Gombei - Japanese Comfort Classics
Gombei is located in San Jose’s Japan Town and features a central sushi bar, where chefs create sushi and sashimi platters. This place specializes in Japanese comfort classics and has a loyal fan following. The artistry of the cuisine and true hospitality come together to create a memorable dining experience all of Roxy’s family enjoys.
193 Jackson St, San Jose
@gombei.sj
Chromatic Coffee
Chromatic Coffee in San Jose is a trendy coffee shop known for its meticulously sourced beans and artisanal brewing techniques. The vibrant atmosphere and skilled baristas make it a popular spot for coffee enthusiasts.
460 Lincoln Ave #10, San Jose
@chromaticcoffee
Swirl Works
Swirl Works is a creative escape at Allied Arts in Menlo Park. They offer workshops led by master artisans in a beautiful garden courtyard. Shop their curated collection of unique, artisanal goods. Venture out and try something new. Lose yourself in the process of creating. Get connected and rediscover that feeling of endless possibilities. It's time to get out and breathe again.
75 Arbor Rd, Suite S, Menlo Park
@swirlworks
Menlo Botanica
Floral Design Studio located in the historic Allied Arts Guild, in Ansel Adams former studio. MB serves the Peninsula & Silicon Valley communities. Roxy loves the studio's refreshing location. It is for flower lovers and event goers and is unexpectedly tucked into a garden complex in a residential neighborhood. The beautiful gardens bordering the historic Spanish colonial buildings make it one of the most alluring wedding venues on the peninsula. Providing wedding and event flowers, local deliveries, fresh bouquets and arrangements for pickup on-site. In addition to florals, they source a wide variety of plants including succulents and orchids.
75 Arbor Rd STE J, Menlo Park
@menlobotanica
Acopio - Elevated Mexican & Tequila
Eating at Acopio, you sense their passion from concept to reality, inspired by a blend of traditional family recipes and travel. Roxy loves that they are a family-owned , sister restaurant to Taqueria Lorena's. It is the dream project of second generation siblings, Lorena & Carlos.
399 S 24th St. San Jose
@acopiosj
Park Station Hashery
San Jose Soul Food. Park Station Hashery is the ultimate neighborhood restaurant that embodies the essence of San Jose. "Park Station Hash," a mouthwatering medley of crispy potatoes, tender pulled pork, and perfectly poached eggs, all smothered in a savory hollandaise sauce. For lunch, the "San Jose Street Tacos" are a must-try, featuring seasoned grilled chicken or marinated portobello mushrooms, served in warm corn tortillas with fresh salsa.
1701 Park Ave, San Jose
@parkstationhashery
Nirvana Soul
Nirvana Soul is the embodiment of two sisters’ joy. It’s a soulful, creative, and inspiring woman owned coffee experience that brings exciting flavor to San Jose and Cupertino. Owned by Jeronica and Be’Anka. They are sisters, bffs, and co-founders that have unique coffee drink flavors that use lemon, cayenne, lavender and rose. Truly unique flavors that take coffee to new heights. Also, grab a waffle or a unique sweet as a midday snack while you get your pick me up
315 S 1st St, San Jose
@nirvanasoulcoffee
DR.ink
Roxy loves the cute interior with a minimal Zen vibe aesthetic. It’s definitely a place where you can get caught up on your email in comfort while enjoying a specialty coffee or tea. They have unique coffee, tea and boba offerings and they have light and airy soft serve. (Think black nougat / sesame, blue coconut & matcha) Known for their seasonal offerings you can expect a sweet corn latte, iced green apple oolong tea, and house made strawberry milk.
77 N Almaden Ave Suite 70, San Jose
@dr.ink_sj
Woofboard
Woofboard was born in 2021 with the mission to celebrate every occasion with our pups with dog-friendly charcuterie - aka barkuterie! They guarantee all treats are all-natural, preservative-free, contain minimal ingredients, and are sourced from fellow small businesses around the country. They offer a variety of proteins, textures, & flavors so that your pup can expand their palette & discover their new fave treat.
60 N. San Pedro Street, Unit 10, San Jose
@woofboard
The Source Zero
The Source Zero is San Jose’s first zero waste shop and soap refill boutique. They also sell locally made home goods from various women artisans based in the Bay Area. With a goal to inspire, The Source Zero hopes to create a more sustainable, low waste community through small lifestyle changes. They offer zero waste workshops and you can fill any container at their bulk bar.
