• Brunch at The Table, Willow Glen, San Jose

    We went to The Table on a weekend walking trip to the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose when we were visiting Powell Sweet Shoppe.  They are mainly a dinner place, but serve brunch on weekends, which is when we stopped by. The Atmosphere Tables line the modern looking main dining area, with a couple of …

  • Hash House, Campbell – Hash and Chocolate Covered Bacon

    Hash House just opened a couple of weeks ago and we decided to go for a late weekday breakfast. The restaurant was opened by the kids of the local San Jose families that run the Flames and Bill’s chains of diners and specialized in just breakfast. With Hash House, the decor went a bit more …

  • Bazille – Casual upscale dining at Nordstrom?

    Looks like Nordstrom is following the trend of mall dining going upscale. In conjunction with a remodel of its Valley Fair location, Nordstrom had shifted the format of its cafe, renaming it Bazille. Gone is semi-table service format where you ordered at the counter, seated, and then served by a waiter. Now the restaurant is …

  • Napa Rose – Disneyland Grand California Hotel, Anaheim

    Napa Rose is an upscale Californian style that uses seasonal ingredients in its offerings. The menu is changed every week based on seasonal ingredients and is targeted toward adults who need a break from the typical amusement park and chain restaurants. The restaurant located in the Grand Californian Hotel which is accessed from the Downtown …