We attended this summer concert series this past weekend at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown SJ,…read morefeaturing the Beach Boys on a pleasant Sunday evening. Earlier in the afternoon, there was plenty of shade underneath the trees for picnicking on the grassy field with a view of the musical performances on stage. The line for entry at opening time (4pm) was freakishly long, wrapping around the park. But once we got through security, it didn't feel overcrowded, and the atmosphere was simply carefree and relaxing. Several merchandise vendors had tents set up, nothing too unique. But there was a nice variety of food trucks on site including Waffle Amore, Paper Platez (selling tacos, burritos, and nachos), and The Habit Burger Grill (who knew they had a food truck!?!). The veggie eggrolls from Saigon Street Food 2 were phenomenal, along with the pork belly banh mi which was too good to not finish every last bite. We also shared other snacks, like pizza from Fire & Slice and a lion king roll from MC Sushi... everything was quite satisfying. And the beer and sangria from the drink tents were pretty good too. The Rainbow Girls band opened at 5:30pm with a lovely rendition of All I Have To Do Is Dream. The DJ playing songs like Jackson 5's I Want You Back and Wipeout in between sets. And of course, the headlining Beach Boys put on a lively and entertaining show with cool graphics on the screen on stage, so much energy by the musicians, especially on the saxophone and drums. They had us dancing and smiling all night long to an awesome playlist of some of their greatest hits including Good Vibrations, God Only Knows, Kokomo, I Get Around, Don't Worry Baby, California Girls, and more. And though the VIP section was larger and fancier than I've seen at other live music events at this park, the cheaper early bird tickets for $35 were not a bad deal at all for enjoying good food, great weather, and amazing entertainment, and just having fun, fun, fun.

It's 80's night! They had a limited .number of $25 tickets. They did have $75 for the VIP area. As…read moremuch as I like ABC and Flock of Seagulls, that was too much. Did find a nice spot behind the stage where I can watch & listen for free!

Service was great. Champagne flight delicious. Imperico bowl was tasty. Oysters were fresh. Bread…read moreand butter was fabulous. Shared chocolate mousse, rich chocolate with finely chopped marcon salted almonds.

This is their lunch spot but is combined with their main restaurant for dinner. Tasting House has…read morereally upped the ante with their tasting menu. Very creative food and incredible presentation. The experience that they have created is brilliant... one of the courses has you outside playing darts, another takes you to the front for some dessert and another takes you to another room for tea and more dessert.

Such a great addition to downtown Los Gatos! Mel, the owner is so nice, and the champagne selection…read moreis beyond what I could've imagined. I'd been following them on instagram eagerly awaiting their opening, so when opening week finally came, I rushed in. They were still in sort of a soft opening phase trying to figure out what the hours would be, but I was thrilled to have them open a little bit earlier on a Sunday so we could enjoy some post hike bubbles. When we went in they had two different flight options of three champagnes. We opted for one of each to share, so that way we could try all of the open bottles. In addition to the flights they have champagne by the glass, bottle, and half bottle, as well as a still red, white, and rose, and a beer. They also have a few n/a options and some snacks and light bites. Mel helped us the entire time and was very fun to chat with! A lot of the time champagne can feel unapproachable, and that was not at all the case here. The whole experience was very fun and casual, but in a beautifully upscale space. Whether you're a champagne expert or have never tried it, this is a great spot to come.

Such a lovely new spot in DT Los Gatos! The champagnes were all delicious and the woman serving us…read morewere so knowledgeable and delightful in steering us towards 1 of the 2 flights based off of our preferences. I went with the less sugary of the 2, and they were so yummy! I love that I could detect some different undertones in the champagne. I also loved the T Swift reference on the menu. ;) This stop made my friend and my birthday such a fun and unique experience. I kept gazing at the beautiful gilded , gold wall and ornamental light fixtures. The perfect, special place to celebrate!

Just had a great Saturday night show laughing at Amir K. jokes…read more Thank you! The club being not large allowed for an intimate atmosphere and for those two hours I felt like we were all one big dysfunctional family. Laughed till I cried. Price of the admission was great, drinks service a bit slow (no matter though, I was busy laughing). And. I did enjoy my two hot chocolate drinks.

