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Soul-warming Enchiladas Suizas, a house margarita and rich flan at Casa Azteca, celebrating 30 years of authentic Mexican cuisine WINTER 2011 Spice it up Local restaurants share their secrets • TACOS • TAMALES • BURRITOS • SEAFOOD & SALADS • QUESADILLAS • SHRIMP FAJITAS • ENCHILADAS • CHILES RELLENOS • SPICY PRAWNS Plato de tilapia VOTED THE BEST BREAKFAST SPOT 16 YEARS RUNNING! Breakfast Specials Served Mon.-Fri. until 11 a.m. ■ 3 Eggs with Bacon or Sausage, Hash Browns, Toast & Jelly ■ Cajun or Italian Sausage, 3 Eggs, Hash Browns, Toast & Jelly $6.20 $6.95 ■ French Toast or Waffle, 2 Eggs, Bacon or Sausage ■ $6.95 $7.25 Chicken Fried Steak, 3 Eggs, Hash Browns, Toast & Jelly ■ $8.45 $6.95 Country Sausage with Biscuits & Gravy and 2 Eggs ■ Omelette of The Day with Hash Browns, Toast & Jelly Please, at these prices, we’re unable to make substitutions We offer over 20 lunch specials starting at $7.95 each. 196 Ranch Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-0844 (408) 262-0122 This includes the main entree, soup or salad, potato, vegetables and bread. Open 7 days a week Mon.-Sat. 9:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Hours: Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For delivery service, log on to: www.waiter.com or www.getquick.com Come try us out! Bring the family!! taqueria_loscunados2002@yahoo.com Buy 1 dish & get 2nd of equal or lesser price at 1/2 price 10 MIL’S 36 ABBOTT AVENUE, MILPITAS, CA (408) 946-4773 % DISCOUNT WITH COUPON. EXP. 3-31-11 Yogurtland Milpitas 752 E. Calaveras Blvd. 408.935.9500 Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11a.m.-11 p.m. VEG & NON-VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL OPEN 7 DAYS 11:30AM-3P.M. | 5-10P.M. 420 S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 945-7575 (On Main St. between Corning Ave. and Great Mall Parkway) $9 99 $11 99 + tax Lunch Buffet Monday to Friday Weekend Brunch Sat. & Sun. + tax Special Signature items in Weekend Brunch SIGNATURE RECIPES BY AWARDWINNING CHEF FROM U.K. ~ SANJAY PATEL Valid at location listed above. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offers. No cash value. 2 • WINTER 2011 • ON THE MENU Fine dining w/ silverware service and waitering Dance floor Fully-licensed bar Lunch buffet Monday to Friday Banquets for up to 200 guests EXOTIC SIZZLERS COMING SOON!!! $8 99 + tax Tuesday Special Lunch Buffet Best Happy Hour in Milpitas 5-7pm!! 15% discount on a purcha of $25 and ov se er. Dinner only. Creature of routine? I am guilty. Guilty of the same thing as many of you — eating at the same handful of restaurants each week despite literally hundreds of options within a few miles. Why? Because I know the offerings at my favorite places will be consistent and I am comfortable there. Casa Azteca, one of the longest-lived among Milpitas’ eateries, is one place where many people including myself consider themselves regulars. Many of the patrons don’t need to order; their servers place their Ensalada Cancun or Tostada Compuesta in for them. In cities as frenetic and diverse as Milpitas and Fremont have become, it is nice to have a place so familiar. But, to shake those of us from our routines, we have featured two new places in this issue and another locale that you probably thought you knew, but may not. The two new places, Yellow Cab Pizza Co. and Coffee Adventure Co., are among the bustling restaurants within the recently-opened Seasons MarketPlace at Landess, a Filipino-American mall. Yellow Cab offers Asian twists on what you would expect from a New York-style pizzeria. Try pastas glistening in Asian-inspired sauces and pizza pies with shitakes. Coffee Adventure Co. goes beyond a coffeehouse with bistro-style upper-scale food. It’s not your corner Starbucks, that’s for sure. Finally, for those cursed by too many forgettable “hotel food” experiences, Crowne Plaza’s Pasta’s Ristorante is forcing us to eat our words. Executive Chef Brian Crump is blending a traditional menu with soul-warming dishes like slow-cooked pork tenderloin in