUMBO JUMB O JIBBLES San Jose; jumbojibbles.co jumbojibbles.com om

Bestt Pla B Pl Place ace to t Buy B a Colorfull Pashtun Dress

Bestt Photo B Ph t Lab L b& Supply Store

B t New Best N Los L Gatos G t Café C fé

LITTLE KABUL, K FREMONT

FOTO F OTO EXPRES EXPRESS SS

109 W. Main St, Los Ga Gatos atos

304 E. Santa Clar Clara, a, San Jose

Best Kosher Restaurant R

Best Eclectic Farm-to-Table Menu

JERUSALEM JER US SA ALEM GRILL GR RILL & BAR BAR A

HAY HA AY MARKET

Best Car Deta Detail ail

Best Pla Place ace to Learn Polo THE HOR HORSE RS SE P PARK ARK AT A AT W OODSIIDE WOODSIDE

Best Recycling Reecycling of Old TV Tubes T

Best West Valleyy Wine Bar

GLA GLASS ASS TILES T A AT T FIRE CLA AY TILE FIRECLAY

ENOTECA ENO TECA LA STORIA STORIA O

495 W. Julia Julian an St, San Jose

416 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Lo Los os Gatos

1185 Lincoln Ave, San Jose

Best New Los Gatos Restaurant HULT’S HUL LT T’S 65 Los Gatos-Sar Gatos-Saratoga atoga Rd, Los Gato Gatos os

CENTONOVE CENT ONO OVE V

1740 S. Winchester Bl Blvd, lvd, Campbell

AJ’S AJ’ AJ SA AUTO UTO DET DETAILING TAILING A 702 Coleman Ave, San n Jose

Best Downtow Downtown wn Craft Cocktails, sanss attitude 55 5 5 SOUTH SOUTH 55 S. First St, San Jose

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TH THE T HE H ES SHO SHORT HO ORT LIS OR L LIST T Best New Greek Restaurant R NEMEA GREEK TAVERNA TAV VERNA 96 S. First St, San Jose

ZONA Z ONA R ROSA OSA

Best Thin Crustt Pizza

1411 The Ala Alameda, ameda, San Jose

ODEUM RES RESTAURANT TAURANT

Best Fr Free ree Concert

17500 Depot St, Mor Morgan rg gan Hill H

SYMPHONY S YMPH Y ONY SILICON V ALLEY A Y’S T ARGET A VALLEY’S TARGET SUMME ER POPS POP PS SUMMER

Best Small Itali Italian ian Restaurant PAESANO P AES A SANO A

Best Ki Kids’ ids’ Rides

Best Kosher Ma Market arket

BILL BILLY LY JONES JO ONES WILDCAT WILDC CAT RAILR ROA AD & BILL MASON MASON RAILROAD C AROUS SEL CAROUSEL

3978 S. Bascom Ave, San n Jose.

Best Place to Buy Buy Metal Salvage SIMS MET METALS TA ALS Dan Pulcrano

1900 Monter Monterey ey Hwy, San n Jose.

AQUAMATIC A QUAMA Q AT TIC COVER CO OV VER S YSTEMS S SYSTEMS Gilroy; Gilr oy; aquam aquamatic.com atic.com

Best Jazz & Indie Club Music Clu ub CAFÉ C A AFÉ STRITCH STR RITCH 374 S. First St, San S Jose.

Best Fren French nch Sandwiches LA L LUNE UNE S SUCREE

Best Paint Mat Match tch

Los Gatos

Best Toy Tooy Shop, North County C ADVENTURE AD DV VENT TURE TOYS TOYS 173 Main St St, t, Los Altos.

GABRIEL A AT TS SOUTH OU UTH B BAY AY P AINT A TS PAINTS

Best Holiday Hooliday Light Display D

1749 W. San Carlos St, Sa San an Jose.

FANTASY F ANT A TASY OF LIGHT LIGHTS S

Best Revival of a B S Jose Institution San

Best Custom Wood Woood Mill Shop

Vasona V a asona Lake Lak ke County P Park, ark, a Los Gatos

LOU’S L OU’S VILLA VILLAGE AG GE

SOUTHERN S OUTHERN LUMBER LUMBER

1100 11 100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose.

1402 Monter Monterey reey Hwy, San n Jose

Best Healthy Fast Foodd in B P Alto Palo

Best Fresh Fishh

LYFE L YFE Y KIT KITCHEN CHEN

31 University Ave, Los Ga Gatos atos

San Jose

167 16 67 Hamilton Ave, P Palo alo a Alto

Best Vegetariann Fast Food, San Jose

Best Ar Architectural rchitectural Salvagee

THE VE VEGGIE GGIE GRIL GRILL LL

BUCCANEER BUCC CAN ANEER DEMOLI ITION’S DEMOLITION’S SE CRET T WAREHOUSE WA AREHOUSE SECRET

BEST DRINK SENSATION: \

The Hennchata at Chacho’s \

Best Austrian B C Cuisine

STEAMER’S S TEAMER’S

116 P Paseo aseo de Sa San an Antonio W Walk, alk, a San Jose

NASCHMARKT N NA ASCHMARKT

Best Adaptive Adapptive Reuse of an Agricultural Agricultura al Era Plant

384 38 84 E Campbell Ave, Campbell

THE GRANARY GRAN NAR RY COMPLEX

B LED Lighting Storee Best

Best Small Mediterranean Cafe C

L LITE LINE ILL ILLUMINATIONS UMINA AT TIONS S

CAFÉ C AFÉ A T TORRE ORRE

511 University Ave, Los Gatos

20343 Stevens Cr Creek reeek Blv Blvd., vd., Cupertino

17500 Depot St, t, Mor Morgan rg gan Hill

Tower T ower o Lawn Lawn, n, San Jose State University

350 W. Julian St, San Jose Jose

PARS P AR A RS K KOSHER OSHER MARKET M

Best Pooll Safety Covers

Best Sm Small mall Mexican Restaurant Restaur rant

Santana Row, San Jose.

Best Theater Thheater Prop Warehouse Warehouse Parties for Part ties METHOD D 42 PR ODUC CTIONS PRODUCTIONS

San Jose

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READERS’ RE READ EADERS S’’ CHOICE CHOIC C OICE

BEST COCKTAILS WITH PROVENANCE: Lexington House

Best Restaurant Restauraant (Culinary Excellenc Excellence) ce)

ALEXANDER’S ALEXANDE ER’’S STEAKHOUSE S TEAKHOU USE

10330 N. W Wolfe olfe Rd, Cupertino Cu up perrtin t o

AR CADIA ARCADIA

100 W. San Car Carlos rlos St,, San JJose ose

NICK’S NICK ’S NEXT DOOR (F ((FORMERLY ORMERLY NICK’S NICK ’S ON MAIN) 11 Co College llege A Ave, ve, Los Gatos Ga atos

Best Food Tru Truck uck MOGO BBQ BB BQ mogobbq.com m ogobbq.com

SSAM’S AM’S CHO WDERMO OBILE CHOWDERMOBILE

samschowdermobile.com samsc chowdermobille.com

BBQ KALBI

http://bbqkalbi.com/ h tttp://bbqkalbi.com m/

Best Coffee C Roaster LOS GATOS L OS O SG ATO OS COFFEE COF FFEE ROASTING ROASTING COMPANY COM MP PANY A 101 W. M Main ain St., Los Ga Gatos atos

B AREFFOOT CCOFFEE OFFEE R OASTERS BAREFOOT ROASTERS

15567 Union U on A Uni Ave, ve, Los Gatos; Ga atos; Ave, Campbell; 1819 S. Bascom B A ve, Cam pbell; Blvd, Santa Clara 2475 Dee La Cruz Cruz Bl lvd, San nta Cl ara

CHROMATIC CHR OM MA AT TIC COFFEE COFFEE CO. CO.

5237 Stevens Stteven e s Cr Creek reeek Blvd, Bllvd, San Santa nta Clara Clara

Best Chocolate C Maker SCHURRA’S S CH HURRA A’S FINE CONFECTIONS CON NFECTIONS 840 T The he Alameda, Alameda, San JJose ose

SUGAR R BUTTER FL OUR FLOUR

669 S. Bern B Bernardo ardo A Ave, ve, Sunnyvale; Sunn nyvale; Ave, Suite 1875 S. Bascom A ve, Sui te 152, Campbell Cam pbe b ll

BUTTERFLY SNAKE & BUTTERFL LY

191 E. Cam Campbell pbell A Ave, ve, Campbell Camp pbell

SP2 CCOMMUNAL OMMUNAL B AR BAR + RE STAURANT RESTAURANT

72 N. Alm Almaden aden Ave, Ave, San JJose ose

B Tea Best T Room R LISA’S LIS SA’S TEA TREASURES TREA ASURES S

San Santana ntana Row, Row, 1145 O Olsen lsen A Ave, ve, Ave #165, San Jose; Jose; 1875 S. Bascom A ve #1 165, Campbell Cam mpbell

SSATORI ATORI TEA CCOMPANY OMPANY

37 N. San Pedro Pedro St, San JJose ose

MOUNTAIN MOUNT TA AIN VIEW VIEW TEA VILLAGE VILLAGEE 275 75 Castro Castro St, Mountain Moun ntain View View

Best New Restauran Restaurant nt BLACKBIRD BLA AC CKBIRD TAVERN T AV VERN

200 S. First First St, San JJose ose

LATIN CIANO’S MODERN LA AT TIN

280 E. Camp Campbell pbell Ave, Ave, Campbell Cam mpbell

Best Chef NICK DIFU,NICK’S DIFU U,NICK’S NEXT DOOR NEX XT DOO OR SC OTT CCOOPER, OOPER, LEE P APILLON SCOTT PAPILLON THOMASS RIC RICCI, THOMA CI, LB B SSTEAK TEAK

B t Cajun Best C j Restaurant R t t HOUSE BISTRO POOR HOU USE BIS TR RO 91 S. Au Autumn utumn t St, Sa San an JJose ose

LILLIE MAE’S HOU USE OF SOUL FFOOD OOD HOUSE

1290 Coleman Coleman Ave, Ave, San Jose Jose

CRAWDADDY CRA WDADDY

779 Story Storry Rd, Sui Suite te 1, San JJose ose

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Colin Quirt

Colin Quirt

Food F oodd + D ood Drink rinnk

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The Freshest Fish The Finest Seafood The Fish Market & Top Of The Market

Best Seafood Restaurant

Alex Stover Stover

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FOOD F FO D + DRINK

MARKET FISH MARK KET

1007 Bl Blossom ossom Hill R Road, oad, San JJose; ose; Camino 3775 El Camin o Real, Rea al, Santa San nta Clara; Clara; Camino Real, ea 3150 El Camin oR al, Palo Palo Alto Allto

HA WG’S SEAF OOD HAWG’S SEAFOOD

1700 W Cam Campbell mpbell A Ave, ve, Cam Campbell, pbell,

BY B Y TH’ BUCKET

4565 St Stevens even e s Cr Creek eek Blvd, Bllvd d, Santa San nta Clara Clara

TOP OF THE MARKET (650) 349-1845 1855 South Norfolk San Mateo, CA 94403

B Ramen Best R ORENCHI RAMEN R

3540 H Homestead omestead Rd Rd, d, San Santa nta Cl Clara ara

K UMAKO RAMEN KUMAKO

211 JJackson ackson St, San JJose o ose

MARU MAR U ICHI JJAPANESE APANESE NOODLE HOUSE

BEST RAMEN: Orenchi Ramen

368 Castro Castro St, Mountain Moun ntain View View

THE FISH MARKET (650) 493-8862 (TUNA) 3150 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306

Best Small Re Restaurant estaurant NAGLEE PARK NA AG GLEE P A ARK GARAGE GARA AGE G

505 E San Car Carlos rlos St.,, San Jose Jose

HENR Y’S HI-LIFE HENRY’S

THE FISH MARKET (408) 246-3474 (FISH) 3775 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95051

THE FISH MARKET (650) 349-3474 (FISH) 1855 South Norfolk San Mateo, CA 94403

301 W St. JJohn ohn St, Sa San an Jose Jose

NICK’S (FORMERLY NICK ’S NEXT DOOR (F ORMERLLY NICK’S NICK ’S ON MAIN) 11 Co College llege A Ave, ve, Los Gatos Gatos

Best Thai Res Restaurant staurant KRUNG THAI KR RU UNG THA AI

640 S. Winchester Winchester Bl B Blvd, lvd, d San JJose; ose; 580 Blvd, N. Winchester Winchester Bl vd d, San JJose ose

THAI OR CHID ORCHID

THE FISH MARKET (408) 269-3474 (FISH) 1007 Blossom Hill Road San Jose, CA 95123

PALO ALTO SANTA CLARA DEL MAR SAN MATEO SAN DIEGO SAN JOSE www.TheFishMarket.com

Become a fan on

866 E. Cam Campbell mpbell A Ave, ve, Cam Campbell pbell

HOUSE OF SIAM

150 S. F First irst St, Sui Suite ite 151, 1 San JJose ose

B Korean Best K RICE BURNT RIC CE

121 Cur Curtner rtn t er A Ave, ve, San n JJose ose

SSJJ OMOGARI

154 JJackson acckson St, San JJose ose

KOREAN PALACE K OREA AN P ALACE

2297 St Stevens S evens Cr Creek eek Blvd, Bllvd d, San Jose Jose

Best Ethnic E Market PUEBLO FOOD MI PUEBL P OF OOD CENTER CEN NTER

1731 E Ba Bayshore ayshore Rd, Eas Eastt P Palo alo Al Alto; lto; Story 1745 S tory Rd, San JJose; ose; 235 E. Julian Ave, St, San n Jose; Jose; 40 S. Rengstorff Rengstorrff A ve, Mountain Mo unt nta ain View

RANC H 99 RANCH

10983 N. W Wolfe olfe Rd, Cupertino; Cu uperrtin t o; 1350 Grant G an Gr nt Rd, Mountain Moun ntain View; View; Hostetter 1688 H osstetter Rd, San JJose ose

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR INTER RNA AT TIONAL FOOD FOOD B AZAAR 2052 Cur Curtner C rtn t er A Ave, ve, San JJose ose

Best Pearl P Teas TAPIOCA EXPRESS T A AP PIOC CA EXPRES SS multiple mul lttiple llocations oca ati t ons

FFANTASIA ANTASIA CCOFFEE OFFEE & TEA

10933 N W Wolfe olfe Rd, Cu Cupertino; uper p rtin t o; Barber Lane, Milpitas; 528 Ba arrber b Lan e, Mil pitas; 3969 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara; Riv veerm marrk P laza, San nta Cl ara; 39055 Cedar Blvd, Newark; Santana Row, Ced arr Bl lvd d, N ewa arrk k; 378 San ntana R ow, Suite Sui ite 1115, 1 San JJose ose

QUICKLY QUICK KLY TEA CAFE multiple mul lttiple llocations oca ati t ons

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RELAX AT DOLCE HAYES MANSION’S

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Monday - Friday 4pm-7pm

LIVE MUSIC

Select Thursday & Friday Nights 5pm-8pm 200 Edenvale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136 • T: (408) 362-2459 WWW.HAYESMANSION.COM

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Best Dim Sum m DYNASTY DYNA Y ASTY SEAFOOD CHINESE SE EAFOOD RESTAURANT RES TAURAN NT 1001 St Story ory Rd, San Jose Jose o

CHINA SSTIX TIX

2110 El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, Santa San nta Clara Clara

DIM SUM KING

824 W. El Camin Camino o Real, Real, e Sunnyvale Sunn nyva ale

American farmer, lecturer, author and featured in documentary films, Food, Inc. and Fresh.

IL FFORNAIO ORN NAIO

Saturday, March 29

302 S. M Market arrket St, San Jose; Jose; Cowper Palo Alto 5 Co 520 C w wper St P St, allo Al lto

De Anza College, Campus Center, Cupertino

BELLAGIO A BELL LAGIO

33 S. Ce Central en nttral A Ave, ve, Camp Campbell pbell

1:30-4:30 p.m. – Creating a Vibrant Local-Centric Food System

Best Moderately M Priced I l Foodd Italian MAGGIANO’S MA AGGIANO G ’S LITTLE ITALY LITT TLE IT TA AL LY

5-6 p.m. – VIP Reception with Joel Salatin 6-9 p.m. – Return to a romantic dining partner of culture, agriculture and food with integrity!

Afternoon Pass: $45 Evening Pass: $35 All-day Pass: $70 All-day Pass & VIP Reception with Joel Salatin: $125

3055 O Olin lin A Ave, ve, Sui Suite ite 1000, San JJose ose

Bestt Latin B L t Am A American merican Restaurant CASCAL CA ASCAL

400 Castro Castro St, Mountain Moun ntain View View

EL CHALA AT TECO SSALVADORIAN ALVADORIAN CHALATECO

GIOR GIIO’S GIORGIO’S

1445 F Foxworthy oxworrth thy Ave, Ave, San Jose Jose

BUCA DI D BEPPO

1875 S. Bascom B A Ave, ve, Sui Suite ite 155, Campbell; Palo Camp pbe b ll; 643 Emerson Emerson St, P alo Alto; Allto; Blossom Suite 925 Bl o ossom Hill Rd, Sui ite 1529, San JJose osse

multiple mul lttiple llocations oca attions

ISABELLA’S RESTAURANT IS ABELLA’S RE STAURANT U

700 S. Winchester Winchester Bl Blvd, lvd, San Jose Jose

Best Cuban/Ca B Cuban/Caribbean C b /Caribbean bb Restaurant HABANA CUBA HAB BANA A CU UB BA 238 Race St, San JJose ose

B ACK A Y ARD A CARIB BEAN BACK YARD CARIBBEAN AMERICAN GRILL

80 N. M Market arrket St, San Jose; Jose; Willow Menlo 1189 W illow Rd, M en nlo Park Parrk

BODEGUITA LA BODE GUIT TA DEL MEDIO M

463 S. S Calif California fornia o Ave, A ve, Palo Palo Alto Allto

Best French Restaurant R LE P PAPILLON APILL A LON O

Best Mediterranean M DISHDASH DISH HD DAS SH

190 S. Murp M Murphy hy A Ave, ve, Sunnyvale; Sunn nyva ale; Mathilda Ave, 736 N. M atthilda A ve, Sunnyvale Sunnyva ale

CAFE AR A TEMIS ARTEMIS

1875 S. Bascom B A Ave, ve, Sui Suite ite 300A, Campbell Camp pbe b ll

THEA

3090 O Olsen lsen Dr Dr, r, San JJose ose

Best Middle M Eastern Restaurant Restau urant FALAFEL’S DRIVE-IN F ALAFEL A L’S DRIVE -IN 2301 St Stevens even e s Cr Creek eek Bl Blvd, lvd, San JJose ose

DISHD ASH DISHDASH

410 Sar Saratoga ratoga A Ave, ve, San n JJose ose

190 S. Murp M Murphy hy A Ave, ve, Sunnyvale; Sunn nyva ale; Mathilda Ave, 736 N. M atthilda A ve, Sunnyvale Sunnyva ale

LA FFONDUE ONDUE

KABUL

14550 Big Basin W Way, ay, #3, Saratoga Saratoga

BANK LEFT B ANK

377 San Santana ntana Row, Row, Ste Ste 1100, San JJose; ose; Santa Cruz 635 San nta Cr ruz Ave, Ave, Menlo Menlo Park Parrk

Best Italian Fine Dining ORIGINAL JOE’S J ’S JOE’ 301 S. F First irst St, San Jose Josse

833 W. El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, Sunnyvale Sunnyvale

Best Greek G Restaurant OPA! OP PA! A

1384 Lin Lincoln ncoln A Ave, ve, San Jose; Jose; Campbell Ave, Campbell; 276 E. Cam C mpbell A ve, Cam pbell; Santa Cruz Ave, 27 N. Sa an nta Cr ruz A ve, Los Gatos; Ga atos; Main Altos 325 M a St, Los Al ain ltos

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YIA SSOO YIASSOO

10660 S. De An Anza za Blvd, Bllvd, Cu Cupertino; up perrtin t o; Ave, 2180 S. Bascom A ve, Campbell C pbe Cam b ll

DIO DEKA

210 E. M Main ain St, Los Gatos Ga atos

Best Malaysia Malaysian an Restaurant BANANA LEAF BA ANANA LE EAF 182 Ran Ranch ch Dr, Drr, Milpitas Milpiitas a

SSTRAITS TRAITS CAFE

333 San Santana ntana R Row, ow, Suite Suiite 1100, San JJose ose

LAYANG LAYANG LA AYA ANG LA AYANG A

1480 S. De An Anza za Blvd, Bllvd, San Jose; Jose; Calaveras 181 W. Cal aver e as Blvd, Blvd, d Milpitas Milpiitas

Best Pho HOUSE OF PHO P

5353 Alm Almaden aden Exp Expy, y, Suite Suiite 50, San JJose ose

PHO W AGON WAGON

1712 M Meridian eridian Ave, Ave, San Sa an Jose; Jose; Hollenbeck 1627 H ollenbeck Ave, Ave, Sunnyvale Sunnyva ale

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747 S. Winchester Winchesster Bl Blvd, lvd, d San Jose Jose

Best Steakhouse S ALEXANDER’S ALE EXANDER’’S STEAKHOUSE S TE EAKHOUSE

10330 N. NW Wolfe olfe Rd, Cu Cupertino up perrtin t o

FFORBES ORBEES MILL

206 N. San Santa nta Cr Cruz ruz A Ave, ve, Los Gatos Ga atos

HENRY’S HENR Y HI-LIFE Y’S

301 W. St. JJohn ohn St, San JJose ose

Best Barbecue B SMOKING SMO OKING PIG

1144 N. F Fourth ourrth t St, San JJose; ose; 3340 M Mowry Ave, owrry A ve, Fremont Fremon nt

BL UE R OCK BBQ BLUE ROCK

3001 M Meridian eridian A Ave, ve, San Jose Jose

BAR-B-QUE SSAM’S AM’S B AR-B-QUE

1110 S. Bascom B A Ave, ve, San JJose ose

Best Hawaiian H L&L HAWAIIAN L &L L HA AWA AIIAN BARBECUE B AR A RBECUE multiple mul lttiple locations loca attions

HUKILA AU HUKILAU

230 JJackson acckson St, San JJose ose

GRUB GR UB SHA SSHACK CK

93 E. Sa Santa an nta Cl Clara ara St, San JJose osse

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BEST KOREAN FOOD: Burnt Rice

Geoffrey Geoffr ey Smith II

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Best Asian Fu Fusion usion STRAITS CAFE S TRAIT TS C AFE A

333 San Santana ntana Row, Row, Suite Su uiite 1100, San JJose ose

ELEPHANT B AR BAR

19780 St Stevens eveens Cr Creek eek Blvd, Bllvd, Cupertino; Cu up perrttino; Hamilton Ave, 499 E. H amillton A ve, Campbell; Cam mpbell; Fremont 39233 Fremont Fremon nt Blvd, Bllvd, dF reemon nt

Best Desserts D ICING CAKE ICIN NG ON THE C AKE A 50 W. M Main ain St, Los Ga Gatos atos

NO TH HING BUND T CAKE NOTHING BUNDT CAKESS

multiple mul lttiple llocations oca ati t ons

KARA’S CUPCAKESS KARA ’ CUPCAKE ’S multiple mul lttiple llocations oca ati t ons

BLOWFISH BL OWFISH SUSHI

355 San Santana ntana Row, Row, San Sa an Jose Jose

Best Asian Ve Vegetarian egetarian

Best Donuts D PSYCHO DONUTS P SYC CHO DONUT TS

BLUE MANGO BL UE MANG GO

288 S. Secon Second d St, San JJose; ose; 2006 S. Winchester Blvd, Campbell W inchester Bl lvd d, Camp pbell

GOOD KARMA

2628 H Homestead omestead Rd, San Santa nta Cl Clara arra

635 Coleman Coleman A Ave, ve, Sa San an JJose ose 37 S. F First irst St, San JJose osse

VEGETARIAN HOUSE VE GETARIAN HOUS SE

SSTAN’S TAN’’S

MANLEY’S MANL LEY’S

1592 M Meridian eridian A Ave, ve, San JJose ose

520 E. San Santa nta Clara Clarra St, Stt, San Jose Jose

Best Vietname Vietnamese ese KHANH’S KHANH’’S GARDEN KHANH G 335 S. Winchester Winchester Bl Blvd, lvd d, San Jose Jose

PHO W AGON WAGON

1712 M Meridian eridian A Ave, ve, San S JJose; ose; Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale 1627 H ollenbecck A ve, Sunn nyvale

24 PHO 2 4

747 S. Winchester Winchester Bl Blvd, lvd d, San Jose Jose

Best Vegetaria Vegetarian an Overall KARMA GOOD KAR RMA 37 S. F First irst St, San JJose osse

FFALAFEL’S ALAFEL’S DRIVE-IN DRIVE-IN

2301 St Stevens eveens Creek Crreeek Blvd, Blvd, San Jose Bl Jose

VEGETARIAN HOUSE VE GETARIAN HOUS SE

520 E. San Santa nta Clara Clarra St, Stt, San Jose Jose

Best Pizza P a (Regional Group) PIZZA HEART PIZ ZZA MY HEAR RT multiple mul lttiple llocations oca ati t ons

BL UE LINE PIZZA BLUE

415 E. Camp C Campbell pbell Ave, Ave, Campbell; Cam mpbell; 146 Castro Ca asstro St, Mountain Moun ntain View View

PATXI’S CHICAGO P AT TXII’S CHICA GO PIZZA

1875 S S.. Bascom A Ave, ve, Sui Suite ite 405, Campbell; Zanker Suite Cam pbell; 3350 Zank er Rd, Sui ite 30, Emerson Palo Alto San JJose; o 441 Em ose; erson St, P alo Al lto

