Olio

384 E Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95009

Linda T. writes: This is a cute little Mediterranean place.  I went for lunch on a weekday last summer.  Since it was nice out, I opted to sit on the patio in the front.  There was only one other party there while I was there, so I guess their lunchtimes tend to be…

Frederick's of Hollywood

10123 N Wolfe Rd Ste 2028
Cupertino, CA 95014

deb n. writes: Went on a Friday afternoon around 3pm to try and miss the holiday crowds.  Parked on the roof, nearest the Macy's and C entrance.  Not many parked there, walked down the hall and made a right to go to FoH.  

Went for my Liquid Dream, water bra, $29 ,…

Picchetti Winery

13100 Montebello Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Bryan K. writes: This place is a secret gem right in Cupertino... a stone's throw from my friend's place.  There's nice hiking to be had with a trailhead right by the winery.  There's also a little lake and a rod & gun club nearby... my friend is such a lucky…

Fantasia Coffee & Tea

10933 N Wolfe Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Julie K. writes: Ahhhhhh, I need mango milk tea right now!!
good location to hang out with friends and variety choices of drinks.. but bad smell around here.. yikes!

best boba tea place in bay area!

Apple Inc.

1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014

Mike Z. writes: I finally replaced my aging ipod with an iPod Touch.  Very very cool device.  It also has iTunes built in, and connects using the wifi in my house.  So the other morning, I am lying in bed trying to force my lazy ass out of it,  but it's New Releases…

Sitting Pretty

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Joanne V. writes: I've worked with Vanessa on a wedding we did in Los Gatos and she was amazing. Very fast and effecient as well as professional.  It was as if she wasn't around and personally working with brides and bridesmaids on such a stressful day you need…

Choi's Kitchen

3530 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Jonathan C. writes: Solid lunch location, for relatively inexpensive.

Previously located at the crossroads of Lafayette and El Camino, Choi's has recently re-located to a more business friendly location near El Camino and Lawrence. It takes over the old location of Blue…

Neto Sausage Co.

3499 The Alameda
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Van N. writes: Who ordered extra sausage?  *bow chikka bow wow*  Yeah the name of this place totally reminds me of a bad old porno from the 70's.

So I went here for the first time today during lunch time.  What a big mistake!  I waited in line twice as long than it…

L'Occitane

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Mara T. writes: L'Occitane. You make my wintery alligator hand skin smooth and supple....and empty my wallet of its cash while worming your sweet way into my winter-chilled heart. I'm obsessed with your shea butter hand creams and your lavendar and verbena scented…

Ilbunjee #1 - Pojangmacha

2325 El Camino Real
# 103
Santa Clara, CA 95050

euge l. writes: i really miss korea. the food, the women, the drinking, the women, the food, the women, the drinking, the women.

in korea, the food is amazing. they have neighborhoods entirely dedicated to certain dishes. some of my favorite places in seoul....

the…

Farm Fresh Produce of Santa Clara

805 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Mercy B. writes: Heard so much about this place and I'm so glad that I finally checked it out.

Loved how orderly and clean everything was - especially for a fruit and veggie stand! Prices seem very reasonable and it seem like a great place to find certain grocery…

Mitri Hair Studio

1809 Pruneridge Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050

lucy k. writes: Mark and Tony rule, but let us now celebrate Sara.

In my last office, all of the PR girls had incredible hair. Sara's why. She does beautiful, subtle highlights, and her prices are great. She's out on maternity leave til late November, but check her…

KSCU 103.3 FM

500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95052

bardot c. writes: I like this station.

Though I wish they stopped playing my "Proper Social Etiquette" compilation over and over.

Heh.

edit 08.21.07 - I wish the oldies would stop playing when there's no dj there!  And someone needs to return my comp to the sound board!…

Bunny's Shoes

1350 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

laura b. writes: Tons of realllly cute shoes, lots of them vegan and all of them incredibly cheap.  Brands like Irregular Choice, BC Footwear, Seychelles, etc...everything for the budget fashionista.  I got some super adorable cut out mary janes with a little wedge…

Camouflage

1329 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Colleen H. writes: Awkward moment #969:
Going to fetish store with mom.

Mom:  "Oh look honey my FAVORITE store let's go in!"

C: "Uuuuumm *looking at french ticklers* what kind of store is this?"

Mom: "I love this store, they have all kinds of great stuff, maybe you can get…

Asian Rose Cafe

514 Front St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Greycella L. writes: I always knew that this place was too good to be true. In a sea of overpriced EVERYTHING, this tucked away place was serving up mounds of tastiness. Nowhere else could you get this kind of bang for your buck- for five dollars you'd get enough food to…

Tea House Spa

112 Elm Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Oliver N. writes: Oh, Tea House.

Pretty much the most pleasantly, simply romantic evening activity you can fathom.  You arrive through the outer doors and inside the little entryway courtyard, already the outside world melts away.  Step inside and the quaint little…

Marianne's Ice Cream

1020 Ocean St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Mara T. writes: After consuming a LOT more of Marianne's on a regular basis, I gotta give it the full five shebangs. I love this ice cream, it's high fat and cream content is spoiling me for all other ice creams forever.

Note to South Bay people...now you don't have…

Taqueria La Cabana

2332 Mission St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Paul D. writes: Alcachofa Burrito and Veggie Nachos.

Quattro Estrellas.

