你家有沒有不穿或者是已經穿不下, 但是衣服狀況還很好的女性上班服飾, 包括襯衫, 套裝, 西裝褲或裙, 皮包, 皮帶, 淑女鞋, 圍巾, 手飾, 外套, 以及新的絲襪, 內衣褲或化裝品等等 (我知道我翻箱倒櫃應該可以找到一些, 也許你也是喔), 與其在家裡佔衣櫥空間, 不如把它們捐贈出來給其他比我們更不幸的女性吧.
Career Closet成立於 1992, 主要以義工組成的一個小型非營利組織. 其組織接受女性上班服飾的捐贈, 轉送給有需要的女性, 並提供必須的一些指導, 包括如何穿著, 如何化妝, 如何面試等等, 使其順利重新踏入職場. 另外, 你也可以捐錢或捐時間, 提供你的專長來幫助這個組織, 以及幫助其他女性重回職場, 開啓另一個春天. 它目前有二個辦事處, San Jose和 San Mateo, 詳情請上官網.
讓身為女性的我們, 一起幫助其他有需要的女性吧.
在灣區, 如果你有注意, 在一些人行道旁邊或是一些商店裡面或外面, 常有一些免費刊物: 包括和吃喝玩樂有關的The Wave Magazine, 以及與有小孩的家庭有關的Bay Area Parent. Bay Area Parent十月份的Silicon Valley版有介紹一個適合Family的活動叫Healthy Trails, 可以攜家帶眷去健行, 騎車, 跑步, 你也可以參加有人帶領的Guided Hikes, 網站上有詳細資料的PDF檔案供下載. 最近二次有人帶領, 且路線較為容易的健行日期/地點如下:
10/25 Sat. 9:00-11:00am At Uvas County Park (Parking Fee), Waterfall Loop Trail. Meet at the Uvas County Parking Lot.
11/16 Sun. 9:00-11:00am At Mt. Madonna County Park (Parking Fee), Miller Nature Trail. Meet at the Miller Nature Trail Parking Lot.
我家有四間房, 其中除了主臥室外, 二個房間拿來做我和老公的辦公室, 另一間是客房. 但是六年多來客房的使用機會還真不多, 看著我和老公的辦公室的東西越來越多, 可放二台車的車庫也只能放一台車的同時, 腦筋就動到客房去了. 空著也是空著, 何不重新規劃擺設, 把它變成客房兼書房兼迷你攝影棚, 一房三用.
每次我家大風吹, 意指我重新整理/規劃/移動某個房間內的擺設, 花很多時間和體力, 但是最後我總能得到很大的satisfaction, 也許是我與生俱來的OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)的關係吧, 不過我的程度遠不及 Jeff Lewis (Bravo: Flipping Out), 不過每次我看他的節目, 我很有終於找到知音的感覺, 我相信我們可以合作愉快, 哈哈哈.
我把原來還蠻新的整套IKEA床組給賣了, 重新規劃. 在尋找沙發床的過程中, 看到各式各樣現代設計的沙發床, 不過沒有實際坐過或躺過, 所以不知道它的實用性和舒適性, 只是貼出來給大家參考, 如果你對其中一組沙發床有實際體驗, 或是有更好的沙發床建議, 歡迎留言!
以下是按售價排列, 由低到高:
1. West Elm: Futon Lounger $577 (Full size w/cover)
2. West Elm: Circle-cutout Daybed $737 (with cover)
3. West Elm: Convertible Sofa $799
4. CB2: Lubi Daybed $799
5. BoConcept: Versa Sofa Bed $899
6. CB2: Flex Sofa $999
7. DWR: Twilight Sleep Sofa $1650
8. DWR: Sliding Sofa $3500
9. Ligne Roset: Everynight $ ??
10. DDC: Cosma Sofa $5000
看起來沙發床的款式似乎大同小異, 但是價差挺大, 是需要好好比較比較; 其他品牌及網站還有更多沙發床, 我這裡只提供連結.
我家每個月有一次固定的品酒會, 老公列酒單, 我列菜色, 所以我收集許多Tapas, appetizers, finger food, Hors D’Oeuvre 之類的派對食譜很想試做, 但是就二個人, 一定吃不完, 所以昨晚我準備了四個食譜, 買好所有需要的食材, 找了一對夫妻朋友(Mr. AB & Mrs. TB) 來家裡, 每人分一份食譜, 講英文的男生站一邊, 講中文的女生站一邊, 拿出我準備的一些起司和義大利火腿片, 開了瓶紅酒, 開始當晚的Cooking Swap.
當晚的菜單是, 二個前菜, 一個主菜, 一道湯和一個甜點.
馬克將培根包棗乾 (Bacon-Wrapped Dates) 串起來進烤箱450度烤20分鐘, 我們準備棗乾和無花果乾二種, 來體驗一下這二種滋味之間的差別, 結果我們四人都一致贊成棗乾和培根的搭配最好. 培根的鹹和棗乾的甜, 吃在嘴裡的綜合滋味真是恰到好處, 而且體積小, 適合派對, 下週的品酒會打算再做一次, 和大家分享.(抱歉, 忘了拍照, 相片取自Foodnetwork)
Mr. AB準備Portobello mushrooms with pesto and pine nuts, 這道菜很容易做, 因為所有食材都是買現成的, 然後把他們按份量組合起來, 放進烤箱烤就好了. 我很喜歡吃香菇, 所以收集許多與香菇有關的食譜, 成品多半很受好評, 不過因為Portobello mushrooms太大, 需要切塊才適合派對, 也許下回改用小香菇看看味道是否相似.
Mrs. TB準備Butternut squash soup with coconut and ginger, 這道菜比我想像的要複雜費時, 那瓜要先烤, 再煮, 再用果汁機打, 雖然味道不錯, 除非在派對前一天事先做好, 不然絕對來不及上菜. 菜單上的份量說是六到八人份, 我倒覺得比較像是十人份, 因為最後還剩很多.
馬克的主菜是Duck breasts with mustard and candied kumquats, 可惜還不到金橘的季節, 也沒買到鴨胸, 所以就改用鴨腿和柳丁代替啦. 做法不難, 而且味道很不賴, 不過我想如果是用金橘應該更好, 因為金橘有點甜又有點苦, 那味道應該更特別一點. (抱歉, 忘了拍照)
我這次做的Parma-style carrot cakes, 其實之前已經做過, 是應老公要求再做一次, 這回改用muffin cups, 因為我覺得muffin cups的大小適中, 加上上回用的那個星狀模型紙杯蠻貴的.
一邊煮菜,一邊聊天, 那話題可真是天南地北的, 加上Mr. AB是瑞典人, 但在日本居住過數年, 會說日文; 太太Mrs. TB是大陸人, 也來加州幾年了; 我老公是東岸人, 在台灣住過四年, 會說中文; 而我這台灣人也來美國七年多了, 既然我們四人來自世界各地, 可聊的文化差異話題可就多了.
我們聊台灣的檳榔西施文化, 也聊卡拉OK在日本, 大陸, 台灣之間的不同, 也聊台灣人和大陸人對彼此的看法, 以及我們四人一起到台灣和大陸旅行的可能性 (四本不同的護照), 這樣的文化交流, 應該多多舉辦. 我們實在玩得太開心了, 相信這樣的活動會常常進行, 很快的, 我可能需要更大的廚房.
[Editor’s Note: The top five are ranked according to our 2005 Readers’
Choice, the remaining 35 are alphabetized.]
1. Watercourse Way $$
165 Channing Ave., Palo Alto
(650) 462-2000
www.watercourseway.com
Services: Massages (aromatherapy, deep muscle, hot stone), facials (natural scrub,
deep cleansing, Hungarian paprika, organic, honey and yogurt, vitamin C, moisturizing,
anti-stress, express, royal anti-aging, custom herbal peels), spa treatments (red
flower Sento ritual, rain dance revitalizing skin treatment, moortherapy, salt
glow, thermal seaweed wrap, Essensa’s 3D spa therapy), Ayurvedic rituals,
and foot treatment.