Best Pizza P (Independent) TONY ALBA’S T ON NY & ALB BA’S

3137 St Stevens teven e s Cr Creek eek Bl Blvd, lvd, San JJose ose

A SLIC CE OF NE WY ORK SLICE NEW YORK

3443 St S Stevens evens Cr Creek eek Bl Blvd, lvd d, San JJose; ose; Camino Real, 1253 W. W El Camin oR eal, Sunnyvale Sunn nyval ae

JJAKE’S AKE’’S

Best Restaura Restaurant ant Patio AQUI CAL-MEX A Q QUI C A AL-M MEX

1145 Lin Lincoln coln A Ave, ve, W Willow i ow Glen ill Glen

EL BURR O BURRO

1875 S. Bascom A Ave, ve, #570, Cam Campbell mpbell

BIERSCH GORDON BIER SCH

33 E. San Fernando Fernando St, S San JJose ose

1074 Lin L Lincoln coln A Ave, ve, San Jose; Jose; 12175 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Saratoga; Sar atog o a-Sunn nyvale Rd, Sar atoga; Fremont Ave, 174 E. F remon nt A ve, Sunnyvale Sunnyvale

Best Burger B g THE E COUNTER

3055 O Olin lin A Avenue, veen nue, San Santana ntana R Row, ow, San California Ave, Palo Alto; JJose; ose; 369 3 S. Calif fo ornia A ve, P alo Al lto; 2580 El E Camino Camino Real, Real, Mountain Moun ntain View View

SST. T. JOHN’S JO OHN’S

512 La Lawrence aw aw wrence Expwy, Exp pwy, Sui Suite ite 110, Sunnyvale Sunn nyva ale

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MOJO MO JO BURGER BURGER

6041 Sn Snell ell A Ave, ve, San Jose; Jose; o Foxworthy 1401 F oxworrtth hy Ave, Ave, San S Jose; Jose; Bird Ave, 1411 Bir rd A ve, San Jose Jose

Best Ice Cream Cream/Gelato m/Gelato DOLCE SPAZIO DOL CE SP PA AZIO

221 N. San Santa nta Cruz Crruz A Ave, ve, Los Gatos Ga atos

P ALO ALTO ALLTO CREAME ERY & GRILL PALO CREAMERY

566 Em Emerson erson St, Palo Palo Alto Allto

BUTTERFLY SNAKE & BUTTERFL LY

191 E. Cam Campbell pbell Ave, Ave, Campbell C pbell Camp

Best Frozen Y Yogurt ogurt WILLOW GLEN WILLOW GL LEN FROZEN YOGURT FR ROZEN Y O OGUR RT CREAM & ICE CREA AM COMPANY COMP PANY A

YUKI SUSHI S

1140 Lin Lincoln ncoln A Ave ve #8, San Jose; Jose; Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara 1827 Pr runeridge A ve, San nta Cl ara

SUSHI CCONFIDENTIAL ONFIDENTIAL

247 E. Camp C Campbell pbell A Ave, ve, Campbell Cam mpbell

Best Deli/ D Sandwich ich Shop Sandw IKE’S LOVE IKE’ ’S L OV VE & SANDWICHES S A AN ND DW WICHES multiple mul lttiple locations loca attions

BER TU UCELLI’S LA VILLA BERTUCELLI’S GOURM MET DELICA AT TESSEN GOURMET DELICATESSEN 1319 Lin Lincoln ncoln A Ave, ve, San Jose Jose

ZANOTTO’S ZANO T O’S TT

1421 F Foxworthy oxworrth t y Ave, Ave, San Jose Jose

Best La Late ate Night Eats

1100 Lin Lincoln coln A Ave, ve, San n Jose Jose

VICTORIA LA VIC V TORIA

Y OGURTLAND YOGURTLAND

140 E. San S Car Carlos, rlos, San JJose; ose; Santa Clara 131 W. San S nta Cl ara St

multiple mul lttiple llocations oca attions

PINKBERRY PINKBERR Y

multiple mul lttiple llocations oca attions

Best Sushi KAZOO KAZOO

250 JJackson, ackson, San Jose; Josee; 10 E Hamilton Hamillton Ave, Campbell A ve, Cam mpbell

ORIGIN NAL JOE’S ORIGINAL

301 S. 11st st St, San JJose ose

TACO T A ACO BRAVO BRAVO

5469 Snell Sn nell A Ave, ve, San Jose; Jose; Ave, Campbell; 1950 S. Bascom A ve, Cam mpbell; Blvd, Fremont 43472 Grimmer G immer Bl Gr lvd d, F reemon nt

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BEST LOCAL WINERY: Testarossa

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Best Microbrew Microbrewery ewery Food LOS GATOS L OS G ATOS S BREWING COMPANY COMP PANY A multiple mul lti t ple locations loca attions

MOUNTAIN WINERY MOUN NTAIN WINER Y

14831 Pierce P erce Rd, Sar Pi Saratoga atoga

Best Microbrewery M GORDON BIERSCH GOR RDON BIER RSCH

R OCK BOTTOM BOTTOM RE STAURANT ROCK RESTAURANT & BRE WERY BREWERY

Restau Restaurants: uran nts: t 33 E. San Fernando Fernando St, St,Palo San Jose; Jose; o 640 Emerson Emerson St,P alo Alto; Allto; Brewery: Br ewer e y: 357 E. Taylor Taylor St, San Jose Jose

BJ’S B J’S BREWERY BREWERY

1875 S. S. Bascom A Ave, ve, Cam Campbell pbell

1875 S. Bascom A Ave, ve, #700, Cam Campbell pbell multiple mul lti t ple llocations oca attions

B t Dining Best Di i Value V l AQUI CAL-MEX A Q QUI C A AL-M MEX multiple mul lti t ple locations loca attions

BL UE R OCK BBQ BLUE ROCK

3001 M Meridian eridian A Ave, ve, San S JJose ose

BILL’S BILL ’S CAFE

302 N. Bascom A Ave, ve, San S Jose; Jose; Willow 1115 W illow St, San JJose; ose; The Alameda, 2089 T he Al ameda, San JJose ose

B Family Best F l Restaurant R SONOMA S ONOMA CHICKEN C multiple mul lti t ple locations loca attions

BILL ’S CAFE BILL’S

ROCK BOTTOM BOTTOM ROCK

GATOS BREWING LLOS OS GA ATOS BRE WING CCOMPANY OMPANY 130 30 N. Santa San nta Cruz Crruz A Ave, ve, Los os Gatos; Ga atos; 163 W. W Santa San nta Clara Clara St, San JJose ose

Best Wine W Bar TESSORA'S BARRA TES SSORA A''S B A ARRA DI VINO V 234 E. Cam Campbell mpbell Ave, Ave, Campbell Camp pbell

AIRS WINE AFF AFFAIRS

1435 The The Alameda, Alameda, San Jose Jose

GRAPEVINE GRAPE EVINE

1389 8 Lincoln Li coln L Lin l Ave, Ave, San S Jose Jose

Best Romantic R Restaurant Restau urant

FONDUE LA F ONDUE

302 N. Bascom A Ave, ve, San S Jose; Jose; Willow 1115 W illow St, San JJose; ose; The Alameda, 2089 T he Al ameda, San JJose ose

14550 Big Basin W Way, ay, Saratoga Saratoga

AQUI CAL-MEX A QUI CAL -MEX

14555 Big Basin W Way, ay, Saratoga Sarratoga

multiple mul lti t ple llocations oca attions

Best Caterer BLUE BL UE ROCK RO OCK K BBQ BBQ multiple mul lti t ple llocations oca attions

SSAM’S AM’S BBQ

1110 S Bascom A Ave, ve, San S JJose, ose,

PARSLEY, ROSEMARY P ARSLEY, SSAGE, AGE, R O OSEMAR Y & THYME 795 S Secon Second d St, San n Jose Jose

B Local Best L l Wi Winery W inery TESTAROSSA T ES ST TARO OSS SSA WINERY WINER RY

PLUMED HOR SE PLUMED HORSE

LA FFORET OR RET

21747 Ber Bertram rttrra am Rd, Rd San Jose Jose

Best Cupcakes C FROST CUPCAKE FR ROST CUPC CAKE A FACTORY F ACTORY 199 E Campbell C pbell Ave,Campbell Cam Ave,Campbell

KARA’S CUPCAKE KARA’S CUPCAKESS

San Santana ntan na Row, Row, 3055 O Olin lin Ave, Ave, Suite Suiite Real, 1010, San S JJose; ose; 855 El Camino Camino R eal, Suite Palo Sui ite 50, 5 P alo Alto Allto

SPRINKLES SPRIN NKLES

393 Stanford Stanffo orrd Shopping Shopping Cen Center, nterr, Palo P alo Alto Alto Al S A ARATOG GA SARATOGA

300-A College College Ave, Ave, Los L Gatos Ga atos

JJ.. LLOHR OHR VINE YARD A S & WINE VINEYARDS WINESS

1000 Len Lenzen zen Ave, Ave, San Sa an Jose Jose

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Best Secret S Sandwich CHRIS COMBO COMBO AT A T BERTUCELLI’S BER RTUCELLI’ T S VILLA LA VIL LA 1319 Lincol Lincoln ln Ave, San Jose

BEST USE OF GOAT CHEESE:

Brown Chicken Brown Cow

Best Use of Goat Cheese

BR BROWN ROWN CHICK CHICKEN KEN BROWN COW BR ROWN CO W 397 E. Campbell Ave, Cam Campbell mpbell

Finally someone F inally som eone said tto o th tthemselves, emselves, “You know what would make myy lif life “Y You o kn ow w hat w ould m ake m fe better?

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Best Gin G Gimlet

FIRST FIR RST TO TO MARKET 399 S. Firstt St, San Jose

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Best Hangover H Cure

MO’S THE MO’S T BREAKFAST BREAKF FAST BURGER + BUR RGER G JOINT 278 E. Camp Campbell pbell Ave, Campbell

Steak-and-eggs bacon pancakes, St eak-and-eggs ttacos, acos, b acon p ancakes, burgers and thee bur gers under under omelets omelets an d th cakee w waffle aree all ““colossal” colossal” carr ccarrot ot cak affle ar worthy options, butt M Mo’s has trump w or thy o ptiions, bu o’s h as a tr ump card can match.

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Best Out-of-th Out-of-theheWay Winery

PICCHETTI BR BROTHERS ROTHER RS WINERY WINER RY 13100 Montebello Rd, Cup Cupertino pertino Onee o off th thee oldest wineries California On oldest win er ies in Calif fo ornia sits oak-tree-shrouded si ts on an oak -tree-shrou o ded knoll knoll in thee w western hillss o off Cupertino. th estern hill Cuper tino. A light light trickles behind thee ttasting sstream tream tr ickles be hind tth asting while rroom oom w hile hens hens perch perch in trees trees and and thee gr grassy picnic rroam oam th assy pi cnic glen glen at at Picchetti Picchetti winery.

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Best Offal on a Stick GAKU GAK U

5152 Moorpark Ave, Suitee 40, San Jose Silicon Valley has off Sili con V alley h as no no shortage shor o tage o authentic ethnicc dinin dining options, thanks au utthen ntic ethni go ptions, th anks diverse denizens and ongoing tto o iits ts div erse d enizens an nd on going waves off n new immigration. w aves o ew immigr attion. o Gaku, a grill JJapanese apanese yyakitori akitor i gr ill tucked tu ucked in a narrow nook off a San JJose mall, n arrow n ook o osse sstrip trip m all, is among them backa sstandout tandou ut am ong th em ffor or o iits ts b ackhome authenticity.

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Best In Incognito ncognito Lunch WING’S WING’ S

131 E. Jackso Jackson, on, San Jose post-privacy world, In our pos t-p privacy w orrld, iitt seems impossible do anything without im possible tto od o an ythin t g wi thou ut The bigger thee rrisks, thee ggetting etting caught. caught. T he bigg er th isks, th more likely off a h huge public m ore lik ely th tthee cchance hance o uge pub lic complete with Facebook dogpile sshaming haming com mplete wi th F acebook d ogpile and But an d trial-by-hashtag. trial-by-h - ashtag. Bu ut this llandmark andmarrk 89-year-old Chinese provides 89-y ear-old Chin ese rrestaurant estauran nt p rovides more than just inexpensive MSG-free m ore th an ju ust in expensivve M SG-free boothss in which ffood: ood: it o it has has private private booth which buzz discreet waiter.

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Best Animatronic B A Shark

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The T he sea monster mon nster might might frighten frighten some, some, but from thee M Monterey Bay bu ut an eexpert xperrt fr om th on nterey Ba ay Aquarium made visitt an and confirmed Aqu arium m ade a visi d confirm ed thee sshark’s movements and design th harrk’s m ovemen nts an dd esign actually “Wee jus justt call iitt ac tually indicate indiica ate iit’s t’s a llady. ady. “W Sharky,” Guynes Sh arrkyy,,” Gu uyn y es said. (JK)

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1110 Willow St, San Jose Larger than softball, delicious ball Lar ger th an a so ftball, this d elicious b all off brunch combines thee h home-cookin’ o brunch co ombines th ome-cookin’ off d deep fried sausagee wi with ggoodness oodness o eep fr ied sausag th a core, along with rrunny unny egg co ore, al ong wi ith ttasty asty rromesco omesco sauce arugula salad. sau ce and and ar rugula sal ad. (JK)

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BEST RESTAURANT (CULINARY EXCELLENCE):

Alexander’s Steakhouse

Best Cocktailss with Provenance

LEXINGTON LEXING TO ON H HOUSE OUSE 40 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Lo Los os Gatos Stephen Shelton and Jimmy Marino have St ephen Sh elton an d Jim mmy M arino h ave fixtures behind thee b bar, llong ong been llocal ocal fixtur es be b hind th arr, was anticipation their so it it w as with with great grea at an ntticipattion that that th eir inventive Lexington House, in nven nttive ggastropub, astropub, Le xiington H ouse, opened Gatos September. o pened in Los Ga atos llast ast Sep temberr.

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FRIED GRASSHOPPERS GRA ASSHOPPER RS AT MEZCAL A T MEZ CA AL 25 W. San F Fernando eernando St, San S Jose Anyone gringo likee An yone llooking ooking ffor or o gr ingo ggo-to’s o-to’s lik and liquid cheese-drenched cheese-drenched nachos nachos an d grease-bombed might gr ease-bombed chimichangas chimichangas mig ht nott appreciate Mezcal. downtown no appreciate Me zcal. The The dow nttown known distinct dining rrestaurant estauran nt kn own ffor or iits o ts dis tinct dinin g

room room with with exposed exposed brick brick walls walls and and richly richly carved, carved, e dark darrk wood wood furnishings furnishings specializes kind specializes in the the kin d of of authentic au uth t en nttic Oaxacan Oaxacan fare fa arre the the general general public public doesn’t doesn’t associate cuisine, likee associa ate with wiith Mexican Mexican cuisin e, lik sesame-crusted breaded sesame-crus u ted salmon, salmon, b readed chicken chicken and crispy grasshoppers. and cr ispy fr ffried ied gr asshoppers. The The garlicgarlicand-lime-spiced with and-lime-sp piced insects inseccts pair pair well well wi ith the the place’s place’s namesake—mezcal, namesake—mezcal, a type of of agave that’s and agave liquor liquorr th att’s smokier smokier an d more more fullfullbodied bodied than than n its its blue blue agave agave variant, varian ntt, tequila. tequila.

Try Try an order order e of of the the protein-packed protein-packed hoppers hoppers with with t a side side of of ttortilla orrtilla chips, chips, crema crema and and green g een tomatillo gr tomattillo salsa. salsa. (JW)

Best Veggie V gg Omelet SARA'S S ARA A'S 'S KIT KITCHEN TCHEN C 1595 Fr Franklin ank klin St, Santa Clar Clara ra diner often carnivorous A din er breakfast brea akffas a t is o ften a carniv orous affair: bacon, ham, af ffa air: b acon, sausage, sausage, h am, cchorizo, horizo, maybe thee d daring. nap m aybe b eeven ven n a ssteak teak ffor or th o aring. A n ap order afterward.

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Sara's killss wid rawl. l And And Sar a'ss Kitchen a Kitchen kill time. thee seemin seemingly simple iitt every every tim e. It's th gly sim ple sauteed combo of of the th he #8 garden garden omelet: omelet: sau uteed spinach spin ach and and tomato tomato wrapped wrapped in egg and and and avocado. ttopped opped with with h ffeta eeta ccheese heese an da vocado.

But juicy/sweet contrasted Bu ut the the jui cyy/sweet tomato tomato con ntr t asted with plus thee jus justwi th the the creamy/tangy cream e y/tangy ffeta eeta p lus th tsauteed spinach and subtle nutty rright ight sau uteeed spin ach an d sub tle n uttty avocado make complex—and a vocado m a e this omelet ak omelet com plex— —and delicious.

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BEST HOTEL BAR: Hedley Club Lounge

Best Live Music Musiic Club THE BLANK K CLUB CLUB 44 S. Alm Almaden aden Ave., Ave., San S Jose Jose

POOR HOUSE BISTRO BISTR RO

91 S. Autumn Au uttumn St, San JJose ose

CHARLEY’S CHARLE Y’S LG LG (MOUNTAIN CHARLEY’S) (MOUNT TA AIN CHARLE EY’S) 15 N. San Santa nta Cruz Cruz Ave, Ave, Los Gatos Ga atos

Best Gayy or b Bar Lesbian SPLASH SPLA ASH S

65 P Post ost St, San Jose Jose

MA C'S MAC'S

Best Hotel H Bar HEDLEY CLUB HED DLEY CL UB LOUNGE (HOTEL L OU UNGE (HO OTEL T ANZA) DE ANZA A A)

233 W. San Santa nta Clara Clara St, San JJose ose

VB AR (HOTEL (HOTEL V ALENCIA) BAR VALENCIA)

JJJ'S JJ'S BLUES BLUE ES

BRIT TANNIA A ARMS DO WNTOWN BRITANNIA DOWNTOWN SSAN AN JOSE

91 S. Autumn Au utumn t St, San S JJose ose

354 N. San Santa nta Cruz Crruz Ave, Ave, Los Gatos Ga atos o

173 W. San Santa nta Clara Clara St, San JJose ose

BAMBOO B AMBO OO LOUNGE LOUNGE AT AT PAGODA PAGODA (FAIRMONT) (FAIRM MONT)

BRITANNIA BRIT ANNIA ARMS ALMADEN

170 S. M Market arrket St, San Jose Jose

Best Hookah H Bar SMOKE SMO OKE THIS HOOKAH LOUNGE HOO OKAH L OUNGE O 2271 The The Alameda, Alameda, San Santa nta Clara Clara

METROPOLITAN THE METR OPOLITAN N

84 N. M Market arrket St, San Jose Jose

SHISH A HOOKAH LOUNGE LOUNGE SHISHA

THE SWINGING SWINGING W HOOKAH 386 S. F First irst St, San Jose Jose

Best Jazz/Blues Jazz/Bllues Club

D'S DOUBLE D 'S SPORTS SPOR RTS GRILLE

355 Santana San ntana R Row, ow, San JJose ose

39 P Post ost St, San Jose Jose 394 S. F First irst St, San Jose Josse

Best Sports Bar

5027 Alm Almaden aden Exp Expy, y, San JJose ose

Best Pre-Sharks Game Spot HENRY’S HENR RY’ Y S HI-LIFE 301 W. Sain Saint nt John John St, San JJose ose

SSAN AN PEDR O SQU ARE MARKET PEDRO SQUARE

87 N. San P Pedro edro St, San JJose ose

POOR HOUSE BISTRO BISTRO

91 S. Au Autumn uttumn St, San JJose ose

3439 St Stevens eveens Cr Creek ree eek Blvd, Bllvd, San Jose Jose

POOR HOUSE BISTRO BISSTRO

HEDLEY CLUB HEDLE Y CL UB

233 W. San Santa nta Cl Clara arra St, San JJose ose

Best Latin Music M Club AZÚCAR LATIN AZÚC CA AR LA L AT TIN BISTRO MOJITO BIS TR RO & MO OJJIT TO BAR BA R 71 E. San Fernando Fernando St, San Jose Jose

THE R ODEO CLUB CLUB B RODEO

610 Co Coleman leman A Ave, ve, San Jose Jose

BEACH MIAMI BEA CH CLUB/BESO CLUB/BESO 417 S. Market Marrket St, San S JJose ose

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NIGHTLIFE N NIGH I HTLIFE Best Dance C Club lub CHARLEY’S LG CHARLEY’ ’S L G

(MOUNTAIN (MOUNT TA AIN CHARLEY’S) C CHARLEY’ S) 15 N. San Santa nta Cruz Cruz Ave, Ave, Los Gatos Ga atos

THE CARDIFF

260 E. Cam Campbell mpbell A Ave, ve, Cam Campbell pbell

FFAHRENHEIT AHRENHEIT LOUNGE LOUNGE 99 E. San F Fernando ernando St, San JJose ose

Best British Pub P BRITANNIA BRIT TA ANNIA A ARMS ALMADEN 5027 Alm Almaden aden Exp Expy, y, San JJose ose

DUKE OF EDINBUR G GH EDINBURGH

10801 N. W Wolfe olfe Rd, Cu Cupertino C perrttino

BRITANNIA BRIT ANNIA ARMS DOWNTOWN D WNTOWN DO 173 W. San Santa nta Cl Clara ara St, S San Jose Jose

Best Irish Pubb O'FLAHERTY'S O 'FLAHER RTY'S T 25 N. San P Pedro edro St, San S Jose Jose

KA ATIE T BLOOMS BLOOMS KATIE

369 E. Cam Campbell mpbell A Ave, ve, Cam Campbell pbell

HANNEGAN'S C.B. HANNE GAN'S

208 Bac Bachman chman A Ave, ve, Los L Ga Gatos atos

Best Underground Undergro g ound M S Music Spot SAN JOSE ROCK S A AN JO OS SE R OCK O SHOP 30 N. Third Third St, San Jose Jose o

X -BAR, HOMESTEAD HOMESTEA AD BOWL BOWL X-BAR,

20990 H Homestead omestead Rd, R Cu Cupertino up perrttino

SLGG ARTBOUTIKI SL ARTBOUTIKI

44 Race St, San JJose ose

Best Martinis THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY Y 172 S. M Market arrket St, San n JJose ose

ORIGINAL JOE’S

SINGLLEBARREL SINGLEBARREL

43 W. San Sal Salvador lvador St, San Jose Jose

BLACKBIRD TAVERN BLA CK KBIRD T AVERN

200 S. F First irsst St, San Jose Jose

Best Mojitos M EL JJARDIN ARDIN A TEQUILA BAR TE EQ QUILA B AR A

368 Santana Sa an ntana Row, Row, San Jose Jose

CASCA AL CASCAL

400 Castro Ca astro St, Mountain Moun ntain View View

AZÚCAR AZÚCA AR

71 E. Sa San an F Fernando ernando St, San Jose Jose

Best Gentlemen’s G Club PINK PIN NK POODLE

328 S. Bascom A Ave, ve, San Jose Jose

CHEET TAH’S CHEETAH’S

907 E. Ar Arques ques A Ave, ve, Sunnyvale Sunn nyvale

BRASS BRA SS RAIL

160 Persian Persian e Dr, Drr, Sunn Sunnyvale nyvale

Best M Margarita AQUI CAL-MEX AQ QU UI C AL-MEX A Multiple Mul lttiple locations loca attions

JAR RDIN TEQUILA TEQUILA BAR BAR EL JARDIN

368 Sa Santana an ntana Row, Row, San Jose Jose

MEZCAL MEZ CA AL

25 W. San F Fernando ernando St, San JJose ose

Best Place P to Play Pool SOUTH FIRST SOU UTH FIR RST BILLIARDS BIL LLIARD DS 420 S. First First St, San JJose ose

SANT TA CLARA BILLIARDS SANTA

4525 Stevens S eveens Creek St Crree e k Bl Blvd, lvd, San Santa nta Cl Clara ara

WILLOW WILL OW DEN

805 Lincoln Liincoln Ave, Ave, San JJose ose

Best Bowling B Alley CAMBRIAN CAM MBRIAN BOWL BOWL W

301 S. SF First irst St, St San JJose o ose

14900 4900 0 Camden Camden Ave, Ave, San Sa Jose Jose

CAPERSS CAPER

20990 0 Homestead Homestead Rd, Cu Cupertino uper p rtin t o

1710 W. Camp Campbell pbell A Ave, ve, Cam Campbell mpbell

Best Moscow Mules 55 SOUTH 5 5S OUTH

55 S. First First St, San Jose Josse

HOMEESTEAD BO WL HOMESTEAD BOWL

BOWLMOR LANESS BO WLLMOR LANE

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MO MOTOWN OTOWN W MON MONDAYS, ND DAYS, 55 SOUTH 5 5S OUTH 55 S. First St, San Jose South went being onee o off th thee bes bestt 55 Sou utth w een nt from frro om bein g on cocktail bars downtown coc ktail b ars in d own ntow wn n San JJose—OK, ose—OK, probably the best—to also providing thee bes best p robably th e bes st— —to al so p ro oviding th st first-of-the-week party.

Motown Mondays firs st-of--the-w weeek p arrty ty. M o own M ot ondays are not average industry nights. ar re n ot yyour o our a ver e age in dusstrry nig ghts. t As many DJs while thee boo booze m an ny as a dozen dozen D Js spin w hil h e th ze flows free, well, not free but fl ows fr ee, w ell,, n ot fr reee bu ut yyou ou gget o et iit. tt. (J (JK))

Best All-Ages gs R Rockk Sh Shows

SAN S AN JOSE A JO OSE S R ROCK O OC CK SHOP 30 N. Thir Third rd St, San Jose More than decade after M ore th an a d ecade aft er the t e Cactus th Caccttus Club Club sshuttered huttterreed for fo or good, good, the the Rock Rock Shop Shop has has filled thee void fill ed th vo oid it it left left behind behin nd by by offering offeering an all-ages all -ages venue.The veenue.The 8,000-square-foot 8,000-squarree-ffo oot space space att Sperr Sperry Station Street a S y St attion on Third Thir hird Str St eett includes in i cludes rrehearsal ehearsal space, space, a repair repair shop, shop, retail retail shop shop and live David Nevin, an d sstages tages ffor or liv o ve shows. shows. D Da avvid N evin, 33, thee w whole thing sstarted tarrted th hole thin g in his ggarage arage six ago, yyears ears e ag o, and and says sa ays he’s he’s still stiill reeling reeeling from from thee su success thee h homespun endeavor. th ccess of of th omesp pun en dea avo orr.

