LaLa

Palo Alto, CA 94301

matt c. writes: Bill Nguyen's new venture LaLa delivers what it promises, nicely packaged CDs one home at a time.

They have over 1.8 million CD titles to choose from, and you can trade-in your old CDs for CDs you really want for only $1 each.

I've already traded…

Cubberley Community Center

4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Geoff D. writes: I guess the Palo Alto government must be doing pretty well... because the acreage of well-watered grass here in the land of pricey real estate is just staggering.

I ran through here the other day and literally counted 7 baseball diamonds. That's…

Alter Egos

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Harsh K. writes: The internet's a creepy place so they're useful.  But when you start interacting with people for real it's shady to hang on to them

San Jose Stealth

HP Pavillion
525 W Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113

Maryanne R. writes: Lacrosse anyone?  Went to the Stealth game tonight against the Portland Lumberjax.  It was a fun family outing and a reasonably priced one too.  They have deals throughout their season, so I would recommend getting on their email list so you can find…

Silver Mountain Winery

Miller Cut Off Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033

Melissa S. writes: Winemaker Jerold O'Brien does a number of beautiful things.

He made the 2000 Monterey County Chardonnay.  He grows the wine grapes on the estate - organically.  He makes it easy to enjoy lovely sunsets overlooking the Monterey Bay.

Get Thee to the…

Domenico Wines

1697 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070

David P. writes: Having a winery in your own town for sending gifts to friends and families, how cool is that!

Not the most earth shattering vintages around, but its definitely shown improvement since it started and the owner is certainly passionate about his work.

I…

Theatre in the Woods

2170 Bear Gulch Rd
Woodside, CA 94062

deb n. writes: Will be checking out A Midsummer Night's Dream--Shakespeare In The Woods in July.  

Supposedly, the venue is in the woods and you hike to it, bringing your own picnic, how quiant is that!

Got my tix through Goldstar events, more review to come.  50%…

Calaveras Repertory Theater

1331 Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035

Zeke S. writes: Its a tiny little theater in what appears to be a converted cafeteria in the adult education center in Milpitas. They seem to vary their schedule between well known standards like Shakespear and Mamet, to some lesser known and even original works by…

The Concerts at Wente Vineyards

5050 Arroyo Rd
Livermore, CA 94550

Linda M. writes: This is, bar none, the most caucasian gathering of people I have seen since I moved to California.  Gosh, I felt like I was back in the midwest... 20 years ago!  Really, I don't exaggerate, it was kind of spooky.  Not that I have anything against my…

Live Free or Die Hard.. the Movie

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Gil A. writes: Bruce Willis is back (after 12 years of his Die Hard's movies, this is the 4th round) in his role as New York detective John McClane & again, a film full of action & adventure.... from the start to the end (no exag)... great action scenes but…

Redwood City Independence Day Parade

Redwood City, CA 94063

David P. writes: Every year, I am so excited to watch with my kids. Wow a big honking, pull-out-all-the-stops extravaganza!

Then, half way through, my kids get antsy and bored and want to go home. Its not that they have a poor attention span. Its because the parade is…

Dancing on the Square

2200 Broadway St
at Courthouse Square
Redwood City, CA 94063

J C. writes: The Courthouse square has done it again! This time with a venue of different dance and live band performances that encourage public participation through a lesson at the middle of the event. The lesson today was a basic lindy swing. Being outdoors…

Palo Alto Children's Theatre

1305 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Geoff D. writes: Who knew this great little children's theatre existed right in downtown Palo Alto?  We stumbled upon it from the city website recently and took the kids out on Saturday for their official first musical... to a high-school and college students'…

American Idol Tour 2007

95109

Florio M. writes: Yes... American Idol... the reality show that has a supposed 70 million people voting... Yet it is possible to vote at least 100 times in the time allotted per person...
A NICE MARKETING SCAM, Nigel and Simon...

So this was definitely an exciting…

Castro Point

383 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Joseph B. writes: This place had its hits and misses.  

HIT:  Nice table outside, good for people watching on castro street
MISS:  Crying babies on both sides of us (this is more of a family place than I had thought.  Nothing wrong with that, but it just wasn't what I…

Premier Ballroom Dance Studio Inc

4181 Cushing Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538

sophie l. writes: In Fremont you don't get many chances to learn different types of dance besides taking classes at ClubSport. I've only been here once but had a great night with three of my friends. A one hour class and another hour of free practice time only cost $5…

Graphfix

1229 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Walter P. writes: This is one of the local shops I found during our venture around downtown Santa Cruz.    Located a block away from 99 Bottle of Beers on the Wall, Graphfix is a poster, print, and custom framing shop that offers unique and hard to find artwork.  …

Chateau Masson

14831 Pierce Road
Saratoga, CA 95070

serbelle i. writes: -dined for our 2'nd year anniversary together lastnight before the ziggy marley concert
-we had reservations for the patio
-our seats were ok, the guy next to us was loud, the tables and chairs could be a little bit more sophisticated than plastic…

J Lohr Vineyards & Wines

1000 Lenzen Ave
San Jose, CA 95126

Lily L. writes: Tried a couple J. Lohr wines at a yelp event and it was AMAZING.  I had the Pinot Noir I believe 2006 and I can't get enough of it.  