Special Features: This relaxing retreat boasts nine private hot tub rooms with
a range of décor and amenities, including multi-jetted spas, wood tubs,
saunas, and cold plunges.
2. Preston Wynne Spa $$$
14567 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
(408) 741-5525
www.prestonwynne.com
Services: Massages (flower field signature, warm stone, Hawaiian lomi lomi,
deep tissue, stress relief, balneotherapy, couples, aromatherapy, Eastern, pre-natal,
warm rose oil, reflexology), facials (flower-field, sinus relief, SkinVision,
menopausal, prenatal, classic, collagen, deep pore, anti-oxidant with vitamin
C, express, teen, purifying back), body therapies (revitalizing ocean glow,
enzyme body peeling, detoxifying sea mineral wrap, body contour and cellulite
therapy, toning treatment), nail services, make-up and waxing.
Special Features: Preston Wynne Spa has intensive wellness programs designed
to do everything from increasing self-esteem to preparing for motherhood to
purifying the lymphatic system.
3. The Spa – Los Gatos $$$
100 S. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
(408) 354-5901
www.thespalosgatos.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, deep tissue, sports, warm stone, aromatherapy,
pre-natal, lomi lomi, Endermologie®, reflexology), facials (DNA cryo-stem,
glycolic, teen, back, gentleman’s, vitamin C and papaya enzyme), body
therapy (body detox, chocolate dream, chardonnay bliss, bath rituals, hand and
foot), waxing, manicures, pedicures, Vichy shower treatments, wraps, hydrotherapy
treatments, make-up and hair salon.
Special Features: All treatments at this large European-style day spa include
a private aromatherapy steam session, plus use of a robe and slippers. Wines
and hot teas are available while you wait in the well-appointed “library”.
Along with the typical spa favorites of various massages and facials, The Spa
– Los Gatos shows its dedication to the complete well-being of its clients
by offering such services as oncology massage, detoxing body wraps, teen skin
consultations and motherhood massage.
4. The Spa at Dolce Hayes Mansion $$$
200 Edenvale Ave., San Jose
(408) 226-3200
www.hayesmansion.com
Services: Massages (therapeutic, relaxation, lava stone, deep tissue, sports-specific,
couples, four-handed, prenatal), body therapies (herbal back treatment, lymphango
body wrap, Java body wrap, mineral bath foot therapy), facials (Dolce signature,
Pevonia signature, purify/clarify, men’s, express), lip contour, distress
eye treatment, hair removal, make-up, manicures and pedicures.
Special Features: Tea and Tranquility treatment with Mandarin orange lightening
and brightening facial masks, exotic Asian aromatherapies, Reiki foot treatments,
and herbal teas from the tea bar will ease the most stressed body and soul.
5. Harmonie European Day Spa $$
14501 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
(800) 391-3300
www.harmoniespa.com
Services: Facials (deep cleaning, anti-aging, firming, acne prone skin treatment,
hyper-pigmentation, desensitizing treatment, clinical and specialized treatment),
massages (Harmonie signature, deep tissue, sports, tranquility, pregnancy, cellulite),
body therapies (viva glow body exfoliation, hot salt lavender body scrub, hot
alaea Hawaiian salt scrub, Riviera sun mist, vanilla orchid balm body mask),
anti-cellulite therapies, post-surgery treatments, nail care, European skin
care and makeup, spa day packages, and wellness plans.
Special Features: Unwind with the Harmonie Vitoxy facial (packed with vitamins
C, A, and E, combined with green tea, licorice and Echinacea) and detoxifying
hydrotherapy baths.
6. The Alexandria Salon & Spa $$
1346 The Alameda, Suite 8 San Jose
(408) 268-7999
www.thealexandriasalon.com
Services: Massages (aromatherapy, deep tissue, Shiatsu, Swedish, reflexology,
sports and chair), facials (mini, full, European, thermo-plastic mask, algo
mask, sea C spa treatment, hydro lifting and collagen 90 II), waxing, threading,
manicure, pedicure, body treatments (parafango wrap, back parafango for men,
body shaping and firming, Dead Sea salt glow and purifying back treatment) and
make-up.
Special Features: All skin treatments include a complimentary make-up retouch
featuring Glominerals cosmetics, also sold at Alexandria’s.
7. Angel Face Day Spa $$
833 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose
(408) 247-3223
www.angelfacedayspa.com
Services: Facials (hydrating, revitalizing, de-stressing, alpha hydroxy, back,
gentlemen’s and teen), body treatments (seaweed, European herbal wrap,
European ocean glow, hair and scalp treatment), massages (Swedish, aromatherapy,
deep tissue, acupressure), manicures, pedicures and make-up.
Special Features: Angel Face offers specialty treatments like the Epicuren Enzyme
Facial Treatment (natural enzymes, proteins, and botanicals free of chemical
preservatives, fragrances and colors) and the Micro Derma Facial, which uses
a specially formulated micro-crystal cream (that removes dry or damaged cells)
to achieve results similar to that of a microdermabrasion machine.
8. An Essential Day Spa $$$
433 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale
(408) 720-8297
www.anessentialdayspa.com
Services: Massages (deep tissue, volcanic stone, scrub and rub, prenatal, foot,
hand and wrist), haircuts and colors, waxing, make-up, manicures, pedicures,
facials (aromaplasty mask, European, men’s, alpha glow, enzyme exfoliation,
acne, nutrisoin mask, dry skin, firming) and body cocoons (aromatherapy, marine
algae, perfect legs, sea salt, tan).
Special Features: Located in a nearly century-old house, the spa maintains a
homey atmosphere, despite a major remodeling in 2001.
9. Atelier Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa $$
378 Santana Row, Suite 1120San Jose
(408) 244-4222
www.ateliersalon.com
Services: Facials (botanical skin resurfacing, men’s, self renewal), body
treatments (Caribbean therapy, back), treatment enhancers, waxing, tinting,
hair salon and make-up.
Special Features: All hair services begin with a consultation to determine what
procedures are best for you, based on your lifestyle, face shape, hair texture
and length. Hair color consultations are based on hair color wheels that are
used to calculate the best shade for your natural color.
10. Ayoma Life Spa $$$
355 Santana Row, Fifth Floor San Jose
(408) 423-5424
www.ayoma.com
Services: Massages (traditional Kerala sports massage, four-handed Ayuverdic
massage, aromatic herbal oil, traditional Indian), waxing, hand and feet therapy,
facials (Soundarya deep cleansing, Mukhralepa Ayurvedic herbal), body treatments
and wellness plans.
Special Features: This restful haven in Hotel Valencia is the only Ayurvedic
(a 5,000-year-old healing system from India) wellness spa in the Bay Area, and
offers consultations and custom spa packages.
11. Beauty Clinica $$$
200 S. California Ave., Palo Alto
(650) 326-3442
www.beautyclinica.com
Services: Massages (deep tissue, couples, aromatherapy, hot stone, maternity,
lymphatic drainage), facials (clean & clear, European, urban defense, back,
acne, aromaplasty, alpha glycolic, sensitive skin, hydrating, herbal peel, gentlemen’s,
anti-aging, regulating, oxygen), hair removal, nail therapy, body treatments
(de-stress aromatherapy body wrap, Dead Sea full body masque, passion- fruit
body-salt rub and massage, anti-cellulite, aloe -vera-oil body wrap, sculptured
firming treatment, aroma), hair salon, make-up, hair removal.
Special Features: A trip to Beauty Clinica is like taking a mini-vacation, without
the hassle of traveling. Their wide range of full- and half-day packages, which
comes with a healthy spa lunch, will leave you feeling on top of the world.
Especially popular is the Half-Day Getaway, which includes a facial, massage,
body treatment, manicure, pedicure, and a hot spa lunch.
12. Being Spa & Tanning $$$
1415 The Alameda, San Jose
(408) 298-2900
www.beingspa-tanning.com
Services: Massages (deep tissue, Swedish, sports, motherhood, local area emphasizing),
facials (DNA anti-aging treatment, signature Being Spa, deep pore cleansing,
gentleman’s relaxing facial, teen, back treatment), waxing and tanning.
