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Lavande Nail Spa
Category:
Beauty Salons
355 Santana Row Ste 1020
San Jose,
California 95128
(408) 983-1222
There are many things I'd do for a smooth feet and perfectly polished nails, but risking some...
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There are many things I'd do for a smooth feet and perfectly polished nails, but risking some flesh-eating bacteria disease in a sweatshop like environment are not on the list.
With its airy interiors and French country antiques (the Santana Row location doesn't hurt either), Lavande Nail Spa makes you feel like you're in Provence, not some drab strip mall. In other words, you're really being pampered. But you don't have to pay $40-50 like at other posh salons in the South Bay.
A basic pedi costs $25!
Lavande has a dozen or so pedicure stations, where a businesslike esthetician will soak your feet in cucumber scented water and get down to business. The polishes are all Essie and OPI and are all current, stylish colors like deep reds and sheer pink and beige.
Walk-ins are usually available M-F, but appt. necessary for the weekends.
Aside from manis and pedis, Lavande also has facials and massages. I'll have to try them next time. This review is for the Santana Row location, but Lavande also has two shops in San Francisco.
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This restaurant was rather difficult to find, we were not local, we got lost a bit. Luckily we did...
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This restaurant was rather difficult to find, we were not local, we got lost a bit. Luckily we did not give up the search , we had the phone number and called for direction, and the result was quite worthy of our effort . This restaurant was lovely. Our dinner was nothing but memorable. We ordered a bottle of Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir, we'd had this wine before, so we were happy to see it on the wine list. We were shocked to see the price of Sea Smoke there, and wondered if the price was right, because we'd paid higher cost at a wine shop, and it was supposed to be more expensive at a restaurant, not in this case at Elements, the price was a bit lower. So we wanted to see it, and..voila, it was exactly the same Sea Smoke we'd had a few months ago in South CA. We would have loved to order the second bottle, but they only limited one per table, it was perhaps the only unhappy moment of the night. The food was excellent, my husband had the Australian rack of lamb, he said it was the best he'd ever had, it was cooked as the way he liked it. My pepper-crusted Ahi Tuna was so fresh,lightly seared as I had requested, the sauce was light and favorful, the mango salsa completed the dish with a tangy, refreshing finish. I'd give this dish 5 stars for quality and presentation, and an extra star for the reasonable price ($20.00). Not to mention the butternut squash soup, it was instantly becoming my favorite; my husband ordered the soup (I normally didn't care much about butternut squash), but he gave me a taste and I had to have it for myself. Overall, our first time dinning at Elements was nothing but satisfaction. We will definitely come back and bring our kids, they have menu for children, something we don't see often at up-scale restaurant. We give 5 stars for the food, 5 stars for the reasonable prices, 5 stars for service, 5 stars for the ambience (including beautifu
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Krung Thai Restaurant is the best Thai restaurant that I have tried in San Jose. Their food is...
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Krung Thai Restaurant is the best Thai restaurant that I have tried in San Jose. Their food is very good and also good service.
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We purchase a new Honda from Stevens Creek Honda and really had a great experience. They treated...
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We purchase a new Honda from Stevens Creek Honda and really had a great experience. They treated us well and really seemed to know the car,features and made it easy.
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Giorgio's is located on Foxworthy Ave right next to Longs Drug Store. It is one of the best...
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Giorgio's is located on Foxworthy Ave right next to Longs Drug Store. It is one of the best Italian restaurants in San Jose. Meals are available at the restaurant or for delivery. There is often a wait of up to an hour to be seated, or more than an hour during holidays. French bread and butter are served before dinner. Dinner plates include raviolis and lasagne. They also have pizza, which is best served in the restaurant than for take out. Prices are reasonable.
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Rosie McCann's Irish Pub
Category:
Irish Pubs & Restaurants
355 Santana Row Blvd #1060
San Jose,
California 95128
(408) 512-2983
We went there after a long day @ work (November 5th 8pm). We enjoyed the pub ambiance, friendly...