dark cherries and rustic grilled chicken spinoffs, to defy the norms in Italian cuisine. Talented young writer Amir Friedlander, a graduate of the University of Riverside with a master’s in fine arts-creative writing, wrote all of the profiles in this issue. Scott Hester, a Milpitas native and professional photographer-videographer, shot all of the images. Robert J. Devincenzi Editor and Publisher On The Menu D I N I N G WINTER 2011 M A G A Z I N E • Vol. 3 • Issue 1 EDITOR & PUBLISHER ROBERT J. DEVINCENZI ART DIRECTOR E . PA U L B A C A BUSINESS MANAGER GLORIA GUILLEN GRAPHIC DESIGNER E M M A J O Y TA L O M A Let’s “Toast” to This Special Occasion Menus designed to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your budget Starting at $39.00 inclusive per person Packages include complimentary mini suite, 18 candles & 18 roses, cider toast, hotel hurricane centerpieces, wooden dance floor, color napkins, complimentary cake cutting & sit down dinner Special sleeping room rate of elegant rooms to pamper your out of town guests Debut Packages 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 408.456.1290 www.crowneplaza.com/sanjose/sv www.GreenCafeVegan.com Mon.-Thur. 11am-9pm Fri. & Sat. 1-10pm Sunday closed All vegan, all delicious food: R Pho, Wonton soup R Humble Curry R Home made burger R Spicy Lemongrass Tofu R Spicy Fried Rice R Thai Iced Tea,Vegan French Iced Coffee, Smoothies… R Cheese Cake, Orange Cake … and more Lunch Specials from $6.50 to $7.00 GRAND OPENING SPECIAL COUPON FREE SOUP OF A DAY FEATURE WRITER AMIR FRIEDLANDER with purchase of any entrée $4.00 DISCOUNT PHOTOGRAPHER with purchase over $20.00 One coupon per customer. Cannot be combined with any offer. Exp. 1-31-11 SCOTT HESTER ADVERTISING ORANGE NUGGETS MARY BAUERLE LIZ POLLOCK J O N AT H A N P O S A D A S GLORIA GUILLEN GRAND OPENING IN MILPITAS! 190 Ranch Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035 Cover photo by Scott Hester Phone: (408) 262-2454 Fax: (408) 263-9710 E-mail: onthemenu@themilpitaspost.com Address: 59 Marylinn Drive, Milpitas, Calif. 95035 Contents copyright ©2011 Milpitas Post Newspapers. All rights reserved. No part may be reproduced in any form without publisher’s written permission. PHO BE VEG … GO GREEN SAVE THE PLANET (408)263-8098 www.GreenCafeVegan.com 190 Ranch Dr., Milpitas at McCarthy Ranch (408) 263-8098 ON THE MENU • WINTER 2011 • 3 A specialty at Casa Azteca is the Enchiladas Suizas, corn tortillas stuffed with chicken, beef or cheese smothered with a mild red chili sauce, topped with cheese, cool guacamole and sour cream. A house margarita accompanies the meal. Photo by Scott Hester A Taste of Old Mexico Casa Azteca maintains authenticity through new ownership AMIR FRIEDLANDER he Aztecs knew a thing or two about longevity, having lasted a couple centuries. Casa Azteca has been open at 20 N. Abel St. in Milpitas for 30 years — a blink of an eye for the Aztecs, but quite impressive for an independently-owned restaurant. Casa Azteca offers traditional Mexican cuisine that its owners proudly tout as the best in the Bay Area, and the proof lies in the number of repeat customers. “Everything is made completely and totally from scratch,” says owner David Souza. “Even beans are separated by hand.” One must-try dish is the Enchiladas Suizas ($11.95 dinner) — two stuffed corn tortillas buried in a mild red chili sauce and delicious cheese, topped with smooth guacamole and sour cream. Accompanying the meal are refried beans and rice, perfectly seasoned and prepared fresh. Another popular selection is deep-fried Chiles Rellenos, mildly spiced in ranchera sauce ($11.95). The house sauces are apparently so good, food companies have asked Casa Azteca to bottle them. Certainly the salsa, a dark and zesty blend, should appear on supermarket shelves. BY T North Hollywood. After marrying in 1974, they opened their first restaurant, El Paseo, in Mountain View. In 1980 they relocated to Milpitas and renamed their business Casa Azteca. Socorro still works there as a hostess. Souza was a loyal customer and, despite being an insurance agent