Special Features: Being Spa & Tanning specializes in anti-aging facials
that promise immediate results during the first treatment that will last up
to three months.
13. Body Kneads $
810 San Antonio Rd., Palo Alto
(650) 852-0546
www.bodykneads-dayspa.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, aromatherapy, pregnancy, cranial sacral, hot stone,
lymphatic drainage, reflexology, hot stone, Shiatsu, sports), facials (European,
express mini, alpha hydroxy, mini, men’s, teen, crystal peel, back, vitamin
C, eye treatment), body treatments (GX-99, cellulite, aromatic bath), hair removal,
nail care, hand and foot therapy, permanent make-up, tanning.
Special Features: GX-99 sounds more like a car than a body treatment, but the
use of gyratory vibration percussion stimulates and nourishes your skin and
tissues to help dissolve fat and cellulite.
14. Burke Williams Spa $$$
355 Santana Row, Suite 2010 San Jose
(408) 241-0071
www.burkewilliamsspa.com
Services: Massages (pure relaxation, deep tissue/sports, pregnancy, traditional
Japanese Shiatsu, Swedish/Shiatsu combo, reflexology, Thai, Reiki, lymphatic,
cranial sacral), facials (spa-style, the ultimate, nourishing, oxygen, organic
enzymes, microdermabrasion, back), signature treatments (hunter’s retreat,
Savannah’s surrender, salt glo, body wash, parafango), waxing, body wraps
(thermal seaweed, detox/calming, Calistoga getaway), hand-and-foot therapy,
and hair salon.
Special Features: If you’re looking to host a business meeting or office
party with a twist, Burke Williams has conference room and party facilities.
After that, wash away work stress in one of their luxurious spa baths (herbal,
seaweed, milk and mud).
15. Ciana Day Spa and Ciana Salon $$
111 Main St. (Salon) and 107 Main St. (Spa), Los Altos
(650) 941-1285
www.cianasalonspa.com
Services: Massages (hands and feet, LaStone, head, neck and shoulder, hydrotherm,
aromatic oil), facials (men’s, LaStone, purifying facial for acne-prone
skin, 55-minute express, microdermabrasion), waxing, hand and feet therapy,
hair salon and make-up.
Special Features: If you want the pampering to continue at home, throw a microdermabrasion
party, where a certified esthetician from Ciana visits you.
16. Claremont Resort and Spa $$$$
41 Tunnel Rd., Berkeley
(510) 843-3000
www.claremontresort.com
Services: Massages (therapeutic, warm stone, Shiatsu, deep tissue, aromatherapy,
sports, neck and shoulder, reflexology, couples), herbal bath treatment, aqua-latte-milk
bath and moisture treatment, therapeutic floatation tank, body wraps and scrubs
(essential oils, moor mud, herbal, zen triology, grape seed body polish, coconut
body polish, rosemary-citron Dead Sea salt scrub, chamomile, raw sugar and ginger),
men’s specialties, facials (rose, therapy enzyme, botanical, custom),
waxing, salon, bridal services.
Special Features: The Tibetan Sound Massage combines the standard full body
massage with vibrating sound waves from sacred Tibetan bowls placed on your
body.
17. Day Spa Paradise $$$
526 S. Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale
(408) 245-4777
www.dayspaparadise.com
Services: Facials (anti-sensitive, anti-aging, anti-pigmentation, anti-acne,
deep pore cleansing, deep hydrating, European, men’s, refresh, teen and
back treatment), peels (diamond microdermabrasion, glycolic facial treatment,
skin resurfacing AHA-BHA), massages (aroma luxe bodycare, anti-fatigue back
care, silky hand and foot), waxing.
Special Features: Spoil yourself and that special someone with Day Spa’s
couple packages (relaxation care and rejuvenation care) or pick up one of their
premier skincare products from Jan Marini and Yon-Ka Paris.
18. Destino Spa $$$
4335 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
(650) 947-0203
www.destinospa.net
Services: Massages (Gardenia aroma Swedish, reclining Buddha-Thai, Shiatsu,
prenatal, healing warm stone), facials (revitalizing pumpkin, collagen silk,
Mandarin C aromatic, purification, men’s, tropical taste, deep cleansing
back), resurfacing treatments (microdermabrasion, advanced exfoliation, sugar
and beta peels, lactic acid and green tea), spa rituals (Bali bliss, sanur seaweed
wrap, minty earth & sea mud wrap, lava purification wrap), foot therapy,
body polishes, baths and soaks, waxing and make-up.
Special Features: Feed your skin and senses with one of Destino’s appetizing
treats. Try the Caramel Turtle Inspiration, which starts off with a dry brush
exfoliation and delicious chocolate dip wrap. For something sweeter, have a
go at Chocolate Chip Devotion, which includes a yummy chocolate chip scrub and
strawberries-and-cream custom massage.
19. Delphi Salon and Day Spa $$
540 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite D Los Gatos
(408) 395-7260
www.delphidayspa.com
Services: Massages (aromatherapy, Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, pre-natal,
sports, chair, focus), facials (aromessance, men’s, teen, sea, sensitive
skin, deep pore cleansing, antioxidant, glycol peel, back), body treatments
(salt glow, moor mud, coffee scrub, airbrush tanning), waxing, nail care, hair
salon and make-up.
Special Features: Coffee lovers should try the Café Latte manicure, where
the hands are soaked in coffee beans and steamed milk before the rest of the
treatment.
20. Dolce Vita Day Spa & Salon $$
630 N. First St., San Jose
(408) 287-0200
www.dolcevitaspa.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, aromatherapy, pre- and post-natal, Shiatsu, deep
tissue, reflexology, foot, hot stone), facials (express, deep cleansing, oxy-vital,
hydrating, botanical Botox, glycolic acid peel), body treatments (micro-buff
body polish, sea salt, aromatherapy, moor mud, detoxifying seaweed, cellulite
body wrap), manicures, pedicures, hair salon, make-up and waxing.
Special Features: Singles and couples can detoxify and hydrate their skin with
water therapies, like the purifying steam sauna and the balneotherapy aroma
bath.
21. European Day Spa $
40643 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont
(510) 770-1237
www.europeandayspa.com
Services: Massages (hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, aromatherapy,
prenatal, spa hand and foot), facials (European deep pore cleansing, dermalift
non-surgical facial lift, glycolic acid, acne, back, men’s), body treatments
(salt glow body polishing with hydrotherapy bath, cellulite, seaweed body wrap,
mud body wrap, slimming/detoxification), make-up, eye treatment, manicures and
pedicures.
Special Features: Spa packages are the way to go if you can’t decide how
best to pamper yourself. From career women and moms-to-be to teenagers and couples,
European Day Spa has you covered.
22. Face Forward Skincare $$
1610 Blossom Hill Rd., Suite 3
San Jose
(408) 206-2426
Services: Chemical peels, post-surgical treatments, facials, waxing, microdermabrasion,
body wraps and treatments.
Special Features: Personalized service, value pricing, flexible hours, and results-oriented
products and services make Face Forward a great find. A series of six microdermabrasion
sessions costs $500.
23. Heaven A Day Spa $$
4301 Scotts Valley Dr., Suite 1 Scotts Valley
(831) 438-3888
Services: Massages (Swedish, deep tissue), facials, body scrubs, body wrap,
hydrotherapy, waxing, Botox, acupuncture, pedicure and manicure.
Special Features: With 10 treatment rooms, a couples-only room, and professionals
on hand for Botox and collogen injections, Heaven A Day spa is one of the largest
and most comprehensive day spas in the area.
24. Inspiration Day Spa $$
325 Sharon Park Dr., Menlo Park
(650) 854-5885
www.inspirationdayspa.com
Services: Massages (bronze and buff, deep tissue, heated desert stone, neck,
back and shoulders, prenatal, reflexology, Shiatsu, Swedish), facials (advanced
exfoliant, back, collagen veil mask, express, men’s, teens, eye treatment,
purifying, herbal peel, DNA CryoStemTM skin therapy system, microdermabrasion),
body treatments (Java Lulur body wrap, fresh lavender wrap, seaweed wrap, salt,
glow and honey), waxing, hair salon, make-up and nail care.