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We went there after a long day @ work (November 5th 8pm). We enjoyed the pub ambiance, friendly bartenders, & great food.
I had mouth watering filet, my friends ordered burger, and fish & chips. our server told us all the meats are Organic. My friends loved their beer selection as well. This was my 4th visit. Never bad experience. Now that Obama is our new president for change, and economy is hurting most everybody, we all should have more honest reviews, as opposed to bashing a good business. Good job Rosie
5 star
Pros: Staff, food, drinks
Cons: none
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What can I say ? I am French, and I am most critical of American's that profess to serve French...
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What can I say ? I am French, and I am most critical of American's that profess to serve French Food. I was very depressed to have been sent on business to San Jose. Hoping that I may partake of the exquisite food of
in San Francisco. It was not meant to be. I asked the
concierge of my hotel if there was any decent food within walking distance, and he recommended Emile's Restaurant. It was a brisk walk through a colorful neighborhood. When I arrived, I was greeted with great flourish by the Maitre'D and escorted to a quiet candlelit table. What can I say? I have not seen a dining room as beautiful and elegant in quite some time. It has a patina of another time. Perhaps Paris or Zurich in the 50's. When I was a child my Papa would take me to the finest restaurants throughout Europe and Emile's is of that class. It was a pleasure to just sit and sip my wine and allow wonderful memories to flow over me.
For my starter, I had the Prawns over a Lobster Cake. I could have easily made a feast of the garlic sauce and Fresh French Banquette. Upon the Maitre'D's advice I had their house Mimosa salad. Butter leaves dressed beautifully with coarse chopped egg on top. Elegant in its simplicity. For my entree, I chose the Duck. Typically, American's fall flat when preparing Duck. It is always either too dry, or overly sauced or worse,..both. These little duck breasts were prepared perfectly. The Grand Marnier Sauce was carefully drizzled over not sloshed on. The vegetables were like candy. The Mashed Sweet Potatoes were as smooth as silk. For dessert, i chose the Apple Tarte. One could not have expected better in any Parisian shop. The tarte came with a dollop of Fresh Pistachio Ice Cream. It was meal memories are made of. I was so saddened that I couldn't share it with my friends.
Pros: Memories of Old Paris
Cons: Well.....It is not in Paris!
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Even though i've been used to bubble tea in Seattle and Vancouver, Fantasia still surprised me by...
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Even though i've been used to bubble tea in Seattle and Vancouver, Fantasia still surprised me by being more unique and professional, which led me ...
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Bogey's Pizza CO
Category:
Restaurants
5039 Almaden Expy
San Jose,
California 95118
(408) 264-3971
Excellent pizzas! Lots of toppings and cheese yet the crust in the bottom is still crispy. Nice...
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Excellent pizzas! Lots of toppings and cheese yet the crust in the bottom is still crispy. Nice place to hang out with people or go watch the shark...
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Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is a great place to take small children. The park has been open since...
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Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is a great place to take small children. The park has been open since the 1960's and has been the favorite place of generations of San Jose children.
Among the gentle childrens rides is every child's favorite pal- Danny the Dragon!!
Danny is a dragon who allows park visitors to ride on his back and takes them on a magical journey through the park! Parents will see a train with a molded fiberglass body shaped like a dragon. But for those of us who grew up with Danny, he'll always be a real dragon! :-)
Even parents will be mystified when they realize that Danny has no tracks to follow and that his driver doesn't do any actual driving. So how does Danny move?!! Magic perhaps?!!
The secret is a rare, 1960's era gyroscope mechanism. Danny is the only dragon left like this and he is a rare treasure!
Bring your little ones for a day of enchantment!
Connected to the park is the Zoo. There are a wide variety of animals that will delight youngsters, including a petting zoo where they can feed alfalfa pellets to the friendly animals.
Stay with very small children in the petting zoo area. Sometimes the pygmy goats get a bit pushy when they want the alfalfa pellets!
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