Two Great Places To Eat In San Jose California, Fogo De Chao and Veggie Grill

ON THA ROAD WITH AMERO!!
By. Amero
After reading the headline you should be overjoyed and salivating at the
opportunity to hang out with ‘the kid’. I'm like the jolliest person in the world
except for Santa. I'm going to take you for a spin today and San Jose is our
stomping ground for some good eats. If you have read any of my blogs
you know by now that I'm all over the place. My thoughts are sporadic and
my actions even more spontaneous. As always I'm more than prepared
to entertain you on this trip. I have planned two options for us to go eat at
since i really don't know what you like, but these restaurants are sure to
please.

The first place is called Fogo De Chao which is a Brazilian steakhouse
renowned for its gaucho style of preparing meat originating in Porto Alegre,
Brazil. I don't know where to start. Ok I lied. I do know where and that's the
gourmet salad bar which is absolutely amazing and a total setup. From
Smoked Salmon to Prosciutto and Italian Salami. Artichoke Hearts, Jumbo
Asparagus and many signature cheeses. Please don't be dumb like me on
my first time here and get blinded by the amazing variety of the salad bar
and load up a ridiculously large plate of fresh and tasty treats because you
haven't even tasted any of the 16 cuts of meat that will be bestowed upon
your table for you. The table side service in which you use tongs to grab
choice cuts of meat literally off the skewer adds to the ambiance of the
restaurant. Fogo has bacon wrapped Fillet Mignon, Beef Ancho or Rib-Eye
they also have Cordeiro or lamb and also chicken and pork. The signature
or my favorite of all was the Picanha which is a portrait worthy cut of Sirloin.
The marbling of the meat is exemplary and don't come with your ‘WELL
DONE’ wishes because we won't be sitting together long if so! The flavor is
packed in every bite i can't say enough about how they make your tummy
happy. They boast an award winning wine list so if we have room for more
we can indulge. Fogo is great because they offer imported cheeses cured
meats and a fresh and delicious dessert menu. OK, so you're not into the
whole stuff yourself till you die movement.I get it. You are more eccentric
and chose to be more conservative with your lifestyle and your wallet.

Lets do Veggie Grill. Veggie Grill is a
healthy alternative to eating out that combines fresh vibrant flavors with
organic and gluten friendly ingredients. Veggie Grill takes pride in being a
sustainable practice business that goes above and beyond normal industry
requirements. I had the Buffalo wings and I really enjoyed them. My entree
was the Bombay Bowl and it was the BOMBAY!!! Fresh is my attitude and
the food here is fresh. I love this place because you leave out feeling better
 than you came in. The menu is large and there's something for everybody
including the kids (just don't tell them what it is).
Whether you wanna gorge and pillage or be thoughtful and conscious we
got two options. What's it going to be?

Fogo de Chão

377 Santana Row, Ste. 1090 San Jose, CA 95128
San Jose, CA 95128
Ph. 408.244.7001

 

 

The Veggie Grill

3055 Olin Avenue, Suite 1030
San Jose, CA 95128
Ph. 408.296.6473

Labor Day Festivals Going on in the Bay Area

Labor Day weekend are the last days of summer barbeques, hanging out with family and friends. I put together a list of a few festivals and events going on in the San Jose San Francisco bay area. Go out and enjoy yourself this weekend.

San Jose Bacon Festival August 31, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441758485/San_Jose_Bacon_Festival

Millbrae Art and Wine Festival 2013 August 31-September 1, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441751142/Millbrae_Art_and_Wine_Festival_2013

Sausalito Art Festival August 31 – September 2, 2013

http://sausalitoartfestival.org/

Los Gatos Park Dance August 31, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441757462/Los_Gatos_Park_Dance

The Rave Run 5k in San Jose August 31, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441754598/The_Rave_Run_5k

2013 Kings Mountain Art Fair in the Redwoods in Woodside August 31, 2013

http://sf.funcheap.com/kings-mountain-art-fair-redwoods-woodside/

Great America Stamp Fair in San Jose August 31-September 1, 2013

http://www.livesv.com/event/detail/441783075/Great_America_Stamp_Fair_

The Golden Gate Park Band in San Francisco Sep. 2, 2013

http://events.sfgate.com/san_francisco_ca/events/show/345688983-labor-day-concert-by-the-golden-gate-park-band

Gilroy Carlic Festival 2013

Streetwise Radio Covers 2013 Gilroy Garlic Festival

Photos By Michael K. Ealey

My journey through the world famous Gilroy Garlic Festival.

Here you can eat garlic dishes from pepper steak ,scampi, alligator crab,garlic fries,garlic ice cream.

The list goes on and on. With music R&B,Jazz, Country, Reggae music. Art is for sale all on a hot summer day with the smell of garlic everywhere in beautiful Gilroy California.

                                Cars drive past group selling water to travelers coming into Gilroy.
                                                              Garlic Captol of the world.

This sign tells it all.Eat Drink Stink.

Referring to Gilroy Gar;ic Festival

                                                        The world famous Gourmet Ally.
                                              The flam up is garlic and calamari and scampi
                                               dishes being cooking. The smell was so good..

With all the good food going on music was every where.

Here people are dancing so they can eat more.

The John Garcia Band.

A great Blues band that had folks on there feet

My good neighbor Mr. Habbing 

getting the crowd going. It is here the the famous cook off were presented

How aboyt some exotic foods with garlic.

Cajun anyone?

BBQ Hmmmm. I love summer.

The folks that protect and serve.

The Garlic festival is a great people watching event.

Wait a minute I haven't drunk that munch .

No this just art for sale.

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Looking for Garlic Ice Cream

Let the Garlic Bowl Begin

Carlly Hall from ABC tv The Chew

moderrating the Garlic food cook offs.

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R&B Band that Rocked the festival.

3 Free Excursions for Kids This Summer in San Jose

Are you wondering what to do with the kids this summer? They get bored so easily. I know you don’t want to hear Mom, Dad I’m bored all summer. Well plan on taking them on some free excursions. I put together a list you might consider.

For The Techies

Intel Museum

Robert Noyce Building

2200 Mission College Blvd

Santa Clara, CA 95054

Phone: (408)765-0503

The Intel Museum in Santa Clara is a great place to visit any time of year, but summer is probably the best. During the summer, the museum runs the Semiconductor Summer for children in 3rd to 6th grades. They will visit the museum once a week for four weeks and complete several hands-on activities. After visiting all four weeks, they will receive a special prize. A friend of mine took her 9 year old daughter last year she said her daughter wanted to go again this year.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission and parking are free and the museum is close to Highway 101. The museum's current summer schedule is available online.

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/company-overview/intel-museum.html

For Those of You Who Love Nature

Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation

298 Garden Hill Drive

Los Gatos, CA 95032

(408) 355-2240

The County offers many free group hikes and tours through their park trails. Check the Calendar of Outdoor Activities for specific details and requirements. They offer many different types of hikes, including Healthy Trails Toddler Treks, History Walks, and night hikes. Kids don’t sit on the couch this summer playing video games. Get outside enjoy the summer and meet some new friends.

http://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/Pages/Welcome-to-Santa-Clara-County-Parks.aspx?path=%252Fv7%252FParks%2520and%2520Recreation%252C%2520Department%2520of%2520%2528DEP%2529%252FPark%2520Activities%2520Calendar%252FCalendar%2520of%2520Outdoor%2520Activities

Book Worms

San Jose Public Library

150 E San Fernando St.

San Jose, CA 95112

(408) 808-2000

And other branch locations throughout San Jose

San Jose Public Library holds the Summer Reading Celebration every year. This year, the fun goes from June 12 to July 31. Children must read 15 books and then they will get a free book and certificate of completion. Registration is online and is fairly easy. When I was a kid this was something I always looked forward to.

http://www.sjlibrary.org

Festivals Going On In San Jose for the Month of May through August

 

 

Summertime is approaching fast. San Jose California has festivals and events going on for the months of May through August. There are festivals and events for all ages. Put your sunscreen on, pack up the kids get out of the house and enjoy the list of festivals and events below that are going on for the months of May through August in San Jose.

Simply Mumbai Party - 2nd Annual Glitz & Glamour Event

Friday, May 17 9:00pm Madhuban Restaurant & Ultra Lounge San Jose CA

http://events.mercurynews.com/san_jose_ca/venues/show/14218663-madhuban-restaurant-ultra-lounge

The 12th Annual Celebration of The Bay Area After-School All-Stars

Sunday, May 19 3:00pm Cinnabar Hills Golf Club San Jose, CA

http://events.mercurynews.com/san_jose_ca/events/show/314663863-the-12th-annual-celebration-of-the-bay-area-after-school-all-stars

The 2nd Annual San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation Presented by Moveable Feast

Saturday, May 25 11:00am History Park San Jose CA.

http://events.mercurynews.com/san_jose_ca/events/show/319601043-2nd-annual-san-jose-taco-festival-of-innovation-presented-by-moveable-feast

San Jose Juneteenth Festival

Saturday, Jun 15 10:00am Discovery Meadows Park San Jose, CA

http://events.mercurynews.com/san_jose_ca/events/show/325558183-san-jose-juneteenth-festival

Post People Possibilities - A Sci Fi Art Exhibition

Friday, Jun 7 9:00am TechShop San Jose CA

http://events.mercurynews.com/san_jose_ca/events/show/324999723-post-people-possibilities-a-sci-fi-art-exhibition

San Jose Super Toy, Comic Book & Collectible Show

Saturday, Aug 17 11:00a to 4:30pm Santa Clara County Fairgrounds San Jose, CA

http://events.mercurynews.com/san_jose_ca/events/show/323573203-san-jose-super-toy-comic-book-collectible-show

Alum Rock Park in San Jose Closed Due To High Fire Danger

Back in 1970s Alum Rock Park in San Jose California was the place to go for family fun. My family would have their reunions there. I used to love Alum Rock Park when I was a kid. I could not wait to go horseback riding and swimming. Alum Rock always had a lot people there during the summer time.

Alum Rock has been closed to cars and pedestrians due to the high fire danger. Officials say with the high temperatures and low humidity, it is a recipe for a wildfire. All over the state brush fires are happening, due to the hot and dry conditions. Last week in Brisbane, small brush fires were sparked last Monday. It is good that Alum Rock Park in San Jose is closed, because of the houses in the area. The people that live near Alum Rock Park are happy that it is closed. They don’t want what happened in the Oakland Hills in the 80s. If you never been to Alum Rock Park go up there when it’s open it is beautiful.

LM

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/06/12/san-jose-park-closes-due-to-high-fire-danger/

California State Senate Approves Self-Driving or Autonomous Cars

Yes! The future is here self-driving cars have arrived. I remember in 2011 my cousin Michael Ealey owner of Streetwise Special Delivery Courier Service in Gilroy California, was driving from Gilroy to San Jose to do a pickup and delivery. He called me on the phone and said he was driving next to a self-driving car made by Google. Senators from the state of California voted 37-0 in support of the bill that would allow self-driving cars on the streets and highways as long as a licensed driver is aboard. Senator Alex Padilla said "Human error is the cause of almost every accident on the road today. If autonomous technology can reduce the number of accidents, and then we also reduce the number of injuries and fatalities on California's roads," sponsor of the bill, State Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), explained to the Los Angeles Times. "For me this is a matter of safety." These self-driving cars use radar, video cameras, lasers and a database of information collected from manually-driven cars to navigate and are meant to prevent accidents. I think this would be great, there should be no more accidents and no more traffic jams wouldn’t that be nice. All the handicapped people who have not been able to drive will finally get their chance. Would everyone go for the self-driving car? I don’t think so, because first of all the car will drive only the speed limit. We all know in this fast pace world people won’t like going the speed limit. What if there is some kind of electrical outage in the world? Like we see in the movies, what then? I would like to see how these cars drive, I probably would be nervous wanting to put my hands on the steering wheel. If the people of California passes Padilla's bill, SB 1298 and this bill is signed by Governor Jerry Brown it would go into effect in January 2013.

LM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/22/self-driving-cars-in-ca_n_1536738.html

Santa Cruz 38th Annual Fungus Fair

It is that time a year again the 38^th Annual Fungus Fair is January 13-15, 2012 in Santa Cruz California at the Louden Nelson Community Center. All you mushroom lovers like me, this is the place to be. There are hundreds of mushrooms on display you also get to learn about different mushrooms in their recreated habitat. There is a special room for the kids with hands on activities where they can also learn about the mushrooms. If you enjoy cooking with mushrooms like I do there culinary stations set up teaching you how to prepare the mushrooms to get the best flavor out of them. Mushrooms in the wild can also be very dangerous if you don’t know what to look for.  There will be renowned speakers on all three days informing people on edible and poisonous mushrooms. Mushrooms are very healthy for you there rich in iron, copper, calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and folic acid. My favorite mushrooms are Shitake, Beef Steak and Button mushrooms. If you love mushrooms like me the 38^th Annual Fungus Fair in Santa Cruz California is definitely the place to be, so pack up the kids and make this a family day trip.

LM

http://fungusfed.org/

http://scfungusfair.org/mushrooms_101.html

Sacramento State Fair July 14-31, 2011

It’s time for the State of California fair; this is the biggest fair in the state. Sacramento will be alive from July 14 - 31, 2011. When I was in high school I would go to Sacramento State fair with my best friend and her family. We would leave on Thursday get there and spend the whole weekend in Sacramento enjoying all that the fair had to offer. I really enjoyed the concerts and the rides. I have seen Tower of Power, Con Funk Shun and Ohio Players in concert. The county fair has something for everyone. There
is Poppy Pal Club for kids under 12.  Tuesdays are kid’s day, free admission and all rides are $1 you can’t beat that. Poppy the fairs mascot is having a birthday party on July 19, 2011 all kids are invited. There is a kid’s talent show on July 26, 2011.  For people who go to the fair for the exhibitions and attractions there is the Big Bug exhibit. This exhibit
has gigantic robotic insects. All you music lovers the new Rock U exhibit, you can learn about the history of Rock “N” Roll. For the fairgoers who love to come see the live animals there is Kangaroo Joey’s Big Adventure.You can see six month old Australia baby kangaroo Joey, Wisk the Hedgehog, Emily the Emu and Spike the Porcupine. The concerts at the Sacramento State fair are pretty good this year. You have War, Ohio Players and SOS
Band, Three Dog Night, Starship, Reo Speedwagon and MC Hammer to name a few. Going to the Sacramento State Fair is a treat so if you have sometime go and enjoy. If you have any deliveries to Sacramento, Streetwise Special Delivery Courier Service delivers to Sacramento as well.

LM

http://www.bigfun.org/Fair/kids/poppypals/index.asp

http://www.bigfun.org/attractions.php
http://www.bigfun.org/concerts.php