Special Features: The DNA CryoStemTM skin therapy system fuses the synergy of
DermaNutraceutical technology with cryogenic bio-cell therapy to hydrate your
skin. Integrate it into your day at the spa and take some home for later use.
25. La Belle Day Spa $$$
95 Town and Country Village Palo Alto
(650) 327-6964
36 Stanford Shopping Center Palo Alto
(650) 326-8522
www.labelledayspas.com
Services: Massages (deep tissue, hot stone, couples, hand and foot reflexology,
lymphatic draining, post-and-prenatal, sports, Swedish), facials (anti-acne,
anti-aging, botanical calm, jet lag rejuvenation, purifying, royal touch European,
sea essence), body treatments (endermologie, aromatic mud, wine-and- roses scrub),
waxing, laser hair removal, salon services, nails, regular and permanent make-up.
Special Features: Turn back the clock in just four hours with Timeless Radiance,
the anti-aging spa package that combines a Forever Young Facial to minimize
wrinkles and brighten and firm skin, and an invigorating full-body glycolic
body exfoliation. Also, check out their extensive menu of services for men,
which includes grooming and sports manicure and pedicure.
26. La Concha Spa $$$
1042 Lincoln Ave., San Jose
(408) 286-8612
www.laconchaspa.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, Shiatsu, deep tissue, carpal tunnel syndrome, foot
reflexology, pre-natal, sports, chair, Reiki, lymphatic drainage), facials (Fruitopia,
hydrating, deep cleansing, regenerating, acne, glycolic, back), mineral and
herbal oil baths, body scrubs and wraps, tanning, cellulite treatments, manicures,
pedicures, hand and foot therapy, hair salon and make-up.
Special Features: Heaven has a new name and it’s the Grand Escape Spa
Package. For $699, a couple gets seven hours of aromatherapy sauna, body scrub,
choice of baths, full facial, one-hour massage, lunch, manicure, pedicure, shampoo
and blow-dry.
27. New Image European Skin Care and Day Spa $$
14432 Union Ave., San Jose
(408) 371-5974
www.newimagedayspa.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy, hot stone), body treatments
(back, hydrotherapy bath, seaside salt scrub, contouring body wrap, seaweed
body wrap with body exfoliation), facials (acne, European, glycolic acid, teen),
waxing, including Brazilian bikini, tinting, electrolysis and make-up.
Special Features: New Image specializes in unique packages, including The Mini
Getaway for Two, The Royal Treatment, The Men’s Club, and much more.
28. Nilou Day Spa $$$
18772 Cox Ave., Saratoga
(408) 866-5036
www.nilou.com
Services: Massages (aromatic, stress reduction, pre-natal, deep tissue, lymphatic
drainage, foot reflexology), facials (Epicuren, aroma, oxy, hydra, beta, alpha,
teens and men), targeted facial treatments (microdermabrasion, glycolic enzyme
treatment, fruit-acid exfoliation and eye opener), permanent make-up, body treatments
(La Stone therapy, anti-cellulite treatment, seaweed body wrap, sun free tanning,
detoxifying herbal body wrap), waxing, tinting and nail care.
Special Features: Indulge in a unique body treatment like the Persian Hamam,
which starts with a soak in Nilou’s exclusive hydro bath, followed by
a waterfall shower.
29. Pavia Day Spa $$$
12840 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. Suite 300, Saratoga
(408) 741-1555
www.paviadayspa.com
Services: Massages (aromatherapy, deep tissue, foot reflexology, cellulite,
lymphatic drainage), body contour wrap, dry skin soother, aromatherapy salt
glow, deep cleansing back, sunless tan, facials (classic, antioxidant, deep
purification, hydrating, intensive firming, glycolic, upper chest) make-up,
manicure, pedicure and waxing.
Special Features: Pamper your extremities with the Head, Hands and Feet massage
($85 for 60 minutes), a pressure point massage using a customized blend of essential
oils.
30. Plum Spa $$
74 S. First St., San Jose
(408) 971-9713
www.plumspa.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, Shiatsu, deep tissue, sports, aromatherapy, reflexology),
facials (deep pore cleansing, aromatherapy, microdermabrasion, sea, anti-oxidant,
teen acne), body treatments (detox essential oil wrap for cellulite, bamboo
and lemongrass body buff, plum crush body buff), hydrotherapy, hair salon, makeover,
permanent cosmetics, waxing and nail care.
Special Features: This urban retreat is one of only 10 spas in the nation to
offer the elaborate Jamu Indonesian spa rituals. The Javanese Lulur™ Royal
Ritual, which begins with a Balinese massage and culminates in a luxurious petal
bath and a slathering of Jasmine Frangipani lotion, is fit for a queen. This
ritual is administered to royal brides 40 days before the wedding as a skin
purification and beauty ritual.
31. Primrose Country Day Spa $
630 Purissima St., Half Moon Bay
(650) 726-1244
www.primrosespa.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy, warm stone, couples,
prenatal), facials (pumpkin, resurfacing, teen, enzyme peel, hyper pigment treatment,
acne), body wraps (herbal, mud, seaweed) and scrubs, waxing, tinting, hand and
foot care, and electrolysis.
Special Features: Facials are Primrose’s specialty, with options like
Epicurean enzyme and oxygen treatment, salicylic acid, microcurrent eye treatment
and frozen live cell therapy.
32. Sachs Day Spa $$
1375 Lincoln Ave., San Jose
(408) 298-1375
www.sachsdayspa.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, deep muscle, reflexology, heated stone, lomi lomi,
pregnancy), facials (deep pore, papaya enzyme, glycolic, pumpkin, aromaplasty,
rejuvenating, pumpkin, teen, men’s, back, microdermabrasion, body treatments
(mango polish tanning, self tanning, rejuvenating body mask, spa pure), waxing
and make-up.
Special Features: Add a little oomph to your facial with Sachs’ intensifiers
like the aromaplasty mask, a multi-vitamin mask that revitalizes the skin, or
an evidence mask, an anti-aging treatment to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
33. Sanctuary Day Spa $$
16A Seascape Village, Aptos
(831) 688-7727
www.sanctuarydayspa.com
Services: Massages (warm stone, reflexology foot therapy, deep tissue, stress
reduction, pregnancy), facials (microdermabrasion, glycolic, deep pore cleansing,
vitamin C, teen, gentleman’s, express), body and bath treatments (milk
and honey wrap, seaweed detoxification wrap, body scrub, cellulite reduction,
hydrotherapy bath, airbrush bronzer), medical spa treatments (Botox, fillers,
fotofacial RF, laser hair removal, acid peel, extreme skin rejuvenation, corrective
acne, cell regeneration).
Special Features: Take advantage of Sanctuary Spa’s rewards program that
includes a newsletter and offers discounts with plans like the MyTime Spa Membership
(one free treatment, weekday and weekend discounts, medical spa discounts and
monthly specials) or the NurtureMe Series (purchase six facials, massages or
body treatments and get the seventh free).
34. Sona MedSpa $$$
2880 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 240 San Jose
(408) 248-7662
www.sonamedspa.com
Services: Laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation programs (healthy skin system,
skin illuminating system, skin renewal system, sun repair system, acne care
system, skin resolution system and Sona select system).
Special Features: Experience the Sona Concept: a personalized treatment program
that targets each anatomical area for treatment during the exact window of time
most effective for hair removal and anti-aging services.
35. Sunset Sauna and Massage $
1214 20th Ave., San Francisco
(415) 753-2559
www.sunsetsauna.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, couples, deep tissue, four-handed, reflexology,
sports, chair), salt glow, body polish, mud pack, kelp and aloe wrap and facials
(herbal clay, acupressure, rose petal, Burt’s Bees).
Special Features: Private Finnish saunas are available for $10 per person, per
hour.