with no formal background in restaurants, was compelled to buy Casa Azteca to ensure its time-tested ways remained untouched. “We’ve tried to maintain the same traditions, the same foods,” Souza says. The interior of Casa Azteca is distinguished and inviting, livened by Tijuana artist Sanchez Ozar’s vibrant paintings depicting Aztec warriors, beautiful maidens and families at the foot of pyramids. An intricate Aztec calendar, handcrafted in Guadalajara, hangs on the wall. For timeless, scrumptious Mexican food, you don’t need to trek through any lost jungle. Casa Azteca is right around the corner, and hopefully it will be there for a long, long while. Casa Azteca Flan Socorro shares a time-tested flan recipe from her days as a young girl in a convent. Casa Azteca Head Cook Julio Fernandez and owner David Souza, who bought the business three years ago. (Below) Manager Harihar Dahal mixes a Long Island iced tea. (Left) Caza Azteca Flan, created by restaurant co-founder Socorro Cardenas. Syrup 1/2 cup sugar Water Flan 2 12-ounce cans evaporated milk 3 eggs 1 small package unflavored Knox Gelatin 1 ounce vanilla 1/2 cup sugar 20 ounces whole milk Wash down your food with one of Casa Azteca’s signature margaritas ($6.45-$7.45), which recently caught the attention of national tequila connoisseurs at TopMargaritas.com. Also available are low-cholesterol chicken fajitas ($12.95) and vegetarian burritos ($8.95), as well as “gringo goodies” such as New York steak ($14.95) and hamburger ($9.45). The quality of the food is only half of the equation at Casa Azteca. The excellent service from veteran staff ensures a return visit. Souza estimates that the combined restaurant experience between all employees adds up to a whopping 175 years. Manager Harihar Dahal greets customers by name — many of whom have frequented Casa Azteca since day one — as they sit at their own reserved booth and are immediately presented with their favorite dish without ordering. Dahal says he has seen multiple generations dine at Casa Azteca, and he doesn’t hesitate to call his patrons family. Founders Beto and Socorro Cardenas were both born in the little town of Atengo, Mexico, but they didn’t meet until many years later in Mix sugar and water in medium saucepan and bring to light boil. Stir constantly and continue until sugar and water mixture turn golden brown. Be careful, as too much heat will burn the mixture. Set syrup aside. Blend all flan ingredients into mixing bowl. Place approximately one teaspoon syrup mixture into the bottom of eight 10-ounce ramekins. Gently pour flan mixture over the top of sauce mixture to near the top of each ramekin. Place filled ramekins in a water bath and cook at 325 degrees for two and a half hours or until top of flan is light golden brown. Remove and refrigerate. To serve, cut around the top edge of the ramekin with a knife, put a small serving plate on top and quickly invert. The flan should release onto the plate and the syrup mixture fill the plate bottom. Top with whipped cream if desired. Serves eight. Casa Azteca provides catering and delivery services, as well as a banquet room for events of up to 75 people. Casa Azteca is located at 20 N. Abel St., Milpitas, Calif., 95035, (408) 946-0466, casaazteca.com. Photos by Scott Hester ON THE MENU • WINTER 2011 • 5 Pasta’s Ristorante Executive Chef Brian Crump’s chicken ratatouille diverges from the norm using grilled vegetables. New Classics at the Crowne Chef doesn’t let Italian name limit restaurant’s menu AMIR FRIEDLANDER he sign outside Crowne Plaza’s restaurant at 777 Bellew Drive says Pasta’s Ristorante, leading you to believe this is an exclusively Italian joint. But Executive Chef Brian Crump refuses to limit himself to one genre. With 30 years of experience, Crump is always on the lookout for new twists on old favorites, evolving menus and the reinvention of food. Crump, a Detroit native, received a small amount of formal training in San Francisco but proclaims himself a self-taught chef. “I like to say I graduated from the college of the streets,” he explains jovially. Crump