I will definitely be buy to pick up some wine here and look into being a member.

Corners

1420 El Paseo De Saratoga
San Jose, CA 95130

Tomomi S. writes: I came here to find a picture frame for a photo that I was going to give for an anniversary. I usually go to Aaron Brothers or Michael's for picture frames but I was nearby and decided to stop by here.

Selection of already made picture frames were…

Great Mall of the Bay Area

447 Great Mall Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035

Archie R. writes: GREAT MALL = LAME.  ARCHIE'S GREAT MALL = AWESOME.

Ok, so the great mall as a whole, gets about 1/2 a star from me.  I have found, however, that you can actually make the experience a pretty fun one if you turn an ordinary great mall trip into…

Byington Winery & Vineyard

21850 Bear Creek Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95033

Bernadette M. writes: I like this spot.  You just keep on going on that road up and up from Hwy 17 and eventually, you'll find it.  You park and see this huge house with balconies, a patio, a bocce ball, picnic tables and to the left of the house, brick steps leading to…

Burrell School Vineyards

24060 Summit Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95033

Shona T. writes: I too am surprised at some of the negative reviews.  I went to the Burrell School during the annual Santa Cruz Wine festival in 2006 and I absolutely loved all of the wines they were pouring.  Especially the Class Reunion Cabernet.  I still have a…

Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge & Restaurant

99 E San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Ed H. writes: First place in downtown SJ that I've dug.  Ron and I got here a bit early, before the yelp event.  It's weird enough to step into a bar/lounge midday when it's not spring break in Mexico.  And the owner, bartenders, et al... probably thought we were…

Q-Cup

1679 N Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035

Ian S. writes: Thuggish AZN HQ.

Personally I just can't take thug asians seriously.  They might be heavily armed and looking to kick ass, but they're just so adorable!  Oh looooook!  He's saying he's a crazy mofo!  He want's trouble!  It is so PRECIOUS!  AWWWWW!

It's…

Big White House

6800 Greenville Rd
Livermore, CA 94550

Tina P. writes: John The Younger - Favorite Wine Maker Ever!

Great wine, great times, very friendly people who are very down to earth. This is not your average run of the mill winery - these are real people who have a passion for what they do. It shows in the quality…

Artopia Creative Arts Studio

20650 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Mark G. writes: Great place to take the kids and let them get their inner artist going...I've made a few items myself, like a well-intentioned 70's style brown and orange mug (which I still use!)

Great service. My only complaint would be that you have to buy their…

Santa Clara County Fair

344 Tully Road
San Jose, CA 95111

Mara T. writes: Read an article recently in the Mercury that said the Santa Clara County Fair as we know it is no more.

They won't have the rides or the carnival stuff anymore. They are cutting back drastically on the food options and the fun stuff like the booths…

Stanford Memorial Auditorium

551 Serra Mall
Stanford, CA 94305

aspasia s. writes: It was kind of a bummer to be cooped up on a hot Saturday from 8-5:30pm .. with only a 10 min break in the am/pm and a quickie for lunch.   Auditorium was comfortable... orchestra and balcony seating ... good and ample lighting ... perfect for an…

ComedySportz

288 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95113

k t. writes: I first learned about ComedySportz 12 years ago on a first date.  A month later, I was no longer with the guy, but I remained a loyal ComedySportz fan!  Everyone I have introduced to ComedySportz has loved it; from co-workers, to family, to my 1st…

Chelsea Art Gallery

440 Kipling Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Tenley B. writes: Museum-quality contemporary British art in...Palo Alto? This gallery transports you to the London art scene - definitely worth a look - and it's just off the main drag on university.

Ohlone College Gary Soren Smith Center

Ohlone College
43600 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

Ann L. writes: We like going to see musicals, and the Gary Soren Smith Center is playing Miss Saigon July 6-7, & 12-14 at 8:30pm.  Show is about 2hr 30 min w/ a 15 min. intermission.

You can buy tickets online w/ an additional $5+ fee or call the box office.

We went…

Cinelux Plaza Theatre

2501 Winchester Blvd
Campbell, CA 95008

Sinead B. writes: cant say enough good things about this small theatre - the teenagers dont go - or if they do we seem to get the ones who have IQ's and dont chat all the way through, they show current movies but cheaper than everywhere else, its a short walk from our…

CultureFest

Mountain View Library Foundation
585 Franklin St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Wilhelm Y. writes: Held on several blocks of Castro Street in downtown Mountain View, this celebration focusing on the cultural diversity in the city of Mountain View can use much better marketing and promotion.

I was there out of curiosity and to volunteer.  The…

Century 20 Oakridge

925 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95123

Mercy B. writes: I didn't know that the ticket booth was downstairs - so we go up the escalator, look around, and then we go back down again (my 4 year old grandson really liked riding the escalator).

The popcorn was fresh and the staff friendly - but the price you…

Creative Imaging

3819 Valley Ave. Suite A
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Sun E. writes: The wait for my daughter's senior photo shoot was nearly 1.5 hours.

The photographer was a nice man and I felt he did a good job.

We received the proofs via mail and returned the order form and big check.

We waited and waited for the photos to arrive.…