Rosie's New York Pizza Downtown San Jose

rworange-

Whatever happened to Che Grill & Market?

Thanks in advance.

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vegetarian-friendly places (sf/peninsula)

Try Vegetarian House in San Jose. Not fancy, but good food (even for those of us that are not veggie-inclined).

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International Vegetarian House
520 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112

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Dine About Town, Downtown SJ - anyone try any of the 26 restaurants thru 6/13/09?

We went to Habana Cuba. With a party of four, we tried all of the offerings:

Prix Fixe Menu Price: $20 per person

First Course

Yuca Frita & Tostones Combo
Plantain Chips & Salsa
Papas Rellenas with Yuca Frita

Second Course

Lechon a la Cubana
Ropa Vieja
Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha

Third Course

Flan
Arroz con Leche
Tres Leches

They also offered a tamal as fourth alternative for the second course. It was the least interesting of the four. Not much more than masa.

Overall, the food was OK, but nothing special. Not very tasty.

My granddaughter had recently returned from a month-long trip to Ecuador, so she was excited about the plantains and the yucca. Again, they were just OK.

The restaurant was half to two-thirds full, and the service was friendly, but again, nothing special.

We won't be back for a long while (until we can forget this unimpressive meal).

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Crispy Carnitas??

I tried the carnitas plate at the MV location of La Bamba, based solely on these recommendations (because the place looks like a dive). The carnitas were wonderful, both tasty and crispy. The best that I have found in the South Bay and/or peninsula.

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Suggestions for Lunch near Great Mall?

Here's the link.

Boopa

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Zorba's Deli Cafe
46505 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

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Vegetarian in/around San Jose?

carld-

Try Vegetarian House on Santa Clara.

I am not a vegetarian, but I like it.

Good luck,

Boopa

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International Vegetarian House
520 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112

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Gyros in South Bay

Here's the link.

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Joe the Greek
1830 Milmont Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035

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Gyros in South Bay

prasnation-

I like Joe the Greek Cafe. They serve the typical gyro, But I eat the gyro as a platter, without the pita bread, and with a Greek salad.

Very nice.

Boopa

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Father's Day Brunch in South Bay

ceekskat-

Wow, thanks for all the help. Great ideas.

The Fairmont has a regular Sunday Brunch, but I haven't heard back from them if there is anything special being done for Father's Day.

Another one that I found is the Hayes Mansion. They don't show it on their website yet, but the manager said that they will have a special Father's Day Brunch and BBQ.

Again, thank you for all the ideas.

Boopa

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Father's Day Brunch in South Bay

ceekskat-

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, they are not having a brunch on Father's Day.

Best Regards,

Boopa

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Father's Day Brunch in South Bay

Folks-

Does anyone have a good restaurant in the South Bay to suggest for a Father's Day brunch. We will have a group of 12 or so, with some kids. Price is not a big deal. Close to SJ airport would be good, but is not a must.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Boopa

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Can I eat well on my 30th without breaking the bank? (South Bay)

Stomach-

I like Chez Sovan's, a Cambodian food restaurant in Campbell.

Good luck,

Boopa

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Chez Sovan
2425 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

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How to get Synsepalum dulcificum -- Miracle fruit

Ruth-

Nope, that's it.

;)

Good luck,

Boopa

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How to get Synsepalum dulcificum -- Miracle fruit

Sarah-

Your best bet is to get the fruit shipped to you. They are costly, and don't stand up to much travel, so they should be overnighted. Eat them quickly.

I tried to buy both plants and seeds (to grow). Neither survived the San Jose weather.

I found a company in Japan that sells an extract of Miracle Fruit in tablet form. That is OK.

Good luck,

Boopa

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Downtown San Jose Carnitas

The mini-taqueria/deli in Tropicana Market, Story and King in San Jose.

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Hot Dog Joints

Mark's Hot Dog's on Capitol in San Jose.

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