has cooked for Crowne Plaza a decade and has been at the Milpitas location for the past three years. Crump emphasizes that most of his inspiration comes from pleasing customers with new and exciting food. Thus, he dances outside the borders of traditional Italian cuisine. Lovers of Italian will go for classics such as the chicken scaloppini ($12) or the winter Caprese salad ($8) with oven-dried plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil pesto. To sample Crump’s creativity, however, order the grilled chicken ratatouille ($12). Traditionally a stew, Crump has transformed this ratatouille into a colorful, heart-healthy dish of soft grilled chicken, lightly drizzled with garlic butter, alongside roasted red peppers and tomatoes, savory grilled zucchini and eggplant. Another popular choice that completely deviates from any Italian norm is the Smoky Burger ($11), a BY T Crowne Plaza Outlet Manager Alfred Wood, Executive Chef Brian Crump and Director of Operations Luis Munoz (from left) show the Piedmont Special Salad, the Smoky Burger, chicken ratatouille and a pork tenderloin with a sour cherry sauce. Photos by Scott Hester Grilled chicken ratatouille Crump shares this revamped classic that’s become a popular choice at Pasta’s. 4 4-ounce boneless skinless breasts of chicken 1 cup lowfat Italian dressing 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 teaspoon fresh oregano 1 teaspoon fresh basil 1 ounce chopped garlic Pinch of black pepper The Piedmont Special Salad includes mixed greens accompanied by grilled shrimp, dried apricots, diced apples and candied walnuts under a passionfruit vinaigrette. ground chuck patty spiced with a special house blend of herbs and Worcestershire sauce that locks in moisture and flavor. The Smoky Burger is also packed with smoked bacon, cheese and crispy onion straws. For dessert, Pasta’s offers shot glass servings of creamy chocolate mousse, s’mores, rich cheesecake or berry parfait ($2 each) — just enough to satisfy a sweet tooth without inspiring guilt in the calorie-conscious patron. The breakfast buffet at Pasta’s ($18.95) provides eight hot items that change daily, including an omelet station and waffles. Crump is eager to satisfy his customers any way, even preparing special dishes for homesick hotel guests or plain old chicken noodle soup for those feeling under the weather. Pasta’s, its neighboring Salúte Lounge and Crowne Plaza as a whole also organize client appreciation events. Recently they partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank for a fund-raiser. Out-of-towners staying at the Crowne and native Milpitans alike will enjoy exploring Crump’s latest creations, whether the food is distinctly Italian or something refreshingly unique. Vegetables 1/4 cup of zucchini 1/4 cup of Italian or baby eggplant 1/4 cup of red pepper 1/4 cup of yellow onion 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil Red potatoes 4 medium-sized red potatoes Par boil potatoes until just done, let cool. Slice each potato into three pieces Marinate the chicken in the dressing with herbs, garlic and pepper for at least one hour. Cut the vegetables into wedges and toss with the oil. Grill the chicken until fully cooked (about 10 minutes), pull the chicken from grill and let rest. While chicken is resting, grill vegetables and potatoes until tender. Arrange vegetables on a plate, place chicken on top of the vegetables and serve family-style. Pasta’s Ristorante at Crowne Plaza is located at 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas, Calif. 