The agee aspect important, T he ag aspecct is im mp porrtan ant,t he he notes, notes, gives because iitt giv es teens teens a chance chance to to invest in nveesst timee an and interest live musicc an and offers tim d in nterest in liv ve musi m do ffeers a sanctioned place san cttioned p lace tto o perform perrfo orrm and and practice. praccttice.

This summer, Nevin ambitious T his summ err, N evin plans plans an ambi itious 90-day 90-d ay festival feestival where where he he hopes hopes to to showcase showccase many bands.

Hee hopes as m any as 270 b ands. H hopes the the event eveen nt off his but rraises aises i the the profile profile o hi shop, shop, b bu ut more more importantly, up-and-coming im porrtan ntl t y, of of San Jose’s Jose’s u p-and-coming p musicc scen scene. musi e. (JW)

Best Burbankk Bar 7S STARS TA AR RS B BAR AR A AND GRILL

398 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose J

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The and ttattoo atttoo p arrlors. T he 7 Stars Stars Bar an d Grill Grill serves of ser vees a number number u of functions—happy functtiions—happy hour microbrews, burrito and h our mi crobrews, a breakfast breeak kffa ast burr rito an d pint and karaoke. a pin nt after after a night night shift, shift, trivia trrivia an dk araoke.

BEST OLD-FASHIONED OLD FASHIONED: singlebarrel

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Best Dive Barr Serving P i Rib Prime Rb REDI R ROOM OOM O

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Motown Mondays at 55 South

New New Almaden Almad den Red Red and and beers from from Lagunitas, Lagunitas, Hangar Hangar 24, Knee Knee Deep, Deep, North Norrth Coast Coast and and other o er small oth small breweries. brewer ies. (HZ)

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DAYDREAM D AY YDR REAM NA NATION ATION T A AT T SAN PEDRO SQUARE S AN PE EDR RO S QUARE MARKET MARK ET

2455 S Winchester Blvd,, Campbell

87 N. San P Pedro e o St, San Jose edr

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And most night off th thee w week ti p. An dm ost eevery ver y nig ht o eek there’s livee musi music, blues th ere’s liv c, ffeaturing eea atu ur ing local local b lues and country Chris an d coun ntr y artists, ar tists, such such as Chr is Terry Hiatt and Fred McCarty.

To Cain, T err y Hia att an dF red M cCarrtyy. T o bring selection off cr craft b r ing iitt all ttogether: ogether: a se election o aft brews, including b rews, in cluding Santa San nta Clara Clara Valley Valley

For Daydream Nation F or ggoing oing on n ttwo wo yyears, ears, Da aydream N attion has thee sp spacious, bustling h as ttaken aken place place in th acious, bus tling Pedro Square Market.

Every month, San P edro Squ S are M arrket. Ev ery m on nth, promoter Fanali brings thee bes bestt p romoter Eric Eric F anali b rings th and beyond—acts ttalent alen nt from from San JJose ose an d bey ond—acts likee T The Judgment Day and Foxtails lik he Bang, Ban ng, Ju dgmen nt Da ay an dF oxtails Brigade, would normally playing Br igade, that that w ould n ormally be p laying att som somee o off tthe neighboring, not-free a he n eighboring, n ot-free thee w warm summer vvenues. enues. During Durring th arm summ er months, place m on ntths, the the shows shows ttake ake p lace on the the outdoor where and ou utdoor patio, pati t o, w here people people can relax relax an d drink off win winee or a coc cocktail while dr ink a glass glasss o ktail w h hile they tunes.

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GREGG ALLMAN

TROMBONE SHORTY

& O R L E A N S AV E

TAB BENOIT DAVE & PHIL ALVIN

with THE GUILT Y ONES

NIKKI HILL S U N DAY, M AY 2 5

CHRIS ISAAK

VINTAGE TROUBLE

RICH ROBINSON ANA POPOVIC

1011 PACIFIC AVE. SANTA CRUZ 831-423-1336 Thursday, March 27 ‹ In the Atrium s AGES 18+ plus Clark

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Kent !DV $RS s P M P M

Friday, March 28 ‹ AGES 16+ ‹ numbskullshows.com

LA DISPUTE

plus

Pianos Become Teeth also Mansions

!DV $RS s $RS OPEN P M 3HOW P M Friday, March 28 ‹ In the Atrium s AGES 21+

LA ULTIMA BANDA

!DV $RS s $RS OPEN P M 3HOW P M

Saturday, March 29 ‹ AGES 18+

THE POLISH plus

AMBASSADOR

Liminus also Wildlight and Saqi & Ayla Nereo

3PEC !DV !DV $RS s $RS 3HOW P M Saturday, March 29 ‹ In the Atrium s AGES 16+

THE SOFT WHITE SIXTIES

plus The

CofďŹ s Brothers s P M P M

Sunday, March 30 ‹ AGES 21+

BLUE OCTOBER Architects

!DV $RS s P M P M Sunday, March 30 ‹ In the Atrium s AGES 21+

plus

WARCORPSE plus Dr. Luna AT THE $OORS ONLY s $RS OPEN P M 3HOW P M Monday, March 31 ‹ In the Atrium s AGES 21+

EXMORTUS $RS ONLY s $RS P M 3HOW P M Apr 3 Emancipator Ensemble (Ages 18+) !PR CunninLynguists (Ages 16+) Apr 7 Schoolboy Q (Ages 16+) Apr 14 Bonobo (Ages 16+) !PR Dark Star Orchestra (Ages 21+) Apr 16 A$AP Ferg/ Flatbush Zombies (Ages 16+) Apr 17 Preservation Hall Jazz Band (Ages 21+) Unless otherwise noted, all shows are dance shows with limited seating.

Tickets subject to city tax & service charge by phone 877-987-6487 & online

www.catalystclub.com

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SAT U R DAY, M AY 24

South FIRST FRIDAYS an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA District (and beyond) on the First Friday of the month.

APRIL 4th ART WALK 7–11pm

Anno Domini

Art Ark Gallery

Higher Fire Clay

KALEID Gallery

MACLA

366 So. First St.

1035 So. Sixth St.

499 So. Market St.

88 So. Fourth St.

510 So. First St.

Opening: Millions of Colors in the Shadow by Joe Kowalczyk Kowalczyk creates tangible celebrations of ideas, impulses, and desires that spring from the darker side of the subconscious through expertly crafted ceramic sculpture.

Also on view: We’s Gone Be Fine new drawings by Jeremiah Maddock.

Maddock’s third solo exhibition with A.D. features all new work ranging from his unique figurative to hyper detailed patterns.

Opening reception: Silicon Valley Open Studio Preview Exhibit. An art exhibition featuring the work of local artrists participating in this year's SVOS in the central San Jose area. This preview is an opportunity to see some of their art and meet the artists prior to the Open Studios beginning the first week of May.

Spring Mud-Fling Spring brings good mud-gazing!

Feast your eyes on sculptural flowers, ceramic bird houses, totems, bird baths, bird feeders, Easter eggs, clay baskets, garden art, flower pots, fountains, planters, ice tea sets and oh so much more. We’re featuring cool clay items to make, take (and hopefully not break) at the Higher Fire Gallery this April.

Two new feature exhibitions:

LATINO ART NOW! 16TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION + EXHIBITION View and buy work from established and emerging artists from the Bay Area and beyond! Auction supports MACLA's programs.

8-9:30 pm Feel the passion as Bay Area’s PAOLOZZI TANGO TRIO performs original and traditional tangos.

Image: Samuel Rodriguez, Notes, 2013. Spray

Live music by Freya Seeburger.

The Key to Technological and Spiritual Renaissance New artworks

by Joe Perea. Perea’s work harmonizes the seemingly separate: art and science; the analytical and the creative.

Connections new mixed media work by Valerie Runningwolf A new series that searches for the links that helps shape who we are.

paint and ink on wood. 13 x 36 inches.

Artwork by: Christine Oliver

WORKS San José

First To Market

365 So. Market St.

399 So. First St.

Works Gallery presents: Shelter 25 South Bay artists explore their views of shelter in a wide range of medium and installations. Curated

by Alfred Preciado, the work takes a worldly yet often sublime view of the very universal concept of shelter, making political, cultural, issue oriented, poster-like, text, video, and other statements.

Opening: Portraits of Things paintings by Samantha Yee An exploration of character, perception, and humanity through painted portraits of people and other inanimate objects. Classic examples of the portrait genre from the Renaissance through the age of Napoleon inspired the reimagining of our modern selves.

Street Eats & Live Beats!

Additional Participating Venues:

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Phantom Galleries 95 So. Market Street Seeing Things Gallery 30 No.Third Street Silicon Valley Music Festival at Sliding Door Company 355 So. First Street Zero1 Garage 439 So. First Street Café Stritch 372 So. First Street Caffé Frascati 315 So. First Street Downtown Yoga Shala 450 So. First Street Pho69 Restaurant 321 So. First Street Psycho Donuts 288 So. Second Street South First Billiards 420 So. First Street The Studio Climbing Gym 396 So. First Street TechShop San Jose 300 So. Second Street

Gore Park So.First & Williams Streaming live from Gore Park in the SoFA District El Otto Munro (EOM) on Common Ground- Radio feauturing DJs El Gato, Jswizza, Paul Leath & Notorious PI.G..

Also featuring great street eats provided by: MoGo BBQ, Quick Dog, Twisted Chill, MoBowl, andPaddy Wagon Sliders

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READERS’ RE READ EADERS S’’ CHOICE C OICE

LIGHTSS THE THEATER CITY LIGHT EA ATER T CCOMPANY OMPANY 529 S. Second Second St, San S Jose Jose

Best Small Theater T Company CHILDREN'S CHILDREN N'S MUSICAL THEATER MUSIC AL L THEA ATER T SAN JOSE S A AN JO OSE SE Montgomery The Montgomery Theatre, eattre, Market 271 S. M arrket St, San S JJose ose

RETRO DOME DOM ME THE RETRO

San Jose Jose

DRAGON PRODUCTIONS DRA GON PR ODUCCTIONS

2120 Broadway Broad dway St, Stt, R Redwood ed dwood Ci City itty

Best Dance Company C BALLET SAN JOSE BA ALLET S AN JO A OS SE

San Jose Jose Center Cen nter for fo or Performing Perrfo orming Arts, Arrtts, 255 Almaden Almaden Blvd, Bllvd, San Jose Jose

BEST DANCE COMPANY:

LOS GATOS GA ATOS B ALLLET LOS BALLET

Ballet San Jose

630 Univ University veersiity A Ave, ve, Los Ga Gatos atos

LLOS OS LLUPEÑOS UPEÑOS

Best Local Film Filmmaker mmaker SEAN MCC MCCARTHY CAR ARTHY T SHA WN FLANA GAN SHAWN FLANAGAN JON M. CHU

Bestt Small/Qu B Small/Quirky S ll/Quirky ik Museum ROSICRUCIAN ROSICR S RUCI U IAN EGYPTIAN E GY YPTIAN MUSEUM M 1660 P Park arrk A Ave, ve, San Jose Jose o

HILLER A VIA ATION T M USEUM AVIATION MUSEUM

601 Sky Skyway yway Rd, San C Carlos Carrlos

HISTORICAL CAMPBELL HIS TORICAL MUSEUM 300 Gr Grant an nt St, Cam Campbell pbe b ll

Best Art Galle Gallery ery SAN JOSE SA AN JO OS SE INSTITUTE INS STITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPO ORAR RY ART A RT 560 S. F First irst St, San Jose Jose

ANNO DOMINI D

366 S. F First irst St, San JJose ose

GALLERY KALEID D GALLER Y

88 S. F Fourth o rtth St, San JJose our ose

Best Holiday H Celebration C Celebra l b ation ti CHRISTMAS CHR RIS STMA AS IN PARK THE EP A ARK

San Jose Jose

SHORT FESTIVAL SSAN AN JOSE SHOR T FILM FE STIV VAL Cinearts, Cin earrts, t San Santana ntana Row, Row, San Jose Josee

Best Open Mic Nigh Night ht POOR HOUSE BISTRO, TUESDAY BIS TR RO, TUESD DAY 91 S. Au Autumn uttumn St, San JJose ose

R OOSTER T ATHER T S, NEW NEW ROOSTER T.. FEA FEATHERS, T A ALENT SHO WCASE, WEDNE SDAY TALENT SHOWCASE, WEDNESDAY

Plaza P laza d dee Cesar Chavez, Chavez, San Jose Jose

157 E. El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, Sunnyvale Sunnyval ae

OK TOB BERFEST OKTOBERFEST

MONDAY PHILZ, SSAN AN JOSE, MOND AY

Downtown Do wn ntown Cam Campbell pbell

LIGHTSS FFANTASY ANTASY OF LIGHT

Vasona V ason a a Lak Lakee Coun County nty t P Park, arrk k, Los Gatos Ga atos

Best F Film ilm Festival CINEQUEST CINE EQUES ST Downtown Do wn ntown San JJose ose

CLA SSIC FILMS AT AT STANFORD STANFORD CLASSIC THEA AT TRE THEATRE

221 Uni University ivversi e itty A Ave, ve, Palo Palo Alto Allto

118 P Paseo aseo d dee San An Antonio, ntonio, San Jose Jose

Best Theater Company SAN JOSE S A AN JO OS SE REPERTORY REPER RTO OR RY THEATRE THEA ATRE T

Best Concertt Venue MOUNTAIN WINERY MOUNT TA AIIN WINER RY 14831 Pierce Pierce Rd, Saratoga S atoga Sar

PHITHEA ATRE T SHORELINE AMP AMPHITHEATRE

1 Am Amphitheatre mphiith t ea atr tre Pkwy, Pkwy, Mountain Mo untta ain View

(FORMERLY SSAP AP CENTER (F O ORMERL LY PAVILION) HP P AVILION)

525 W. San Santa nta Clara Clarra St, San Jose Jose

Best Comedyy Venue SAN JOSE IMPROV SA AN JO OS SE E IMPR ROV 62 S. Second Second St, San Sa an JJose ose

ROOSTER T ATHER T S ROOSTER T.. FEA FEATHERS

157 E. El Camino Camino R Real, eal, Sunnyvale Sunn nyval ae

CCOMEDYSPORTZ OMEDYSPORTZZ

288 S Second Second St, San S JJose ose

101 P Paseo aseo d dee San An Antonio, ntonio, San Jose Jose

BR OADWAY SSAN AN JOSE BROADWAY

San JJose ose Cen Center nter ffor o or Performing Perrformin o g Arts, Arrtts, Almaden Blvd, 255 Alm aden Bl lvd, d San JJose ose

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ART A RT+ C ULT UL TURE CULTURE Computer home Compu uter History H tory Museum is h His ome tto o many man ny objects objeccts t that, thatt, if not not on display display in a computer might now compu uter history hiistory museum, mig ght n ow prove provve pretty prettyy hard hard to to identify iden ntif t fy as computers. compu uters. ers The The museum’s museum m’s replica replica Babbage Babbage Engine, Engine, a shiny arranged shiny array array of of symmetrically symmetrically arr anged gears gears and and levers, leveers, is a Victorian-era Victorian-era mechanical easily mechanicall calculator calculator that that could could be easil y mistaken mistaken for for a kinetic kinetic sculpture. sculpture. And And 1940s computers compu uters that th t at would would fill a small small room room seem the off an iP iPhone, and the antithesis an nttiitthesis o hone, an d unlikely process fraction unlikely to to be b able able to to p rocess a fr ra accttion of of the the tasks tasks a phone phone can. However However alien, alien, though, though, such such machines machines had had roles roles in developing technology uss to deveeloping tthe he te chnology tthat hat aallows llows u play Flappy Bird wee ggo. play Fl appy Bir rd wherever wherever w o. (HZ)

ASIAN ART MUSEUM THROUGH MAY 25 www.asianart.org/yoga #ArtofYoga

BEST INTERDISCIPLINARY ART POWWOW: Two Buck Tuesdays

at Kaleid

Yoga: The Art of Transformation is the world’s first major art exhibition about yoga. It explores yoga’s fascinating history and its transformation into a global phenomenon. Highlights include masterpieces of Indian sculpture and painting; pages from the first illustrated book of yoga postures; and a Thomas Edison film, Hindoo Fakir (1902), the first American movie ever produced about India.

See it for $10 on Thursday nights from 5–9 PM. Or, see it for just $5 on Target First Free Sundays (Apr 6 and May 4).

ASIAN ART MUSEUM Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art & Culture 200 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415.581.3500 www.asianart.org

Yoga: The Art of Transformation was organized by the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution with support from the Friends of the Freer and Sackler Galleries, the Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne and the Ebrahimi Family Foundation.

Presentation at the Asian Art Museum is made possible with the generous support of The Bernard Osher Foundation, Helen and Rajnikant Desai, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, Kumar and Vijaya Malavalli, Society for Asian Art, and Walter & Elise Haas Fund. Image: The chakras of the subtle body (detail), page 4 from a manuscript of the Siddha Siddhanta Paddhati, 1824, by Bulaki (Indian, active early 1800s). India; Rajasthan state, former kingdom of Marwar, Jodhpur. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper. Courtesy of the Mehrangarh Museum Trust, RJS 2376.

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TWO BUCK TU TWO TUESDAYS UESD DAYS AT A T KALEID Third Tuesday of the mo Third month, onth, 7-10pm, Fourth KALEID Gallery, 88 S. F ou ourth St, San Jose Operated byy ar artist/designers Oper rated b rttisst/designers e and and located loca ated at at high-profile urban crossroads, KALEID a hig gh-profile ur rban cr osssrroad o s, K ALEID already art that alr reead dy stages stages monthly mon ntthlly ar rt eexhibits xhibiitts th at anything The also rrival ivva al an nytthing eelse lse in ttown. ow wn n. T he ggallery allerry al so provides many spaces and areas artists p rovides m an ny sp aces an d ar reas e ffor or ar o rttists tto o display their work daily basis, which disp lay th eir w orrk on a d o aiilly b asis, ffor o or w hich h there's usually waiting list.

Even better, th erree's usu ally a w aiitin t g lis st. Ev veen bett err, people comee in a and buy thee ar art. peo ple rregularly egul e arrly com an d bu uy th rtt.

What's more, thee m monthly powwow, TwoWh att's m orre, th on ntthly po owwow, Tw oBuck Tuesdays, usually music, live Bu ck T uesdays, usu allly ffeatures ea eatur t rees musi c, liv ve demos, painters setting up easels thee d emos, llocal ocal p ain nters settin ng u p ease ls on th sidewalk, caricature portraitists and more. sid ewalk, a car ica atture por rttrai aitis t ts an dm ore.

There are sorts off ac activities thee thir third T here ar re all sor rtts o cttiviiti t es on th rd Tuesday off eac each month att on onee o off th thee m most T ueesday o ch m on nth t a osst eclectic monthly downtown ec cleccti t cm on ntthly ggatherings attherriings in d ow wn ntow wn (GS) San JJose. ose. (G S)

Best Place to Appreciate App Y the h E Evolution l of of Your LLaptop aptop

COMPUTER H HISTORY ISTOR RY MUSEUM

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Countess Bessenyey bought thee Coun ntess Margit Margiit Bessen yey boug ht th site Hungarian horses, coveted si te tto o breed breed d Hun garian h orses, a cov eted bloodline that would have but died b loodline th hat w ould h ave all bu ut di ed out hadn’t her efforts ou ut if it it h adn’t been ffor or o h er ef ffo orrts t tto o preserve was her hope someday p reserve iit. t. It w as h er h ope tto o som eday her after rreturn eturn the the stock stock tto oh er homeland homeland aft er thee fall off Co Communism.

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But thee b barn thee ttown off Los o ff. Bu ut she she left left th arn tto o th own o Altos, which turned into community Al tos, w h hich turn ed iitt in nto a communi ty equestrian park.

February, thee ttown equ estrian p arrk. In F ebruary, th own appointed manager, Torie Dye, a ppoin nted a new new m anager, T orie Dy e, who offers hour.

Dye’s w ho o ffers e llessons essons ffor o or $55 an h ourr. Dy e’s philosophy create well-rounded p hilosophy is tto o cr ea ate a w ell-rounded horse than justt th thee h orse enthusiast en nth t usias u t rrather ath t er th an jus casual To that end, incorporates casu al rider. riderr. T o th at en d, sshe he in corporates horse much horse into h orse care care a as mu ch as h orse rriding iding in nto her curriculum.

To up, thee ttown h er curr icullum. T o sign g u p, call th own att (650) 947 947-2518. a 7-2518. (JW)

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Best Place to Meet M a Local Author VILLAGE VILLA AGE G BOOKS BOOK KS 326 Village Ln, Los Gatos

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DIAMO DIAMOND OND LA LAUNDRY UNDR RY CLEANERS AND CL LEANER RS 398 W. San Carlos C St, San Jose.

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170 S. Marke Market et St, San Jose Who Wh o writes writes anything an anytthing by by hand hand anymore? anymore?

The T he ziggurat-like ziggurat-like display display of of multicolored mullticolored penss here pen here will wiill make make you you o want wan nt to to write— write— something.

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TIED HOUSE

954 Villa Vill i a St, Mountain Moun ntain View View

CASCAL CA SCAL

400 Castro Castro St, M Mountain o ntain View oun View

Best Mexican Mexicaan Restaurant FIESTA DEL FIESTA DE EL MAR

1005 N. Shoreline Shoreline Bl Blvd, vd, dM Mountain oun ntain View; Villa V iew w; 735 V iilla St,, Mountain Moun ntain View View

REPOSADO REPOSADO

236 Hamilton Hamillton A Ave, ve, P Palo alo Al Alto lto

PALO P ALO ALTO ALLTO SOL

408 S Calif California fo ornia A Ave, ve, P Palo alo Al Alto lto

Best Indian Restaurant R AMBER IN INDIA NDIA

2290 W. El Camino Camin no Real, Real, Sui Suite te 9, Mountain Mo untta ain View

PASSAGE T O IND DIA PASSAGE TO INDIA

1991 W W. El Camin Camino no Real, Real, eal Mountain Mo untta ain View

AMBER DHARA

150 Univ University veersiity t A Ave, ve, Palo Palo Al Alto lto

Best Thai R Restaurant estaurant

BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT:

Peninsula Creamery

Best Dry Clea Cleaner aner ROY’S CLEANERS ROY’ Y’S CLEA ANER RS 2029 El Camin Camino oR Real, eall, P Palo alo Al Alto lto

A T THERTON DR Y CLE EANING & ATHERTON DRY CLEANING QU ALITY AL LT TERA ATIO T ONS QUALITY ALTERATIONS

840 W Woodside oodside Rd, Redwood Red edwood City Ciity

FRESH GREEN AND FRE SH CLEANER CCLEANERSS

580 N. Rengstorff Rengstorrff A Ave, ve, Mountain Moun ntain View View

Best Baby Sto Store ore OCCASIONS, ETC., OCC CAS SIONS S, ET TC., MENLO PARK MENL OP A AR RK 826 San Santa nta Cruz Crruz Av Ave, Menlo Park M enlo P arrk

CAR TER’S CHILDREN N CL OTHING CARTER’S CLOTHING San Antonio An ntonio Sh Shopping oppin ng Cen Center, nterr, 550 Showers Showers Dr, Drr, Mountain Mou un ntain View View

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Best American A Restaurant R Restau t urantt PENINSULA PEN NINSULA CREAMERY CRE EAMER RY 900 Hi High gh St, P Palo alo Al Alto lto

ARMAD DILLO WILL LY’S Y ARMADILLO WILLY’S

1031 N. San An Antonio ntonio Rd, Los Al Altos ltos

ALTOS LLOS OS AL LTOS GRILL

233 T Third hird St, Los Altos Alltos

Best Chinese C Restaurant Restau urant CHEF CHE EF CHU’S CHU’’S

1067 N.. San An Antonio ntonio Rd, Los Al Altos ltos

B AMBO OO GARDEN BAMBOO

108 N. Rengstorff Rengstorff Ave, Ave, Mountain Moun ntain View View

CHEF XIU

855 W. El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, Mountain Mo untta ain View

Best Japanese p R Restaurant estaurant FUKI SUSHI

4119 El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, P Palo alo Al Alto lto

AKANE JJAPANESE APANESE RE STAURAN NT RESTAURANT

250 T Third hird St, Los Al Altos ltos

TOMI SUSHI T OMI

635 W. Dana Dana St, M Mountain oun ntain View View

Best Business Lunc Lunch ch BUCK’S BUCK’S OF WOODSIDE W OOD DSIDE S

3062 W Woodside oodside Rd, W Woodside o oodside

174 Castro Castro St, Mountain Mou un ntain View View

BANGKOK B AY T HAI CUISINE BANGKOK BAY THAI

825 El Camino Camino Real, Real, e Redwood Red dwood City Ciity

THAIPHOON

543 Em Emerson erson St, P Palo alo Al Alto lto

Best Taqueria Taqueriia SANCHO’S SA ANCHO’S TAQUERIA T AQUERIA Q A

491 Lytton Lyttton Ave, Ave, Palo Pal a o Alto; Allto; Alto; 2723 Middlefield Middlefield Rd, Palo Palo Al lto; Knoll Redwood 3205 Oak Kn oll Dr, Dr, R Dr ed dwo ood City Ciity t

TAQUERIA EL GRULLENSE GRULLENSE TAQUERIA

3636 El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, Palo Palo Alto; Allto; Camino 1280 El Camin o Real, Real, Redwood Red dwood City Ciity t

