Happy Friday, Everyone!
As most of the country tightens restrictions on businesses, gathering, and dining I wanted to share a few of Gio and I’s favorite spots in the South Bay (Santa Clara, San Jose & Sunnyvale to be specific). Almost all are available for take-out/delivery and all are small local businesses we love and want to help support through this time. Fried chicken for Thanksgiving dinner, maybe? Fried chicken for dinner tonight, definitely.
Where are your favorite places to eat in the South Bay? Where should Gio and I try next?
SANTA CLARA
Jasmine Thai:
Also known as the place where Liz had her first Yellow Curry. The service is not always the best but the food is more than worth the wait. Our favorite dishes are the Yellow Curry Chicken and the Drunken Noodles.
Kabob & Curry:
I recently spent 10 minutes discussing just how good Kabob & Curry with a resident on my medicine rotation. Highly recommend ordering take-out ASAP.
Santa Clara Farmer’s Market:
Gio and I have been going to this Saturday Market for almost 10 years now and it has a very special place in our hearts (we got engaged on SCU’s campus after a morning at the marker about 1 year ago!). Our must gets include, burritos from Ruby’s Tamale’s y Mas (don’t forget to ask for the orange sauce), Vietnamese Iced-Coffee, The Hummus Guy, and a Bearclaw from Beckman’s.
Stan’s Donuts
This family owned donut shop lives up to the hype. They are currently only doing take-out but Gio & I’s favorite Saturday’s were spent sitting at the counter drinking coffee and getting to know the other patrons.
Taplands
Excellent beer selection and great atmosphere. They have a limited food menu (cheese boards, panini’s and pita) but it more than does the trick.
SAN JOSE:
Aqui Cal-Mex:
Are you ready to get Swirl-ed? Aqui takes “industrial strength” frozen margaritas and swirls them with other alcohol to make very delicious and very potent drinks. Rumor has it, right now you can order these to go. If you go in person, I highly recommend a DD or utilizing uber/lyft. Did I mention the drinks are potent?
Cafe Rosalena:
Best Breakfast Burrito in the bay (fight me). I’ve heard their salads are also excellent but have never eaten them. These delicious burrito bebes were a highlight of our distanced birthday celebration we threw back in June!
Kenji Sushi:
My favorite Sushi place. Period. All the sushi was fresh and flavorful and the hot food (Udon & appetizers) were always amazing. This is one of the places I miss the most since leaving SCU.
La Victoria Taqueria:
Famous for the orange sauce – La Victoria’s is a south bay staple. With multiple locations across San Jose it’s easy to find one close to you.
Paper Planes:
A hipster mixologists wonderland. Delicious drinks, cool vibe. Would recommend as a classy start to an evening in Downtown San Jose.
The Loft:
The Loft is one of my favorite places to go out in San Jose (when going out is a thing we do again). Highly suggest leaving a little bit before closing and walking to La Victorias for a late night burrito before heading home.
Zannato’s Market:
Do you like giant delicious sandwiches, cookies, deli sides and a drink for only $10? Yeah. So do I. This locally owned market also features excellent local beer selection, butcher, and all your other general grocery store goods.
Nox Cookie Bar:
This bakery, run by a Santa Clara University alum (GOBRONCOS!) is personally responsible for helping me survive graduation event season when I worked at Santa Clara’s Alumni Association. My favorite is the Chocolate Chip and Chunk with Sea Salt and the Oatmeal Raisin. Did I mention they deliver until 2:30 am? You.are.welcome.
SUNNYVALE:
Lados:
Home to the best fried chicken sandwich I have ever consumed. (I know I’m out here making some bold statements today). My mouth is literally watering thinking of this food. Last time a got a side of chicken strips to have on my salads throughout the week, they lasted approx. 48 hrs.
Originally posted on December 21st, 2022 over on adventuresofawannabesungoddess.wordpress.com
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