Visited Nunn Better Farms for cherry picking and honestly left disappointed. At first, we were…read morepicking cherries from an area that looked very dry and poorly maintained. Later on, we found out that section was already out of season. As we walked farther, we finally saw much better cherries, but most of the good ones were way too high to reach and there were no ladders available. There were some lower branches, but the cherries there were not great in quality, so we ended up picking only around 3 lbs. We then decided to switch to the peach and nectarine area hoping for a better experience, but unfortunately there was barely anything good to pick. Most of the fruits were either overripe, damaged, or already picked over. Overall, it felt like the farm should have better guidance on which sections are still worth visiting before customers pay and spend time walking around in the heat. The staff was fine, but the overall fruit quality and picking experience were disappointing for us this visit.

For 10 years straight, Nunn Better Cherry Orchard in Brentwood has never let us down!…read more Every season we make the trip out, and every single year the cherries are absolutely incredible -- sweet, fresh, and impossible to stop eating before we even get home. Well being truthful even some as we picked....The orchard is beautiful, the staff is always friendly, and the experience has become one of our favorite family traditions. In a world where so many places change over time, it's honestly amazing to have a spot that stays consistently wonderful year after year. Thank you for a decade of memories, sticky fingers, full buckets, and happy hearts. Already counting down until next cherry season! Now to pit them and make a fresh cherry pie..... $4.50/pound

Wow, double wow. Why did i wait so long to try this place? Hesitation can turn chances into…read moreregrets. I chose beef noodle soup, medium spice and a lively wontons in chili oil. What a treat. Authentic, perfectly spiced hot, satisfying and oh so tasty. Large portions. I made a late New Year's resolution to hesitate no More. Go here, you're welcome.

I love this place! I've been to two different locations, different set up, but the food is…read moreamazing!! Huge portion sizes for a reasonable price!

Less crowded than other. We were late this season so there weren't not much cherries to pick. Most…read moreof the cherries were too ripe, not hard anymore. The ranch parking were eat to get in.

I love cherries and picking them fresh brings back nostalgia and an abundance of the sweet, juicy…read morefruit. Our relatives recommended Maggiore's to us and we went to town picking as many as we can carry home. Tip- the sweetest black pearls are near the highway so we got up on ladders and filled our buckets. Once you arrive you check in at the front, get your bucket - it's $4/lb for the manual picks OR browse the mini market where you can buy some of the premium cherries for $5/lb. We ended up doing both. There are several rows of cherry trees with different varieties but I prefer the black pearls. There is outdoor parking in the ranch entrance. Make sure to bring a hat if it's sunny and a water bottle. There are also port-o-potties!

Brentwood has some of the best family-friendly u-pick adventures and Maggiore is no exception. Came…read moreon a Sunday nearing the end of cherry-picking season and was surprised that the trees were still filled with ripe, beautiful, and sweet cherries. Tips/Additional Information: - Do make sure to come early in the morning. Crowds start coming in at around 9:30 which means fewer cherries for everyone. - The current price is $3.50/pound - Go to the back closer to the edge of the field, that's where you will get the most quality cherries. - Don't pick the cherries out in the sun as delicious as they look, they are usually smaller because the water moisture has been sucked out of them. Overall, such a fun activity for a weekend morning. Definitely will come back again for more!

We've been picking cherries at Maggiore Ranch for many years and we always had a great time.read more

This was my first time trying mulberries and going mulberry picking, and it made for such a fun…read morelittle day trip! We went on a morning that was overcast, which turned out to be perfect since there isn't much shade on the farm, it kept us cool and out of the direct sun. The entry fee was around $7, and parking is free. However, the lot can fill up fast, so I highly recommend reserving one of the earlier morning time slots. The process is pretty organized: you go through a quick line to get your tickets scanned, and then the staff hands out picking sticks (one to share between two people) and a box for your harvest. The farm is massive, with tons of rows of trees to roam through and pick as you please. Pro-tip: Don't forget to check out the back rows! Most people tend to miss them, so it's a great way to get away from the crowds and find the best, untouched berries. My only real gripe was the pricing for the fruit at the end. Charging an additional $15 for the box to take your berries home felt incredibly steep, especially since the amount of fruit the box holds doesn't quite equate to that price point. Overall, it's a wonderful outdoor experience, just be prepared for the extra cost at checkout!

Very organized and plenty of other attractions / food vendors , rides etc to entertain family…read moreouting. Mulberries was sweet and still plenty when we picked. Only gripe is we had to pay separate entrance fee per person ...

