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Revealed: Best of the Bay: Silicon Valley 2021

By Laura Eckstein Jones By Laura Eckstein Jones | June 29, 2021 | Lifestyle Feature

We scoured Silicon Valley to curate the ultimate go-to guide.

The historic Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton is the perfect spot for a  staycation. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
The historic Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton is the perfect spot for a staycation.

STYLE AND BEAUTY

From chic, everyday jewelry to the best medispa in the area, Silicon Valley is full of unique fashion and beauty finds.

BEST SUSTAINABLE FASHION

Margaret O’Leary

BEST HIGH-END BOHEMIAN BOUTIQUE

Alys Grace

BEST UPSCALE BOUTIQUE

Angela

BEST CALIFORNIA-INSPIRED BASICS

Jenni Kayne

BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE

Kismet Los Gatos

BEST LEATHER GOODS

Cuyana

BEST BESPOKE SUITS

Franco Masoma

Beyond bespoke suits, Franco Masoma in Los Gatos offers custom shirts and accessories. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Beyond bespoke suits, Franco Masoma in Los Gatos offers custom shirts and accessories.

BEST BABY CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

La Layette

BEST ROLEX BOUTIQUE

J. Licht & Sons

BEST JEWELRY STORE

Shreve & Co

BEST SELECTION OF HAUTE HOROLOGY TIMEPIECES

CH Premier

Head to CH Premier for top-notch watches, jewelry, pens and more. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Head to CH Premier for top-notch watches, jewelry, pens and more.

BEST LUXURY SHOPPING WING

Westfield Valley Fair

Luxury awaits at Westfield Valley Fair’s new wing. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Luxury awaits at Westfield Valley Fair’s new wing.

BEST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Stanford Shopping Center

Head to Cuyana at the Stanford Shopping Center for timeless leather goods, jewelry and apparel. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Head to Cuyana at the Stanford Shopping Center for timeless leather goods, jewelry and apparel.

BEST PERSONAL STYLIST

Joseph Rosenfeld

Joseph Rosenfeld is our go-to guy for style makeovers and more. PHOTO BY JOSEPH ROSENFELD
Joseph Rosenfeld is our go-to guy for style makeovers and more.

BEST MEDISPA

SkinSpirit

SkinSpirit’s soothing environment, caring, personalized service and natural-but-better results make it our pick for best medispa. PHOTO BY CRAIG LEE
SkinSpirit’s soothing environment, caring, personalized service and natural-but-better results make it our pick for best medispa.

BEST DAY SPA

Burke Williams Day Spa

BEST SPA GETAWAY

Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay

BEST MAKEUP ARTIST

Bianca Rubi

AUTO

Whether you need a car matchmaker or a Tesla charger, Silicon Valley’s top auto spots have you covered.

BEST VEHICLE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

Lexus Stevens Creek/Complete Subscription Package

BEST LUXURY AND EXOTIC CAR BROKER

100|OCT

For all things luxury and exotic car-related, head to 100|OCT. PHOTO: BY BILLY PURTA FOR 100OCT
For all things luxury and exotic car-related, head to 100|OCT.

BEST RESOURCE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS

Electrify America

BEST IN-MALL AUTO STORE

Lucid Motors, Westfield Valley Fair

CANNABIS

Visit in person or let the good stuff come to you—the area’s cannabis options are second to none.
PHOTO BY ADD WEED/UNSPLASH

BEST CANNABIS SELECTION

Caliva

BEST CBD WELLNESS PRODUCT

Care By Design

BEST LOCAL DISPENSARY

Airfield Supply Co.

BEST NEW DELIVERY SERVICE

Juva

BEST CONSCIOUSLY-CULTIVATED CANNABIS

Solful

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Get physical at one of these standout workout destinations.

BEST BASKETBALL FACILITY

Silicon Valley Sports

Silicon Valley Sports has the only NBA-size court in the South Bay. PHOTO BY RICKY CRAIG @R1CKYCRA1G
Silicon Valley Sports has the only NBA-size court in the South Bay.

BEST FITNESS CENTER

Smash Gyms

BEST WORKOUT

CrossFit

BEST FITNESS CAMPUS

The Bay Club

BEST COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER

Oshman Family JCC

BEST WELLNESS CENTER

Pristine Wellness Center

BEST WELLNESS RETREAT

Canyon Ranch Woodside

Canyon Ranch Woodside’s serene setting helps ease visitors into a more relaxed state of mind. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Canyon Ranch Woodside’s serene setting helps ease visitors into a more relaxed state of mind.

BEST YOGA STUDIO

Yoga Source

BEST PRIVATE PILATES STUDIO

Empowered Body Pilates

BEST MOVEMENT STUDIO

Urban Body San Jose

Core exercises in action at Urban Body San Jose. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Core exercises in action at Urban Body San Jose.

FOOD AND DRINK

Omakase, steakhouses, tasting menus, oh my! Sample these favorite spots and services for meals and drinks to remember.

BEST BBQ

Armadillo Willy’s BBQ

BEST SPANISH CUISINE

Broma Restaurant

BEST MODERN VIETNAMESE FOOD

Tamarine

BEST GO-TO STEAKHOUSE

Alexander’s Steakhouse

BEST OLD-SCHOOL STEAKHOUSE

Fleming’s Steakhouse

BEST CONTEMPORARY STEAKHOUSE

Be.Steak.a

Be.Steak.a’s serene interiors are the perfect backdrop for enjoying the lively menu. PHOTO BY PATRICIA CHANG
Be.Steak.a’s serene interiors are the perfect backdrop for enjoying the lively menu.