36. Spa at Chaminade $$$
One Chaminade Ln., Santa Cruz
(800) 283-6569
www.chaminade.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, deep pressure, aromatherapy, prenatal, couples),
body wraps and scrubs (essential oils, tricrystal salt scrub, green tea and
ginger sea enzyme, chai tea mud), facials (purifying, vitamin C, anti-aging,
Epicurean enzyme, silver ion mask, microdermabrasion), waxing and make-up.
Special Features: Throw a two- or three hour private spa party, which includes
massages, facials, champagne, wine and a hors d’oeuvres reception.
37. Spoiled Rotten Day Spa $
9039 Soquel Dr., Aptos
(831) 688-7714
www.spoiledrottenspa.com
Services: Massages (deep tissue, aromatherapy, aromatherapy foot treatment),
body treatments (total body buff, the ultimate body wrap), facials (clinical
deep cleansing, oxygen blast, Victorian, aromatherapy, European, glycolic acid
peel, microdermabrasion), nail services, salon services including make-up, Botox,
permanent make-up.
Special Features: Try toning, a procedure that uses painless low-level electronic
impulses to “reprogram” muscles in the face to assume nearly their
original shape and to support skin tissues to become healthier.
38. Tova Yaron Day Spa & Salon $$
1600 Saratoga Ave., Suite 411 San Jose
(408) 866-8682
www.tovayaron.com
Services: Massages (Swedish, deep tissue, sports, Shiatsu,
hot stone, prenatal, aromatherapy, lymphatic, foot reflexology), facials (normal-to-dry-skin,
oily/combination skin, sensitive skin, aromatherapy, teen, back, vitamin C,
oxygen, collagen anti-aging treatment, hydrolifting), body treatments (body
salt glow plus sunless tanning, moor mud, seaweed, honey and almond body glow,
mineral rich Dead Sea salt glow, purifying and slimming detox, anti-fluid, Dead
Sea mud), microdermabrasion, glycolic peels, waxing, electrolysis, hydrotherapy
tub, nail services, hair salon services and make-up.
Special Features: Experience relaxation at its finest with Tova Yaron’s
“Total Escape from Reality” spa package – seven-and-a-half
hours of pampering, including an age-defying oxygen facial, a hydrotone body
wrap, a calming hydrotherapy bath, a relaxing hour-long massage, hair styling
and shampoo, make-up, a manicure and pedicure. Lunch is included.
39. Visual Image Salon $
5200 Mowry Ave., Suite C, Fremont
(510) 792-5922
www.visualimagesalon.com
Services: Facials (signature, traditional European, acne, glycolic acid peel,
microdermabrasion, back), eye, lip and neck treatments, eyebrow and lash tinting,
waxing, hair salon and make-up.
Special Features: Become a model and get your haircut or color for free. Models
are used for training future hair stylists and qualified educators are on hand
to supervise.
40. Salon De La Vie $$
1044 Lincoln Ave., San Jose
(408) 277-0911
www.salondelavie.com
Services: Hair treatments (cutting, color, thermal straightening, perms and
deep conditioning), waxing, facials (aromatherapy, deep cleansing, acne solution,
peel, European, gentleman’s, back, diamond microdermabrasion), manicure,
pedicure, massages (prenatal, Swedish, sports, deep tissue, aromatherapy)
Special Features: Special events are their forte. Salon De La Vie offers make-up
and hair styling services to help you look your best for your prom, weddings
and other special occasions.
TOP SAN FRANCISCO SPAS
International
Orange Spa Yoga Lounge
2044 Fillmore St.
(800) 387-7918
www.internationalorange.com
“BEST SPA 2004” – San Francisco Magazine
Prima Facie Skincare Salon
561 Castro St.
(415) 626-7700
“Voted Best of the Bay” – SFWeekly
Spa Sole - A Restorative Wellness Spa
2500 Clay St.
(415) 929-6886
www.spasole.com
“The ultimate place to go for maximum pampering” – Spa Daily
Therapeia
1801 Bush St.
(415) 885-4450
www.therapeiaspa.com
“Best Massage in San Francisco” – Allure Magazine
Tru Spa
750 Kearny St.
(415) 399-9700
www.truspa.com
“Best Facial in San Francisco” – Tru Spa
NEW SPAS
American
Male Salon
560 Showers Dr., Mountain View
(650) 941-9994
www.americanmale.com
The Pet Spa
1516 Pollard Rd., Los Gatos
(408) 379-8911
www.spa4pets.com
Clarity Spa
40000 Fremont Blvd., Fremont
(510) 656-2100
www.clarityspa.com
JEM Skincare
1370 El Paseo De Saratoga San Jose
(408) 674-1356
www.jessicarom.com
Juut Salonspa
240 University Ave., Palo Alto
(650) 328-4067
www.juut.com
Lavender Beauty Spa
47854 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont
(510) 353-1311
www.lavenderbeautyspa.com
Persona Day Spa
1166 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
(650) 328-2836
www.bodynsole.com
Pure Bliss Day Spa
6055 Meridian Ave., San Jose
(408) 268-5300
www.pbdayspa.com
Sage Beauty Spa
812 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite 140, San Jose
(408) 244-2102
www.sagebeautyspa.com
Serenity Day Spa
1123 Luchessi Dr., San Jose
(408) 448-7546
www.serenityds.com
SkinSpirit Clinic & Spa
701 Emerson St., Palo Alto
(650) 324-9600
www.skinspirit.com
Thermae Day Spa
103 Gilbert Ave.Menlo Park
(650) 833-3131
www.thermaespa.com
Yelka Day Spa
2049 Grant Rd., Los Altos
(650) 969-1117
www.yelkadayspa.com
1240 Salon & Spa
1240 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose
(408) 295-3886
SPA DO'S AND DON'T'S
DO:
TIP. It’s customary to leave 15 to 20 percent for any
personalized service. Gift certificates don’t generally include gratuity.
When in doubt, ask.
SHOWER BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT. Though your massage therapist will likely use scented oils and such, nothing can cover a day’s worth of mountain biking. And bring stuff for your post-shower treatment, too.
TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE. The only place more inappropriate for a mobile phone would be a funeral.
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR THERAPIST. Tell them where it hurts, and where you’d like more or less pressure throughout the treatment. Don’t get bossy; just don’t be shy.
RELAX. Massage and meditation are soul mates. Go ahead, fall asleep.
HYDRATE. Massage breaks up toxins. Drinking water before and after your treatment will help your body’s natural elimination process.
CHECK FOR OTHER AMENITIES. Some spas have hot tubs and steam rooms for guest use. It’d be a shame if they went to waste.
USE THE RESTROOM BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT. ’Nuff said.
DON'T:
WEAR HEAVY PERFUMES OR DEODORANTS. Some therapists have allergies
or are sensitive to overbearing fragrances.
BRING BABIES OR TODDLERS. Apparently, this isn’t obvious.
ASSUME IT’S OKAY TO NOT SHOW UP. Space and time are reserved for you, and cost the spa money if you flake.
BE AFRAID TO GET NAKED. Clothing is optional, of course. But a trained professional knows how to maintain your privacy while having access to those glutes and lower back (spots clothing usually covers).
SHOW UP DRUNK. Massage is a detoxifying treatment. Don’t mix the two.
EAT A HEAVY MEAL BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT. This will only make your body work harder at breaking down toxins.
THE PERFECT WEEKEND SPA GETAWAY
SYCAMORE HOT SPRINGS WEEKEND GETAWAY
1215 Avila Dr., San Luis Obispo
(800) 234-5831
www.sycamoresprings.com
Don’t tell your partner where the two of you are going. Just tell him or
her to pack one nice outfit, swim trunks, a toothbrush, a pair of hiking shoes,
shorts, some sunglasses and a crossbow (or something throw ’em off the scent).
Then drive to Sycamore Hot Springs for your surprise weekend getaway (after you’ve
made reservations, of course). You will be the hero. Be sure to ask for a room
with its own mineral spring hot tub (there are several), which delivers mineral-rich,
104-degree water that will make you immortal (not really). Take a dip in one of
the three freshwater pools (one of which, “The Oasis,” is a 30-person
hot tub nestled amongst the rocks and trees); pick your degree of difficulty and
hike to some of California’s most breathtaking coastal views; indulge in
a variety of therapeutic spa treatments, including massages and facials; and relax
in one of the many redwood hot tubs tucked against the hillside. Rinse and repeat.