CHARROS LLOS OS CHARR OS

854 W. Dana Dana St, Mountain Moun ntain View View

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PENINSU PEN PE PENIN ENIN N NSU Best Breakfas Breakfast st HOBEE'S HOBEE S

4224 El Camin Camino oR Real, ea al, P Palo alo Al Alto; lto; Mountain View; 2312 Central Cen nttral Expy, Expy, M oun ntain V iew w; Redwood 1101 Shoreway Shoreway Rd, R eed dwood Shores Shores

BUCK 'S OF W OODSIIDE BUCK'S WOODSIDE

3062 W Woodside oodside Rd, W Woodside oodside o

STACKS ST ACKS

314 El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, R Redwood ed dwood Ci City; ity; Santa 600 San nta Cruz Cruz Ave, Ave, Menlo Menlo Park Parrk

Best Independ Independent p dent C ff h Coffeehouse ROCK RED R OCK COFFEE O 201 Castro Castro St, Mountain Moun ntain View View

PHILZ CCOFFEE OFFEE

3191 Middlefield Middlefield Rd Rd, d, Palo Palo Al Alto; lto; Forest Ave, Palo Alto 101 F oresst A ve, P alo Al A lto

BORRONE CAFE BORR ONE

1010 El Camin Camino oR Real, ea al, M Menlo enlo P Park arrk

Best Happy H Hour PRO THE E OLD PR RO

541 Ra Ramona amona St, Palo Palo Alto Allto

TIED HOUSE H

954 Villa Vill i a St, Mountain Moun ntain View View

SST. T. SSTEPHEN’S T TEPHEN’S GREEN

223 Castro Ca astrro St, Mountain Moun ntain View View

Best Karaoke K KING CLUBS KIN NG OF CL UBS

893 Leong Leeong Dr, Drr, Mountain Moun ntain View View

THE LLIVING IVING R OOM ROOM

2048 Br B Broadway oad dway St, R Redwood ed dwood o Ci City ity

Best Dive D Bar DUTCH GOOSE DUT TCH GOO OS SE

3567 Al A Alameda ameda d dee Las Pulg Pulgas, as, Menlo Park M enlo P arrk

R OSE AND CR OWN ROSE CROWN

547 Em Emerson merson St, P Palo alo Al Alto lto

Best Bakery

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W OODSIDE B AKERY WOODSIDE BAKERY

3052 W Woodside oodside Rd, W Woodside oodside

PROLIFIC OVEN PR OLIFIC O VEN

550 W Waverley aveerrley St, Palo Pallo Alto Allto

Best Burrito SANCHO’S TAQUERIA S A ANCHO’S T AQ QUERIA

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LA CCOSTEÑA OSTEÑA

235 E. Middlefield Middlefield Rd, R Mountain Moun ntain View View

TAQUERIA BAMBA T AQUERIA LA B AMB BA

580 N. Rengstorff Rengstorrff A Ave, ve, Mountain Moun ntain View View

Best Local Fes Festival stival MUSIC ON THE T SQUARE S QU UA ARE

Fridays beginning Fridays beginning in in June, June, Courthouse Courrtthouse Square, Redwood City Squ arre, R ed dwood Ci ity

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ALTOS ART AND FESTIVAL LLOS OS AL LTOS AR T AN D WINE FE STIV VA AL Julyy 12-13, d Jul downtown own ntow wn n Los Al Altos ltos

ANTONIO’S ANT ONIO’S NUT HOUSE

321 S. Calif C California fo ornia A Ave, ve, P Palo alo Al Alto lto

Best Wine W Shop K&L K &L & L WINE MERCHANTS ME RCHANT C TS

3005 El E Camin Camino oR Real, eeal, Redwood Red dwo ood City Ciity

BEL LT TR RAMO’S WINE SPIRITS BELTRAMO’S WINESS & SPIRITS

1540 El E Camino Camino R Real, eal, Menlo Menlo Park Parrk

BAR SSAVVY AVVY Y CELLAR WINE B AR & WINE SHOP

750 W. W Evelyn Evvelyn Ave, Ave, M Mountain oun ntain V View iew

Best Hair H Salon PIETRO TODD DI PIETR P RO T ODD 2307 Bir Birch B ch St, P Palo alo Alto Allto

JUUT SSALONSPA ALONSPA

240 Un University nivversi e ty A Ave, ve, P Palo alo Al Alto lto

JEANNIE’S SPA JEANN NIE’S SSALON ALON & SP A

4500 El E Camino Camino R Real, eal, Los Altos Alltos

Best Furniture F Store BRICK BRI ICK MONKEY

2400 Broadway B oad Br dway St, R Redwood ed dwo ood Ci City itty

HOO T JUDKINS FURNITURE HOOT

1269 V Veterans eeterans Bl Blvd, lvd, dR Redwood ed dwood City Ciity

DANISH INTERNATIONAL D ANISSH CCONCEPTS ONCEPTS INTERNA ATIONAL T 1379 W El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, Mountain Mo unt nta ain View

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CHERRY CHERR Y SUSHI

2910 El Camino Camino Real, Real, Santa San nta Clara Clara

Best Business Busines ess Lunch ALEXANDER'S ALEXAND DER'S STEAKHOUSE S TEAKHO OUSE

10330 N. W Wolfe olfe Rd, Rd d, Cu Cupertino uper p rtin t o

PEDRO'S PEDRO'S

3935 Freedom Freedom Cir Circle, rcle, Santa San nta Clara Clara

BREWING COMPANY FFAULTLINE AULLT TLINE BRE W WING COMPANY 1235 Oakm Oakmead ead Pkwy, Pkw k y, Sunnyvale Sunn nyvale

Best Mexicann Restaurant LA P PALOMA AL A OM MA

2280 El Camin Camino o Real, Real, San Santa nta Clara Clara

CASA LLUPE UPE CASA

671 S. Bern Bernardo ardo Ave, Ave, Sunnyvale Sunn nyvale

AQUI CAL-MEX A QUI CAL -MEX

10630 S. De An Anza za Bl Blvd, lvd, Cu Cupertino uper p rttino

Best Indian Restaurant R BOMBAY BOMB BAY GARDEN 3701 El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, San Santa nta Cl Clara arra

KABAB AND CUR RRY'S KABAB CURRY'S

1498 Isabe Isabella lla St, Santa S nta Clara San Clarra

BEST DIVE BAR: Paul & Eddie’s Monta Vista Inn

TURMERIC

141 S. Murphy Murphy Ave, Ave, Sunn Sunnyvale yvale

Best Dry Clea Cleaners aners

Best B Bridal Store

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BAY BRIDAL/ B AY AREA BRID DAL/ A / WEST NEW W THINGS WES T

CEDAR TREE CLEANE ERS CEDAR CLEANERS

BRIDE ORNIA BRIDESS OF CALIF CALIFORNIA

1260 Ben Benton nton St, Santa San nta Clara Clara

10123 N. NW Wolfe olfe Rd, Cu Cupertino up perrtin t o

1823 Pr Pruneridge uneridge Ave, Ave, Santa San nta Clara Clara

681 T Tasman assman Dr Dr, r, Sunn Sunnyvale yvale

CLEANERS, IDEAL CLEANER S, SSANTA A TA CLARA ANT

TAAL BRIDAL T A AAL BOUTIQUE B & BRID AL

3170 De La Cr Cruz uz Blvd, Bllvd, Suite Suiite 100, Santa San nta Clara Clarra

Best Baby Sto Store ore KID T TO O KID

2666 H Homestead omestead Rd, Rd d, Santa San nta Clara Clara

NA ATURAL T MOM GEAR R NATURAL

3400 De La Cr Cruz ruz Blvd, Bllvd, d Suite Suiite H, Santa San nta Clara Clarra

895 E. El E Camin Camino oR Real, eal, Sunn Sunnyvale nyvale

ARMADILLO WILLY’S ARMADILL O WILL LY’S Y

2624 H Homestead omestead Rd, San Santa nta Clara; Clarra; 161 Camino Real, Sunnyvale; E El Camin C i oR eal,l Sunn S nyvalle; 10100 1 S S. Anza Blvd, Cupertino De An za Bl lvd d, Cu up perrtin t o

ST. BAR S T. JOHN’S J JOHN’ ’S B A AR GRILL & GR RILL

510 La Lawrence awr w ence Exp Expy, y, Sunn Sunnyvale yva ale

HOBEE E’S HOBEE’S

800 W.. Ah Ahwanee hwanee A Ave, ve, Sunnyvale; Sunnyvale; Stevens Creek 21267 St S eveens Cr eek Blvd, Bllvd, Suite Suiite 310, Cupertino Cu up perrttino

THAI B BASIL ASIL S

101 S. Murphy Murphy A Ave, ve, Sunnyvale Sunn nyvale

Best Chinese Restau Restaurant urant CHINA S STIX TIX

2110 El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, San Santa nta Cl Clara arra

MAND ARIN GOURMET MANDARIN

10145 N De An Anza za Bl Blvd, lvd d, Cu Cupertino uper p rtin t no

Best American A Restaurant Restau urant

Best Thai R Restaurant estaurant

TAO TAO T AO T AO CAFE

175 S. Murp Murphy hy A Ave, ve, Sunnyvale Sunn nyvale

Best Japanese p R Restaurant estaurant YUKI SUSHI

1827 Pr Pruneridge run u erridge A Ave, ve, San Santa nta Cl Clara arra

K OBE KOBE

2086 El Camin Camino o Real, Real, Santa San nta Clara Clar aa

JASMINE FINE TH HAI JASMINE THAI

1211 Franklin Franklin M Mall, alll, Santa San nta Cl Clara ara

DUSITA CUISINE DUSIT TA THAI CUI ISINE

2325 El Camino Camino Real, Real, Suite Suiite 104, Santa San nta Clara Clara

Best Taqueria Taqueriia CHAVEZ CHA AVEZ V MARKET M 666 N. F Fair air Oak Oakss A Ave, ve, Sunnyvale Sunnyvale

O MONDO BURRIT BURRITO

3300 T The he Al Alameda, amed da, Santa San nta Clara Clara

VIVA TAQUERIA VIV AT AQUERIA

444 N. Winchester Winchesster e A Ave, ve, San Santa nta Clara Clarra

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CENTRAL CE C EN AL ENTR SIL SILI SILIC LICON ON V ALLE A Y SILICON VALLEY Best Breakfast Breakfasst HOBEE'S HOBEE S

800 W. Ah Ahwanee hwanee Ave, Ave, Sunnyvale; Sunn nyvale; Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 21267 St evens Cr eek Bl lvd d, Sui ite 310, Cupertino Cu up perrtin t o

SSARA'S ARA A'S ' KITCHEN KITCHEN

1595 F Franklin ranklin St, Santa San nta Clara Clara

CCOUNTRY OUNTRY GOURMET T BISTRO AMERICAN BIS TRO

1314 S. M Mary ary A Ave, ve, Sun Sunnyvale nnyvale

Best Independ Independent p dent C ff h Coffeehouse SOCIETY COFFEE S O OCIETY

21265 St Stevens eveens Creek Creek Blvd, Bllvd, d Sui Suite te 202, Cupertino Cu up perrtin t o

BELLANO COFFEE COFFEE

3985 St Stevens eveens Creek Creek Bl Blvd, lvd d, San Santa nta Cl Clara ara

BEAN SCENE CAFE

186 S. Murp Murphy hy A Ave, ve, Sunnyvale S Sunn yvale

Best Happy H Hour PEDRO'S PED DR RO'S S

3935 Freedom Freedom Circle, Circle, San Santa nta Cl Clara ara

FIREH HOUSE GRILL FIREHOUSE

111 S. Murphy M hy Ave, Murp Ave, Sunnyvale Sunn nyva ale

BRITANNIA CUPERTINO BRIT TANNIA A ARMS CUPER TINO 1087 S. S De Anza Anza Blvd, Bllvd, San JJose ose

Best Karaoke K NORMANDY NOR RMAND DY HOUSE 30 Washington Was a hington St, Santa San nta Clara Clara

WOOD DHAM’S LLOUNGE OUNGE WOODHAM’S

4475 Stevens S eveens Creek St Creek Blvd, Blvd d, Santa San nta Clara Clara

BLUE BAR BL UE BONNET B BAR

208 S. F Fair air Oaks Oaks A Ave, ve, Sunnyvale Sunnyvale

Best Dive D Bar PAUL EDDIE’S PAUL U & EDDIE’ ’S MONTA VISTA MO ONT TA VIS STA INN

21619 Stevens S evens Creek St Creek Blvd, Bllvd d, Cupertino Cu uper p rtin t o

Best Bakery NOTHING BUNDT NO OT THING BUND B DT CAKES C AKES

939 W. El Camin Camino oR Real, eal, Sunnyvale Sunn nyvale

SUGAR BUTTER FLOUR FLOUR O

669 S. Bern Bernardo arrdo Ave, Ave, Sunnyvale Sunnyva ale

CCOPENHAGEN OPENHAGEN AND CROWN C OWN BAKERY CR BAKERY 2079 El Camin Camino oR Real, ea al, San Santa nta Cl Clara ara

Best Burrito BURRITO MONDO BU URRITO 3300 The The Alameda, Alameda, Santa San nta Clara Clarra

VIV A TAQUERIA TAQUERIA VIVA

444 N. W Winchester inchester A Ave, ve, San Santa nta Cl Clara ara

AQUI CAL-MEX A QUI CAL -MEX

10630 S. De An Anza za Blvd, Bllvd d, Cupertino Cu up perrttino

Best Local Festival Fesstival SANTA CLARA S A ANT TA CLA ARA ART AR RT AND WINE W

Sep 13-14, Cen Central nttral P Park, ark ar k, Santa San nta Clara Clara

SUNNYV ALE AR T AND AND WINE SUNNYVALE ART

June 7-8, Murp June Murphy hy Ave, Ave, downtown down ntown Sunnyvale Sunn nyvale

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL CHERR Y BL OSSOM FE STIVAL April 26-27, M April Memorial emorrial P Park, arrk, k Cupertino Cu up perrtin t o

BLINK KY’S CAN’T SAY SAY BLINKY’S

1031 M Monroe onroe St, Santa San nta Clara Clara

HUT THE H

3200 T The he Alameda, Alameda, Santa San nta Clara Clara

Best Wine W Shop THE E WINE CLUB CLUB

1200 Coleman C leman Ave, Co Ave, Santa San nta Clara Clara

BOBBY’S LIQUOR BOBBY’S

2327 El E Camin Camino o Real, Real, Santa San nta Cl Clara ara

CCOACH OACH H HOUSE WINE & SPIRITS SPIRITS 1655 55 S. S De Anza Anza Blvd, Bllvd d,, Cupertino Cu up perrtin t o

Best Hair H Salon LIMÓN SALON LIM MÓN S A AL LO ON

3410 Stevens S even St e s Cr Creek eek Blvd, Bllvd d, San Jose Jose

SANCT TUARY SANCTUARY

790 Li Lincoln incoln St, Santa San nta Clara Clarra

SSALON ALON N BLU BLU

2251 The The Alameda, Alameda, Santa San nta Clara Clara

Best Furniture F Store RUSSELL’S RUS SSELL S L’S FURNITURE FUR RNITURE

2645 El E Camino Camino Real, Real, Santa San nta Clara Clara

SCAND DINAVIAN DE SIGNS SCANDINAVIAN DESIGNS

19900 0 St Stevens even e s Creek Creek Blvd, Bllvd d, Cupertino Cu up perrttino

EASTERN: EA STEERN: THE FURNITURE COMPANY COMP PANY A 1231 Comstock Co omstock St, Santa San nta Clara Clara

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Best Mexica Mexican an Restaurant BURRO EL BURR RO

1898 S. Bascom A Ave, ve, Camp Campbell pbell

A QUI CAL -MEX AQUI CAL-MEX

201 E. Cam Campbell mpbell Ave, Ave, Cam Campbell pbell

CASA CA SA LLUPE UPE

2169 Winchester Winchester Bl Blvd, vd d, Campbell Camp pbell

Best Indian Restaurant ROYAL TAJ R OYAL A T A AJ

1350 Camden Camden A Ave, ve, Campbell Camp pbell

T ANDOORI A O VEN N TANDOORI OVEN

1875 S. Bascom A Ave, ve, Campbell; Campbell; Santa Ave, Gatos 137 N. San nta Cruz Crruz A ve, Los Ga atos

Best Thai R Restaurant estaurant ORCHID THAI OR RC CHID

BEST HAPPY HOUR:

866 E. Cam Campbell pbell Ave, Ave, Campbell Camp pbell

Cin-Cin Restaurant and Wine Bar

THAI SPICE

337 N. San Santa nta Cruz Cruz A Ave, ve, Los Gatos Ga atos

Best Dry Clea Cleaner aner RINCONADA RINCONAD DA CLEANERS CLEANER RS

1488 P Pollard ollard Rd, Los Ga G Gatos atos

ELITE CLEANER CLEANERSS

3489 S. Bascom A Ave, ve, Campbell; C mpbell; 824 E. Cam Campbell Ave, Cam mpbell A ve, Campbell; Campbell; 128 N. San Tomas Aquino T omas Aquin o Rd, Campbell C pbell Camp

BLOSSOM CLEANERS BL OSSOM HILL CLEA ANERS

5944 Los Ga Gatos atos Blvd, Bllvd, d Los Gatos Ga atos

Best Baby Sto Store ore TOTS TINY T OTS DIAPER D SERVICE BABY SER RV VICE & B A AB BY BOUTIQUE B OUTIQUE 138 Rail Railway lway A Ave, ve, Campbell Cam mpbell

LLOS OS GA ATOS B ABY AN ND GATOS BABY AND T OT BOUTIQUE TOT

12 N. San Santa nta Cruz Crruz Ave, Ave, Los Gatos Ga atos

GGYMBOREE YMBOREE

5 N. San Santa nta Cruz Crruz Ave, Ave, Los L Gatos Ga atos

Best Bridal B Shop TRUDYS TR UDYS BRIDES UD 1875 S. Bascom A Ave, ve, Camp Campbell pbell

GABRI ELLE’S BRID AL ATELIER ATELIER T GABRIELLE’S BRIDAL

422 E. Campbell C pbell A Camp Ave, ve, Cam Campbell mpbell

HAUTE HA UTEE BRIDE

40 N. S Santa an nta Cr Cruz ruz A Ave, ve, Los Gatos Ga atos

Best Am American merican Restaurant NICK’S NICK K’S ON MAIN/ NICKS NEXT NIC KS NEX XT DOOR 11 Co College lleg e e Ave, Ave, Los Gatos Ga atos

LIQUID D BREAD GA STROPUB GASTROPUB

T SING T AO TSING TAO

104 N. San T Tomas omas Aquin Aquino o Rd, Campbell Cam mpbell

BEST TASTE BE ST T ASTE CHINESE CHINESE

2360 S. Bascom A Ave, ve, Campbell Camp pbell

Best Japanese p R Restaurant estaurant

139 E. Cam C Campbell mpbell A Ave, ve, Cam Campbell pbell

Best Ch Chinese hinese Restaurant BLUE BL U SKY UE

2028 Winchester Winchesster Bl Blvd, lvd d, Cam Campbell mpbell

14420 Big Basin W Way, ay, Sar Saratoga atoga

Best Taqueri Taqueria ia ANDALE AND DA ALE

(Patio) (P ati t o)) 21 N. N San Santa S nta C Cruz Cr ruz A Avenue, ven e ue, Gatos; Los Ga atos; (Taqueria) (Taquer eria) Santa Ave 6 N. San nta Cruz Cruz A ve

KYOTO PALACE KY YOTO P ALA A AC CE

1875 S. Bascom A Ave, ve, Campbell Cam mpbell

525 E. Cam Campbell mpbell Ave, Ave, Campbell Camp pbell

MICHI SUSHI

TACOS ORALE FISH T ACOS O

2220 Winchester Winchester Bl Blvd, vd, d Camp Campbell pbeell

SUSHI CCONFIDENTIAL ONFIDENTIAL

247 E. Cam Campbell mpbell A Ave, ve, Campbell Campbelll

379 E. Camp C Campbell pbell A Ave, ve, Cam Campbell mpbell

STACKS ST TA ACKS

CUISINE MINT LEAF CUISI INE

Be t Business Best B i e Lunc LLunch chh CALIFORNIA CAFE C ALIF A FORNIA O C AF A FE 50 Univ University versi e itty Ave Ave #260, Los Gatos Ga atos

SSTEAMER'S TEAMER'S GRILLHOUSE

JJALISCO ALISCO MEXICA AN FFOOD OOD MEXICAN

1750 Winchester Winchester Bl Blvd, lvd, Cam Campbell pbell

Best Breakfa Breakfast ast STACKS S TA ACKS

139 E. Cam Campbell mpbell Ave, Ave, Campbell Campbell

LLOS OS GA ATOS CAFEE GATOS

(Do (Downtown) own ntown) 340 0 N. San Santa nta Cruz Cruz A Ave, ve, Los Gatos; Ga atos; (Uptown) (Uptown) w Gatos 15662 Los Ga atos Blvd, Bl B vd d, Los Gatos Ga atos

31 Univ University versi e itty Ave, Ave, Los Gatos Ga atos

GATOS BREWING LLOS OS GA ATOS BRE WING CCO O

130 N. San Santa nta Cruz Cruz Ave, Ave, Los Gatos Ga atoss

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KITCHEN SOUTHERN KIT CHEEN

27 E. M Main ain St, Los Ga Gatos atos

Best Independ Independent p dent C ff h Coffeehouse ORCHARD VALLEY OR RC CHARD V ALLEY A COFFEE 349 E. Cam Campbell mpbell A Ave, ve, Campbell Campbell

LLOS OS GA ATOS CCOFFEE OFFEEE R OASTING GATOS ROASTING CCOMPANY OMPANY

101 W. M Main ain St, Los Ga G Gatos atos

BAREFOOT BAR B AREFOOT CCOFFEE OFFEE B AR

15567 Uni Union on A Ave, ve, Lo Loss Ga Gatos; atos; Ave, Campbell 1819 S. Bascom A ve, Cam mpbell

Best Bakery ICING ON THE CAKE T C AKE 50 W. M Main ain St, Los Ga Gatos G atos

FR OST CUPCAKE FFACTORY ACTORY FROST

SUSHI CCONFIDENTIAL ONFIDENTIAL SUSHI

247 E. Campbell Camp pbell Ave, Ave, Campbell Cam mpbell

BLUE BL UE LINE L PIZZA

415 E. Campbell C pbell Ave, Camp Ave, Campbell Cam mpbell

Best Karaoke K KHARTOUM KHA AR RTOUM O

300 Orchard Orcharrd Ci City ty Dr Dr, r, Cam Campbell pbell

EFFIE’S RE STAURANT EFFIE’S RESTAURANT

331 Hacienda Haci a enda Ave, Ave, Campbell Campbell

KATIE BLOOM’S KA ATIE T E BL OOM’S

369 E. Cam Campbell pbell A Ave, ve, Campbell Cam mpbell

Best Dive D Bar BLACK WATCH BLA AC CK W ATCH C

141 N. San Santa S nta Cruz Crruz Ave, Ave, Los Gatos Ga atos

CARDIIFF LLOUNGE OUNGE CARDIFF

260 E. Campbell Camp pbell Ave, Ave, Cam Campbell mpbell

BANK THE B ANK

14421 Big B Basin W Way, ay, Saratoga Sarratoga

199 E. Cam Campbell mpbell A Ave, ve, Camp Campbell pbell

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NOTHING BUNDT CAKES NO THING BUND T CA AKES

421 N. San Santa nta Cr Cruz ruz Ave, Ave, Los Gatos Ga atos

Best Burrito ANDALE AND DA ALE

(Pattio) 21 N. San (Patio) Santa nta Cr Cruz ru uz A Ave, ve, Los Ga Gatos; atos; (Taqueria) Santa Ave (T Ta aquerria) 6 N. San ntaCr a Cruz ruzA A ve

A QUI CAL -MEX AQUI CAL-MEX

201 E. Camp Campbell pbell A Ave, ve, Campbell Cam mpbell

BURRO EL BURR O

1898 S. S Bascom A Ave, ve, Cam Campbell pbell

Best Local Fes Festival stival BOOGIE B OOGIE ON N BAYOU THE B AYOU OU

Win W ina$50 in a $50 dining certificate certificate

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Do Downtown ow wn ntown Camp Campbell, pbeell, thir third d weekend w eekend in May May

OK TOBERFEST OKTOBERFEST

Do Downtown ow wn ntown Camp Campbell, pbeell, secon second d weekend w eekend in October Occtoberr

PARK MUSIC IN THE P ARK K

Los Ga Gatos atos Civi Civicc Cen Center, nterr, Jun 15-Aug 24

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Best Happy Hour H CIN-CIN

368 V Village ill i age Ln, Los Ga G Gatos atos

Best Wine W Shop TESSORA'S BARRA TES SSORA A''S B A ARRA DI VINO V 234 E. Cam Campbell mpbell Ave, Ave, Campbell Camp pbell

ROOTSTOCK ROOTSTOCK

217 N. Santa San nta Cruz Cruz A Ave, ve, Los Gatos Ga atos

ENOTECA ENO TEECA LA SSTORIA TORIA

416 N. Santa San nta Cruz Cruz Ave, Ave, Los Gatos Ga atos

Best Hair H Salon RAGE RA AGE G

565 E. Campbell Cam mpbell Ave, Ave, Campbell Campbell

CAPELLLI SSALON ALON CAPELLI

14 E. Main Main St, Los Ga Gatos atos

KRUSH KR USH H

106 R Royce oycce St, Los Gatos Ga atos

Best Furniture F Store CAMPBELL CAM MPBELL FURNITURE FUR RNITURE GALLERY GAL LLER RY