95035, (408) 321-9500, crowneplaza.com. ON THE MENU • WINTER 2011 • 7 New York’s Finest layers Italian sausage, ham, pepperoni, bacon, ground beef and fresh vegetables on a crispy crust. A Slice of Manhattan ... from the Pacific Rim Yellow Cab is a popular chain originally from the Philippines AMIR FRIEDLANDER id someone call a cab? Yellow Cab Pizza Co., located in Seasons MarketPlace, won’t pick you up from anywhere, but they will deliver. Although originally from the Philippines, Yellow Cab takes on the Big Apple with authentic New York-style pizzas, made only from fresh and succulent ingredients. Since its birth in 2001, Yellow Cab has grown from 15 employees to 1,500, and become a popular chain throughout the Philippines, Malaysia and Qatar. The pizzeria at Seasons, which opened in June, has the distinction of being the only Yellow Cab in the United States, and the food is attracting not just the Pacific Asian community How authentic is the New York-style pizza? For starters, it’s sized the same as New York pizza pies, available in a 10-inch, 14-inch, and a whopping 18inch. Metropolitan portions are generously topped with fresh vegetables that never, ever come from a can. BY D 8 • WINTER 2011 • ON THE MENU The secret weapon is the crust. “That is our edge,” says restaurant manager Tristan Gopez. He explains how the dough is baked on the spot without the oily residue found on most commercial pizzas, which emerge from a freezer. Each pizza at Yellow Cab has a distinct taste, incorporating vibrant ingredients such as fresh meats, zucchini, eggplant and multiple varieties of mushrooms. Instead of the usual base of tomato sauce, Yellow Cab kicks things up with bases of barbecue chicken sauce, tomato salsa or wine-butter sauce. The most popular pizza, New York’s Finest ($12.79 for the 10-inch pie), layers Italian sausage, ham, pepperoni, bacon and ground beef with a hearty serving of veggies on a crispy crust. This bestseller goes well with the chili olive oil. Not in a pizza mood? Try the Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta ($6.29), a thick blend of noodles, grilled chicken and shitake mushrooms smothered in a spicy Asianstyle sauce and peanuts. Or sample the hot wings ($5.29 for four pieces). In other restaurants, the hot wings might be tired little strips, but at Yellow Cab you get an actual wing — guaranteed to fire up your tongue — along with creamy garlic ranch sauce, also made fresh. Gopez invites everyone to try the specialty deals going on now, such as a two-topping 14-inch for $13.99; $2 off or free hot wings with the purchase of the No. 4 cheese pizza ($10.59 for the 10-inch), Corona Chicken Salsa pizza ($10.99 for the 10-inch), Barbecue Chicken pizza ($10.99 for the 10-inch) or Four Seasons sampler pizza ($12.99 for the 10-inch); a meal of half pasta, two slices of 14-inch pizza and a soda for $7.59; a meal of half pasta, one slice of 14-inch pizza, one-piece hot wing and a soda for $6.99; and a $19.99 meal that includes one 14-inch New York Classic pizza, fourpiece hot wings and a bottle of Coke. Yellow Cab delivers within a five-mile radius, although the yellow-and-black-checkered Vespa parked outside — truly an icon of authentic New York pizza — is, for now, merely decorative. Yellow Cab Pizza Co. is located within Seasons MarketPlace at Landess at 1525 Landess Ave. No. 147, (408) 946-9222, yellowcabpizza.com/usa. The Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta blends noodles, grilled chicken and shitake mushrooms in a spicy Asian-style sauce topped with peanuts. Yellow Cab Pizza is a popular chain throughout the Philippines, Malaysia and Qatar. The Milpitas location is the only restaurant in the United States. Photos by Scott Hester Hot wings cool down with a creamy garlic ranch sauce. ON THE MENU • WINTER 2011 • 9 Food for the Gods (date and walnut bars) and an Orange Mocha Surprise at Coffee Adventure Co. at Seasons MarketPlace. Discover a New Type of Coffee Shop Coffee Adventure Co. within Fil-Am mall is more like an inviting bistro AMIR FRIEDLANDER ot satisfied with being simply another coffee shop, Coffee Adventure Co. at Seasons MarketPlace combines Filipino comfort food with the elegant presentation of an upscale bistro. Since May it has offered popular Filipino dishes such as the Adobo Salvador ($5.95 for two pieces), a buttery-soft blend of shredded chicken and pork in a grilled pan de sal sandwich, served with salad dressed in a citrusy vinaigrette. But Coffee Adventure doesn’t limit itself to the Philippines; also available is a wide variety of pastas, soups and panini, including the Quattro Formaggi ($4.99) and the turkey and cheese with cranberry butter ($5.95). Naturally, you can’t pass up the coffee, grown in the Philippines’ Mountain Province. The house specialty drink, Adventure Coffee ($3.25), is a creamy blend lightly infused with orange, and it easily goes toe-to-toe with the creations of any major American coffee chain. Other popular coffees are the Choco Mocha Please see Page 12 BY N Coffee Adventure Co. thinks of itself as more of a bistro than a traditional coffeehouse. 