Still one of my favorite high-end Vietnamese restaurants. This is not the place to go if you're…read morelooking for that hangover bowl of pho. This is meant to scintillate your taste buds. Restaurant is very clean, and service is quick (almost too quick where the food started coming all at once and the drinks were nowhere to be found). - Banh Cuon - 10/10 one of my go-to dishes - Gao Roll Sampler - easy to share with a group, would skip next time - Banh Khot - first time getting it last time and it was excellent. would get again - Shaking Beef - beef is super tender. definitely get this over the garlic noodles + beef - Vermicelli Bowl - classic, would skip for one of their other dishes - Bun Cha - would choose this over the vermicelli bowl - Pho - I didn't get it last time I was there, but the pho broth is very rich and delicious. it's hard to share, but split amongst 2-3 people, you can make it work

Following an urban hike with some friends, we decided to end our day with an early dinner at Gao…read more We were ravenous after our 2+ hour hike, and it turns out that visiting Gao right when it opens for dinner was the winning move. We were among the first diners at 5 PM, but by the time we left an hour later, the restaurant was lively with all of tables on both floors filled. The menu was quite extensive, and I was having some internet connectivity issues with the digital menu, so I went along with what my friends were doing and ordered the soft shell crab banh canh. Our table also shared an order of the bahn khot as an appetizer. The food was brought out surprisingly quickly, and this was one of those cases where my eyes were bigger than my stomach. The banh canh was basically a feast in a noodle soup, which included tempura softshell crab, pork belly, another large piece pork, quail egg, carrots, and tapioca noodles. The broth was rich and spicy, and the fried shallot topping further elevated the flavor. While I usually wouldn't eat that much meat in a single meal, I loved how each component introduced a unique texture and flavor to the soup. The softshell crab was decadent, and I thought it was cool to serve it tempura-style. While I barely made a dent in my bowl of noodles, I took the rest home to enjoy for dinner the next day.

Came for a dinner on a Sunday night…read more Jackfruit "Pizza" - Spicy Mango Chicken and Rice Paper Salad Classic Turmeric Fried Catfish - Banh Hoi Rice Noodles, Heirloom Organics Dill and Onions, Fermented Shrimp and Pineapple Sauce, Shrimp Chips All excellent dishes and unique as well!

Rating: 4.5 Lily is…read morean upscale Vietnamese restaurant with inventive dishes. I've been several times and the quality of the food is always excellent. Today's dinner had a few dishes that were standout and a few that tasted good but had a bit too many ideas going on. Fried shrimp and sweet potato appetizer - this was my favorite dish tonight, the shrimp shells were fried crispy, and I've never seen it paired with sweet potato, but I love a fried sweet potato. Filet mignon and divers scallops - this dish had way too many ideas going on, I think if it was pared down it would be more cohesive. However this was my mom's favorite. The dish had lap cheung (Chinese sausage) which I thought was a tomato at first, pate, a unique-looking fried egg that was yolk, then white, then yellow on top of rice, scallops, onions, Laughing Cow cheese, served with a thick slice of milk bread. The scallops were huge and tasty, but felt out of place and were overpowered if you ate it with the pate. Without it, the rest of the dish would have made more sense to me as a take on a "steak and eggs" breakfast. The braised oxtail was a really innovative take on bo kho. It was like Vietnamese lasagna, with a sheet of rice noodle layered on top of baked Bolognese sauce. The rice noodle had a cilantro sauce, but it was hard to tell or taste when you mixed it with the tomato sauce. It was served with bread and shallot aoili, and while the aioli was absolutely delicious, I didn't understand where I was supposed to eat it with the dish. I made sure to take it home though for another use. This was my dad's favorite. The fried whole fish was solid as usual, though pretty pricey. I've gotten this every time and I don't remember if the accompaniments are always the same, but I think the sauce was. Tonight's dinner got the highest praise from my parents - "expensive but worth it"!!

Now this is how all Sunday farmer's markets should be operated here in the Bay Area…read more I got to experience Mountain View's version and was so impressed by its offerings. There were so many local vendors from all across the South Bay, Monterey, and Salinas areas selling fresh fruits and vegetables of all varieties. So many spots had free samples of their fruits which was my favorite part. As one person kept shouting, "you get more samples here than Costco!" and they weren't kidding. After all the organic goods, there was a great selection of bakeries and food trucks also selling different items from Chinese dumplings to Mediterranean spreads. I was happy to see so many vegan friendly options too from my walk throughout the market. We were even gifted with live music from a guitarist. Even during its peak times, there wasn't a huge crowd that prevented you from moving back and forth between the shops. I thoroughly enjoyed the vibes and look forward to stopping by again.

Was out in the neighborhood and decided to try this farmers market. This has got to be one of the…read morelargest in Santa Clara. It's in the cal train parking lot. There's also a parking available. We had to drive around a bit to find a spot but it didn't take long.(All the spots seem to be for compact cars,it's really tight parking) This market has a nice mix of produce and food. Also plenty of made food. I saw at least 3 fresh meat and fish vendors. Also some unique specific vendors,(mushrooms ,olives, heirloom tomatoes) We got there around 1130am so it was pretty crowded. Walking around everyone was fine. Lots of rude people trying to find parking.