287 E. Campbell Campbell Ave, Ave, Camp Campbell pbell

VINTAGE & V OGUE VINTAGE VOGUE

241 E. Campbell Cam mpbell Ave, Ave, Suite Suiite A, Campbell Cam pbell

ROSE R OSE FURNITURE

393 E. H Hamilton amillton Ave, Ave, Campbell Camp pbell

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SATOMI SUSHI SATOMI

3655 T Thornton horn nton Ave, Ave, Fremont Fremon nt

MIOKI SUSHI

3924 Decoto Decoto Rd, F Fremont remon nt

Best Business Busineess Lunch SEN D DAI A AI SUSHI S 224 N. Abe Abell St, Milpitas M piitas Mil

LA AYA ANG LA AYANG A G LAYANG LAYANG

181 W. Cal Calaveras aveerras as Blvd, Bllvd, Milpitas Milpiitas

JOE THE GREEK CAFE

1830 Milmont Milmon nt Dr Dr, r, Mil Milpitas piitas

Best Mexican Mexicaan Restaurant LA PIÑA PIÑATA ATA

39136 P Paseo aseo P Padre ad dre P Pkwy, kwy, F Fremont; remon ntt; Thornton Ave, 7383 T horn nton A ve, Newark Newarrk

CASA AZTE CA CASA AZTECA

20 N. Abe Abell St, Milpitas Milpiitas

MILPA LA MILP A

107 N. Milpitas Milpiitas Blvd, Bl Blvd d, Milpitas Milpiitas

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BEST JAPANESE RESTAURAN:

Sen Dai Sushi

Best Indian Restaurant DOSA PLACE DO OSA PL LA AC CE

41043 Fremont Fremon nt Blvd, Blvd Bl d, Fremont Fremon nt

Best Dry Clea Cleaner aner WALNUT CLEANERS WALNUT A CL LEANER RS 3367 W Walnut alnut Ave, Ave, Fremont Frem e on nt

KA AT THY’S CLEANER KATHY’S

Best Bridal B Shop DAVID'S BRIDAL D AVID V 'S BRID DAL A 217 Ran Ranch nch Dr Dr, r, Mil Milpitas piitas

AL TER RA ATIONS T B Y ALICE ALTERATIONS BY

526 Bar Barber rb ber Lane, Lane, Milpitas Millpiitas

4552 Ce Central en nttrra al A Ave, ve, F Fremont remon nt

EXECUTIVE EXE CUTIVE CLEANERS CLEANER RS

ELEGANT TAILORING ELE GAN NT T AILORING & BRIDAL BRIDAL

1220 S. Abe Abell St, Milpitas Milpiitas

Best Baby Sto Store ore CARTER’S CAR ART TER’’S CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’ ’S WEAR

447 Gr Great reea at M Mall all Dr Drive, rivve, Mil Milpitas pitas

103 Ser Serra rra W Way, ay, Mil Milpitas piitas

Best American A Restaurant Restau urant COUNTRY WAY COU UNTR RY W AY 5325 M Mowry owr w y Ave, Ave, Fremont Fremon nt

THE VI INE VINE

37533 Nil Niles N es Bl Blvd, lvd d, F Fremont remon nt

MIL’S MIL ’S DINER

36 S. Ab Abbott bott Ave, Ave, Milpitas Milpiitas

Best Chinese Restau Restaurant urant HO CHO CHOW OW

47966 W Warm arm Sp Springs rings Bl Blvd, lvd, F Fremont remon nt

CHINA CHILI RE STAURANT RESTAURANT

39116 St State ate St, Fremont Fremon nt

DARDA SEAFOOD D ARDA SEAF OOD

296 Bar Barber rb ber Ct, Mil Milpitas piitas

Best Japanese p R Restaurant estaurant SEN D DAI AI SUSHI A 224 N. Abe Abell St, Mil Milpitas piitas

PEACOCK INDIA AN CUISINE PEACOCK INDIAN

39447 F Fremont reemon nt Bl Blvd, Blvd d, Fremont Fremon nt

SHALIMAR

3325 W Walnut aln a nut A Ave, ve, F Fremont remon nt

Best Thai Restaurant SALA THAI SA ALA THA AI

39170 State State St, Fremont; Fremon ntt; 44800 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont G Gr i imm er Bl lvd, dF remon nt

BANANA LEAF BANANA

182 Ranch Ranch Dr Dr, r, Milpitas Miilpitas

ORCHID OR CHID THAI

209 S. M Main ain St, Mil Milpitas M pitas

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FREMONT FR FRE EM EMONT + MILPITAS MILPIT TA AS Best Taqueriaa TAQUERIA T AQ QUERIA LAS VEGAS LA AS VE EG GA AS

1417 N. Mil Milpitas piitas Bl Blvd, vd d, Mil Milpitas piitas

EL T ACO DE OR O TACO ORO

5220 N. F First irst St, Al Alviso lvi v so

CASA CA SA AZTECA AZTECA

20 N. Abe Abell St, Milpitas Milpiitas a

Best Breakfas Breakfast st PANCAKE ORIGINAL P ANC A CA AKE HOUSE

Best Local L Festival FREMONT FESTIVAL FRE EMONT FES TIV VA AL ARTS OF THE T AR RTS Aug 2-3, 2--3, d downtown own wntown Fremont Fremon nt

AUTUMN FE STIV VA AL AUTUMN FESTIVAL

Sept,t, Milpitas Sep M piitas Mil

Best Happy H Hour JACK’S JACK C ’S BREWING COMPANY COM MP PANY A 39176 Argonaut Argonau ut Way, Way, F Fremont remon nt

MOJO O LOUNGE LOUNGE MOJO

39222 F Fremont reemon nt Bl Blvd, lvd d, F Fremont remon nt

3714 Peralta Perra allta Blvd, Bllvd d, Fremont Fremon nt

OME GA RE STAURAN NT OMEGA RESTAURANT

KIRBY’S SPORTS BAR KIRB Y SPOR Y’S TS B AR

90 S. P Park arrk V Victoria ictorria Dr D Dr, r, Mil Milpitas piitas

MINERVA’S MINER VA’S

37463 F Fremont remon nt Bl Blvd, lvd, dF Fremont rem e on nt

Best Independ Independent p dent C ff h Coffeehouse PROLIFIC OVEN PR RO OLIFIC O VEN V

Pacific Commons Pacific Commons Shopping Shopping Cen Center, nterr, Boscell Fremont 43337 Bosce ll Rd, F remon nt

Y OUR CCOFFEE OFFEE CUP YOUR CUPSS

42312 Fremont Fremon nt Blvd, Bllvd, Fremont Fremon nt

Best Dive D Bar KIRBY’S SPORTS KIR RB BY’ Y S SPOR RTS BAR BA R 42312 Fremont Fremon nt Blvd, Bllvd, d Fremont Fremon nt

MOJO O LOUNGE LOUNGE MOJO

3714 Peralta Perra allta Blvd, Bllvd d, Fremont Fremon nt

BACK THE B ACK DOOR LLOUNGE OUNGE

37422 Fremont Fremon nt Blvd, Bllvd d, Fremont Fremon nt

46685 Missi Mission on Bl Blvd, lvd, dF Fremont remon nt

CCOMMUNITY OMMUNITY COFFEE COFFEE

1000 S. P Park arrk Victoria Victorria a Dr Dr, r, Milpitas Milpiitas

Best Bakeryy NOTHING BUNDT NO OT THING BUND B DT CAKES C AKES 39052 F Fremont reemon nt Hub Hub, b, Fremont Fremon nt

PR OLIFIC O VEN PROLIFIC OVEN

Pacific Commons Pacific Commons Shopping Shopping Cen Center, nterr, Boscell Fremont 43337 Bosce ll Rd, F remon nt

BAKERY SOGO B AKERY

46196 W Warm arm Sp a Springs rings Blvd, Bllvd d, Fremont Fremon nt

Best Burrito TACO ORO EL T AC CO DE E OR RO 5220 N. F First irst St, Al Alviso lvi v so

CA SA AZTECA AZTECA CASA

20 N. Abe Abell St, Milpitas Milpiitas a

TACO SUPER T ACO

40798 F Fremont remon nt Bl Blvd, lvd d, F Fremont reemon nt

Best Hair H Salon MS SALON ALON A

39185 Farwell Farrwell Dr, Drr, Fremont Fremon nt

BEELLE SSALON ALON MA BELLE

43625 5 Mission Mission Blvd, Blvd d, Suite Suite 107, Fremont F remo ont

ASCEND A SCEN ND SSALON ALON

37140 Maple Maple St, Fremont Freemon nt

Best Furniture F Store KRAZY KRA AZY PAT’S PAT T’’S FURNITURE FUR RNITURE

5555 Auto Auto M Au Mall all Pkwy, Pkwy, Fremont Fremon nt

BR ROS HOME FURNISHING LA BROS FURNISHINGSS

4640 Auto Auto Mall Au Mall P Pkwy, kwy, Fremont Fremon nt

ELEGANT DÉCOR ELE GA ANT DÉ COR FURNITURE 40515 Albrae Albrae St, Fremont Fremon nt

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Best Mexica Mexican an Restaurant TLAQUEPAQUE TLA AQ QUEP PAQ QUE 721 Willow Willow St, San n JJose; ose; Lincoln 2222 Lin coln Ave, Ave, San Jose; Jose; Curtner Ave, 699 Cur rtn t er A ve, San JJose ose

LA VICT ORIA VICTORIA

140 E. San Car Carlos rlos St, San JJose; ose; 131 W. San nta Cl ara St, San JJose; ose; Santa Clara Curtner Ave, 699 Cur rtn t er A ve, San JJose ose

AQUI CAL-MEX AQUI CAL -MEX

1145 Lin Lincoln coln Ave, Ave, San Jose; Jose; Snell Ave, San 5679 Sn ell A ve, Sa an JJose ose

Best Indian Restaurant R INDIA AMBER IN NDIA

377 San Santana ntana R Row, ow, San JJose ose

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T ANDOORI A O VEN N TANDOORI OVEN

150 S. First Firsst St, #10 #107, 07, San JJose; ose; 3139 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara Mi Missi ion Co C llege Bl B lvd, d San S nta Cl ara

STEPS STEPS OF INDIA

2062 Cur Curtner rttner A Ave, ve, San JJose ose

Best Dry Clea Cleaner aner LAUNDRY DIAMOND LA L UNDR RY CLEANERS & CLEANER RS

D ALEN NA A''S BRID AL DALENA'S BRIDAL

621 T Tully ullly Rd, San JJose ose

BRIDAL BB BRID DAL

5164 M Moorpark oorparrk A Ave, ve, Suite Suite 60, San JJose ose

398 W. San Car Carlos rlos St,, San JJose ose

REX CLEANER CLEANERSS

60 Race St, San JJose ose

CLEANERS CHARLIE’S CLEANER RS

1120 Bir Bird dA Ave, ve, San Jose; Josse; 302 Toyon Toyon Ave, Ave, Blvd, San JJose; ose; 1795 Scott Bl B lvd d, Santa San nta Clara Clara

Best Baby Sto Store ore BABY BUY BUY B ABY AB

5353 Alm Almaden aden Exp Expyy #101, San JJose ose

K OOL KIDS CCOUTURE OUTURE KOOL

Best American A Restaurant Restau urant ORIGINAL ORIG GINAL JOE’S JOE’’S 301 S. F First irsst St, San JJose ose

WILL OW STREET STREET WOOD-FIRED WOOD-FIRED PIZZA WILLOW

1072 W Willow illow St, San JJose; ose; 20 S. Santa San nta Cruz Ave, Suite Gatos; Cr uz A ve, Sui ite 218, Los Ga atos; 1554 Saratoga Ave, Sar atogga A ve, San JJose ose

FLAMESS DO DOWNTOWN FLAME WNTOWN

88 S. F Fourth o rtth St, San JJose our ose

1366 Lin Lincoln coln A Ave, ve, San n Jose Jose

BABY B ABY HUGS HUGS

1109 Lin Lincoln coln A Ave, ve, San n Jose Jose

Best Bridal Sh Shop hop ELEGANT LACE ELE GANT LA AC CE BRIDALS BRID DAL ALS

1061 Bl Blossom ossom Hill Rd, Rd d, San JJose ose

Bestt Chinese B Chi C Restaurant Restau urant TAIWAN T A AIW WA AN

1306 Li Lincoln incoln A Ave, ve, San Jose Jose

MAND A ARIN GOURMET SAN JOSE MANDARIN GOURMET,, SAN

5560 Santa Sa an nta T Teresa eresa Bl Blvd, lvd d, San JJose ose

GOLDEN BUDDHA

2768 Aborn Rd, San JJose ose

Best Japanese p R Restaurant estaurant KAZOO KAZ OO

250 E. JJackson ackson St, San JJose; ose; 1165 5 Lincoln Ave, Lin coln A ve, Suite Suiite 110, San JJose ose

YUKI SUSHI

1140 Lin Lincoln coln A Ave, ve, Suite Suiite 8, San JJose o ose

HOUSE OF GENJI

1335 N. F First irsst St, San Jose Jose

Best Business Lunch Luncch ORIGINAL JOE’S JOE’S 301 S. First First St, San JJose ose

GRILL ON THE ALLE Y ALLEY

172 S. M Market arrket St, San JJose ose

IL FORNAIO FORNAIO

302 S. Market Marrket St, San JJose ose

Best Thai R Restaurant estaurant HOUSE OF F SIAM 151 S. Secon Second d St, San S JJose ose

KR UNG THAI KRUNG

640 S. Winchester Winchester e Bl Blvd, lvd, d San Jose; Jose; Blvd, 580 N. Winchester Winchester e Bl lvd, d San Jose Jose

BLUE BLUE MANGO

635 Co Coleman leman Ave, Ave, San Jose Jose

Best Taqueri Taqueria ia VICTORIA LA VIC TORIA O

140 E. San Car Carlos rlos St, San JJose; ose; 131 Santa Clara W. San nta Cl ara St, Stt, San JJose; ose; 699 Curtner Ave, Cur rttner A ve, San Jose Jose

SUPER T AQUERIA A TAQUERIA

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TLAQUEPAQUE TLAQUEPAQUE

721 Willow Willow St, San n JJose; ose; 2222 Lincoln Ave, Lin coln A ve, San Jose; Jose; Curtner Ave, 699 Cur rtn t er A ve, San JJose ose

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BILL’S CAFÉ BILL L’S C AF FÉ

O’FLAHERTY’S O ’FL LAHER RTY’ T ’S

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FLAME FLAMESS

Four F our San JJose ose llocations oca ati t on o s

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680 Riv River veer Oak Oakss Pkwy, Pkw wy, San JJose ose

Best Independ Independent p dent C ff h Coffeehouse PHILZ

25 N. San S P Pedro edrro St, San JJose ose

FLAMES DO WNTOWN FLAMES DOWNTOWN

88 S. F Fourth ourrtth St, San JJose ose

CHACHOS CHA CH HOS

87 E. San S F Fernando ernando St, San Jose Jose

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162 JJackson acckson St, San JJose ose

O’FLA O FLA AHERTY TY’SS IRISH PUB O’FLAHERTY’S

118 P Paseo aseo d dee San An Antonio, ntonio, San JJose ose

25 N. San S P Pedro edro St, San JJose ose

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950 T The he Al Alameda, ameda, San S JJose ose

B2 CCOFFEE OFFEE

87 N. San P Pedro edro St, San S Jose Jose

Best Bakery DICK'S BAKERY DICK 'S B AK A KER RY 1593 M Meridian eridian A Ave, ve, San S Jose Jose

AKI'S B AKERY BAKERY

78 E. San S Santa nta Cl Clara ara St, San JJose ose

Best Dive D Bar CINEBAR CIN NEB BAR A

69 E. San S F Fernando ernando St, San JJose ose

AR DIVE B BAR

78 E. San S Santa nta Cl Clara ara St, San JJose ose

CARAVAN CARA VA AN

98 S. Alm A Almaden aden A Ave, ve, San JJose ose

355 M Meridian eridian A Ave, ve, San Sa an Jose Jose

PETERS' BAKERY PETER S' B AKERY

3108 Al Alum um R Rock o ock A Ave, ve, San JJose ose

Best Burrito VICTORIA LA VIC TO OR RIA

140 E. San Car Carlos rlos St, San JJose; ose; 131 W. Santa Curtner San nta Clara Clara St, San Jose; Jose; 699 Cur rttner Ave, A ve, San JJose ose

IGU ANAS BURRITOZILLA BURRITOZILLA IGUANAS

330 S. Third Third St, San Jose; Jose; 4848 San Felipe Great F elipe Rd, San JJose; ose; 4300 Gr ea at America Santa Am erica Pkwy, Pkwy, San nta Clara Clara

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Four San JJose Four ose llocations; oca ati t on o s; thr three ee Sou South uth t County Coun nty t llocations oca attions

Best Wine W Shop WINE AFFAIRS WIN NE AFF FA AIR RS

1435 T The he Al Alameda, ameda, San JJose ose

JOSEP PH GE ORGE JOSEPH GEORGE

1559 M Meridian eridian A Ave, ve, San JJose ose

RACK THE WINE W RA CK

5768 San S Santa nta T Teresa erresa e Bl Blvd, lvd d, San JJose; ose; Bollinger 6136 Bo B llinger Rd, San JJose ose

Best Hair H Salon BIGSBY BIG GSB

BY HOUSE 1070 P Park arrk A Ave, ve, San JJose ose

OLOR O CCOWBOY OWBOY 5 CCOLOR

1445 T The he Alameda, Alameda, San Jose Jose

UMBRELLA UMBR RELLA

Best Local Fes Festival stival SUBZERO FESTIVAL SUBZER RO FES F STIV VA AL S. First First St, San JJose ose

GILR OY GARLIC FE STIV VA AL GILROY FESTIVAL

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DANCIN’ AVENUE D ANCIN’ ON THE A VENUE Lincoln Lin coln A Ave, ve, San Jose Josse

2 N. M Market arrket St, San JJose ose

Best Furniture F Store SCANDINAVIAN S CANDINA A AVIAN V DESIGNS DES SIGNS

1115 S. De An Anza za Bl Blvd, lvd d, San JJose; ose; Stevens Creek 19900 0 St even e s Cr eek Blvd, Bllvd d, Cupertino Cu up perrttino

WHA AT A R OOM! WHAT ROOM!

1150 Murphy M hy A Murp Ave, ve, Uni Unit it C, San JJose ose

WORLD ALL W ORLD FURNITURE

981 St Stockton ockton A oc Ave, ve, San JJose ose

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TOP THIS The perfette crostini packs a lot onto a little piece of toasted baguette, including cheese and a generous dab of pepper jelly.

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he rustic-industrial atmosphere at Vino Vino intentionally conjures a sense of contrast. Roughhewn wood furniture, smooth concrete tabletops and a steel, arc-shaped wine tap behind the bar are all meant to counter wine’s stereotypically stuffy image.

In fact, with two large televisions tuned to sports, one of them a projection TV suspended in front of the kitchen, there’s a sense that this spot approaches the intersection of a wine bar and a sports hangout. And why not—Vino Vino, one of the first tenants at San Pedro Square Market, shows the influence of the nearby Shark Tank, but that mostly adds to the casual atmosphere, (though the glare from the projection screen does dominate the low lighting).

If the decor is meant to show contrast, Vino Vino’s menu is all about harmony, complementing the 13 wines on tap, weighted more toward reds, and roughly two dozen more wines by the bottle. Wines on tap are generally available by the bottle as well.

A well-rounded selection of appetizers, salads and panini combines comfort food with elements of typical wine accompaniments like bread and cheese, and the creative, mostly light dishes transcend pub grub.

The perfette crostini ($5.50) pairs perfette pecorino cheese and hot red pepper jelly on a toasted slice of baguette. The pepper jelly has little kick, but the single arugula leaf that tops each toast lends a pleasant sharpness, while a drizzle of fig walnut balsamic adds a sweet note.

My companion had the smoked salmon panini ($9), which he said was light yet satisfying. Fresh mozzarella, basil pesto aioli, tomato and mixed greens accompany the smoked salmon on a toasted baguette.

I ordered the grilled truffle cheese ($9), which had a prominent earthy flavor thanks to a generous amount of Sottocenere (a cheese with truffles). Little mushrooms were mixed in with rich, slightly salty cheese and the bread was grilled to a crunchy golden brown.

All paninis are served with a side salad, possibly one of the best salads—side or otherwise—that I’ve had. At many restaurants, side salads seem an afterthought, but this small bowl of mixed greens was dressed with subtle vinaigrette. And there was just enough dressing to coat the leaves and give them an extra touch of flavor.

A nutella and butter panini ($5.50; optional strawberries are an extra $1.50) ended the meal on a sweet, gooey note. The filling’s combination of two thick spreads can make you thirsty, but the peanut and nutty chocolate were nicely set off by buttered, grilled sourdough bread. In keeping with the playful spirit of this sandwich, it might have been served better by cutting the crusts off, because they came out rather chewy.—Heather Zimmerman VINO VINO 87 N. San Pedro St, San Jose. 408.703.2333 or vinovinosj.com.

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RAFT BEER HAS certainly made inroads in the South Bay, but it will get some competition with the arrival in San Jose of the Whiskies of the World expo. The event, which takes place March 27 at the San Pedro Square Market, is expected to bring together 600 whiskey experts and fans for tastings and educational seminars.

Guests will have the chance to sample whiskies from around the U.S., as well as Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and lesser known whiskeyproducing nations as Australia and India. Bottlers represented will include major labels as well as small producers.

Lest all this tippling and tasting be on an empty stomach, local food will be served at the expo to pair with the whiskeys. Or for a more traditional experience, whiskey and cigar pairings will take place across the street from the market on the patio of the Fallon House.

—Heather Zimmerman SAN PEDRO MARKET 87 N. San Pedro St, San Jose. whiskiesoftheworld.com

Island Time DA KINE ISLAND GRILL opened in its new spot in downtown San Jose earlier this month, moving from its previous location in Sunnyvale. The restaurant serves a menu of Hawaiian dishes such as loco moco (beef patties topped with gravy and fried eggs), poke, saimin (noodle soup) and kalua pork. Cocktails are, naturally, of the tropical variety and include a variety of mai tais, including one served in a pineapple—and all juices are freshly squeezed. To add to the island feel, the restaurant features live Hawaiian music and performances by hula dance troupes.

—Heather Zimmerman DA KINE ISLAND GRILL 23 N. Market St, San Jose. 408.568.9700 dakineislandgrill.com

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PAULA P AULA COLE COLE March Mar ch 29 aatt Montalvo Arts Center

408 FIGHT FIGHTSS March Mar ch 29 29 at City National Civic

NUCLEAR CCOWBOYZ OWBOYZ March Mar c 29ch 29-30 30 at SSAP AP Center

ANTHONY ANTHON NY BOURD BOURDAIN AIN & ERIC RIPER RIPERT T April pril 13 at SSJJ Center for for Performing Performing Arts

JOHNNY CLE CLEGG GG May 3 aatt Montalvo Arts Center

MORRISSEY MORRIS SEY May 7 at City National Civic

KEB’ MO’ May 3 aatt Montalvo Arts Center

CALLE 13 May 21 2 at City National Civic

FFANIME ANIME CCON ON 2 2014 014 May 23-26 23-26 at City National Civic

LADY LAD Y GAGA GAGA June 3 at SAP SAP Center

SUPERSUCKERS SUPER SUCKERS

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June Ju une 6 at the Blank Club

THE PIANO GUY GUYSS June 27 2 at City National Civic

QUEEN/ADAM QUE EEN/ADAM LAMBER LAMBERT T July 1 at SSAP AP Center

CHER July 2 at SSAP AP Center

RINGO SSTARR TARR AND HIS ALL ALL-SSTARR TA ARR B BAND AND July 1133 at City National Civic

JJUSTIN JUS TIN TIMBERLAKE Aug 11 at SSAP AP Center

BRUNO BR UNO MAR MARSS Aug 15 at SAP SAP Center

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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND TheatreWorks pr TheatreWorks presents esents a musical set on a CCaribbean aribbean island about the rromance omance between a young peasant aristocrat. girl and a young aristocr at.

Wed-Sat, W ed-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 7pm, TTue, uuee, $25-$73.

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THREEPENNY OPERA San Jose SStage tage Company presents pr esents the landmark early 20th century musical by KKurt urt Weill Bertoltt Brecht.

W eill and Bertol Brecht. WedWeddand Thu, 7:30pm, Fri-Sat, 8pm an nd Sun, 2pm. Thru Mar 30. $25-$50. The Stage, Stage, San Jose.

THE UNPRINCE UNPRINCESS SS A comedy that examines the contrast oyals and contr ast between rroyals Maggie, poor villagers as seen by Magg gie, villager,, after a princess a villager discards her.. $10 $10discards a dirty shoe to her $ 028-30.

Theatree on Sa San $30.. Mar 2830. Theatr an Pedro Square, P edro Squar e, San Jose.

YOUNG Y OUNG FRANKENS FRANKENSTEIN TEIN Palo Al Palo Alto to Players present present a new musical based on the Mel M Brooks Br ooks film. Apr 25-May 11.

Theatre, $26-$48. LLucie ucie SStern tern Theatr e, Palo Alto.

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*dancee *danc BALLET B ALLET SSAN AN JOSE San Jose Center ffor or the Performing P erforming Arts, San Jose.

*concerts *c oncerts AMIR LLONDON ONDON Iranian-American Ir anian-American singer/

SSYMPHONY YMPHONY CCONCERT ONCERT IV The P Palo alo Al Alto to Philharmonic Association presents A ssociation pr esents their ffourth ourth concert of the season which features features works works by three three of admired Eastern Europe’s Europe’s most admir ed composers, Igor SStravinsky, travinsky, Pyotr Dvorák, TTchaikovsky cchaikovsky and Antonin Dvor ák, plus American 20th century composer John Corigliano.. Apr 15, 7:30pm.. CCubberley ubberley Theatre.

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*operaa *oper CAFFE FRA FRASCATI SCA AT TI Opera Night. First Friday of Opera every month. San Jose.

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“American Bohemia: The CCats “American ats Estate in LLos os Gatos.” Thru April 20. LLos os Gatos.