10 • WINTER 2011 • ON THE MENU Photos by Scott Hester Buy 1 and Get 2nd Half Price Expires 3-31-11 OPEN SEVEN DAYS 7 A.M. - 11 P.M. We also serve Vegetarian Dishes 481 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 263-8288 (Inside Milpitas Town Center) Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. San Jose (408) 289-8688 262 E. Santa Clara St. (Next to San Jose City Hall between 6th St. & 7th St.) Mountain View (650) 947-8888 Gilroy (408) 847-6988 520 Showers Dr. 6905 Camino Arroyo Dr. #10 (Inside San Antonio Shopping (Inside Gilroy Crossing Center) Center) ON THE MENU • WINTER 2011 • 11 Coffee Adventure Co. owner D.D. Peña knows good Joe. Photos by Scott Hester Elegantly Relaxing Coffeehouse Red velvet and carrot cupcakes accompany a caramel latte. Tapsilog: Fried eggs and garlic rice with pickled vegetables and beef tapas, marinated in soy and vinegar. Continued from Page 10 Blast ($3.45 for 12 ounces) and its sweet sibling, the Caramel White Choco Mocha Blast ($3.65 for 12 ounces). Coffee Adventure’s interior, far from being the noisy postmodern clutter you’d expect in a coffee shop, is elegantly relaxing, colored in subdued maroons and browns, with original artwork on the walls and chandeliers overhead. It’s an excellent place for a business luncheon. The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce has even held mixers at Coffee Adventure, according to owner D.D. Peña. Peña is no stranger to the coffee industry, having been involved with Figaro Coffee Co., a vast chain throughout the Philippines. Peña and his business partner, formerly his classmate in law school, have evolved their menu from simple sandwiches to varied rice meals. And the menu is expected to get larger next year. “What we’re trying to position ourselves as is your neighborhood coffee shop where you actually have a real meal,” Peña says. “And it’s for everybody.” Beginning mid-January, open microphone nights will showcase local talent, adding another unique touch to this independent café. Coffee Adventure provides catering services to many businesses, notably Kaiser’s Milpitas, Mountain View and Santa Clara facilities, Peña says. Coffee Adventure also delivers and has menus available online. Coffee Adventure Co. is located within Seasons MarketPlace at Landess, 1535 Landess Ave. No. 141, Milpitas, Calif. 95035, (408) 956-1706, coffeeadventureco.com. Dining Opportunities ilpitas has one of the most diverse selections of restaurants in the South Bay. The multi-ethnic residents of this city have a great deal to do with this phenomenon. Here are several restaurants in which to dine, all of whom are members of the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce: 1645 Flickinger Ave., San Jose, CA95131 (408) 251-6600 www.niccafe.com H M NEW INDIA CHAAT CAFÉ Bento Xpress Casual American dining featuring eat and play combos that allow you to experience the game rooms there as well. Full bar with happy hour specials. Open Monday-Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-midnight, 940 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, (408) 957-9215. Giorgio’s Italian Food and Pizzeria Perennial winner of the Best Italian Food category in the Best of Milpitas, Giorgio’s specializes in pizza, pasta, panini and salads. Open Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., 643 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, (408) 942-1292. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Traditional Mexican dishes and combinations. Family-owned business. Breakfasts. Casual. Open Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 107 N. Milpitas Blvd., (408) 945-6540. Liou’s House Chinese Cuisine Small Chinese restaurant that serves up food with big flavor and great service. They specialize in stir fry dishes and pre-ordered specials, including stuffed duck. Casual. Open AV E. LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET $ SPECIAL OFFERS: 8.99 10% OFF Cheese Steak Shop Dave & Buster’s Restaurant ✪ Open 7 days a week Japanese cuisine with Hawaiian influences, including Kalua pork and Spam sushi. Several daily specials and party platters. Very casual. Open daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 23 N. Milpitas Blvd., (408) 262-7544. This is an original Philadelphia style sandwich shop with all the hoagie fixings, still served on rolls that come directly from Amoroso’s Bakery in Philly. Open MondayFriday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.8 p.m., 136 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, (408) 935-3161. . RD R E TT TE FL OS IC KI NG ER ON LUNCH OR DINNER BUFFET Giorgio’s is one of Milpitas’ most popular restaurants. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for lunch, and 4:30-9:30 p.m. for dinner. Closed Monday, 1245 Jacklin Road, Milpitas, (408) 263-9888. Outback Steakhouse Casual dining with an Australian theme. Specializes in steaks, ribs, shrimp, crab and other seafood. Open Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 12-11 p.m., Sunday,12-9 p.m. Banquet space is available, 1246 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, (408) 263-5400. 10% OFF ON EVERY ORDER OF $100 OR MORE For Discount Please Bring this Coupon. VALID UP TO March 31 CORPORATE ACCOUNT AVAILABLE TO GO SPECIALS: =10 Naan for $10 =10 Samosa for $7.50 =10 Bhatura for $10 Free Delivery for $100 or more 25 3 5 % OFF with coupon Vedas Indian Restaurant Vedas combines authentic Indian taste with the contemporary upscale-casual presentation of a New York restaurant with velvet high-backed chairs and a rich interior. Chef Pradeep Kumar has worked in renowned restaurants the world over. Vedas Indian Restaurant is open 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for lunch Mondays through Fridays; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for lunch Saturdays and Sundays; 5-9:30 p.m. for dinner Sundays through Thursdays; and 510 p.m. for dinner Fridays and Saturdays. 560 N. Abel St., Milpitas, (408) 945-1500, vedasrestaurant.com. (We serve fresh Naan bread with buffet) ■ Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Cuisine ■ Chaats & Samosas ■ Naans & Curries ■ Tandoori Wraps ■ Corporate and House Caterings $ .75 $ .00 Burrto to go Eat in restaurant Not valid with any other offer or coupon. Exp. 12-31-11 Taqueria “El Alazan” Mexican Food 75 S. Abbott Ave., Milpitas ■ Open Daily 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Phone Orders: (408) 262-2305 Zahir’s Steak and Seafood Zahir Quddus’ restaurants strive to achieve dining with a “touch of class.” The newest venture boasts a menu with an emphasis on classic California fare, some Cajun influences, and European pairings. Open for lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday; dinner 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; dinner 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 174 W. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, (408) 946-4000, (408) 262-2200. WHOLE TILAPIA PLATE BREADED TILAPIA TACOS TRES MARES SOUP ON THE MENU • WINTER 2011 • 13 P R E S E N T E D B Y M I L P I T A S - F R E M O N T- S A N J O S E C O M M U N I T Y N E W S P A P E R S On The Menu Inside On The Menu High Quality… On The Menu is a compact, all-color magazine published with the Milpitas Post, Fremont Bulletin and North San Jose community newspapers. This stylish glossy supplement features menus and specials from local restaurants, plus recipes from local chefs and profiles on dining establishments. Yet Affordable On the Menu Magazine is delivered to Silicon Valley’s affluent neighborhoods. It’s targeted to higher-spending readers, but priced for today’s economic reality. 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