Dumpling Time Opens At Santana Row And More In The Bay Area This Month

Shake up routines this month by experiencing some of the hottest openings and happenings in the Valley and beyond.

Truglia Tower overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea in Italy.

EXPLORE

Wanderlust enters every conversation this time of year, and National Geographic has 700 pages of inspiration: 1000 Perfect Weekends represents nearly two decades of exploration and serves as the quintessential guide for 36- to 72-hour getaways—from California wine country to the Rockies and beyond. Compiled by Nat Geo senior editor Allyson Johnson, the book also serves as a foundation for planning longer sojourns in North America, Europe and Asia. Let’s go.

Solve for Earth is at The Tech Interactive in San Jose.

SEE

After being on hold since fall 2020, The Tech Interactive in San Jose finally opened its new ongoing exhibit late last fall—Solve for Earth. The 5,000-square-foot spectacle creates a space for a community discussion about how we can live sustainably, reduce the effects of climate change and make a difference. Through several interactive elements, such as the story-sharing exhibit, the connections wall and data visualization, the exhibit explores the big picture of where we live, what we consume and how we get around. In drawing attention to climate change and sparking conversations about how to do better, The Tech Interactive hopes to inspire positive change within the community. 201 S. Market St., San Jose

Exceptional views at the Roy Estate greet guests.

WANDER

Roy Estate, situated on 17 lush acres of vineyards in the southern end of Napa Valley, recently unveiled The Residence—a new hosting space for the elegant estate and living quarters for its proprietors Stephan Crétier and Stéphany Maillery. Amid the gentle slopes (producing everything from cabernet to petit verdot) that divide the estate into distinct sides, The Residence is a place to sip delicious varieties, unwind and relax. 1220 Soda Canyon Road, Napa, 707.968.1710

HEAR

Internationally renowned arts organization San Jose Jazz joins forces with its longtime partners, the Hammer Theatre Center and San Jose State University, for the return of the Black Cab Jazz series, with Tiffany Austin (Feb. 17), Helen Sung (March 19) and Miguel Zénon Duo (April 28). In the spirit of classic intimate cabaret shows, Black Cab Jazz takes the idea of the “black box” to the Hammer4 concert space for an opportunity to see today’s hottest jazz artists in an intimate setting. 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.924.8501

Beijing noodles at the new Dumpling Time

DINE

From the restaurant team behind San Francisco’s beloved Michelin-starred Omakase and Niku Steakhouse comes Dumpling Time on Santana Row. The new dumpling-and-beer house location serves up a wide variety of the doughy, bite-size Asian delights, including siu mai (open-faced dumplings), xi’an dumplings (steamed dumplings), xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and many more. 378 Santana Row, Ste. 1035, San Jose

Herman Miller’s new San Jose store

SIT STYLISHLY

Herman Miller’s new experiential store in San Jose, which was created to support the home office worker, allows customers to feel the benefits of sitting well firsthand. The 1,500-square-foot shop even has dedicated ergonomic specialists to help shoppers understand the health and productivity benefits of a proper seat. As the global leader in innovative design and furnishing solutions, the legendary furniture brand knows chairs, and its new seating store invites shoppers to experience its expertly crafted products to find the right fit. 356 Santana Row, #1007, San Jose