TOP 10 YOGA STUDIOS
Yoga
Source Palo Alto
158 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto
(650) 328-9642
www.yogasource.com
Yoga Center of Los Gatos
Nine Montebello Way, Los Gatos
(408) 395-5356
www.yogacenterlosgatos.com
Bikram Yoga Studio
5289 Prospect Rd., San Jose
(408) 255-9910
1500 Norman Ave., Suite. 201 Santa Clara
(408) 562-0055
www.bikramyoga.com
California Yoga Center
570 Showers Dr., Mountain View
(650) 947-9642
www.californiayoga.com
Cambrian Yoga, Pilates & Fitness
1900 Camden Ave., San Jose
(408) 377-3866
www.cambrianyoga.com
Willow Glen Yoga
1188 Lincoln Ave., #4, San Jose
(408) 289-9642
www.willowglenyoga.com
Dahn Yoga Center
1082 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara
(408) 241-0328
42130 Blacow Rd., Fremont
(510) 979-1130
1776 Miramonte Ave.Mountain View
(650) 960-1717
www.dahnyoga.com
Yoga Source Los Gatos
227C N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
(408) 315-2096
www.yogasource.com
Yoga Los Altos
343 Second St., #3Los Altos
(650) 941-9642
www.yogaoflosaltos.com
Los Gatos Ballet & Pilates
16 Lyndon Ave. Los Gatos
(408) 399-7577
www.bodyinmotion.com
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專家說》
馬偕醫院趙強營養師提醒：斷食須事先了解自己的身體狀況，不要輕易冒險。如有消化性潰瘍者，是否能熬過不進食，但胃酸仍正常分泌的這段時間？這麼做，是否會加重傷口？另外濃度過高的檸檬汁、辣椒粉也可能刺激胃的傷口或發炎處，須謹慎為之。
專家說》
馬 偕醫院趙強營養師提醒：體重下降不代表減肥，一個人的肥胖值應該要看體脂肪。斷食減的重包括水和身體分解肌肉組織應急兩種。這種做法，肌肉被減掉了，但脂 肪卻沒減到，若飲食習慣又不改，照常大吃大喝，不僅會復胖，體脂肪比例還會越來越高，反倒變成增肥。同時，體脂含量越高，也是膽結石的高危險群，建議多吃 海藻類、菇蕈類。
專家說》
馬偕醫院趙強營養師提醒：從沒斷食過，第一次就嘗試二十一天，恐怕太過激烈，建議採用漸進式的斷食法，一開始嘗試五至七天就好。最好由有經驗的人來帶或有專業醫療人員陪同。若感覺任何不適，須立即向相關人員反映，讓他們隨時掌握斷食者的身心狀況。
斷食法比較
清水斷食
適合有經驗人士採用，難度最高，排毒效果最佳，但不見得適合所有人。
只飲清水。
生吃蔬果汁、蔬果斷食
適合體質較熱者（特徵：身體或器官有緊張、興奮、亢進、發炎、充血、發熱等症狀，常口渴、喜歡喝冷飲、尿量少而且色黃、便秘等）與平時多吃肉、乳、蛋者。
單一至兩種蔬菜汁，或是單一種蔬菜、水果，生吃。
熟蔬菜汁斷食
適合體質微涼、略虛者（特徵：身體功能略低、言語和行動無力、體力不佳、汗多、腹瀉、瘦弱、蒼白等）；吃蔬菜的，挑兩至三種蔬菜。喝湯的，可以煲約30分鐘。不要放任何調味料。
穀類斷食
適合體質較虛、寒者（特徵：身體或器官鬆弛、緩慢、萎縮、衰退、無力、貧血、疲倦、口不渴、喜歡喝熱飲、尿量多且色淡、生理週期較遲、較消瘦，有嚴重疾病、久病者，或需要較溫和排毒的人。每天只吃糙米飯，可加海菜。
楓糖斷食
適合各種體質
只喝楓糖水＋檸檬汁＋少許辣椒粉
註一、擁有澳洲自然及傳統醫學學院（Nature Care College）古典順勢療法文憑的香港執業自然療法醫師黃偉德建議，沒有專業指導，首次自行斷食，清水斷食不超過三天，蔬菜清湯或蔬菜汁斷食，不超過七天。
註二、歐陽英建議，斷食天數因人而異，通常當斷食者度過飢餓關卡後，再次有飢餓感時，就該準備復食。復食時間為斷食天數的三分之一。例如，斷食七天，應在第五天復食，一般建議是，三天減食、一天斷食、三天復食。
資料來源：黃偉德「博極醫源」網頁、健康醫學學習網、歐陽英
*歐陽英斷食食譜, 一天分十次進食, 食用程序是:
1. 起床-- 利尿冬瓜湯
2. 晨間運動後-- 蘋果汁一杯
3. 早餐-- 利尿冬瓜湯
4. 十點半-- 淨血蔬果汁
5. 午餐-- 抗癌蔬菜湯
6. 三點-- 蘋果汁
7. 四點半-- 五汁飲
8. 晚餐-- 抗癌蔬菜湯
9. 八點-- 高C果汁
10. 睡前-- 糙米茶
利尿冬瓜湯
冬瓜皮、冬瓜肉、冬瓜子（約500克）、老玉米鬚（干品，15克）、老薑兩片。
先將玉米鬚洗淨，連同冬瓜皮、肉、子與老薑加水1,000cc煮沸後，以小火煮20分鐘，濾渣飲用。
抗癌蔬菜湯
胡蘿蔔半條、白蘿蔔1/4條、白蘿蔔葉約1/2、牛蒡半條、香菇 2朵。
將所有材料加水3,500cc煮沸，以小火煮60分鐘。
糙米茶
糙米300克。
糙米下鍋炒10分鐘後加水煮沸，小火煮20分鐘。
蘋果汁
新鮮蘋果汁1～2粒。
蘋果去皮切塊，用分離式榨汁機榨出原汁。
淨血蔬果汁
胡蘿蔔一條、大芹菜兩片、番茄一粒、檸檬一粒。
將四種材料洗淨，有皮的去皮，用分離式榨汁機榨出原汁，即時飲用。
五汁飲
蘋果一粒、大黃瓜1/4條、苦瓜1/4條、青椒半條、大芹菜兩片。
所有材料洗淨，用分離式榨汁機榨出原汁。
高C果汁
橙兩粒、檸檬一粒、葡萄25粒。
洗淨去皮去子，用果汁機榨汁。
San Jose
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Online Guides ~
Artsopolis Guide to Arts & Culture
Movie ticket, Location and showtimes
The most popular places to visit
Bay area Events Search
CA Festival / Events Search
South Bay Farmer's Market
Pacific Coast Farmers Association
National Farmer's Market
Bay Area Flea Markets List
San Jose Capitol Flea Market
7am-5:30pm, Thu-Sun. Capitol Expy at Snell Ave 408-225-5800. Free Parking, $1.50 entry fee.
San Jose Flea Market
7am-5:30pm, Wed-Sun. 1590 Berryessa Rd 408-453-1110, Free Entry, Parking $1 weekdays, $5 weekends.
