{"id":18693,"date":"2014-03-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metroactive.com\/best-of-silicon-valley\/2014\/food-drink\/reader-picks.html"},"modified":"2022-09-16T12:02:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T19:02:02","slug":"food-drink-reader-picks-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrosiliconvalley.com\/food-drink-reader-picks-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Food &amp; Drink | Reader Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging2.metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/OrenchiRamen.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/03\/OrenchiRamen.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption><strong>BEST RAMEN:<\/strong> Orenchi Ramen <i>Photograph by Alex Stover<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Restaurant (Culinary Excellence)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/alexanders-steakhouse-b12860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexander&#8217;s Steakhouse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10330 N. Wolfe Rd, Cupertino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/arcadia-a-michael-mina-modern-american-steakhouse-b12878\">Arcadia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100 W. San Carlos St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/nicks-on-main-b24563902\">Nick&#8217;s Next Door<\/a> (formerly Nick&#8217;s on Main)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Food Truck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/mogo-bbq-b29139631\">MoGo BBQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>mogobbq.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2012\/06\/08\/food_truck_profile_sams_chowdermobile\/\">Sam&#8217;s Chowdermobile<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>samschowdermobile.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/bbq-kalbi-a29281\">BBQ Kalbi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>http:\/\/bbqkalbi.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Coffee Roaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/los-gatos-coffee-roasting-company-b2440281\">Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>101 W. Main St., Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/barefoot-coffee-roasters-b786\">Barefoot Coffee Roasters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15567 Union Ave, Los Gatos; 1819 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell; 2475 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/chromatic-coffee-b38565882\">Chromatic Coffee Co.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5237 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Chocolate Maker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/schurras-fine-confections-b24795741\">Schurra&#8217;s Fine Confections<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>840 The Alameda, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/sugar-butter-flour-b266376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br>Sugar Butter Flour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>669 S. Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale; 1875 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 152, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2013\/02\/13\/snake_butterfly_pairs_coffee_with_artisanal_chocolate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br>Snake &amp; Butterfly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>191 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Tea Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/lisas-tea-treasures-b263003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lisa&#8217;s Tea Treasures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santana Row, 1145 Olsen Ave, San Jose; 1875 S. Bascom Ave #165, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/satori-tea-company-b24867231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Satori Tea Company<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37 N. San Pedro St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/mountain-view-tea-village-b28606601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mountain View Tea Village<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>275 Castro St, Mountain View<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best New Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/blackbird-tavern-b38733332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blackbird Tavern<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>200 S. First St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2013\/07\/31\/sp2_communal_bar_restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>72 N. Almaden Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.siliconvalleyrestaurantweek.com\/restaurants\/cianos-modern-latin-flavors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ciano&#8217;s Modern Latin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>280 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Chef<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nick Difu,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/nicks-on-main-b24563902\">Nick&#8217;s Next Door<\/a> (formerly Nick&#8217;s on Main)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott Cooper, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/le-papillon-b138846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Papillon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas Ricci, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/lb-steak-b24548731\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LB Steaks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Cajun Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/poor-house-bistro-b24946151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poor House Bistro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>91 S. Autumn St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/lillie-maes-house-of-soul-food-b263326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lillie Mae&#8217;s House of Soul Food<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1290 Coleman Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/crawdaddy-restaurant-b24563282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crawdaddy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>779 Story Rd, Suite 1, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Seafood Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fish Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1007 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose; 3775 El Camino Real, Santa Clara; 3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/hawgs-seafood-bar-b211733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br>Hawg&#8217;s Seafood Bar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1700 W Campbell Ave, Campbell,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/by-th-bucket-bar-and-grill-b211418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">By Th&#8217; Bucket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4565 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Ramen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/orenchi-tops-in-ramen-a30651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orenchi Ramen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3540 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/kumako-b28814701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kumako Ramen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>211 Jackson St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/maruichi-restaurant-b2601091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maru Ichi Japanese Noodle House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>368 Castro St, Mountain View<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Small Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/naglee-park-garage-b24372652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naglee Park Garage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>505 E San Carlos St., San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/henrys-hi-life-b24819281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Henry&#8217;s Hi-Life<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>301 W St. John St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/nicks-on-main-b24563902\">Nick&#8217;s Next Door<\/a> (formerly Nick&#8217;s on Main)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 College Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Thai Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/krung-thai-restaurant-b211381\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Krung Thai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>640 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose; 580 N. Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/thai-orchid-thai-cuisine-b263094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thai Orchid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>866 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/house-of-siam-no-22-b211715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">House of Siam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>150 S. First St, Suite 151, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Korean<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2013\/08\/21\/review_a_modern_korean_fusion_at_burnt_rice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burnt Rice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>121 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/omogari-korean-restaurants-b263193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SJ Omogari<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>154 Jackson St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/korean-palace-b211509\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean Palace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2297 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Ethnic Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/mi-pueblo-food-mart-b28349371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mi Pueblo Food Center<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1731 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto; 1745 Story Rd, San Jose; 235 E. Julian St, San Jose; 40 S. Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/99-ranch-market-b156906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ranch 99<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10983 N. Wolfe Rd, Cupertino; 1350 Grant Rd, Mountain View; 1688 Hostetter Rd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International Food Bazaar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2052 Curtner Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Pearl Teas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/tapioca-express-b211782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tapioca Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/fantasia-coffee-and-tea-b2425021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantasia Coffee &amp; Tea<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10933 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino; 528 Barber Lane, Milpitas; 3969 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara; 39055 Cedar Blvd, Newark; 378 Santana Row, Suite 1115, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/quickly-milpitas-b28866731\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quickly Tea Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Dim Sum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/dynasty-chinese-seafood-b24260651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynasty Chinese Seafood Restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1001 Story Rd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/china-stix-restaurant-b138899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China Stix<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2110 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/dim-sum-king-b1493991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dim Sum King<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>824 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Latin American Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/cascal-b8874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cascal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>400 Castro St, Mountain View<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El Chalateco Salvadorian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isabella&#8217;s Restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>700 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Cuban\/Caribbean Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2013\/06\/05\/habana_cuba_adds_spice_and_variety_to_breakfast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Habana Cuba<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>238 Race St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/back-a-yard-b181658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>80 N. Market St, San Jose; 1189 Willow Rd, Menlo Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/bodeguita-del-medio-b219268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Bodeguita del Medio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>463 S. California Ave, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best French Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/le-papillon-b138846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Papillon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>410 Saratoga Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/la-fondue-b211118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Fondue<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14550 Big Basin Way, #3, Saratoga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/left-bank-santana-row-b13115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Left Bank<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>377 Santana Row, Ste 1100, San Jose; 635 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Italian Fine Dining<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/original-joes-b8820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Original Joe&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>301 S. First St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/il-fornaio-b211679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Il Fornaio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>302 S. Market St, San Jose; 520 Cowper St, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/a-bellagio-b211184\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Bellagio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33 S. Central Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Moderately Priced Italian Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/maggianos-little-italy-b211457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maggiano&#8217;s Little Italy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3055 Olin Ave, Suite 1000, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/giorgios-italian-food-and-pizzeria-b161417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giorgio&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1445 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/buca-di-beppo-b2557901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buca di Beppo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1875 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 155, Campbell; 643 Emerson St, Palo Alto; 925 Blossom Hill Rd, Suite 1529, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Mediterranean<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/dish-dash-b219825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dishdash<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>190 S. Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale; 736 N. Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cafe Artemis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1875 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 300A, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/thea-mediterranean-cuisine-b13304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thea<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3090 Olsen Dr, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Middle Eastern Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/falafel-drive-in-b211507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Falafel&#8217;s Drive-in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/dish-dash-b219825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dishdash<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>190 S. Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale; 736 N. Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kabul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>833 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Greek Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2013\/10\/08\/opa_opens_in_campbell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Opa!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1384 Lincoln Ave, San Jose; 276 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell; 27 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos; 325 Main St, Los Altos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/yiassoo-b211414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yiasso<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10660 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino; 2180 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/dio-deka-b12548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dio Deka<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>210 E. Main St, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Malaysian Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/banana-leaf-restaurant-b263319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Banana Leaf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 Ranch Dr, Milpitas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/straits-santana-row-b12632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Straits Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>333 Santana Row, Suite 1100, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/layang-layang-b2568251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Layang Layang<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1480 S. De Anza Blvd, San Jose; 181 W. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Pho<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>House of Pho<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5353 Almaden Expy, Suite 50, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/pho-wagon-b29024871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pho Wagon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1712 Meridian Ave, San Jose; 1627 Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pho 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>747 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Steakhouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/alexanders-steakhouse-b12860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexander&#8217;s Steakhouse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10330 N. Wolfe Rd, Cupertino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/forbes-mill-steakhouse-b8918\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes Mill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>206 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/henrys-hi-life-b24819281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Henry&#8217;s Hi-Life<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>301 W St. John St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Barbecue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2013\/06\/12\/bbq_at_the_the_smoking_pig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smoking Pig<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1144 N. Fourth St, San Jose; 3340 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/blue-rock-bbq-b2670331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Rock BBQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3001 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sam&#8217;s Bar-B-Que<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1110 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Hawaiian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/l-and-l-hawaiian-barbecue-b29100141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L&amp;L Hawaiian Barbecue<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/hukilau-san-jose-b12755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hukilau<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>230 Jackson St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2012\/11\/21\/grub_shack_a_pacific_rim_hawaiian_cuisine_fusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grub Shack<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>93 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Asian Fusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/straits-santana-row-b12632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Straits Cafe<\/a><br>333 Santana Row, Suite 1100, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/elephant-bar-restaurant-b220135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elephant Bar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19780 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino; 499 E. Hamilton Ave, Campbell; 39233 Fremont Blvd, Fremont<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/blowfish-sushi-to-die-for-b12903\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blowfish Sushi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>355 Santana Row, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Asian Vegetarian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/blue-mango-b211426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Mango<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>635 Coleman Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/good-karma-b24260841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Karma<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37 S. First St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/vegetarian-house-b200059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vegetarian House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>520 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Vietnamese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Khanh&#8217;s Garden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>335 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/pho-wagon-b29024871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pho Wagon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1712 Meridian Ave, San Jose; 1627 Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pho 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>747 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Vegetarian Overall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/good-karma-b24260841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Karma<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37 S. First St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/falafel-drive-in-b211507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Falafel&#8217;s Drive-in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/vegetarian-house-b200059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vegetarian House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>520 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Restaurant Patio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/aqui-cal-mex-grill-b211473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aqui Cal-Mex<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1145 Lincoln Ave, Willow Glen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/el-burro-b211239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">El Burro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1875 S. Bascom Ave, #570, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/gordon-biersch-restaurant-brewery-b211726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gordon Biersch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33 E. San Fernando St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Desserts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/icing-on-the-cake-b2485881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Icing on the Cake<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50 W. Main St, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/nothing-bundt-cakes-b28729711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nothing Bundt Cake<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/karas-cupcakes-b24881601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kara&#8217;s Cupcakes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Donuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2012\/05\/07\/sj_qa_jordan_zweigoron_psycho_donuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psycho Donuts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>288 S. Second St, San Jose; 2006 S. Winchester Blvd, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/stans-donut-shop-b2463231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stan&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2628 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/manleys-donut-shop-b211153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manley&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1592 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Pizza (Regional Group)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/pizza-my-heart-b165766\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pizza My Heart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/blue-line-pizza-b2489971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Line Pizza<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>415 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell; 146 Castro St, Mountain View<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/patxis-chicago-pizza-b2602731\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patxi&#8217;s Chicago Pizza<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1875 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 405, Campbell; 3350 Zanker Rd, Suite 30, San Jose; 441 Emerson St, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Pizza (Independent)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/tony-and-albas-pizza-and-pasta-b2552911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony &amp; Alba&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/a-slice-of-new-york-b24259611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Slice of New York<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3443 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose; 1253 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/jakes-of-willow-glen-b165772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1074 Lincoln Ave, San Jose; 12175 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd, Saratoga; 174 E. Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Burger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/the-counter-palo-alto-b2706991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Counter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3055 Olin Avenue, Santana Row, San Jose; 369 S. California Ave, Palo Alto; 2580 El Camino Real, Mountain View<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/st-johns-bar-and-grill-b219849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. John&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>512 Lawrence Expwy, Suite 110, Sunnyvale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/mojo-burger-b2557881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mojo Burger<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6041 Snell Ave, San Jose; 1401 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose; 1411 Bird Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Ice Cream\/Gelato<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/dolce-spazio-dessert-cafe-b2524961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolce Spazio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>221 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Palo Alto Creamery &amp; Grill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>566 Emerson St, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2013\/02\/13\/snake_butterfly_pairs_coffee_with_artisanal_chocolate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snake &amp; Butterfly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>191 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Frozen Yogurt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/willow-glen-frozen-yogurt-company-b2560671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Willow Glen Frozen Yogurt &amp; Ice Cream Company<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/yogurtland-b24562192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yogurtland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinkberry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Sushi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/kazoo-sushi-boat-b263182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kazoo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>250 Jackson, San Jose; 10 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/yuki-sushi-b6929981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yuki Sushi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1140 Lincoln Ave #8, San Jose; 1827 Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2013\/11\/26\/review_sushi_confidential\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sushi Confidential<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>247 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Deli\/Sandwich Shop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/2012\/10\/19\/ikes_sandwiches_spreads_to_santa_clara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ike&#8217;s Love &amp; Sandwiches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bertucelli&#8217;s La Villa Gourmet Delicatessen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1319 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/zanottos-downtown-market-b2609791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zanotto&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1421 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Late Night Eats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/la-victoria-taqueria-b211730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Victoria<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>140 E. San Carlos, San Jose; 131 W. Santa Clara St<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/original-joes-b8820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Original Joe&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>301 S. 1st St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taco Bravo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5469 Snell Ave, San Jose; 1950 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell; 43472 Grimmer Blvd, Fremont<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Microbrewery Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/los-gatos-brewing-company-b13124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Gatos Brewing Company<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/rock-bottom-restaurant-and-brewery-b138828\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock Bottom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1875 S. Bascom Ave, #700, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.sanjose.com\/bjs-restaurant-and-brewhouse-b211598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BJ&#8217;s Brewery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Dining Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/aqui-cal-mex-grill-b211473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aqui Cal-Mex<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/blue-rock-bbq-b2670331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Rock BBQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3001 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bill&#8217;s Cafe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>302 N. Bascom Ave, San Jose; 1115 Willow St, San Jose; 2089 The Alameda, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Family Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sonoma Chicken<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/bills-cafe-b24563852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill&#8217;s Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>302 N. Bascom Ave, San Jose; 1115 Willow St, San Jose; 2089 The Alameda, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/aqui-cal-mex-grill-b211473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aqui Cal-Mex<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Caterer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/blue-rock-bbq-b2670331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Rock BBQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>multiple locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/sams-bbq-b12746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam&#8217;s BBQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1110 S Bascom Ave, San Jose,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/parsley-sage-rosemary-and-thyme-b24563872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parsley, Sage, Rosemary &amp; Thyme<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>795 S Second St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Local WInery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/testarossa-winery-b2466541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testarossa Winery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>300-A College Ave, Los Gatos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/j-lohr-vineyards-and-wines-b266948\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J. Lohr Vineyards &amp; Wines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/the-mountain-winery-b269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mountain Winery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Microbrewery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/gordon-biersch-restaurant-brewery-b211726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gordon Biersch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurants: 33 E. San Fernando St, San Jose; 640 Emerson St,Palo Alto; Brewery: 357 E. Taylor St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/rock-bottom-restaurant-and-brewery-b138828\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock Bottom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1875 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/los-gatos-brewing-company-b13124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Gatos Brewing Company<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>130 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos; 163 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Best Wine Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjose.com\/tessoras-barra-di-vino-b24438291\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tessora&#8217;s Barra di Vino<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>234 E. 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