Taste Trekkers

Taste Trekkers


25: Silicon Valley, California

January 24, 2013




In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Ngoc Ngo of San Jose Food Blog offers up another great restaurant recommendation: Alexander's Steakhousein Cupertino, where Chef Jeffrey Stout serves up American with Japanese influence dishes like Australian Wagyu steak. We talk about the Silicon Valley culinary scene, the Roti bun craze, and why San Jose is nicknamed "Man Jose."



Ngoc recommends:



  • Flash Fried Shishito Peppers
  • Australian Wagyu Steak
  • Raspberry Chocolate Souffle

San Jose Dining Districts to Explore:



  • Downtown San Jose
  • Willow Glen
  • King and Tully Roads

San Jose Food Events:



  • Moveable Feast food truck festival (every week)

Food for Thought:



  • Q: What popular Vietnamese deli sandwich chain originated in San Jose?
  • A: Lee's Sandwiches

Out of the Frying Pan Picks: