| Part 1: Spots to visit while in San Jose | | | | The San Jose area is also home to many |
| San Jose is on of the largest cities in California and | | | | romantic restaurants. Some of the more popular |
| is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley (hence, | | | | and well liked restaurants in the area include Bella |
| the city is appropriately nicknamed the "Capital of | | | | Mia, Emille's, and Blake's Steakhouse and bar. As |
| Silicon Valley".) There are a lot of museums in the | | | | you may have guessed, Bella Mias is one of the |
| city itself so if you enjoy visiting museums, San | | | | top restaurants to go for fine Italian cuisine. It is a |
| Jose is a great place to visit. The San Jose | | | | relatively new restaurant and was built in a classic |
| Museum of Art features an extensive collection | | | | brick building that dates back to the early 1900s |
| of pieces from throughout history, while the | | | | to give it a historical charm. The restaurant was |
| Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum of Art has one of | | | | voted the Best New Restaurant in Downtown |
| the largest collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts | | | | San Jose, and not only features excellent award |
| in the United States. The Tech Museum is also | | | | winning food, but also soothing music from live |
| located in Silicon Valley and features many | | | | performers. The restaurant also has private |
| exhibits about the latest technology and the | | | | rooms as well as a new program, Jazz Brunch, |
| history of the Silicon Valley region in regards to | | | | which offers lively jazz music during the late |
| technology. Even for those who aren't into visiting | | | | morning and early afternoons on certain days. |
| museums, there is a lot of culture in the area, and | | | | Emille's is a fine restaurant for contemporary |
| spots such as Japantown are always great places | | | | European food from France, Italy, Switzerland, |
| to visit for a change from the norm. Japantown | | | | and various other countries. The chef and founder |
| has numerous restaurants and small shops, and is | | | | of the restaurant, Emile Mooser, came to America |
| home to many special events and festivals | | | | from Switzerland and is internationally known for |
| annually. The area is mainly targeted towards the | | | | his cooking. His restaurant has won various |
| Japanese culture, but you can find a little bit of | | | | awards including Wine Spectator's "Award of |
| everything. | | | | Excellence", the "Best of the Best Award" from |
| Once you travel outside of the city of San Jose | | | | CondZ Nast magazine, and off course, the much |
| itself, most tourists tend to make their way | | | | coveted "Distinguished Restaurants of North |
| towards the beach and coastline. The area is | | | | America Award." |
| home to many small beach towns where you can | | | | Finally, Blake's Steakhouse and Bar is a great |
| easily book a hotel, or even rent a beach home | | | | restaurant to visit for a fun night out. It is more |
| for a few days to just relax. Visiting these areas | | | | casual than some of the other romantic |
| is a great way to get away from the stress | | | | restaurants in the area, but is home to some of |
| involved in day to day life and is a very romantic | | | | the best steak in all of California and all those who |
| spot for couples to enjoy each others' company. | | | | like steak, often make an attempt to visit Blake's |
| The weather is always perfect for the beaches | | | | when they are in the area. The restaurant |
| and most beaches in the area feature clear blue | | | | features over 13 types of steak so you can be |
| skies and golden yellow sand. | | | | sure to find what you are looking for. |
| Part 2: Dining | | | | |