San Jose
CALIFORNIA
“Of all the places to go in California, San
Jose should be at the top of your list.”
San Jose is located at the heart of the
Silicon Valley, and is surrounded by the
Santa Cruz Mountains and South Bay.
With a deep, rich culture and a love for
creativity, there is something about San
Jose that resonates with every visitor,
both big and small.
There are sights for the strange-at-heart,
such as the Winchester Mystery House,
a spooky Victorian spirited house
that is massive in comparison to its
surroundings. The owner kept building
onto the house, and it is now the sight
for haunted tours and themed events.
tradition, and has weekly farmer’s
markets and events to showcase the
people. Japanese restaurants and
homemade tofu are never far away
here. Stop in at the Japanese American
Museum of San Jose for a historical tour
that showcases both permanent and
rotating exhibits for visitors.
San Jose also has the largest Vietnamese
population outside of Vietnam itself, as
well as one of the only three remaining
“Japantowns” in the U.S. This Asianinspired area is full of culture and
Anthony Bourdain recently visited one
of the restaurants in Japantown, the
Minato Japanese Restaurant. Minato is
known for serving up authentic Japanese
cuisine, and their teriyaki spareribs are
considered to be famous. At Minato, you
can enjoy freshly-made tofu, sushi, and
steamer baskets, which include a salad,
soup, and rice.
San Jose is conveniently located next to
Santa Clara, which is home to California’s
Great America, a park full of roller
coasters, live shows, concerts, fireworks,
and even water activities. Here, you’ll
find something for the whole family to
enjoy. Visit www.sanjose.org for more
information.
FoodTraveler l Winter 2016
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