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1790 S Bascom Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 377-9868

Yogurtland  

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

3.0 star rating
10/31/2010 1 Check-in Here
Had a craving for froyo the other night whilst in Campbell. This place popped up on yelp, so the SO and I headed on over.

This store is cheery, bright and clean--good things to see in a froyo shop.

They had a variety of flavors and I naturally went with the pumpkin pie. Upon first bite, I like it, but the more I ate the more I noticed the flavor tasting a bit "fake". Not so yum. The boyfriend got the vanilla wafer and could not shut up about it. It was perfectly creamy with vanilla sweetness. I'd probably get that next time or try the blood orange.

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1181 Story Rd
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 275-6868

L'Amour Des Baguettes - CLOSED  

Categories: Bakeries, Vietnamese

5.0 star rating
10/31/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Great sandwiches on even better bread. And omfg the pate chaud is so good.
Grab some cash and RUN over there.

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2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 261-8242

Tuttimelon - CLOSED - CLOSED  

Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

4.0 star rating
10/17/2010 1 Check-in Here
As of right now I can only attest the the Pumpkin frozen yogurt, but it is yum! Really creamy and very pumpkin-y without too much cinnamon. I'll have to try some of the flavors next time I come back.

The topping selection is good.  I was annoyed to see that the graham crackers were ground into a fine dust, instead of leaving chunks.  I used Captain Crunch instead, since I'm pretty sure the graham crackers would've dissolved into my fro yo.

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118 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 971-4212

Philz Coffee  

Category: Coffee & Tea

5.0 star rating
10/6/2010 5 Check-ins Here
What? You want to know how sweet I want my coffee? How much cream I like? Whodathunkit?

I love the Greater Alarm as my standard and the Iced Mint Mojito on a sunny day.

Great customer service, tasty coffee, 'nuff said.

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121 Curtner Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 293-9800

Five Guys Burgers & Fries  

Category: Burgers

3.0 star rating
10/6/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Soooo....not bad, not amazing, good decent burgers.

I've been to this location twice and both times they were poppin! I did get a slight case of over stimulation at this place between all the people and all the accolades on the wall.  I don't know if I need to see Obama on the wall for me to want a burger.

So, I do like the burger options, size-wise and the like.  I love bacon cheeseburgers, so I'm glad I have that option.  There are tons of options from hot sauce, to mayo, chilies to peppers, but I get overwhelmed by too many things on a burger.  I stuck with a bacon cheeseburger with grilled onions and bbq sauce.

The burger itself was good, but I felt that the bun got mushy a little bit too much for my liking.  Maybe, they should toast them? It was a decent  burger, but not the most amazing thing I've eaten.  The cajun fries are a nice, spicy accompaniment !

If you like to mix and match condiments on your burgers and like options, Five Guys is a good option for you.  You'll get a good hamburger, but may be spending more than expected.

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805 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 271-1880

The Willow Den  

Category: Bars

4.0 star rating
9/10/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Big fan of this place.  Yes, it can be an interesting crowd, but get over it and have fun! You can come here in your jeans and sandals and not worry about feeling out of place.

I've been here on multiple occasions and haven't had a bad time.  The opening was a little crazy and the cute, blonde, big boobed bartenders SUCKED that night, but since then its always been better.

If you're into the 80's butt rock and hair bands you'll love the music selection here.  They have the digital jukebox that only gets turned off for the bands and djs.  

The bartenders are great.  Justin is my fave.  So grab a drink, play some shuffleboard and enjoy.

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913 Cedar St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 204-2523

The Penny Ice Creamery  

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

5.0 star rating
8/24/2010 3 Check-ins Here
This place is a dollop of creamy, frozen heaven on Cedar Avenue that I'll be sure to visit on numerous occasions.  I couldn't have picked a better (or hotter) day stop in and sample some amazing ice cream.

Kendra, the friendly former pastry chef of Manresa, was outside welcoming people into the shop.  The inside is cheerful and bright, with quite a few things to look at and sample.  I think it's absolutely fantastic that you can watch ice cream be crafted before your very eyes, right down to pasteurization.

The small things this creamery does makes me entirely too happy.  Metal tasting spoons! So much better than a million plastic spoons. I also loved the chalk boards with the all the treats written on them.  

All the ice creams I sampled were delish, but I stuck with the Bourbon Bacon Chocolate, because there is no way I could skip it.  The ice cream itself was creamy, the bourbon subtle and the bacon was a nice little salty flavor to round it all out.

This was the best way to end a hot day; eating the best ice cream in the bay and soaking up the evening sun!

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110 Walnut Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-9999

99 Bottles of Beer On The Wall  

Categories: American (Traditional), Pubs

3.0 star rating
8/23/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I love love love this place, but not the food. I love the trivia nights, the beer and the general atmosphere at 99 Bottles, but I wish the eats were better.

A great place to grab a pitcher with buddies or try and fill up your card.

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1 Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 380-1352

Firefly - CLOSED  

Category: Tapas Bars
Neighborhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
8/23/2010 1 Check-in Here
My sister and I hit up this place before exploring downtown and there is no better way to start an evening than at Firefly.

The decor and the great glass windows make for a comfortable, yet sexy dinner. The view is of Fremont street and if you get there at the right time you'll get to watch the light show.

The mojitos here are AMMMAAAAAAZZZZINNNNGG.  Our cutie waiter recommended the Pomegranate and he did not steer us wrong.  I like to think mojitos are good for me, especially pom ones.  I get mint, that's good for digestion and pomegranate, super fruit! Possibly good for you, super delicious, and a pitcher well get you feelin' fine.

The food here, equally as amazing. I love tapas style eating and is perfect for trying new dishes and sharing with friends.  The manchego mac and cheese is the ish and I could eat an entire vat of the artichoke hearts.

If you're traipsing around downtown or need a mojito fix, I highly suggest you come here.

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28 Second St
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-7500

Second Street Cafe  

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies

5.0 star rating
8/23/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Second Street Cafe is the the kind of establishment I love to see in Watsonville.  It's right off the plaza, meaning you can get your salad or sandwich to go and eat lunch out of doors! (That is if there is ever any sun!)

The salads and sandwiches here are so fresh and delicious!! I'm partial to the Tuna Melt Panini.  The tuna and cheese meld perfectly together. I usually grab this with a half salad for a well rounded lunch.  The spinach salad is a great way to get all your folic acid for the day, plus a little blue cheese and cranberries :)

The only coffee I've ordered here is their soy chai lattes.  The chai they use here has the right amount of spice for me and they didn't foam up the soy.  Hooray for Oregon chai! A perfect creamy latte for a foggy Watsonville summer!

The free Wi-Fi is great and I love that they also feature local artists!

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