Zachary's Restaurant

819 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Aaron G. writes: I actually came here with low expectations.  I was told they have good breakfast but i was skeptical.  How great of a breakfast place could this be?  I love breakfast foods but its always about the same for the most part.  There are definitely…

Cafe Brasil

1410 Mission St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Melody K. writes: I wasn't very excited to visit Cafe Brasil for Sunday brunch.  I thought it would probably serve overrated, strangely spiced food, and the crowds of people waiting for a table at this tiny joint made me wish we'd gone to Denny's instead.  Well, I'm…

Paper Vision

1345 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Ileana S. writes: Whenever I come to this store, I get completely lost for about half an hour. It's the best place to get cards for whatever occasion. They also have calendars, posters and toys. I think that's the part where I get lost in. The toys. Last time I went…

Donnelly Fine Chocolates

1509 Mission St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Andi T. writes: I don't know what the five spices are in the Five Spice bar, but this is quite accurately labeled as "Fine Dark Chocolate."  Even the wrapping is artisan -- a handsome handmade paper wrapper and foil held in place with an actual piece of tape.

The…

The Mountain Winery

14831 Pierce Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070

laura b. writes: Maria is right.  BEST audience EVER. This place is like a little slice of Los Angeles in our own back yard.  I never knew Kathy Griffin's target demographic is bitches who wish they were Lara Flynn Boyle.  I mean, I expected the cliched super gay…

Jalisco Taqueria

401 South King Road
San Jose, CA 95106

Bobby l. writes: On the run for some fast lunch? well this place may be the only taqueria that offers a drive through window in San Jose.

With my 30 minute lunch, I was able to drive through, pick up my food, get back to my office, and cram my burrito into my face.

I…

Cosentino's Markets

3521 Homestead Rd
Santa Clara, CA 95051

BeBe C. writes: I love Cosentino's. It's really the best for the elite, discerning chef. Wherelse can you get fresh porcini mushrooms, zuchinni flowers, authentic proscuitto (sliced fresh at counter and not sealed in plastic packages), bucatini pasta, and squid ink…

Rangoli Sweets

1584 Halford Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Zeke S. writes: dont trust a word I write here because I have no idea what I am talking about and I am not even sure what these things are supposed to taste like... Good that is out of the way.... I want to be able to throw my uneducated opinion around guilt free.…

Yumi Yogurt

3787 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Khanh D. writes: I've never felt so ripped off before.

I'm not complaining about Yumi Yogurt.  Oh no.  After getting a "small" here, which is huge as others have mentioned, I realized that all the OTHER fro-yo places have been robbing me blind.

For less than 4 bucks,…

Vip Oriental

2776 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Cobber L. writes: I have to say this has become my favorite drinking hole. Although this is only the 2nd time I'm here but I wasn't disappointed. Again, hanging out with group of interesting funny people, slamming soju after soju, the fruity ones, the originals, in…

SGD Tofu House

3450 El Camino Real
# 105
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Kristina R. writes: Simply delicious, and simply old-fashioned Korean cooking.  

This place reminded me of the food served on family night at my house.  I loved every nostalgic bite of my cold noodles (naeng myun) and kim-chee chigae soup.  They also served ban chan and…

Real Ice Cream

3077 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Noelle W. writes: After dinner @ 99 Chicken we went here for dessert. This was my first time here. He had Pistachio. I had blue bubblegum. The unique flavors from rose water to blue bubblegum was quite impressive. It was hands down the best blue bubblegum ice cream I…

Cafe Aroma

3488 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Connie C. writes: Cafe Aroma has "Korean" fro-yo, aka tart fro-yo, aka Pinkberry knock-off... I don't know what everyone calls these trendy fro-yo places anymore, but they also have quite a few other dessert offerings! I was tempted to try their gelato or shaved ice…

Trendy Bean Cafe

1054 Kiely Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051

jessica t. writes: My mom once told me she drank ALOT of chocolate milk when pregnant with me,

Among many other artificially sweetened things.

Which explains why I'm probably the biggest sugar-head ever.

I get anxious if I don't get my daily dose. Start looking around.…

Airsoft Extreme

891 Laurelwood Rd
Ste 108
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Rachel R. writes: My husband absolutely loves this place. He's purchased both of his guns from this place. We used to come in when I was pregnant, and as I sank into their comfortable couch, my husband would chat with the employees here for hours. Whenever we come in,…

Poet & Patriot Irish Pub

320 Cedar St Ste E
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

elbo l. writes: Coolest bar in santa cruz.   I used to be a regular here.  

First off, this isn't just an irish bar, this is a guiness bar.  I haven't found a better place to drink guinness, including all the irish pubs up in SF.  Sure they're full of real irish…

Lulu Carpenter's

1545 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Justin C. writes: Lulu's is a decent coffeehouse on the better side of Pacific Avenue.  I used to spend a lot of money there on various menu items like their hot apple cider, coffees and their baked rigatoni.  I did tip well regularly when I was a patron, and didn't…

Vasili's Greek Restaurant

1501 Mission St # A
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Sophie Y. writes: 4:45PM - flight arrives in San Jose from Austin
5:05PM - pick up luggage
5:20PM - pick up rental car and drive "over the hill" to Santa Cruz
6:05PM - park in McDonald's lot and walk across the street to Vasili's
6:20PM - sheer bliss as I dive into my…

Skyview Drive-In Theatre

2260 Soquel Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Kingpin X. writes: I had never been to a drive-in before. Most people 'round here seems to gasp with disbelief when I say that, but it's true - not much call for them in the Grim North of England. But here in the clement California climate I cannot understand why they…

Moe's Alley

1535 Commercial Way
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Shari D. writes: Moe's Alley is the place to see new talent, as well as some tried and true local talent... It's a small venue, but where every seat is a good one. They have a good, comfortable vibe here, and an outdoor area for those of you who smoke. In cooler…