BEST ITALIAN FOOD

The Pastaria

BEST UPSCALE GREEK FOOD

Evvia Estiatorio

BEST NEW CHEF

Christian McCallion, Roger at The Ameswell Hotel

BEST NEW AMERICAN CHINESE DINING EXPERIENCE

iChina

BEST CLASSIC CHINESE FOOD

Chef Chu’s

BEST FISHHOUSE

King’s Fish House - Santa Clara

BEST OMAKASE

Sushi Yoshizumi

 Chef Akira Yoshizumi of Sushi Yoshizumi. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Chef Akira Yoshizumi of Sushi Yoshizumi.

BEST TRADITIONAL JAPANESE CUISINE

Wakuriya

A divine dish at Wakuriya. PHOTO BY ED ANDERSON
A divine dish at Wakuriya.

BEST CAL-INDIAN CUISINE

Ettan

Ettan’s summer salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. PHOTO COURTESY OF  #CROISSANTSANDCAVIAR;
Ettan’s summer salad is as beautiful as it is delicious.

BEST CONTEMPORARY INDIAN RESTAURANT

Rasa

BEST TAPAS

Telefèric Barcelona

Grilled octopus at Telefèric Barcelona. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Grilled octopus at Telefèric Barcelona.

BEST NEW AMERICAN RESTAURANT

Protégé

BEST SEASONAL CALIFORNIA FARE

Plumed Horse

BEST FARM-TO-TABLE FARE

Manresa

BEST CAL-KOREAN TASTING MENU

Maum

BEST CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CUISINE

Chez TJ

BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH

Navio

BEST DINER

Buck’s Restaurant

BEST PRIVATE DINING ROOM

Madera

BEST OVER-THE-TOP DINING EXPERIENCE

Hiroshi

BEST SHOPPING MALL DINING EXPERIENCE

Santana Row

BEST PRIVATE CHEF-MADE MEALS

Nonna Eats

Nonna Eats connects diners with the highest-quality chefs to curate unforgettable dining experiences at home. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Nonna Eats connects diners with the highest-quality chefs to curate unforgettable dining experiences at home.

MOST EXTENSIVE WINE LIST

The Village Pub

BEST HAPPY HOUR

The Emerald Hour

BEST WINERY

Vidovich Vineyards

BEST ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

Cream

BEST BAKERY

The Village Bakery

BEST CUSTOM CAKES

Alexander’s Patisserie

BEST ARTISANAL CHOCOLATES

Deux Cranes

Deux Cranes’ artisanal chocolate shop recently opened in Los Gatos.PHOTO BY KRISTEN LOKEN
Deux Cranes’ artisanal chocolate shop recently opened in Los Gatos.

BEST PARTY-READY DESSERTS

California Chocolate Fountains

BEST GOURMET GROCERY STORE

Draeger’s Market

BEST FARMERS MARKET

Downtown Los Altos Farmers Market

BEST BUTCHER

Dittmer’s Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus Inc.

HOSPITALITY

Staycations, power lunches and design inspiration await at these Silicon Valley go-tos.

BEST PERSONALIZED HOSPITALITY

Four Seasons Palo Alto

BEST UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE

Park James Hotel

BEST PLACE TO CONNECT

Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill is the spot to see and be seen.PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Rosewood Sand Hill is the spot to see and be seen.

BEST RESORT FOR INNOVATION AND ADVENTURE

The Ameswell Hotel

BEST HOME AWAY FROM HOME

The Stanford Park Hotel

BEST ROOFTOP POOL

The Clement Hotel

BEST NEW RENOVATION

Westin Palo Alto

BEST ZEN VIBE

Nobu Hotel

The new Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto is a Zen oasis;PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
The new Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto is a Zen oasis.

BEST URBAN RESORT

The Shashi Hotel (Formerly Hotel AND)

BEST HOTEL FOR REFINED LUXURY

AC Hotel San Jose Santa Clara

BEST EFFICIENT BUSINESS HOTEL

The Grand Hotel

BEST WEDDING VENUE

Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton

A stunning arched doorway at Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
A stunning arched doorway at Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton.

BEST SWANKY BUSINESS HOTEL

Cupertino Hotel

ARTS, CULTURE & PHILANTHROPY

Enrich your mind and your soul by delving into our cultural and philanthropic picks.

BEST JOURNEY THROUGH DECADES OF INNOVATION

Intel Museum

BEST EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

BEST MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM

San José Museum of Art

A piece by Karl Benjamin, on view at San José Museum of Art through April 2022. PHOTO: KARL BENJAMIN, “TOTEM GROUP IV” (1957, OIL ON CANVAS), 40 X 50 INCHES. MUSEUM PURCHASE WITH FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY THE OSHMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION, IN HONOR OF THE SAN JOSÉ MUSEUM OF ART’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY, PHOTO COURTESY OF SAN JOSÉ MUSEUM OF ART
A piece by Karl Benjamin, on view at San José Museum of Art through April 2022.

BEST ART MUSEUM

Cantor Arts Center

BEST CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCE

Montalvo Arts Center

Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga. PHOTO BY NATHAN ZANA
Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga.

BEST PREMIER ORCHESTRA

Symphony Silicon Valley

BEST OPERA PERFORMANCES

Opera San José

Opera San José presented a vivid production of Verdi’s Il Trovatore in February 2020. PHOTO BY DAVID ALLEN
Opera San José presented a vivid production of Verdi’s Il Trovatore in February 2020.

BEST INNOVATIVE TECH EXPERIENCE

The Tech Interactive

BEST LOCAL THEATER GROUP

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

BEST NONPROFIT

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

BEST EDUCATIONAL NATURE EXPERIENCE

The Riekes Center

BEST GARDENS

Filoli Historic House & Garden



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