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Intermezzo at Quattro
There’s a new addition at Four Seasons East Palo Alto. The aptly named, “Intermezzo” now occupies the space between the bar scene and full-on dinning experience at Quattro (the Four Seasons restaurant). Last Friday, MODE had the chance to celebrate the grand opening.
Italian for “in between,” Intermezzo serves up a wildly diverse selection of small plates and appetizers. Diners have the choice of eating Famiglia (all at once), Festivo (as its ready) and Formale (course by course). A lot of the plates are designed to be shared—with this in mind there is a huge portion of the menu that can be prepared gluten free upon request. All menu items were created by Executive Chef Marco Fossati, Chef de Cuisine Edward Higgins and Pastry Chef Eric Keppler.
I started off with a the made-f [...] Continue reading →
West Side Story- Broadway San Jose
One of Broadway’s most well-known and influential musicals, West Side Story is a loose modern twist on the classic Romeo and Juliet story. Taking place in the streets of New York City, the story highlights the racial struggle existing between two opposing gangs in the 1950s. Based on a book by Arthur Laurents, West Side Story features music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and conception and choreography by Jerome Robbins. On the Broadway stage since 1957, the musical has been produced over and over again. Last night, the team of West Side Story celebrated their 500th performance of their current national tour.
The theater was packed for opening night of West Side Story at the Center for Performing Arts in Downtown San Jose. Ticket holders took their seats and waited f [...] Continue reading →
CATS at Broadway San Jose
On Tuesday evening, Broadway San Jose continued its season with CATS, one of Broadway’s longest running musicals. As of May 2011, CATS celebrated its 30th anniversary, make it the longest continuously touring Broadway musical in history. CATS is musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. I had yet to see a live performance of CATS, and had been waiting to see the musical at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Opening night was finally here and the theatre was packed with fans (some who had dressed-up in costume for the occasion) anticipating a wonderful evening. We took our seats and waited for the curtain to go up for the award winning musical.
CATS is the musical tale of a band of Jellicle Cats that gather [...] Continue reading →
Holiday Shopping at Stanford Shopping Center
It’s the Holidays and that means lots of shopping for us! We’re getting Christmas presents, picking up Fall Fashion items and looking to share more and more gift ideas with you all through out the next few weeks. So when we received $200 from Stanford Shopping Center to check out their stores, deals, steals and fashions we had to say yes!
First of all we were totally blown away with all the changes! Did you know there is an Urban Outfitters there now–amongst tons of other new stores. We also fell in LOVE with the Ann Taylor store–chandeliers anyone?
We found a couple of amazing finds that we’re excited to share with you! But first we had to give you a peek into the new Ann Taylor store. We totally recommend going in when you’re in the area. Besides ca [...] Continue reading →
Opera San Jose- Pagliacci & La Voix Humaine
On Saturday evening, Opera San Jose continued its season with a powerful double-bill performance of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci and Poulenc’s La voix humaine. I have wanted to see Pagliacci for years, and ever since Opera San Jose announced their 2011-2012 season, have been counting the days till opening night. Opening night was finally here and the California Theatre was packed with young and old anticipating a wonderful evening at the opera. We took our seats and waited for the curtain to go up for the French monodrama La voix humaine.
A one-act opera with one character, La voix humaine is the story of a young woman whose lover of 5 years has left her for another woman and she is having one final conversation with him. An agonizing phone call, their conversation is interrupted numerous t [...] Continue reading →
Marc Cohn at Yoshi’s San Francisco
On Tuesday evening, fans gathered at Yoshi’s in San Francisco to hear the soulful music of artist Marc Cohn. This was the first time I had attended a concert at this venue, and found Yoshi’s to be one of the best locations for a show that I had visited. Effortless parking, spacious seating, and excellent cuisine made Yoshi’s a memorable setting for a relaxing evening. Breaking away from the band, Cohn sang with only his guitarist Shane Fontayne for this very intimate performance.
The night began with some of Cohn’s classic numbers, like “Perfect Love,” a song about his brother and the innocence and thrill associated with young love. Other songs from the set included “29 Ways,” a rendition of Willie Dixon’s 1956 original. This is the only cover song Cohn produced prior to [...] Continue reading →
Westfield Oakridge- Play Space Grand Opening
Come join us this Wednesday as Westfield Oakridge officially opens the new play area! Aside from the fun new play area they’ve planned out a few fun filled hours of songs, singing, magic tricks, princesses, snacks, and crafts!
Come on down at 3PM to join the fabulous Andy Z., followed by a magic show, ballon twisters, and face painters! Then grab your free t-shirt, snacks, and crafts to take home! This completely free event is sure to be a blast and have your little ones giddy and smiling from ear to ear!
WHEN: 9-21-11 from 3-5 PM
WHERE: Westfield Oakridge
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