We've been here maybe half a dozen times -- we love how cozy and small the venue is, the shows are…read moregenerally good. Last night, the service was 1-star terrible. We got there early -- there were maybe 5 tables occupied. Ordered the mandatory 2 items per person, plus 2 waters. Popcorn and nachos came (no napkins), then drinks (no water). We asked for the water again, plus napkins. Never came. We saw other tables getting water, not us. After waiting about an hour and a half from the first ask, I just went up to the bar myself. Toward the end of the show, the checks are usually handed out a little early, collected early, and people can get outta there as soon as the show ends. Not last night. Handed out too late, so many people waiting around after the show to settle up. They need to fix their operations.

Really loved the low-key vibe and the patience with me asking questions on the cocktails. Craft is…read morein the essence of the cocktails and I really appreciate the attention to detail. Service is comfy and homey. I will definitely be back.

What a gem for Saratoga!…read more Hidden next to Bell Tower Cafe, there's a new craft cocktail bar in town. Seems a bit unassuming, but once you walk into the bar, you're welcomed by a beautiful, vintage imported bar. It has speakeasy vibes but features many hard to find liquors that you wouldn't expect to find like Yamazaki 18 Year Japanese whiskey, Boss Hog from Whistle Pig and one of the largest selections of Clase Azul tequilas and mezcals I've ever seen in one place. They have craft cocktails to match including a fun rum cocktail for two that arrives in a treasure chest that has been smoked on the inside. The bar manager, Brandon, is really knowledgeable and hospitable if you have any questions on anything or need a drink suggestion. Scarlett is Saratoga's best kept secret. Better come out before the secret is out!

Had dinner here before a comedy show, next door. Food was awesome. Service was really good…read more Atmosphere was cool, but a little cold with the windows/doors all open during dinner hour. Still a fun experience. Definitely try it out.

Came here for a party and had a decent time. Pros - it has…read morea cool vibe to it and the staff was super nice and friendly. Cons- people vaping inside, it was a grungy inside and could use a deep clean

The Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival celebrated its 50th year this past weekend, bringing good eats,…read morelive music, art and merchandise booths, and just a lovely atmosphere for individuals of all ages. The event was set up along East Washington, near Historic Murphy Avenue, and stretched to East McKinley (near Target), with the main food vendor and entertainment area taking over an entire parking lot and block. Seating was limited. But there were more than ten food trucks/stands offering pizza, bbq, vietnamese cuisine, ice cream from Mister Softee, and more. There were also drinks stands selling lemonade and alcoholic beverages (of course, wine). I snacked on some savory filipino empanadas from Tita Weewin's and a delicious sushi taco from Aki (a vendor based in SF). I also perused the amazing variety of merchandise tents and displays lining the streets, including some of the most beautiful collections of artwork I've ever seen, especially one of my faves, CatZooArt as well as as a vendor selling awesome vintage menu art. I enjoyed the live music taking place throughout the festival. On the main stage, Ryan Woodward & J Stewart played a variety of songs on the guitar and vocals, like Tom Petty and Dave Matthews Band covers, followed by the Sean Carscadden Trio entertaining the crowd on Saturday afternoon. Other tribute bands were scheduled to take the stage throughout the two-day event too, as well as street performers such as Bob Culbertson, a musician playing lovely tunes, including the Harry Potter theme song, on the chapman stick, a unique string instrument I was unfamiliar with until this day. In addition, the event offered art workshops and fun activities for kids, like a spider jump bungee trampoline and water ballerz (giant "hamster balls" for humans to climb inside and walk on water). No shortage of options for things to see, do, and appreciate. I certainly had a good time.

The festival is at the same place as the farmers market. So there is plenty of parking…read more The art just seemed ok. Nothing really stood out. Same with the food trucks. Nothing really looked good or smelled appealing. The line for soft serve was the longest..the high light was the many options for kids

I rented out the space for my senior recital and I was very happy with how everything turned out…read more They have a convenient online booking system and they offer a very reasonable rate. The venue is appealing both in terms of looks and sound quality, and the seating arrangement is nicely arranged. The people who manage the venue are responsive and helpful, and I highly recommend it for anyone who is hosting a small recital or doing a recording.

We had a great concert at Musikhaus. The facility is very nice and they set up the chairs and music…read morestands as we requested. We listened to the recording and the sound was good. Definitely will be back.