Bay Area Harvest
Craiglist Bay area online billboard
Restaurants Serach
Metro Silicon Valley
Discover Silicon Valley
The Wave Magazine
California DMV
Postal Offices
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
U.S. Social Security Administration
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco
Santa Clara Adult Education
Computer Recycling Center
Women's Business Center (有中文) WBC 討論區
Chinese Calligraphy The Taoist Center
柏克萊華文師資培訓計畫 Stella Kwoh (郭譽玫) 510-658-2550 stellakwoh@aol.com
Local and Natioal Yellow Pages
灣區網頁
華人工商
美國中文黃頁
北美中文黃頁
Child Free - No Kidding
Entertainments ~
Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View
San Jose Repertory Theatre
San Jose Musical Theatre
Ice Skate in San Jose
Comedy Sportz
San Jose Convention
Museums ~
Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House 300 Grant St., Campbell 408-866-2119
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium 1342 Naglee Ave., at Park Ave. 408-947-3636
San Jose Historical Museum 1600 Senter Rd. at Keyes St. 408-287-2290
San Jose Museum of Art 110 S. Market St. at san Fermando St. 408-294-2787
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles 520 S. 1st St, San Jose 408-971-0323
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art 451 S. 1st St. at Sanra Clara St. 408-283-8155
Youth Science Institute 16240 Alum Rock Ave. at Crothers Rd. 408-258-4322
Children's Discovery Museum 180 Woz Way, San Jose 408-298-5437
Emma Prusch Memorial fram Park 627 S. King Rd. 408-926-5555
Tech Museum of Innovation 145 W. San Carlos St., San Jose 408-279-7150
Triton museum 1505 Warburton Ave. at lincoln St. 408-247-3754
Lace Museum Sunnyvale (history of the traditional wedding dress, veil, and accessories)
The Museum of Los Gatos Art Museum & History Museum
Sightseeing ~
Japanese Friendship Tea Garden 1300 Senter Rd., San Jose (at Tully & Keyes St)
Overfelt Garden Educational Park Dr. & Mckee Rd., San Jose 408-251-3323
Hakone Japanese Gardens in Saratoga
Saso Herb Garden San Jose
San Jose Heritage Rose Garden San Jose
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden San Jose
Guadalupe River Park & Garden San Jose
Raging Water San Jose
Winchester Mystery House San Jose
Filoli House Woodside
Hearst Castle San Simeon
Hot Spring
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort San Luis Obispo
North Bay
City Guides ~
California Official 2006 Visit Guide
Bay area Travel Guide http://511.org/
Palo Alto http://www.city.palo-alto.ca.us/
San Mateo http://www.ci.sanmateo.ca.us/
Transportation ~
Google Map
Bart (SF and East Bay, with connections from Daly City to Fremont, Richmond and Concord)
VTA (operates buses and light rail trains throughout Santa Clara County)
Amtrak (train service from San Jose to Oakland, Sacramento, and Monterey)
Caltrain (rail service btw SF and San Jose with weekday, commute-hour service to Gilroy)
SamTrans (bus service from Palo Alto through SF)
Highway 17 Express Bus (daily from San Jose Caltrain station to Santa Cruz)
Bus Between SF, LA, LV, Reno http://www.ivymedia.com/usasia/
Transit Trip Planner
Blogs ~
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Museum ~
SF Museum of Modern Art 10:00-5:45 ($12.50) (First Tuesday is FREE)
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco 10:00-5:00 ($10)
de young museum 9:30-5:00 ($10) (First Tuesday is FREE)
Exploratorium 10:00-5:00 ($13) (First Wednesday is Free)
Shopping ~
Mask Italia Inc. 2176 Chestnut St., SF (btw Pierce/Steiner) 415-409-4743
Union Square
SF Boutique Shops Hayes St (btw Gough & Laguna), Valencia St (btw 16th & 22nd)
Second hand/Exchange ~
Buffalo Exchange 1555 Haight St,/1210 Valencia St, SF
Wasteland 1660 Haight St, SF
Jazz Club ~ List
SF Jazz
Preal's 256 Columbus, SFO 415-291-8255
Elbo Room 647 Valencia, SFO 415-552-7788
Bistro 339 339 Taylor, SFO 415-563-8568
Moose's 1652 Stockton,SFO 415-989-7800
Les Joulins Jazz Bistro 44 Ellis, SFO
York Hotel, Plush Room (Vocalist) 940 Sutter, SFO
Cityscape Bar 333 O'Farrell St., SFO 415-923-5002
Supermarkets ~
Vivande, Inc. 2125 Fillmore St., San Francisco 415-346-4430
Molinari Deli 373 Columbus Ave, SF (corss Vallejo St) 415-421-2337
Cooking Classes ~
California Culinary Academy 625 Polk St, SF
Ca'Brea 346 S La Brea Ave, LA 323-938-2863
La Luna 113 N Larchmont Blvd, LA 323-962-2130
Pane e Vino Trattoria 8265 Beverly Blvd, LA 323-651-4600
Locanda Veneta 8638 West Third St, LA 310-274-1893
Tanino Ristorante 1043 Westwod Blvd, LA 310-208-0444
Il Pastaio 400 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hill 310-205-5444
Piccolo Paradiso 150 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hill 310-271-0030
I Cugini Trattoria 1501 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica 310-451-4595
bouchon 9 W. Victoria St, Santa Barbara 805-730-1160
鼎泰豐 1108 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia (LA area) 626-574-7068
陽春麵之家 140 W. Valley Blvd, San Gabriel 626-288-1948 (同一plaza 還有其他餐館)
Little Tokyo Shopping Center 333 S. Alameda St, LA
Santa Brabrara ~
The Upham Hotel
Fitness Club ~
Decathlon Club 3250 Central Expressway, Santa Clara
Almaden Valley Athletic Club 5400 Camden Ave., San Jose 408-267-3700
San Jose Swim & Racquet Club 1170 Pedro St., San Jose 408-297-0067
San Jose Athletic Club 196 N. 3rd St, San Jose 408-292-1141
Dance Events~
SF Open DanceSport Championships (3/30-4/1, 2007)
International Grand Ball Championships in SF (7/27-29, 2007)
USABDA
USA DanceSport National Championships in San Jose
Galaxy Dance Festival (9/15-17, 2006)
Easy2Relate2
Ballroom Dance Classes ~
Arthur Murray Franchise Dance Studio
Dance Spectrum 1707D S. Bascom Ave., Cambell 408-371-9722
Dance Center 1824 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose 408-264-9393
SJSU Ballroom
Premier Ballroom 4181 Cushing Pkwy, Fremont 510-770-1178 (many Asian)
Starlite Ballroom 1160 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Sunnyvale 408-745-7827
Shall We Dance 830 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale
Imperial Studio 822 Cassia St, Redwood City 650-366-0504
Allegro Ballroom 5855 Christie Ave, Emeryville 510-655-2888
The Pavilion 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto (btw San Antonio and Charleston)
Stanford Ballroom
Metronome 1830 17th St, SF 415-252-9000
Find a Dance Partner
Dancing Night Clubs ~
Roccapulco 3140 Mission St., SFO 415-648-6611(Closed Mon-Tue)
The Limelight 228 Castro St., Mountain View 650-903-4830
Alberto 736 Dana St, Mountain View 650-968-3007
Dance Supplies ~
Ballroom Connection Sunnyvale
Aida Dancewear Cupertino
Bossa Bella 21269 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino 408-257-3300 (across from De Anza College)
BDC Shoes Campbell
Dance Shoes Store
Apple Dance Shoes
Very Fine Shoes
SF Dancewear
Champion Dance Shoes LA
Dance Life
Ballroom Dance Shoe
Notably Unique
Elegance Shoe
Dance Natural
Worldtone Dance
DIY Shops
Michael's Art & Craft Stores
Joann Fabric & Craft Store
Hancock Fabrics Shops
University Art
Art & Craft Supply 88 S. 4th St, Suite 130, San Jose 408-280-7474
The Bead Shop 158 University Avenue Palo Alto
Global Beads 345 Castro Street, Mountain View
3Beads & A Button 20680 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
Mother Earth Clay Art Center 790 Lucerne DR, Sunnyvale 408-245-6262
Petroglyph
Color Me Mine
E-invitation
E-cards http://www.hallmark.com , http://www.bowcreek.com
Lavender Recipes
USA ~
Inn on the Alameda, Santa Fe, N.M.
The
cooking school provided by this charming inn in Santa Fe includes a two
night stay, a 2-1/2 hour class (with lunch and recipes), large
continental breakfasts both days and other amenities. The cooking
school fee starts at about $400 for double occupancy, depending on room
choice.
Applewood Inn & Restaurant, Sonoma County, California
Classes
at the La Buona Cooking School are held twice a month and range from
preparing unusual cuts of meat to BBQ and seafood. The rate is $100 per
person for a daytime class and $150 for an evening class, with dinner.