HISTORY HIS TORY P PARK ARK SSAN AN JOSE call ffor or inf infoo

LLOS OS GA GATOS ATOS CCOMPANY OMPANY “Zulugrass Jewelry Gallery” “Zulugrass ffeatures eatures the colorful clothingg and ornaments adorned by the Great Maasai tribe of the Gr eat Rift Valley V alley of KKenya enya and TTanzania. aanzania.

SSAN AN JOSE MUSEUM OF AR ART T “Around the TTable “Around aable SStage tage One—Jitish KKallat: allat: Epilogue.”

Ends April 20, 2014. ““Around Around A Creativity, the TTable: aable: Food, Cr eativityy, Community,” Community y,,”” an exhibition that delves into how ffood ood has culture. shaped local cul ture. Thru April 27.

27 7. TTue-Sun, uue-Sun, 11am-5pm, p closed Mon. San Jose.

SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF SAN QUILTS TEXTILESS QUIL TS & TEXTILE “Metamorphosis: Clothing and Identity.”

27.. San Identity .” Jan 29-Apr 27 Jose. TTasty, asty a y, too! SStarts tarts Jan 27.

29-Apr 27 7.

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“Unmasking the SStage: tage: The Visual Artists Behind the Theater Experience.” Thru March M Mar chh 30.

30 LLos G t os Gatos.

“TTer “Territories e ritories of Experience” Experience” is charcoal a char coal drawing drawing exhibit by Meyer.. Thru. artist KKatherine atherine Meyer Clara.

May 4. Santa Clar a.

CANTOR CANT OR AR ARTS TS CENTER

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“Her SStory: tory: Prints by Elizabeth Murray.”

WedMur ray.” Thru Mar 30. W edSun, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am8pm. SStanford. tanford.

CHILDREN’S DISC DISCOVERY OVERY MUSEUM “Imagination Playgr Playground,” ound,” ffeaturing eaturing giant blue building blockss to inspir inspiree cr creativity. block eativity.

Thru Mar 30.

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DE SSAISSET AISSET MUSEUM “Mirang W “Mirang Wonne: onne: Fir Firee Script Script”” explores explor es the fascinating fascinating metallic workss of Bay Area work Area artist Mirang Mirang Wonne.

W onne.. “Lasting Legacy: The History of the de Saisset Family” showcases photos of the de Saisset ffamily amily and to pay legacy. homage to their legacy y. Apr 10Clara.

Jun 15.. Santa Clar a.

DISCOVER DISC OVER SSAN AN JOSE “An Evening in Italy” ffeatures “An eatures color and black & white photos by various artists. San Jose.

DOWNTOWN DO WNTOWN CAMPBELL Third Friday Artwalk. Visit with Third exploree boutiques and artists and explor galleries.. Every third third Fri of the 6-9pm.

Ave. month,, 69pm.. E. CCampbell ampbell A ve. v

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Northside Theatr Theatree Company presents pr esents TTennessee eennessee Williams’ Williamss’ tragedy tr agedy of Blanche du Bois.

Thu-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 3pm..

17-May $17-$22.

Olinder Apr 17 -May 11. $17 -$22. Olind der Theatre, Theatr e, San Jose.

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SETTING THE STAGE Images created by Roberto Romo act as set pieces for the production of ‘Cuentos de Peregrinacion.’

In the Field

OPERA MAY HAVE been around since the 16th century, but the team at Opera Cultura feel it's time for an update.

Cuentos de Peregrinacion or Tales of Pilgrimage is a new hybrid show that combines operatic singing with staged readings that tell of immigrants’ experiences coming to the United States.

Hector Armienta, artistic director at Opera Cultura, says he wanted to get his community involved, so he decided to showcase true stories gathered from interviews in San Jose and around the Mexico Border.

Fittingly for its subject matter, Cuentos is directed by Kinan Valdez of El Teatro Campesino, the company founded by Luis Valdez to help tell the story of local farmworkers.

The production, conducted by concert pianist Temirzhan Yerzhanov, features performances by tenor Mark Hernandez, soprano Alexandra Sessler and mezzo soprano Guadalupe Peraza.

Preceding the performance of each song, a member from San Jose's community reads the story or stories that inspired the piece. In that way, Cuentos is not an opera in the traditional sense as it doesn't have singing from beginning to end.

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ART AR T ARK GALLER GALLERY Y “Cross Pollination” “Cross Pollination” is a collaboration collabor ation between the art ffaculty acultyy and staff workingg in the Art Departments of Silicon Valley.

V alley. San Jose.

THE AR ARSENAL SENAL Recent work by KKatherine atherine LevinLau. Thru Mar 28.. San Jose.

ART AR T BOUTIKI call ffor or inf info. o.

BLACK BLA CK BEAN CERAMICS CERAMICS

Cuentos de Peregrinacion March 29, 5pm and March 30, 2pm Mexican Heritage Theater, San Jose $10 to $50 (free admission for children under 12)

"Our goal is to redefine what opera is and to make it accessible to contemporary audiences," Armienta says. The show features seven original songs including “Voy al Norte (I Go to the North)” and “Trabajamos en el Campo (Working in the Fields).”

“Voy al Norte” took inspiration from two interviews of people who had to leave their families behind in Mexico.

“The first interview was with a woman that had to leave her little girl behind in hopes that she would be able to one day get back to Mexico,” Armienta says.

“The second interview was with a man who left his girlfriend in Mexico with the intention of going back, but later decided he was not going to return.”

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“Most folks in this country are immigrants and we all have tales or stories that are our source of strength and inspiration,” Armienta says. “I want to educate and share stories not only within the community of Spanish-speakers, but also those within the community that are born here, like myself, so that we remember our history and the sacrifices of our families.”

Jazz-related art by Bruni Sablan.

Jazz-related Mon-Sat, 1-6pm. San Jose.

CAFE SSTRITCH TRITCH “No W Walls alls Between Us,” portraits portr aits of jazz musicians by KKathy athy Sloane. San Jose.

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He says the goal of this show is to tell the stories from the people of his community and support cultural understanding among the people of San Jose.—Jerry Salas

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songwriter Amir LLondon ondon will be performing performing all of his new material (“Lahzeh Be Lahzeh,” “Talafy” Dreams”) “T Taalafy”” and “Golden Dr eams”) Apr.. 19, and old ffavorites. avorites. Apr 8pm. $15. Theater on San Pedro Square.

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by Ernest Regua. .” Thru Mar 30.

9am-7pm, Mon-Fri, 9am-77ppm, Sat, 9amGallery, Center,, 3pm. Mohr Galler ryy, Finn Center View..

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DOWNTOWN DO WNTOWN YOGA YOGA O SHALA “Barefoot with th “Barefoot the he Larsens,” workss by Andr Andrea work eaa and Shannon Jose..

Larsen. San Jose

EECO CO MONS MONSTER TER Sper Sperry ry SStation. tation. Sa San an Jose.

EMPIRE SE SEVEN VEN N SSTUDIOS TUDIOS New W Work ork by ZooK ZoooK 58 (aka) Antonio Nava TTorres. oorrres. Fri, 7pm.

San Jose.

FILOLI FIL OLI “Filoli Instructorss and their workss by SStudents” tudents” ffeatures eatures work instructors Filoli’s art instruc ctors and their students in the Visitor V and Center.r. Thru Mar 30.

Education Cente Woodside.

W oodside.

FIRST TO FIRST TO MARKET MARK KET RESTAURANT RE STAURANT “Portraits of Thin “Portraits Things,” ngs,” portr portraits aits

by Samantha YYee. ee ee. 399 South First SStreet. treet. San Jose.

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GALLERY GALLER Y HOUS HOUSE SE “Embracing Spac “Embracing Space,” ce,” paintings andd mixed i d media dia by b KKyoko yoko k Fischer and SSydell ydeell Lewis. Thru Palo Alto.

Mar 29. P alo Al too.

GALLERY GALLER Y SSARATOGA ARA ATOGA “The Big Pictur Picture,” e,”” gallery by abstract ffeatured eatured abstr act acrylic painter Isaias Sandoval. Wed-Sun, Wed-Sun, 11amWay, Saratoga.

5pm. Big Basin W ayy, Sar atoga.

GALLERY GALLER Y 85 “The Journey” pr presented esented by Vernon the V ernon Daviss Foundation commemorate to commemor atee Black History Month. Thru Apr 224.

4. Santana Row,, San Jose.

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GIFT 2 GAB call ffor or inf info. o. San Jose.

GOOD KARMA CAFE C call ffor or inf info. o. San Jose.

HIGHER FIRE CL CLAYSPACE LA AYSPACE Ceramic display opening Ceramic o demonstration and demonstr ation by Scott 8pm.

Jennings Fri, 8pm m. San Jose.

KALEID GALLER GALLERY RY “Siddharta YYear” ear e ” exhibit by Bryson Bost. “Fracture”, “Fractur a e”, exhibit Wallace.

by Andy W allace.. San Jose.

San Jose.

MACLA MA CLA “Latino Art Now!” 16t 16th th Annual Exhibition.

Art Auction and Exhib bition. Fri, 7pm. San Jose.

Japanese art and objects with selected contempor contemporary ary Western Co-curated W estern artwork. Co-cur atted 22-May

by Misako Mitsui. Feb 22 -M May 17.

Sat, 17 7. TTue-Fri, uue-Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat t, noon-5pm. San Jose.

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MONTALVO MONT ALVO AR ARTS TS CCENTER ENTER “L.O.V “L.O.V.E.: V.E. . : Cr Creativity, eativityy, Co Connection, onnection, examiness the Community” examine extending challenges of extendi ng commune ourselves to commun ne and connect with others, with w an installation of video, dr ddrawings, awings, sculpture, works. sculptur e, and other work w s.

11am-3pm.

Thu-Sun, 11am3pm. Thru T Jun Saratoga.

8. Sar atoga.

MUSEUM OF QUIL QUILTS TS & TEXTILESS TEXTILE “Metamorphosis: Cloth Clothing hing & various Identity”” ffeatures eatures vario ous artists development that chart the develop ment Area Artwear of the Bay Ar ea Artwea ar from movement starting fr o the om original Levi’s “Denim Art Contest”” of 1973 to thee works Contest works contemporary designers. of contempor ary desig gners.

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“Tasty Thru Apr 27 7. “T Taasty TToo!” ooo!”” offers offers a look at the most basic needs— community— ffood, ood, warmth, commun nity— inspired quilts showcasing ffood ood inspi red quil ts from private and textiles fr om a priv vate contemporary collection, contempor a artists, ary community.. Th Thru Apr.. 27 27. and the community hru Apr 7.

San Jose.

PACIFIC P ACIFIC AR ART T LEA LEAGUE GU UE “Abstractions” and “S “Abstractions” “Stamps tamps Paper.”

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Crafts on P aper.” Thru Feb 27 7. Cr afts exhibit by Phyllis Lee.. Thru Mar Palo Alto.

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PALO P ALO AL ALTO TO AR ART T CEN CENTER NTER “Pencils Down” “Pencils Down” explor explores res the creating artistic possibilities ooff cr eating graphite drawings. aphite dr awings. intricate gr Palo Alto.

Thru April 13. P alo Al t to.

PHANTOM PHANT OM AR ART T GAL GALLERIES LLERIES Call for Call for inf info. o. 95 Southh Market.

San Jose.

PHO69 PHO6 9 Phantom Galleries pr presents e esents Gianfranco ““Journals” Journals J ” by Gianfr annco Paolozzi.

P aolozzi.

PSYCHO P SYCHO DONUT DONUTSS Works by John Renze Works Renzel,l, Lacey Bryant, Nicolas CCaesar, aesar, Murphy Benjamin, Adams, Christine Benj jamin, Foley, Michael Michael Foley y, Michae el Borja, Valery V alery l Mil Milovic, i CCarlos arlos l Villez, Vill Joyner,, Laur Lauraa CCallin Eric Joyner allin Hageman Bennett, John Hagem man and McColley.. San Jose.

Robert McColley

SAN JOSE INS SAN INSTITUTE TITUTE OF ART CCONTEMPORARY ONTEMPORARY AR A T “T “Toriawase,” Tooriawase,”” which ju juxtaposes xtaposes traditional historical tr aditional and histor ical

“TTangible “Tangible” a ” is a hand printe printed ed exhibition. Photography Photography byy Gore, Ben Gor e, Nich KKunz, unz, CCarson arsoon Lancaster,, Sam Milianta, Espen Lancaster E Jarod SStokke, tokke, Jar od TTaber, aaber, Segej Vutuc, V utuc, Seth Ramirez, Ramirez, Jasonn Lecras, Brandon Getty, Lecr as, Br andon Getty y, KKohlton ohhlton EErvin.

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SLIDING DOOR CCOMPANY OMPAN NY “One Thousand Thousand Project,” workss by Jason Pr oject,” work McHenry.

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STUDIO ROCK STUDIO ROCK CLIMBINGG GYM GY M “eYE mUNUDO” by Al Pr “eYE Preciado. eciado.

San Jose.

TECH TE CH SHOP SSAN AN JOSE Computerized ffabrication abrication pieces by artist KKat at Russo..

San Jose.

WORKS W ORKS SSAN AN JOSE “While You Yoou Are Are Here” Here” collaborated collabor ated pieces by TTrina rin r na Merry Mer ry and Theresa Theresa Because.

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365 S. Market St, St, San Jose

ZERO ZER O 1 GARA GARAGE GE “ZERO1 Fellowship/x,” a ggroup roup exhibition that showcasess early prototypes prototypes of innovation innovaation challenges given to each of o the artists. San Jose.

*events *e vents SARA SARATOGA ATOGA SIS SISTER TER CITY Y OPEN HOUSE A 30th anniversary celebr celebration atiion of Saratoga’s Sar atoga’s sister city rrelationship elationnship with Muko,, Japan. With taikoo cultural drumming, cul tural displays, crafts cr afts and games.. Mar 29,, 1-4pm.

1--4pm.

Free.

Saratoga Fr ee.. Sar atoga Prospect Prospect Center.

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SOUTH FIR FIRST ST FRID FRIDAY AY ARTWALK AR TWALK A self-guided evening tour through thr ough galleries,, museums, museumss, businesses and independent businesse es special ffeaturing eaturing exhibitions and sp pecial performances. perf ormances. Fri, Apr 4, 7-10pm.

7-10pm.

WHA WHAT’S AT’S T Y YOUR OUR SSTANCE TANCE ARTS ON AR TS AND CULTURE CULTUREE IN SSAN AN JOSE? A fforum orum moder moderated d ated t d by b San S n Mercury columnist nist Jose Mer cury News colum Pizarro Sal Pizar ro concerning thee cultural cul tural life life in San Jose with with mayoral mayor al candidates Dave Herrera, Cortese, Rose Her rera, Sam m Liccardo, Liccar do, Madison Nguyenn and Pierluigi Oliverio. Apr 23.

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FUNNY LADY Marcella Arguello headlines the Ladies Comedy Night at Blackbird Tavern.

Gender Laughs FOR SOMEONE who bills herself an everywoman, Marcella Arguello is hard to miss. It’s as much her appearance—slender, 6-foot-something, Salvadoran and afrolicious—as the intangibles, a commanding mix of spot-on wit and selfdeprecating candor.

“I couldn’t help it, I became a comedian,” says Arguello, a Modesto-to-San Francisco transplant and erstwhile education major who fell into entertainment instead. “I was always entertaining everybody, always wanted to be the center of attention and to say something outlandish to get a reaction. I guess that's what drew me to teaching, too. When you're in front of the classroom, you're in control of the situation. There's a level of performance involved.”

The 29-year-old will bring her brand of high-energy Ladies Comedy Night comedic performance art along with a lineup of four other standups to the Blackbird Tavern in San Jose this Fri, Mar 27, 7:30pm week for Ladies Comedy Night in celebration of Women’s Blackbird Tavern, History Month. Also on the bill: Kimberly Rose Wendt, San Jose Chris Burns, Lydia Popovich and Loren Kraut. The Mexican www.marcella Heritage Plaza’s School of Arts and Culture Director Tamara comedy.com Alvarado will host.

A woman-centric comedy show is something of a rarity in South Bay, says Ato Walker, the event’s producer.

“I feel like the show is really important because women need to have an empowered voice in our community,” says Walker, who’s also a comedian.

“Comedy is a place where that can exist without judgement.”

Not that Arguello cares much about anyone’s bigoted notions anyway. So what that Adam Corolla complains about unfunny women getting stage time for the sake of their gender and Jerry Seinfeld deems diversity unimportant in comedy?

“I mean, I get it, I get that there are some comics out there who think we’re only up there because we’re female and we get preferential treatment to get booked on a show,” she says. “But to be honest, the audience wants to see diversity. They want to see people who look like them. And right now the ratios are pretty off and imbalanced.”

Arguello’s not out to prove anyone wrong. She’s too busy winning awards and opening for the likes of Norm MacDonald to care about gender politics. “Guys get a little intimidated when women are funnier or as funny,” she says, “[and] they get a little territorial.”

Or, to quote her own quip: “When a guy says he wants a chick with a sense of humor, he means he wants a girl whose boobs bounce when she laughs at his jokes.”—Jennifer Wadsworth

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SII S S SE EP PUEDE UEDE Michae Michael el P Peña eña portrays activist Cesarr Chavez in a biopic that hits the t highlights of his career career. r.

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classy, classyy, serious serrious comediennes (Alison Janney and annd Kathryn Kathryn Hahn) squeeze into the bitch-seat b as Bateman drives thiss mess around, around, spewing sexist andd rracist insults aree acist insul ts that ar supposedly supposedly justifiable because he was a neglected negglected child. He does get a little Indian Indiaan boy companion (Rohan Chand), the thhe most serious rival in the bee—Chand bee— —Chand is no Thurman Merman, but b bad as this creepy, creepyy, self-pitying self-pityinng would-be comedy is, it isn’t isn’t thee kid’s ffault. ault. (Opens Fri.) (RvB)

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’’REV R EV IT IT UP’ UP ’ The R Reverend everend H Horton orton H Heat eat iss touring behind ‘REV ‘REV,’ V,’, their fir first rst new release in four years years..

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or 299 years, years, the th Reverend Horton Heat Reve erend H orton H eat the go-to has been b band d for rrabble-rousing abble-rousing Southern rock r that has both planted feet plante ed firmly in the sounds of the 1950s 1950s..

Known as a har hard-touring d-touring act who who,, at their p peak, eak,, p performed erfo ormed 2 275 75 shows supporting a yyear, ear, RHH is i now supp orting a new REV, ne w album, REV R V, their first rrelease elease in March they’ll bee ffour our yyears. o ears. On n Mar ch 29,, the y’ll b byy San sswinging winging b S JJose’s ose’s Blank Club.

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For guitarist F or songwriter songwrriter and guit arist JJim im it’s new Heath,, it ’s ne w inspiration. “This is “We have rreally eally eexciting," xcitingg," Heath says. saayys. “W We ha ave moree ne new material we’ve been mor w ma aterial than we ’vve b een since mid-’90s. able to do sin nce the mid-’9 0s.”

For F or their 11th album,, Heath and d lo ongtime bandmates JJimbo imbo Walla ace longtime Wallace (b bass) and Sc ottt Churilla (drums) (bass) Scott h ave put out a set of high highvoltage have high-voltage n umbers that live live up to RHH’s RHH’s numbers rreputation e ation ffor eput or madc o ap ps ychobillyy. madcap psychobilly.

Heath ’s songs ccelebrate elebrate the Heath’s h allowed subjects of garage rrock: ock: hallowed m muscle ccars, ars, girls girls,, zombies and thee in ndomitabilitty of rock rock & rroll oll in th he indomitability the fa ace of the squar es. Pr offound? o N o. face squares.

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No. F u Hell, yyeah! un? eah!

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It w asn’t alw wayys a go od time to wasn’t always good b ockabilly band. Although th his bee a rrockabilly this h omegrown strain of pr oto-punk has homegrown proto-punk rroots oots that str etch from from Elvis Presley Presleey stretch ba ack to ccountry ountry sswing wing and into th he back the bl lues, rrockabilly ockabilly w aas ut terly eclips sed blues, was utterly eclipsed

byy the British In Invasion. ’70s,, b nvvasion n. By the ’70s was when Heath w aas starting startiing out,, it was was a genree k kept alivee b byy small p pockets cult genr ept aliv ockets aficionados.. of aficionados success Stray Despite the suc cess of o the Stra ay Cats C ats and a fleeting ccowpunk ow wpunk moment ’80s, never in the early ’8 0s, rockabilly rockabilly a never mainstream. went mainstr eam. Since Sin nce forming fo orming 1985, Reverend Horton in 19 85, the R 85, everend Hor ton Heat have never ha ave ne ver had a ccommercial omm mercial radio theyy ha have secured hit,, but the ave secu ured a niche ffor o or themselves loyal base.. And themselv es and a lo oyal y l fan base theyy ccaught attention the aught the at tttenttion of some names,, touring with big names witth eeveryone veryone from Ramones,, fr om JJohnny ohnny Cash Cash to the t Ramones Marilyn Manson to Motörhead.

M Guitar A ffeatured eatur e ed song in Guit G taar Hero Herro III in 2006 garnered fans greater 20 06 garner ed new new fa ans and gr eater rrecognition. ecognition. video “ i on a big “Being bi vide ideo game is i likee ha having song,,” Heath says. lik avving a hit song saayys.

Neighbors N eighbors who used to t rrefer effeer to him doesn’t as “that “that guy who do essn’t work”” or thingy, ““the the one in that band thing y,” now from air-know him fr om their kids air guitaring Freakout” guit aring “Psychobilly “Psychobillyy Fr eakout” in the living rroom. oom.

Reverend Horton may The R everend Hor ton Heat ma ay makee q quintessential party mak quin ntessential p par ty rrock, ock,, but Heath himself him mself is a quiet-spoken quiett-spoken boy from Texas.

Att a rrecent ccountry ountry b oy fr om T exas. A ecent New York show, kicked N ew Y o ork show w, he kick ed out an from Penthouse editor fr om mP eenthouse magazine when backstage bearing smutty she burst backst b age b earing smut ty gifts.. gifts impress Want to o impr ess the man who wrote musical double-entendre wr ote the music al double - entendre “Let Teach You Eat”?

“L et Me T e each Y ou How to Eat o ”?

Remember R eemember e yyour our manners. o manners.

“Sometimes people “Someti Sometiimes p eople get a little littttle eextreme, xtreme, instead in nstead of rrealizing ealizing that we aree just kin kind ar nd of rregular egular guys who appreciate being polite.

Coming appr eciatee yyou ou b eing p olite. C oming front myy wif wife little tle in,, right in n fr ont of m fe and lit girls,, and sa Reverend, I’vee girls ssaying ayying ‘Hi R everend,, I’v porn got some p orn ffor o or yo-o-o-u!’—that’s yo -o- o-u!’—that’s rreally eally not ccool. ool.”

That’s That ’s not n the worst eexample. xample.

Heath’s had frenzied Heath ’s ha ad fr enzied fans stick fingers nose.. One down his thr tthroat oat and up his nose looked weree going in lo oked as though t she wer ffor o or a kiss—only kiss— —only to ttake ake a bite out cheek. was of his chee ek. (“It w as rreally eally painful weird!”)

Perhaps and rreally eally weir w d!”) P erhaps most wanton natty dresser w anton off all,, nat tty dr esser Heath has audience members deliberately had audien nce memb ers delib erately shiny stage shoes. stomp on his shin ny st age sho es.

“Something wanna say: “Someth hing I w anna sa ay: If yyou’re ou’re polite p olite to someone, so omeone, they they rreally eally do appreciate says. appr eciatee it," Heath sa ayys.

In closing, closin ng, I ask if he eever ver ffears eears day when it’s over, the da ay wh hen it ’s all o ver, when he’s possible he ’s finallyy set down eevery very p ossible permutation p ermutatiion of rrockabilly. ockabillyy.

“There’re different licks,, “Ther e’rre so many many diff ffeerent licks there, says.

"That’s I’ll never never get g ther e,” he sa ayys. "That ’s what’s about It’s what ’s rreally eallly ccool ool ab out music: It ’s seven just se ven notes—but the things seven yyou ou ccan an do o with those se ven notes is pretty incredible. pr etty incr redible.” only does scare “The on nly thing that do es sc are Whenever me? When never I sit down to write new album, a ne w albu um, I think, um, think ‘How How am I that’s going to write w another that ’s got stuff bee a rreal enough stu uff in it to b eal album?’ noodle around I’ll sit there therre and no odle ar ound and play same stuff. keep pla ay the sa ame old stuff ff. But if I k eep trying, new tr ying, eventually eventually e something ne w ccomes omes out. outt. gotta try, gotta “But yyou o ou u got tta tr y, man,, yyou ou got ta try!” tr y!”

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THE B BACK ACK B BAR AR ORIGINALL Thu, Mar 27 27, 7, 9pm: Battle of Wed, 9pm:: the Bands. W ed, Apr 2, 9pm Percee P,, CCannabidroids, Glife P ercee P annabidroids, Gli fe Pookie, One. & DJ P ookie, Romski, Sea On ne. $5. Fri, Apr 4, 9pm: Sunspot Masta Jonz (Living Legends), Mast ta Puree P Powers.

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THE BLANK CL CLUB UB Wed, 8pm: TTurn Wed, urn u Me On Dead Dead, d, Five The Exits. Fri, 8pm: Count Fi ve Robert & SSyndicate yndicate of Sound, Robe rt Berry, Derek Sat, Ber ryy, DJ Der ek See. $20. Sa t, Reverend 8pm: The Rever end Horton Nekromantix, Heat, Nekr omantix, Deke Wed, Dickerson. $30-$35. W ed, Spiral Zed, Apr 4, 8pm: Spir al Arms, Zed d, Broken Promises.

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Fri, 8pm:: Rick Estrin and the Nightcats. $18-$23.. Sat, 8pm: Foreverland.

For everland. $18-$20.. Sun,, 7pm: George Solo Pianist Geor ge Winston. $30.. Every Wed, Wed, 8pm:: Club Fox Blues Jam.. Redwood City.

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FEEL FOR THE FUNK Swindle merges EDM with many influences, but especially funk and jazz.

Swindled by the Groove ON LAST YEAR’S Long Live the Jazz, South London DJ and producer Swindle seemed to aim for the same lofty goal Daft Punk attempted with their Grammy-winning album Random Access Memories: instilling humanity in computer-driven music.

Jazz, Swindle’s full-length debut on celebrated electronic label Deep Medi, carries a pulse that leaves no doubt there’s a heart beating behind the thoughtful instrumentation and propulsive rhythms blasting from your speakers. Whether it’s the sentimental strings of “Start Me Up,” the sunny synths of album highlight “Ignition” or the fascinating build that drives closer “Do the Jazz,” it’s clear he and his unique brand of dubstep live for more than just the drop.

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Swindle arrives at Back Bar Friday night supported by a host of local DJs with an ear toward the same sound, among them W1sh One, Monique Coquilla, Quixslvr and MarkPLSTK. “Everything that album does is something I’ve been trying to say for ages, but I couldn’t find the right way to say it,” he told Australian site The Ripe.

With a plethora of influences on display, the album presents an artist who aims for the future without dismissing the sounds of yesteryear.

Though first inspired by West Coast hip-hop, he admits in an interview with On the Buttons that his father led him to the funk and jazz samples that inspired the ’90s G-Funk sound. From there, he fell in love with the work of Herbie Hancock, Roy Ayers and, in particular, George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic.

Swindle’s tracks look to merge today’s EDM sonics with the undeniable funk bounce that still gets crowds to their feet. Sabotage Times may have described his sound perfectly when they proclaimed he is “taking what artists like George Clinton did in the past and re-appropriating it for the 21st century.”

In an age when DJs and producers continue to be dismissed by some simply as button pushers, Swindle’s musicality shines through. While dubstep may now be a punchline for some, his work on Long Live the Jazz shows there’s still inspiration to be found in the genre. — Brandon E. RoosFri, Mar 28, 9pm-

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Fri-Sun, 9:30pm-1:30am: 9:30pm-1:30am: KKaraoke. araoke. Willow Glen.

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THE X B BAR AR TTue uue & Fri, 9pm: KKaraoke araoke withh KJ Vinnie. CCupertino. upertino.

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SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS Jones returns from a battle with cancer and performs music from the band’s latest album. Mar 27-29 at the Fillmore.

TRACE BUNDY Guitar master’s music has been called poetry in motion, and his live shows are unforgettable. Mar 28 at Slim’s.

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DJs Jason Dee & Hi-Gr ade.

FUNK REVIVAL ORCHESTRA Horn-driven harmonies and classic grooves bring the funk to life. Mar 29 at the Boom Boom Room.

††† (CROSSES) Los Angeles electro-rock trio features Deftones front man and spacey metal riffs. Mar 30-31 at the Independent.

NEILL FINN New Zealand artist plays from his new record, with folk rockers Midlake supporting. Apr 1 at the Palace of Fine Arts.

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By AMY ALK ALKON O ON

AdviceAmy Advic ceAmy@A AOL.com OL.com

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instead of a bill with a thr threat eat to ruin his cr credit doesn’t pay seven edit if he h do esn n’’t pa ay within se eveen days. dayyss.

The issuee yyou bee worried ou o should b ab out is tuc ck keed in at the end of about tucked yo our let ttterr. It IIt’s ’s yyour our st o tyyle of cconflict onflict your letter. style resolution, which w app ears to b e, “Ther resolution, appears be, “Theree ar re ttwo wo w w ays y to see an issue ay are ways issue,, m myy w way or m myy w way. strategy ay.” This is a viable strateg gy if yyou’ve just successful ou o ’v ve jus st mounted a suc cessful military Central milittaary ccoup ou up on a small C entral American It’s effective American nation. n It ’s far less eff ffeectiv ve ou’re in a rrelationship o elationship with a when yyou’re en do ors and man who iss able to op open doors waalk thr ouggh them ccarrying arrying b oxes of walk through boxes ff. his stuff stuff.

Every Ev veery rrelationship omes with elaationship ccomes unsolvable pr problems.

Telling p oblems. T eelling him your yo our ffears eears will w allow him to listen and reassure way reassure yyou ou o u in a w ay he ccan’t an n’t ’ when yo ou u’’re naggi ging him to stop b eing you’re nagging being ther or o p e eople who mat tter t to him. theree ffor people matter Irro oniccaallyy, eevoking vo oking his ssympathy yympath hy is also Ironically, ay yyou ou might get him to stop o the one w way automatically saying “We’d love automaticcaallly sa ayying yyes ees to “W We’d lo ove to see yyou, brother!” ou, o lit llittle tttle br other!” and then the ine inevitable Part “…because evit v tab able P art B: “…b eccause a the washing machine waashing ma achine is making this sound like people being tortured lik ke p eople b eing tor tured in hell.”

I’ve been seeing this fantastic f guy guy, y, “Eric,” for three months m months, s, and we we’re ’re starting to feel like a couple. couple B ut a year ago o, before we met, met I made m out with a friend of But ago, his at a party y. I don't want w Eric to find out and think I hid something from him party.

How H o ow should I go aboutt telling him?—Uncomfortable

What bar barely ely happ happened en ned in Vegas Veegas stay in Vegas.

Veegaas. Y ees, you you o and should also stay Yes, yyour our b o oyfriend’s friend had that special special boyfriend’s sor tttraction that le eads ttwo wo people w people sortt of at attraction leads to lea ave a par ty and ne ver b other leave party never bother seeing each other again n. Assuming Assuming again. ther e’s no danger yyou’d ou’d run off with o there’s his friend, runningg off at a the mouth would just giv our o b oyyfriend an givee yyour boyfriend ick ky visual to rreplay eplaay in his head and icky pr obably an ick ky ffeeling eeelingg to go with it probably icky whene veer you yo ou and his friend f are in whenever are the same rroom. oom. It’s It’s also o unlik ely that unlikely

anybody an nyybody wo would ould disclose this to your your boyfriend, and a even even if they they did, what boyfriend, o ou be be guilt ty of f, pr e-cheating would yyou guilty of, pre-cheating “A yyear ear ago third eeye ye on him? (“ (“A ago,, m myy third was acting up, u , and I failed to fforesee up oresee o was o ou ub effo ore I got a lit tttle drunk meeting yyou before little o with somebody somebody yyou o ou and made out knew.”) ’s best best to avoid avo oid knew. ”) In ggeneral, it it’s off ffeering an nyone o details details from from your yo our sex seex offering anyone liffe unless they th hey are are your yo our gynecologist gyynecologist or life ccould ould ccatch from om yyou ou that atch something fr would lead to a visit fr from om a guy in a beekeeper b eekeeper suit s from from the CDC. CDC.

©2014, Amy Alkon, all rights r reserved. Got a problem? W Write rite Amy Alkon, Jose, adviceamy@aol.com.

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By CE CECIL CIL AD ADAMS AM MS

CECIL CE CIL@METRONEWS.COM METRONEWS.COM Years Y ears e ago I sent you a question n about the possibility of globall warming uncovering nasty things under under the ice caps. caps. Are we at risk of reawakening r some kind of killer virus or bacteria baccteria that's just been waiting for f an opportunity like this to feast? —Cecile Johnston, Vermont Ve ermont Sorryy to b Sorr bee late getting gettting t back to t you, you, o C ecile, but yyou ou should be be grateful. gratefu ul.

Cecile, Here’s Her e’s wh why: hy: 1. Ther are indisputably indisputably killerr germs Theree are trapped trapp ed in the tundra. tundra All we do don’t on’tt know is who omed. who,, or what, is do doomed.

2. Ther There’s e’s nothing you you can can do about about it an nyw yway. Your Yo our original question n ccame ame anyway. in 13 yyears ears ago (we lo looked oked it up) up). ). So So,, procrastination, you’ve you o ’ve thanks to m myy procrastination, enjoyed enjo oyed e 13 years years of ignorance-fueled ignorance-fueeled bliss bliss..

3. But now yyou’ve ou’vve gone and ask o aasked keed our carefree o carefr e ee again, and guess what: yyour da ayys ar over. Fr ench scientists recently rec e ently days aree over.

French rreported eported finding a giant viable virus v in 30,0 00-year e r-old Sib erian permafrost— permaafrostt— 30,000-year-old Siberian viable b eing understo od to mean n being understood inf feectious. The bug only kills amoebas, am moebas, infectious. aking the narr ow vie vview w of which those ttaking narrow things ma ay figure figure means they’re they’re off the may ho ok. But the mor an hook. moree imaginativ imaginativee ccan rreflect: eflect: F irst the viruses ccame ame ffor o orr the First amoebas. Then they they came came for for o me. m . me amoebas.

4. Y ou know what, though? I’ o ’m not You I’m out it. It ’s not that I going to worr worryy ab about It’s di disc ountt the th possibility possibilit ibilitty off bad b d things th hi hings discount ccoming oming out of the permafrost. permafrost. It’s Itt’s just that we ’re likely lik keely to ha ave bad thin ngs we’re have things ccoming oming at us fr om all o ver. Why Wh hy sweat sweat from over. a ffew ew thawed thaaw wed germs?

Ab out those germs. germs. The microbe microb o e About thr eat yyou ou hear most ab o out now wadaayys threat about nowadays is viruses viruses..

V iiruses’ innate hardiness hardiness allows allow ws Viruses’ them to rremain intact emain int act in eextreme xtrem me cconditions. onditions. All viruses ccontain ontain either eiither mutations RNA or DNA; DNA it iit’s ’s estimated i d mu utations i occur ccan an o ccur in up to 50 percent percent off the genetic ccode ode before beffo ore the virus’s virus’s viability viiabilitty threatened.

Cold doesn’t is thr eatened. C old do esn’t faze them— t polio, p olio, influenza, and many man ny otherr ttypes yypes of virus ar aree known to sur survive freezing. vive fr e zing. ee True,, b because True ecause viruses work by by themselves their host’s insinuating themselv es into thei ir host ’s on bee cconfined genetic ccode, ode, they theey tend to b nfined to ccertain ertain species. species. But that’s that’s no sure s e sur thing iruses i fr equently jump acr aacross oss thing.. V Viruses frequently sp ecies lines; li ypically ll found fo ound d species one virus ttypically lions,, for in sea lions for o example, exxample, can can also o infect inffect e pigs,, fish, rabbits, pigs rabbits, cattle, cattttle, and humans. hum mans. scenario scientists The sc enario that has some sci ientists worried is ccalled alled “genome rrecycling. ecyclling.” goes like It go es lik ke this: (1) virus-bearing virus-bearingg icee in polar ic polar regions regions thaws thaaw ws and the th he meltwater local lakes; melt twater enters lo cal lak es; (2)

migrator migratoryy w waterfowl aaterfow owl who summer at said lak es drink th he w ater; (3) the lakes the water; ingested viruses rrecombine ecombine o in the bir ds’ guts with simil lar modern modern viruses birds’ similar producing pr oducing nightmar nightmarish rish new new strains; (4) the birds birds poop poop out in nvvigorated out the invigorated germs on their rreturn eturrn to temp temperate erate rregions; egions; (5) oh, shit.

Here’s Her e’s the thing, thing, though. t Scary Scary as the ab ove may maay sound, sou und, the above danger of the ne next xt global g pandemic originating in polar polar meltwater melttwater so far is entir entirely ely speculative. speculativve. I don’t don’t claim it ’ll ne ver e happen. happen. On O the ccontrary, ontrary, it’ll never cir cumstantial eevidence viden nce suggests we ’ve circumstantial we’ve alr eady had a ffew ew small-scale sm mall scale viral mallalready inf fections e due to ger rms liberated liberated b infections germs byy tha aw wing. thawing.

But the major epi idemics of our epidemics times ha ave mostly originated orriginated in have hot rregions. egions. HIV is thought t to have haave emer ged fr om nonhuman nonh human primates emerged from in ccentral entral Africa.

Africa. Eb o virus w ola aas first Ebola was seen in what w as then theen Zaire Zaire (now was Demo cratic R eepubliic of Congo).

Congo).

Democratic Republic W eest Nile virus ccame am me from from (duh) the West W eestt Nile Nil region region i off Uganda.

Uganda. g d New New West influenza strains commonly com mmonly ccome ome out of the cities of East E and Southeast A sia. Dengue fever fever and a malaria, two two Asia. sc ourges of long st an nding, ar gely scourges standing, aree lar largely cconfined onfined to the tropics. trop pics.

There are are lots of rreasons easons ffor or o this There this,, but one of the more more obvious obvious v is that ccold old is a barrier. barrier. While viruses viiruses themselv themselves ves e survive freezing temperatures, ccan an sur vive fr eezing temp eratures, the critters insects and other cri itttters that ccarry arry one off viruses i generally ll don’t. d n’t. don ’ In I fact, f the less-publicized dangers daangers of global warming mosquito-borne w aarming is that mos squito-borne dengue diseases such as deng gue ffever, ever, malaria, West bee spread and W eest Nile virus will b spread into higher elevations elevation ns and latitudes, latitudes, as temperatures possible rising temp eratures make mak ke it p ossible mosquitoes areas theyy ffor or mosquito o es to rreach e each ar eas the oncee ffound onc ound too o too chilly. chilllyy.

OK, we we’ve ’vve all seen n one vversion ersion or another of The Thingg (or, (or, as in yyour our o ccolumnist’s olumnist l i ’s ccase, ase, read read d the h originating W.. C Campbell novella, Goes JJohn ohn W ampbell no n vella, e Who Go es There?), about horrors Ther ree?), ab out frozen frozen n horr ors in the Antarctic icee that rrevive thawed.

Ant arctic ic eviv v ve when tha aw wed. it’s people aree So it ’s not surprisingg a lot of p eople ar gazing appr apprehensively ehensivveely at de developments veelopments in p polar olar rregions. egions. All I’m sa saying ayying is: watch w aatch yyour our back.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #5893811 #58938

The following following person(s) person(s) is (are) (ar re) e doing business as: Be A Beacon, 1188 1188 Lynhurst Lyynhursst QWay, QWayy, San Jose, CA, CA, 95118, 95118, John J Cunningham.

This business is conducted condducted by by a individual.

Registrant R egistrraant has not yet yet e begun transacting tr ansacting business under the fictitious businesss name herein. or names listed her ein. /s/John Cunningham This statement was filed fi with the County Clerk of Santa Santa Claraa County on 3/1 3/13/2014.

Clar 3/2014.

4/02, (pub Metro Metro 3/26, 4/0 02, 4/09, 4/09, 4/16/2014) 4/1 6/2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #589645

The follo following wing person person(s) (s) is (are) (ar re) e doing business as: Distance Unlimited, 1098 1098 Drive., #179, FFoxchase oxchase Driv e., #1 79, San Jose, CA, CA, 95123, 95123, LLeTia eTiaa TTybor. yyborr.

This business is conducted condducted by by a individual. i di id l Registrant R egistrraant has not yet yet e begun transacting tr ansacting business under the fictitious businesss name or names listed herein. herein. /s/LeTia /s/L eTia TTybor ybor y This statement was fifiled with the County Clerk of Santa Santa Claraa County on 3/1 3/19/2014.

Clar 9 9/201 4.

Metroo 3/26, 4/0 4/02, (pub Metr 02, 4/09, 4/09, 4/16/2014) 4/1 6/2014)

ORDER TTO O SH SHOW OW CAUSE CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME N CCASE#114CV262234 ASE#114CV26223 4 34

SUPERIOR CCOURT SUPERIOR OURT OFF CCALIFORNIA, ALIFORNIA, IA COUNTY COUNTYY OF SANTA SA NTTA CLARA, CLLARA, 191 191 NORTH NO ORTH STREET, SAN JOSE, FFIRST IRST S TREET, SA N JO OSE, CCA A 95113 THEE M MATTER 9 5113 IIN N TH ATTTER OF SHAKONDI NAKOLE JACKSON. S HAKONDI N AKOLE JA ACKSON. THEE COURT that TH COURT FINDS FINDS th at PPetitioner(s) etitioner(s) has/have has/havve filed for a decree decree changingg name(s) follows as follo ows w PPresent resent name: SASIDHARAN YYASHVEER ASHVEER SA SIDHARAN PProposed roposed name: YYASHVEER ASHVEER SRIESH SRIESH THEE COURT TH COURT ORDERS ORDERS that all persons interested interestedd in this matter shell appear befor bbeforee this courtt at the hearing iindicated cour ndicated below show cause,, if any any, belo w to sho w cause y, of why the petition for change c name should not be granted. g anted. gr Notice of Hearing on June 10, 10, 2014 201 4 at 8:45 8:45 a.m. in Room Room located 1107 07 located at 191 191 loc cated at Street, 1191 91 North North First S trreet e t, San Jose, CA, CA, 95113.

95113. order show A CCOPY OPY of this or rder d tto sho w cause shall be published published at least once each week weekk for four week successivee weeks w eek successiv weeeks prior to the date set for hearing heaaring on the petition in the following follloow wing newspaper of general general a circulation, Metro Newspapers cir culation, Metr ro New wspapers printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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Dated: MARCH MARCH 17, 17, 2014 20 014 /AARON PERSKY /A AARON PE RSKY Judge of the Superiorr Court Court (Pub (P ub CC 3/26, 4/02, 4/09, 4/09, 4/16/2014) 4/1 6/2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #589597

The following folloow wing person(s) is (are) (ar e) doing business as: Pho West LLove9, ove9, 11663 663 W est San Carlos St., S t., San Jose, CA, CA, 95128, 95128, Phung My My Nguyen, Nguyen, 11009 009 Matterhorn Ct., Milpitas, CA, CA, 95035.

9 5035.

This business is conducted by by a individual.

Registrant transacting R egistrant began tr ansacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein herein on 3/18/2014.

3/18/2014. /s/Phung My My Nguyen Nguyen This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara 3/18/2014.

Clar ra County on 3/1 8/2014.

Metroo 3/26, 4/02, 4/09, (pub Metr 4/09, 4/16/2014) 4/1 6/2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #588629

The following folloow wing person(s) is (are) (ar e) doing business as: Bistro, Champions Bistr ro, o 16500 16500 Road, Condit R oad, Morgan Morgan Hill, CA, CA, 95037, Bahrami, 9 50377, Rhonda Bahr ami, 33358 358 Valley V aalley FForge or o ge Way, Waayy, San Jose, CCA, A, 95037.

950377.

This business is conducted by by a individual.

Registrant R egistrant has not yet yet begun transacting tr ansacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. herreein. /s/Rhonda Bahrami Bahrami This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara 2/24/2014.

Clar ra County on 2/2 4/2014.

Metroo 3/19, (pub Metr 3/19, 3/26, 4/02, 4/09/2014) 4/09/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #589507

The follo following ow wing person(s) is (are) (ar e) doing business as: 2865 Happy Hearts Hearts Daycare, Daycare, 2 865 Buena Crest Crreest Court, Court, San Jose, CCA, A, 95121, 95121, Ofelia Abuluyan, Robin Abuluyan.

R obin bi Ab l This business is conducted by by a married couple.

Registrant R egistrant has not yet yet begun transacting tr ansacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. herreein. /s/Ofelia Abuluyan This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara 3/17/2014.

Clar ra County on 3/1 7/2014.

Metroo 3/26, 4/02, 4/09, (pub Metr 4/09, 4/16/2014) 4/1 6/2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #5894 75 #589475

The following folloow wing person(s) is (are) (ar e) doing business as: Manila Dental Center 1, 1613 1613 N. Capitol Ave., Ave., San Jose, CA, CA, 95132, 9 5132, Christopher Q. Viray Viray Corporation, 1100 Dental Corpor ation, 11 00 Zamora Zamor ra Ct., Milpitas, CCA, A, 95035.

9 5035.

This business is conducted by by corporation. a corpor raation.

Above Abo ve entity was formed in the state of California Registrant transacting R egistrant began tr ansacting business under the fictitious business name or names herein listed her ein on 03/12/14.

03/12/14.

Viray /s/Christopher Q. V irray a PPresident resident e #1830484 #1 830484 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara 3/17/2014.

Clar ra County on 3/1 7/2014.

Metroo 3/26, 4/02, 4/09, (pub Metr 4/09, 4/16/2014) 4/1 6/2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT

#588482 #58 88482

The ffollowing following person(s) is (are) (ar e)) doing business as: Holy Cannoli!, Cann noli!, 441 441 Bundy Ave., Ave., San Jose, CA, CA, 95117, 95117, Jamie Whitmire.

Whit tmirree.

This business is conducted by by a individual. inddividual.

Registrant R egiistrant has not yet yet begun transacting tr rans a sacting business under the fifictitious business name names or na ames listed herein. herreein. /s/Jamie /s/Jaamie Whitmire Whitmire This statement was filed with Clerk of Santa the County C Clara 2/20/2014.

Clar ra County on 2/20/201 4.

Metro (pubb Metr ro 3/19, 3/19, 3/26, 4/02, 4/09/2014) 4/09 9/2014)

FICTTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NAM ME STATEMENT STATTEMENT #589465 #58 89465

The following f wing person(s) is follo (are) (ar e)) doing business as: Armor Bearers, 930 Bearrers, 9 30 Alexis Ct., San Jose,, CA, Jose CA, 95116, 95116, Michael L. Gonzalez.

Gonz zalez.

This business is conducted by by individual. a ind dividual.

Registrant transacting R egiistrant began tr ansacting business ness under the fictitious busi business busi ness name or names listedd herein. herein. /s/Michael /s/M Michael L. Gonzalez This statement was filed with the County C Clerk of Santa Clara 3/14/2014.

Clar ra County on 3/1 4/2014.

Metro (pubb Metr ro 3/19, 3/19, 3/26, 4/02, 4/09/2014) 4/09 9/2014)

FICTTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NAM ME STATEMENT STATTEMENT #589401 #58 89401

The ffollowing following person(s) is (are) (are)) doing business as: Brilliant Brilli iant Starters Starters Day Care, Care, Street, 11230 230 0 S. 2nd S trreet, e San Jose, CCA, A, 95112, 95112, Aissa Garcia.

Garcia.

This business is conducted by by individual. a ind dividual.

Registrant transacting R egiistrant began tr ansacting business busi ness under the fictitious business name or names business listedd herein herein on 04/01/2013.

04/01/2013. /s/Aissa Garcia /s/A Aissa L. G arcia This statement was filed with the County C Clerk of Santa Clara 3/13/2014.

Clar ra County on 3/1 3/2014.

Metro (pubb Metr ro 3/19, 3/19, 3/26, 4/02, 4/09/2014) 4/09 9/2014)

FICTTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NAM ME STATEMENT STATTEMENT #589349 #58 89349

The following f wing person(s) is follo (are) (ar e)) doing business as: Neat!

Home Organization, Hom me & Office Or ganization, 310 Village 31 0 Elan El V ill Lane, illage L U Unitit 221, 2 21, San Jose, CA, CA, 95134, 95134, Monica Mon nica L. Newman.

This business is conducted by by a individual. inddividual.

Registrant has not yet begun Regiistrant yet transacting tr rans a sacting business under the fifictitious business name names or na ames listed herein. herreein. /s/Monica /s/M Monica Newman This statement was filed with Clerk of Santa the County C Clara 3/13/2014.

Clar ra County on 3/1 3/2014. (pubb Metro Metrro 3/19, 3/19, 3/26, 4/02, 4/09/2014) 4/09 9/2014)

FICTITIOUS FI CTTITIOUS BUSINESS BUSINESS NAME NAM ME STATEMENT STATTEMENT #589419 #58 89419

The following f wing person(s) is follo (are) (ar e)) doing business as: Bay Realty Services, Saratoga atoga R eallty Ser vices, 960 Sar Ave., A ve., Suite 208, San Jose, CCA, A, 95129, 95129, Carlos Bernardo, Bernardo, 2692 Dr., 26 92 Apollo Dr r.,. San Jose, CA, 95121.

CA, 95121.

This business is conducted by by a individual. inddividual.

Registrraant began tr Registrant transacting ran ansacting fictitious business under the fic ctitious names business name or nam mes herein listed her reein on 3/7/2014.

3/7/2 2014.

Bernardo /s/Carlos M. Bernar doo This statement was fifiled led with Santa the County Clerk of Sa anta Claraa County on 3/1 3/14/2014.

Clar 4/2014.

Metro 3/19, 3/26, 6, 4/02, (pub Metr ro 3/1 9, 3/2 4/09/2014) 4/09/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENTT #5883199 #58831

The follo following wing person( person(s) (s) is (are) (ar ree) doing business as: a 1.

LinParker LinP arker Productions, Prooductionss, 2. Red Red Rum R um Productions, Prooductions, 3.

3. Lin L Parker Parker PProductions, roductions, 4. FindPeace, FindPeace, e Burton St., 33567 567 Bur ton S t., 3333, 33, Santa Clara, Linda Clar a, CA, CA, 95051, 95051, Lind da PParker. arkerr.

This business is conducted conduucted by by a individual.

Registrant transacting R egistrraant began tr ran ansacting fictitious business under the fic ctitious names business name or nam mes herein listed her reein on 2/14/14.

2/14//14. /s/Linda Parker Parker This statement was fifiled led with Santa the County Clerk of Sa anta Claraa County on 2/1 2/14/2014.

Clar 4/2014.

Metro 3/12, 3/19, (pub Metr ro 3/1 2, 3/1 9, 3/26, 4/02/2014) 4/02/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENTT #5892733 #58927

The follo following wing person( person(s) (s) is (are) (ar ree) doing business as: a Growing Vending, Gr owing Healthy V eendding, 2530 Sierra Meadow 2 530 Sierr ra Meado w Ct., San Jose, CA, CA, 95116, 95116, Harjinder Harjinnder Singh.

This business is conducted conduucted by by a individual.