87 N San Pedro St. Suite 105 San Jose
@thesourcezero
Fractal Flora
Roxy loves Fractal Flora create whimsical, mystical and ethereal storytelling through their customizable floral arrangements & terrariums. The shop offers an assortment of charming vases, pots, and gardening accessories. Each item is carefully curated to complement the natural beauty of the flowers and elevate any living space into a haven of floral enchantment.
1461 Park Ave, San Jose
@fractalflora
Hachi Ju Hachi
Hachi Ju Hachi serves traditional Japanese cuisine in downtown Saratoga. The heart of this restaurant came from Japan with Chef Jin Suzuki, whose authentic Japanese techniques and passion deliver excellence in Japanese traditional cooking. A Kaiseki style meal you can order a set menu A, which is an adequate amount for 1 or 2 people, Or the larger set. Everything is prepared with care. Suzuki san, the owner and chef of Hachi Ju Hachi, orders his ingredients and fish directly from Japan. You can see all of the love this place gets from all the salutations and appreciation people have literally written on the walls!
14480 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
@hachijuhachi14480
Sue’s Gallery Cafe
A not-so-hidden gem, Sue’s doubles as a coffee and ceramics shop. The sophisticated ceramics are all handmade by the owner, Sue. It's a cafe, it's a gallery. Sue's Gallery Cafe is a mom-and-pop shop dedicated to serving delicious, quality drinks that we love in Sue's one-of-a-kind, handmade ceramics.
14665 Big Basin Way Saratoga
@suesgallerycafe
Uncorked
Uncorked is a retail wine store that offers a variety of unique, limited production wines from many regions worldwide. They have personally tasted every wine in their store and enjoy giving recommendations and food pairings. This is a must stop holiday shop for the perfect pairing when it comes to the meal you are dreaming up.
14500 Big Basin Way Ste A, Saratoga
@uncorked_saratoga
Deja & Co Exquisite Jewels
Roxy loves this high end jewelry boutique in downtown Saratoga. Their cases are filled with rare and exotic adornments from around the world waiting for you to try on. Their selection covers several price points and varies in styles, and Deja and her knowledgeable team are capable of satisfying many jewelry appetites. If you are buying a gift or looking for yourself, they have it all and you should take a peek!
14567 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
@dejaandco
Manresa Bread (Flagship Location)
Manresa Bread is a well-known bakery based in Los Gatos, California, USA. Manresa Bread is a neighborhood bakery founded by Avery Ruzicka, a 2020 James Beard finalist. Conceived in the kitchen of three-Michelin-star Manresa restaurant, Manresa Bread sources high-quality organic and local California ingredients to create the best interpretations of classic breads, snacks and pastries.
40 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
@manresabread
Icing On The Cake
Known for their cupcakes and fabulous baked goods done in a traditional 1950s classic aesthetic, they create timeless goodies that are childhood memories waiting to be tasted again for the first time. Complete with a delightful store that carries birthday and adorable gifting items for all last minute party needs. (Candles, Cards & Fabulous Accessories)
50 W. Main St, Los Gatos
@icingonthecakebakerylg
ASA South
ASA South is like your good looking friend, who also just so happens to be the perfect dining companion. The space is plain likable, featuring a chic dining room set with sleek furnishings, silver bark-like wallpaper and black-and-white photos. And then there's the kitchen, which doesn't take itself too seriously and manages to infuse a bit of fun into its repertoire of serious food. The horseshoe-shaped bar out front is an ideal perch for a sip or solo meal.
57 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd, Los Gatos
@AsaRestaurants
Los Gatos Roasting Company
Since 1982, The Los Gatos Roasting Company has been an absolute must visit coffee shop located in downtown Los Gatos. The roasting company specializes in roasting some of the finest coffee beans in town and providing live entertainment on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings.
101 W Main St, Los Gatos
@LosGatosRoastingCompany
The Maids Quarters
For the past 30 years, Claudia has supplied superior linens and luxury household items to Los Gatos residents. With a keen eye for detail and design, her shop is curated to purrrfection with a cat mascot, “Kitty” that helms the fort when Claudia is away.
12 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
@themaidsquarters