The inn features16 rooms and suites and occupies three pink stucco
buildings. The Piccola Casa suite, with its bedside fireplace, is
particularly nice. There are no special packages with rooms included.
Doubles start at about $200.
Laguna Culinary Arts cooking school, Laguna Beach, California
Red Mountain Spa School, St. George, Utah
At
this spa school for adventure cuisine in St. George, Utah, executive
chef Jim Gallivan teaches four two hour cooking classes every month. He
allows time for hiking and other activities in the schedule. Each class
is limited to 12 participants and emphasizes the principles of healthy
cooking. Package cost is about $2,800 for double occupancy and about
$1,700, single. The package includes deluxe accommodations in a
pristine natural environment, three meals a day, fitness classes, spa
facilities and other active life amenities.
Cherry Valley Lodge, Newark, Ohio
This
lodge offers several cooking and wine weekends throughout the year.
They also feature a program to cook with your kids. Programs include
lessons, accommodations, breakfasts and one dinner. Costs start at
about $600 for double occupancy.
Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, Amelia Island, Florida
The
Ritz-Carlton offers a seasonal two day package that includes working
side-by-side with the resort's talented chefs. The cooking school
package includes two nights in a spacious, coastal-view guest room,
daily lunch with the chef, as well as all of the amenities of a luxury
resort. The package fees begin at about $900 double occupancy, $650
single.
Jane Butel, La Posada de Albuquerque hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Held
at La Posada de Albuquerque, a historic landmark, this festive culinary
school offers authentic and innovative New Mexican and Southwest
dishes. Jane Butel, an expert on the region's cuisine, offers
full-participation classes. Options include three-hour classes to
five-day, full-participation vacations.
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekell Island, Georgia
"Cooking
at the Club" is a special three-night, four-day package available every
August at the Club Hotel on Jekyll Island, the barrier island midway
between Savannah, Ga. and Jacksonville, Fla. The mid week package
includes superior rooms in Crane Cottage for three nights, hands on
cooking classes in the Crane Cottage kitchen, patisserie sessions, a
wine tasting evening with the club's sommelier, a daily breakfast and
farewell dinner. Doubles start at about $1,000, $650 single.
The Greenbrier Culinary Arts Center, White Sulphur Springs, W.V.
This
Greenbrier Spa has been offering cooking classes since 1977 and a
variety of new activities are in store for 2005, including BBQ
University with Steven Raichlen (May 3-6, May12-15, June 12-15 and
September 4-7), Saveur Cooks (April 22-24), A Marriage of Food and Wine
(May 24-27) and Cooking with Cast Iron with Chef John Folse (September
11-14). Please visit the Greenbrier website for current rate and
booking information.
Wheatleigh, Lenox, Mass.
This
English style country house hotel in Lenox, Mass. is renowned for its
exquisite dinners. Chef Bryce Whittlesey lets you in on his secrets
with his personally directed culinary classes. His full-day classes are
limited to six participants and held twice a year. There are also
shorter evening classes as well. Full day classes, including lunch and
dinner are about $200 per person.; half day, about $100; evening
classes, including dinner are $125.
Fourteen Lincoln Street, Niantic, Conn.
The
shore village of Niantic offers a culinary weekend retreat under
special arrangements. You and a group of family or friends must reserve
all four guest rooms of this unusual bed and breakfast inn for a
weekend that includes cooking classes taught by Cheryl Jean, the inn's
proprietor and a Culinary Institute of America graduate. Jean
specializes in regional New England cooking but she also offers themed
classes if you prefer. The package includes two night's accommodations,
a half-day cooking class, breakfasts and a sumptuous Saturday dinner
for about $725 per couple.
Canada ~
Strewn Winery Cooking School, Ontario, Canada
This
wine country cooking school offers five day packages consisting of
daily hands on cooking classes, visits to food markets and producers,
wine tastings, breakfasts and lunches, dinner at one of the region's
top restaurants and deluxe accommodations at the Harbour House Hotel.
The package double rate is about $4,600 or $2,600 for single and
includes daily shuttle service between the hotel and cooking school.
Classes are held from late May through mid November.
Italy ~
International Cooking School of Italian Food and Wine
Cooking
courses range in price from $1,895-3,695. During the six-day course, 40
authentic dishes are taught. The students' multi-course meals are
paired with regional wines.
Tuscan Women Cook
No
larger than 12 students, these classes are ideal for cooks at all
experience levels. Programs are offered in May, June, July, September
and October.
Bluone Cooking School
Offers week-long classes with a choice of four hotels.
Frence ~
Two Bordelais
A
former chef from Berkeley's Chez Panisse started this regional school,
held in the idyllic countryside of Burgundy, France. Some of the
classes are held in a 300-year-old farmhouse, with first-class lodging
nearby. Field trips include visits to medieval villages, wine estates,
local artisans and more.
B&B ~
1801 First Napa
Churchill Manor Napa
Hennessey House Napa
Oak Knoll Inn Napa
Hotel d'Amici Calistoga
Cottage Grove Inn Calistoga
The di Rosa Preserve houses is one of the largest regional art collections in the country.
Restaurants ~
SPAs ~
1801 First modern luxury B&B
1801 First St, Napa (707) 224-3739
Sonoma SPA on The Plaza $$$
457 First St., Sonoma (707) 939-8770
Features:
At the end of the 50-minute, $68 Facial Tonification, the therapist
will give you instructions on how to give yourself acupressure
treatment at home.
The Gaige House Inn, SPA & Vacation Cottages $$$
13540 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen (707) 935-0237
Features:
The Gaige House Inn 15 rooms, pool, spa and massage facilities have a
contemporary Asian deor and, in 2000, it was voted the #1 bed and
breakfast in all of America by Travel Leisure.
The Garden SPA at Macarthur Place $$$$
29 E. MacArthur St., Sonoma (800) 722-1886
Features:
Set amidst fragrant gardens, the two-story Victorian house was built in
the 1860s and is one of the oldest Victorians in Sonoma.
Hotel Healdsburg $$$$
25 Matheson St., Healdsburg (800) 889-7188
Features: This hotel has 55 elegantly appointed guestrooms and a 3,000 square-foot spa, pool and gardens.
New Dawn Day SPA $$
6741 Sebastopol Ave., Suite 160, Sebastopol (707) 823-8441
Features:
The Butter Cream Massage ($79 for sixty minutes, $108, 90 minutes)
sounds as luxurious as it is; a moisturizing mixture of Shea butter,
avocado/peach oils and amino acids is caressed into the skin to soothe,
tone, hydrate and soften.
Raindance SPA: The Lpdge at Sonoma $$$
1325 Broadway, Sonoma (707) 931-2034
Features:
The Hydrotone thermal capsule is a big white spaceship-like device that
steams from the bottom up. The steam is combined with a grape seed
scrub, grape seed body mud, Vichey shower and final oiling down for a
$155, 60-minute treatment.
The SPA at Sonoma Mission Inn $$$$
18140 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma (800) 862-4945
Features:
Free use of the bathhouse ?which has an exfoliating shower, two mineral
water soaking pools, herbal steam, dry sauna, fitness classes, outdoor
thermal pools and whirlpool with the purchase of any spa service.
The Courtyard SPA at The Sonoma Coast Villa $$$
16702 Hwy One, Bodega (888) 404-2255
Features: Fans of Mediterranean architecture will savor the ebullient red tile roofs and terracotta stucco structures.
The SPA at Montecito Heights $$
2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa (800) 848-8300
Features:
All-body polish treatments end with a stop at the seven-showerhead
Vichey shower, where you are rinsed before a massage with hydrating
lotion.
Alles European Day SPA $$
380 Windsor River Rd., Windsor (707) 838-3223
Features: The grape seed oil body polish ($80, 60 minutes) is a perfect choice for this wine country spot.
Elan Fitness Center for Women $
1372 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma (707) 765-1919
Features:
A pampering post for women only, Elan is a family-owned and operated
business (with another location in Marin County) that offers fitness
training facilities and over 300 fitness and mind/body classes.