Registrant R egistrraant has not yet yett begun transacting tr ransacting a business uunder the fictitious businesss name or names listed herein. hereinn. /s/Harjinder Singh This statement was fifiled led with Clerkk off S Santa the h County C Cl Saanta Claraa County on 3/11/ 3/11/2014.

Clar /2014.

Metro 3/19, 3/26, (pub Metr ro 3/1 9, 3/2 6, 4/02, 4/09/2014) 4/09/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENTT #588670

The follo following wing person( person(s) (s) is (are) (ar ree) doing business as: a Bay Area 20555 Gr Grant Ar ea Health Spa, 205 raant Ste Altos, Rd., S te 1100, 00, LLos os Altos s, CCA, A, 94024, 9 4024, Wrap Wrap World Woorld LC. LC. C This business is conducted conduucted by by a limited liability company. company.

Registrant transacting R egistrraant began tr ran ansacting under the fifictitious b i business d th ficctitious titi business name or names nam mes herein listed her reein on April 2008.

2 Refile previous R efile of pr evious file #507908 days #507 908 after 40 day ys of expiration expir ation date. /s/Song J. LLee ee e Manager #200808810112 #20080881 0112 This statement was filed filed with Santa the County Clerk of Sa anta Claraa County on 2/2 2/25/2014.

Clar 5/2014.

Metro /312, 3/19, (pub Metr ro /31 2, 3/1 9, 3/26, 4/02/2014) 4/02/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENTT #589227

The follo following wing person( person(s) (s) is (are) (ar ree) doing business as: a X Firee Protection, Fir Prootection, 1230 1230 Old Old View Mountain V iew Alvisoo Rd., Sunnyvale, 94089, #D, Sunnyv ale, CCA, A, 9 4 9, 408 Michael Sherman, 1398 1398 9 Cherrywood Sq., San Jose, CCA, A, 95117.

95117.

This business is conducted conduucted by by a individual.

Registrraant has not yet Registrant yet begun transacting tr ransacting a business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. herein.

Refile previous #583472 R efile of pr evious file #58 3472 with changes. /s/Michael Sherman This statement was filed with Claraa the County Clerk of Santa Clar 3/10/2014.

County on 3/1 0/2014.

Metro 3/19, (pub Metr ro 3/12, 3/12, 3/1 9, 3/26, 4/02/2014) 4/02/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #5892166 #58921

The follo following wing person(s) is (are) (ar ree) doing business as: TTonie onie o PP.,., 147 147 Brooklyn Brroooklyn Avenue, Avenue, San Jose, CA, CA, 95128, 95128, Nattinan PPateepsut, ateepsut, Mike Ramer.

Ramer.

This business is conducted by by a married couple.

Registrant R egistrraant not yet yet begun transacting tr ransacting a business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. herein. /s/Nattinan Pateepsut Pateepsut This statement was filed with Claraa the County Clerk of Santa Clar 3/07/2014.

County on 3/07/201 4.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #589201

The follo following wing person(s) is (ar (are) re) e doing business as: Om Auto Repair-Smog R epairr--Smog Check, Kumod Kumod Kishore Kishore Kumar, Kumar, 1148 48 Aurora Aurorra Plaza, Union City, City, CCA, A, 94587.

94587.

This business is conducted by by a individual.

Registrant R egistrraant has not yet yet begun transacting tr ransacting a business under the fictitious business name or herein. names listed her ein. /s/Kumod /s/K umod Kishore Kishore Kumar Kumar This statement was filed with Claraa the County Clerk of Santa Clar 3/07/2014.

C County on 3/07/201 / / 4.

Metro 3/19, (pub Metr ro 3/12, 3/12, 3/1 9, 3/26, 4/02/2014) 4/02/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT STATTEMENT #588989

The follo following wing person(s) is (are) (ar ree) doing business as: The

Maziquarium, 1460 Maziquarium, 1460 Main Street., Walton.

S treeet., Kevin Keevin W alton. a is conducted by This business b by individual. a ind ividual.

Registrant transacting R egisstrant began tr ansacting business busin ness under the fictitious business busin ness name or names listed herein her reeiin on 11/1/2002.

Refile previous #418445 R efilee of pr evious file #4 18445 with changes. /s/Kevin /s/K Keevin Walson Walson a This statement s was filed with Claraa the County C Clerk of Santa Clar County 3/05/2014.

Coun nty on 3/05/201 4.

Metro 3/19, (pub Metr ro 3/12, 3/12, 3/1 9, 3/26, 4/02/2014) 4/02 2/2014)

FICTTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NAM ME SSTATEMENT TATEMENT T #588365 #588 8365

The ffollowing following person(s) is (are) (ar e) doing business as: MeganNicole, MegaanNicole, 11082 082 Lincoln Ave., A ve., San Jose, CA, CA, 95125, 95125, Megan Brasil, 3161 Sylvan Dr., Mega an Br rasil, a 31 61 S ylvan Dr r.., San Jose, Jose, CA, CA, 95148.

95148. is conducted by This business b by individual. ividual. a ind Registrant R egisstrant has not yet yet begun transacting tr rans a sacting business under business name or the fictitious fi names name es listed herein. herein. /s/Megan /s/M Megan Brasil Brasil This sstatement was filed with Claraa the County C Clerk of Santa Clar County 2/18/2014.

Coun nty on 2/1 8/2014.

Metro 3/19, (pub Metr ro 3/12, 3/12, 3/1 9, 3/26, 4/02/2014) 4/02 2/2014)

FICTTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NAM ME SSTATEMENT TATEMENT T #588169 #588 8169

The ffollowing following person(s) is (ar (are) re) e doingg business as: TTerra err e ra Amico Salvaged Wood Salv a W aged oood FFurniture, urniturre, e LLC, C, 255 LL 255 Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Avenue, Avenue, 4182, San Martin, M tin, CA, Mar CA, 95046, 95046, 4 182, Mystic Court, M ystic Cour t, San Jose, CCA, A, 95124.

9 5124. is conducted by This business b by Limited Company. a Lim mited Liability Company y.

Registrant transacting R egis istrant began b tr ansacting i business busin ness under the fictitious business busin ness name or names listed herein her reeiin on 1/27/2014.

1/27/2014.

Refile previous #569492 R efilee of pr evious file #56 9492 with changes. /s/Joe /s/Jo oe Rainen Rainen Managing Mana aging Manager #201401410422 #201 1401410422 This statement s was filed with

CUBESOULS CUBESOUL LS

the County Clerk of Sa Santa anta Clar Claraa County on 2/12/2014.

2/12/2014.

Metro 3/12, 3/16, (pub Metr ro 3/1 2 3/19, 2, 3/19, 3/1 6 6, 4/02/2014) 4/02/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENTT #588990

The follo following wing person(s) person(s) is (are) (ar e) doing business as: a Bravo Brrav avo 1460 EEvent vent Productions, Productions, o 1460 Main Street, S treet, Santa Clara, Clarra, a CA, CA, A 95050, 95050, Kevin Walton.

K eevin W alton. a This business is conducted conduucted by by a individual.

Registrant transacting R egistrant began tr ansacting fictitious business under the fic ctitious business name or names nam mes listed herein 1/1/2009.. her reein on 1/1/2009 Refile #516171 R efile of previous previous file #5 # 16171 with changes. /s/Kevin /s/K Keevin Walton Walton a This statement was filed filled with Santa Claraa the County Clerk of Sa anta Clar County on 3/05/2014.

3/05/2014.

4 Metro (pub Metr ro 3/12, 3/12, 3/19, 3/19, 3/26, 4/02/2014) 4/02/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENTT #588844

The follo following wing person(s) person(s) is (are) (arre) e doing business as: Color Coolor One, 257 North Street, Brenda 2 57 Nor th First S trreet, e , Br enda Chambertin Goti Domine,, 5754 5754 Ch hambertin Dr., Dr r.,. San Jose, CA, CA, 95118.

951118.

This business is conducted conduucted by by a individual.

Registrant transacting R egistrant began tr ansacting fictitious business under the fic ctitious business name or names nam mes listed herein 9/26/2006.. her reein on 9/26/2006 Refile #453786 R efile of previous previous file #4 # 53786 with changes. /s/Brenda /s/Br renda e Goti Domine Dominne This statement was filed filled with Santa Claraa the County Clerk of Sa anta Clar County on 2/28/2014.

2/28/2014.

4 Metro (pub Metr ro 3/12, 3/12, 3/19, 3/19, 3/26, 4/02/2014) 4/02/201 4)

FICTITIOUS FI CTITIOUS BUSINESS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENTT #588926

The follo following wing person(s) person(s) is (are) (ar e) doing business as: a Services, Liyu Catering Ser vicess, 1932 1932 S. Bascom Ave., Ave., San Jose, Joose, Saraa Dadie, CCA, A, 95125, 95125, Sar Dadiee, 2838 #2421, 2 838 Grasslands, Grrasslands, a #2421,

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Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, 95833.

95833.

This business is conducted by by a individual. individual Registrant R egistrant has not yet yet begun transacting tr ansacting business under the fictitious business name or herein. names listed her rein. e Refile previous R efile of pr evious file #588606 with changes. /s/Saraa Dadie /s/Sar This statement was filed with Claraa the County Clerk of Santa Clar 3/03/2014.

County on 3/0 3/2014.

Metroo 3/1 3/12, 3/19, 3/16, (pub Metr 2, 3/1 9, 3/1 6, 4/02/2014) 4/02/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #588787

The follo following owing w person(s) is (ar (are) ree) doing business as: Bay Mobile Services, Ave., Ser vices, 419 419 Fremont Fremont e Ave., 94024, LLos os o Altos, CCA, A, 9 4024, Marcel Marcel Vinson.

V inson.

This business is conducted by by a individual.

Registrant transacting R egistrant began tr ansacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 2/24/14. her reein on 2/2 4/14.

Refile previous #588784 R efile of pr revious e file #588 784 with changes. /s/Marcel /s/Mar cel Vinson Vinson This statement was filed with Claraa the County Clerk of Santa Clar 2/27/2014.

County on 2/2 7/2014.

Metroo 3/05, 3/1 3/12, 3/19, (pub Metr 2, 3/1 9, 3/26/2014) 3/26/201 4)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #587539

The follo following owing w person(s) is (ar (are) ree) Maxpros doing business as: Maxpr os Electronics, 11797 Electr roonics, 11 797 Pine Brook Brook Ct., Cupertino, Cupertino, CA, CA, 95014, 95014, Raphael aphael K.Y Hwang.

R This business is conducted by by a individual.

Registrant transacting R egistrant began tr ansacting business under the fictitious b i business name or names listed li d herein 1/28/2014. her reein on 1/2 8/2014.

Refile previous #520694 R efile of pr revious e file #5 20694 with changes. /s/Raphael /s/R aphael K.Y Hwang This statement was filed with Claraa the County Clerk of Santa Clar 1/28/2014.

County on 1/2 8/2014.

Metroo 2/26, 3/05, 3/1 3/12, (pub Metr 2, 3/19/2014) 3/1 9/2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #86 #587694

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #588495 #5884 95

The follo following wing person(s) is (are) (ar re) e doing business as: Just B. Massage, 15814 15814 Winchester Blvd., W inchester Blv d., Suite 1102, 02, Los Loos Gatos, Gatos, CA, CA, 95030, 95030, Bridget Eding, 916 916 Union St., S t., Apt 203, 203, Alameda, CA, CA, 94501.

9 4501.

This business is conducted bbyy an individual.

Registrant R egistrrant a began transacting tr raansacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein her ein on 5/01/2008.

Refile previous R efile of pr reevious file #509024 #50902 4 with changes /s/Bridget Eding.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Clara County on 2/20/2014.

2/20/2014.

Metro (pub Metr ro 3/05, 3/12, 3/12, 3/19, 3/1 9, 3/26/2014) 3/26/2014)

Thee following following person(s) is (are) (ar e doing business as: e) LLucky ucky YYou oou FFurnishings, urnishings, 7775 75 St., N. 10th 10th S t., Suite 1192, 92, San Jose, Jose e, CA, CA, 95112, 95112, Shane Costanza, 471 Wainwright Cos stanza, 4 71 W ainwright a Ave., A ve., e San Jose, CA, CA, 95128.

95128.

Thiss business is conducted bbyy a individual.

Registrant R eggistrant has not transacting yyet et begun tr ansacting business bus siness under the fictitious ficti itious business name or names nam mes listed herein. herrein. e /s/Shane /s/S Shane Costanza Thiss statement was filed withh the County Clerk of Santa San nta Clara Clarra County on 2/10/2014.

2/1 0/2014. (pubb Metr Metro 3/12, (pu ro 3/05, 3/1 2, 3/19, 3/26/2014) 3/19, 3/26/201 4)

FICT FICTITIOUS C ITIOUS BUSINESS BUSINESS NAME NA AME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #587599 #5 87599

Thee follo following wing person(s) is (are) (aarree) doing business as: 1. Blaine Burgstrom Burgstrroom Enterprises, Ente erprises, 2. Blue Sky Vending, Dr.,., V en ending, 11711 711 Hogar Dr Sann Jose, CA, CA, 95124, 95124, Blaine Burgstrom.

Bur rgstrroom. om Thiss business is conducted bbyy a individual.

Registrant R eggistrant began transacting tr ran ansacting business under the fictitious business name nam me or names listed herein 4/25/13. her reein on 4/2 5/13. /s/Blaine /s/ Blaine Burgstrom Burgstrom Thiss statement was filed withh the County Clerk of Santa San nta Clara Clarra County on 1/29/2014.

1/29/2014. (pubb Metr Metro 2/12, (pu ro 2/05, 2/1 2, 2/19, 2/26/2014) 2/19, 2/26/201 4)

real esta estate ate SALES S ALES OAK O AK KN KNOLL OLL Approximately 1/2 acr Approximately acree in Bear Creek Estates.

Cr eek Est ates. The seller has ccompleted ompleted almost all of the ccounty oun nty pre-development pr e-deveelopment rrequirements equirements buildability. to determine buildabilit y. PG&E E SLV water aree aavailable onsite. and SL LV w ater ar vvailable onsi ite.

Property surveyed Pr operty rrecently ecently sur veyeed and the t geotechnical archaeological geotechnic al and ar chaeological aree also aavailable.

Creek rreports eports ar vvailable. Bear Cr C eek Estates shared Est ates has a shar ed septic ssystem ystem m likee a se sewer which is lik wer ssystem. ystem. Thiss flag beautiful entrance lot has a b eautiful gated entranc ce plenty omm and plent ty of sun. An ideal ccommute mute location. lo cation. Owner financing aavailable. vvailaable. $185,000.

Call Deborah $ $185,0 8 00. C all ll Deb D borah h Donner D r ffor o or appointment 408.395.5754 an app ointment 40 8.395.5754 orr visit www.donnerland.com www w..donnerland.com

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Excellent a rrough ough rroad oad to get ther e. Exc elleent financing.. $157,000. owner financing $1577,,000. Call Call Deborah appointment Deb orah Donner ffor o or an app ointtment 408.395.5754 www.

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MITCH’S MITCH’S MEA DOW MEADOW 5+ O Off ff Grid R Recreational eecreational A Acres cres on o Road. sunny parcel a Private R o oad. This sunn ny par cel e creek ffeatures eeatures a yyear eear rround ound cr eek and acree of land. Onlyy almost one flat acr Boulder 15 minutes to downtown Boulde er Creek.

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The follo following wing person(s) is (are) (ar re) e doing business as: Garrans The Lab Guy, Guy, 1398 1398 G arrans Dr.,., San Jose, CA, Dr CA, 95130, 95130, David Moncayo.

Moncayo.

This business is conducted bbyy a individual.

Registrant R egistrrant a has not transacting yyet et begun tr ransacting a business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. herein. /s/David Moncayo Moncayo This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Claraa County on Santa Clar 1/30/2014.

1/30/201 4.

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FICT FICTITIOUS C ITIOUS BUSINESS BUSINESS NAME NA AME SSTATEMENT TATTEMENT #588078 # #5 88 8 88078

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FREE W WILL ILLL ASTROLOGY A STROLOGY ARIESS (Mar ARIE (March ch 21-April 19): I hhave ave coined a new wor wordd horoscope week.

It’s just ffor or your hor oscope this wee ek. It ’s “zex,” short ffor or “zen sex.” Zex is a kind of sex in which your mind is at rrest, est, empty of all thoughts. YYou o br ou eathe slowly and breathe calmly y, move slowly and calmly calmly, calmly,, grunt and moan slowly and calmly ou o ar d fr om the calmly.. YYou aree completely detached from sensual pleasur encing. YYou ou o have no pleasuree you ar aree experie experiencing. goals other than the intention too be fr ee of all goals. free Zex is the ONL LY variety of sex I rrecommend ecommend ffor or you ONLY right now ied. Zex may be fine now,, Aries. APRIL FOOL! I llied. to pr actice at any other time, bu ut not these days. The practice but style of sex you need most is ex uberant, unbridled, exuberant, expansive, and even zany zany..

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that fforbids orbids you from from putting yo your our used chewing gum on your nose and walking around aroun nd in public. Fortunately, Fortunately, you don don’t ’t live ther there, e, so it it’s ’s fine if if you want to do that. In ffact, act, I encour age you to go rightt ahead. To To do so would encourage be right in alignment with the cosmic coosmic omens. APRIL FOOL! I lied. You You o should definitely definitely not take yourself too seriously this week; you should look l ffor or opportunities to playfully lose your dignity and rrazz a the status quo. But azz ther aftier ways to do tha at than by sticking gum theree ar aree cr craftier that on your nose.

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San Fr Francisco ancisco that provides provides an un unusual nusual beauty tr treatment: eatment: fface-slapping. ace-slapping. pp g The Thai masseusee named TTata ata a claims to be impr improving oving your complexion ass she smack smackss your cheeks cheeks and fforehead orehead with her hands. Shee also does “massage “massage boxing,” in which she administerss heal health-giving th-giving punches there comparable to your body with her fists. Is ther re a compar able service service available where where you live? I highly rrecommend ecommend it. APRIL FOOL! I lied. Here’s Here’s the truth: YYou oou should be absolutely firm that you won won’t ’t toler tolerate ate whac whacks cks and wallops— including the psychological kind— kind—even —even if they ar aree supposedly good ffor or you.

CANCER (June 2121-July July 22): No Now ow would be an excellent time to launch a new tr ttradition adition or instigate a fresh fr esh tr trend end or make a beautiful thing that will last ffor or a thousand years. I’m talking abou about ut an amazing mar marvel vel or useful innovation or unique cr creation eaation that will impr improve ove the lives of countless humans aallll over the planet ffor or the nextt 40 gener generations. ations. ti APRIL FOO FOOL! L! I was exagger exaggerating ating ti a bit. Pr Producing oducing something that will w last a thousand years is too ambitious. How about if yyou ou simply launch a new tr adition or instigate a fr esh tr en nd or cr eate a beautiful tradition fresh trend create thing that will last ffor or the rrest est ooff your long lif life—an e—an amazing mar marvel vel or useful innova innovation ation or unique cr creation eation that will continue to teach and amuse a you all along the way?

LLEO EO (July 23 23-Aug. -Aug. 22): YYour our o pat patron tron saint ffor or the next thr three ee months is sur surrealistic realistic artis artist st Salvador Dali. Regar Regardd model. him as your muse and rrole ole mod el. In ffact, act, you might declarations want to spout some of his ffamous amoous declar ations as weree your own. SStart if they wer tart with h these: 1. “The only difference diff erence between me and a madman m is that I am not mad.” 2. “I do not take drugs; I am m drugs.” 3. “Mistakes ar aree almost always of a sacr sacred ed na nature.” ature. e ” 4.

4 “Have Have no fear fear of perf ection. YYou’ll oou’ll never rreach each it.” APRIL FOOL! I lied. perfection.

Salvador Dali is your patr patron on sain saint, nt, rrole ole model, and muse ffor or only the next 14 days, not thr three ree months.

VIRGO VIR GO (Aug. 23 23-Sept.

-Sept. 22): YYou ou ou know how Jesus

could supposedly turn water int ell, SSt. t. Brigit, intoo wine? W Well, a sixth-century Irish nun, was le egendary ffor or an even legendary gr eater miracle. miracle. When visitors came caame to her monastery greater in Kildare, Kildare, she changed her old bathwater b into beer ffor or them to drink. I think there’s there’ss a good chance you will develop that precise precise talent sometime s soon. APRIL FOOL! I kind of lied. You Yoou won’t won’t rreally e eally possess SSt. t. Brigit ’s Brigit’s supernatural supernatur al power. power. However, Howeverr, you yoou will have an uncanny ability to make transmutations transmutations that t are are almost as dr amatic as changing bathwater bathwater to beer. beer. dramatic

LIBRA (Sept. 23 23-Oct. -Oct. 22): The band Rush was May.. inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last May Lifeson delivered Guitarist Alex Lif eson deliver ed an unusual acceptance speech. For the two minutes he spoke, he rrepeated epeated one wor wordd endlessly: “blah.” “Blah-blah-blah,” “Blahh-blah-blah,” he began.

“Blah-blah-blah blah-blah blah-blah.” blah--blah.” Many hand gestures inflections gestur es and shifting vocal infle ections accompanied his rrap, ap, always in support of variatio variations ons on “blah-blah.” This is the spirit you should bring to all of your important week. conversations in the coming we ek. APRIL FOOL! I lied.

In ffact, act, the opposite is true. It It’s ’s crucial c ffor or you to speak

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precisely and very pr ecisely an nd articulately in the coming week.

Don’t Say exactly whatt you mean. Don ’t rrely ely on meaningless "blah-blah." bullshit like "bla h-blah."

SCORPIO SC ORPIO (Oc (Oct. ct. 23-Nov. 23-Nov. 21): When a human embryo begins to develop develoop in the womb, the very first body part that appears is—can is— —can you guess?—the anus. This scientific fact fact ledd the witty commentators at QI.com to declare declare that "Every "Every human being starts out as an asshole.” They were w e making a joke, of course, hinting wer that every one of o us has an unattractive unattractive quality or two that make us at least a little bit of a jerk. That That’s ’s the bad news, Scorpio. Th The he good news is that you now have an unpr unprecedented transform ecedenteed chance to tr ansform the asshole aspects of your personality ppersonality.. APRIL FOOL! I lied. YYou’re oou’re not an asshole, not n even a little bit. But it is true that the coming wee weeks ks will be an excellent time to try to fix or at least modulate modu ulate your least attractive attractive qualities.

SSAGITTARIUS AGITTARIU US (Nov. (Nov. 22 22-Dec. -Dec. 21): TToo be in strict compliance withh cosmic necessity necessity, y, you should attend a party ev every very day in the coming week. Dance ecstatically, ecstaticallyy, mak make ke love abundantly abundantly, y, and expose yourself to pr previously unknown pleasures. eviously un known pleasur es. Feast on a wide variety of food food and and drink that introduces introduces you to novel tastes. Make sure surre you experience record record levels of sensual enjoyme enjoyment, ent, nonstop excitement, and dynamic socializing. APRI APRILL FOOL! I’m exagger exaggerating, although though ating, al just a little. TTry 70-percent rry ddoing oing a 70-per cent version of what I advised.

CAPRICORN CAPRIC ORN N (Dec. 22 22-Jan. -Jan. 19): Lif Lifehacker.com ehacker.com

has a step-by-st step-by-step tep guide to set up your home as a centerr wher wheree you can pursue your plans ffor command cente or domination. provides world dominatio on. The article pr ovides advice on how surveillance to build a sur veillance system, encrypt your computer files, and pr prepare epare ffor or black-outs and weather emergencies. emer gencies. Doo it, CCapricorn! apricorn! Get the lowdown at don’t http:/ //bit.ly/secretlair. / /bit.ly/seccretlair. APRIL FOOL! I lied. YYou oou don ’t rreally eally need to create create a high-tech fortress. fortress. But you would be wise too make your home into more more of an ul ultra-comfortable, tra-comfortable, super-inspiring sanctuary—a place wher wheree you ffeel eel so s saf safee and str strong ong and smart that you will always havee total power over yourself yourself,, and never else’s standards ffeel eel driven to fulfill fullfill anyone else ’s standar ds of success but your own.

AQUARIUS A QUARIUS (Jan. ( 20-Feb. 18): The planetary omens suggest that youu need to experience all possible Doritoss corn chips. Her Here’s problem: flavors of Dorito e’s the pr oblem: The wheree you live off offers That’s place wher ers only a limited rrange. ange. That ’s urge drop travel why I ur ge you ttoo dr op everything and tr avel to Japan, which is the wor world rld leader in Dorito variety variety.. Ther Theree you coconut curry-flavored can sample coco onut cur ry-flavored Doritos, along chicken, with fried chicke en, corn soup, smoked bacon, tuna and mayonnaise, andd many others. Buy your plane ticket now! APRIL FOO FOOL! OL! I lied. The truth is, you will benefit fr from om communin communingg with a wide variety of sensations and areas life, experiences andd ideas in many ar eas of your lif e, not just Doritos.

PISCESS (Feb. 19-Mar PISCE 119-March ch 20): A According ccording to a sur survey vey

by Public Policy Policy Polling, Polling, olling four four percent percent of the population believes that “shape-shifting “shaape-shifting rreptilian eptilian people contr control ol our world by taking taking on human form form and gaining political power to manipu manipulate ulate our societies.” My own rresearch esearch suggests that 62 percent percent of those believers are are Pisceans.

Aree you one? If so, Ar so, now is a good time to intensify your fight against the shape-shifting rreptilian eptilian people. APRIL FOOL! I lied. In fact, fact, I strongly strongly encourage encourage you NOT NOT to feed feed your par paranoid anoid de delusions elusions and ffearful earful reveries. reveries. This should be a time when you y bolster your positive fantasies, fantasies, constructive visio visions, ons, and inspiring dr dreams. eams.

Homework: D Describe escribe what you’d be like if you were were the opposite of yourself. yourself. W Write rite Freewillastrology.com.

Fr eewillastrology.com.

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