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DINING AND DRINKS Don't stay cooped up at the hotel all weekend, get out and hit the town. Don't know where to go? Well, some of our friends downtown will be offering special deals and discounts for SND workshop attendees. Just show them your namebadge and tell them we sent you.
RESTAURANTS
A.P. STUMP'S
The cuisine at A.P. Stump's is distinctly New American, which employs classic techniques with no ethnic boundaries. The San Jose Mercury News called A.P. Stump's "a destination worth seeking out."
SND SPECIAL: Anyone wearing an SND badge will receive half off all wines by-the-glass and well cocktails served in the bar!
163 West Santa Clara Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 292-9928 | www.apstumps.com
BLAKE'S
San Jose's best steakhouse serves Certified Angus beef in a variety of cuts (try the 12-ounce top sirloin), plus chicken, chops and marvelous roast duck. With an appetizer of onion straws and a dessert of chocolate cake, you can fulfill your cholesterol requirements for the year and leave very, very happy. Attractive place and a good bar, but no tablecloths: It's come-as-you-are.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and receive 20% off your bill!
17 N. San Pedro Square, Downtown San Jose
(408) 298-9221 | www.blakessteakhouse.com
E&O TRADING COMPANY
E&O is a Southeast Asian grill with small plates inspired by the cuisines of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and East India using only the freshest ingredients. The menu includes sizzling satays, salads, rice and noodle dishes as well as South Asian flat breads. The craft brewery offers house-made ales and nonalcoholic sodas brewed on the premises.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and receive $15 off your bill!
96 S. First St., Downtown San Jose
(408) 938-4100 | www.eotrading.com
EULIPIA
Since its birth in 1977 as a cutting-edge jazz venue, Eulipia has been a San Jose landmark. In January of 2000 Chef Eric Tosh joined the restaurant and has succeeded in creating a menu that is a selection of salads, starters, entrees and desserts that will please even the most sophisticated diner. The restaurant was named "Best New American Cuisine" by the Metro readers in 2000, 2001 & 2002.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and receive $10 off your bill!
374 South First Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 280-6161 | www. eulipia.com
IL FORNAIO
Early mornings at Il Fornaio bring rustic, crisp crusted breads hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. In the tradition of Italy's thousandfold trattorias, the sights, sounds and aromas of authentic Italian cuisine are recreated fresh everyday at Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana.
SND SPECIAL: Enjoy happy hour prices all day when you show your SND badge at the bar!
302 South Market Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 271-3366 | www.ilfornaio.com
LA PASTAIA
La Pastaia (the pasta maker) was opened in Los Gatos in 1984 as a small 24 seat cafe. The food then, as now, was fresh, seasonal and beautiful. One critic who became a friend of the restaurant over many years, said "I knew I was in the right place when I saw the chef reach for a piece of fresh nutmeg and grate it into a sauce." In 1990 the restaurant moved into its current location in the historic Hotel De Anza. The owners and their executive chef share a deep respect and affection for the Italian life-style. The menu reflects that commitment, emphasizing seasonal, rustic cuisine drawn from the rich and varied regions of Italy.
SND SPECIAL: Take 15% off your bill (alcohol excluded) when you show your SND badge!
233 W. Santa Clara Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 286-8686 | www.lapastaia.com
McCORMICK & SCHMICK'S
Bringing the freshest seafood to Silicon Valley, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is located adjacent to the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose. The menu is printed twice daily and features more than 30 species of fresh fish and seafood caught daily from the Pacific Ocean as well as other regions around the world. The restaurant's bar embraces the time-honored tradition of hand-mixing all cocktails and using fresh-squeezed juices. Also enjoy an assortment of imported, domestic and craft beers, premium wines and an extensive list of specialty single-malt scotches to accompany your next meal.
SND SPECIAL: Enjoy happy-hour prices all day when you show your SND badge!
170 South Market Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 283-7200 | www.mccormickandschmick.com
PEGGY SUE'S
Peggy Sue's is a 50's style diner in Downtown San Jose. Walls are adorned with autographed memorabilia from Rock Legends, pictures of famous figures, San Jose Shark paraphernalia, and other sports memorabilia. Their milkshakes are rockin' and desserts will knock your sock hoppin' socks off.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and get a 25% discount on your bill!
Two locations:
183 Park Avenue, Downtown San Jose
29 North San Pedro Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 294-0252 | www.peg456.addr.com
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Fresh, contemporary and consistently outstanding are the trademarks of P.F. Chang's China Bistro. Founded in 1993, P.F. Chang's is a restaurant that has been embraced by diners across the country. The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and get a free appetizer or dessert!
98 South Second Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 961-5250 | www.pfchangs.com
PICASSO'S
Authentic tapas in downtown San Jose, ranging from the quintessential patatas bravas (fried potatoes) to piquillo peppers stuffed with seafood and topped in lobster sauce.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and receive 15% off your bill!
62 W. Santa Clara Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 298-4400 | www.picassosrestaurant.com
PIZZ'A CHICAGO
Pizz'a Chicago's serves up gourmet deep dish pizza at a reasonable price, in a fun and friendly atmosphere. If you're feeling homesick for the Windy City, stop by Pizz'a (as in piece of) Chicago and check out the old newspaper pages on the wall and the Chicago Staduim seat above the door.
SND SPECIAL: Receive $3 off any large pizza when you show your SND badge!
155 W. San Fernando Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 283-9400 | www.pizzachicago.com
SONOMA CHICKEN COOP
Sonoma Chicken Coop treats diners to "inexpensive excellence" by offering housemade bread, elegant entrees, salads and desserts. Enjoy fine cuisine in the warm wine country interior, or dine 'al fresco' on the 5,000 square foot patio, featuring a fountain and a fireplace.
SND SPECIAL:Show your SND badge and receive a 10% discount off your bill!
31 Market Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 287-4098 | www.sonomachickencoop.com
SPIEDO RISTORANTE
Spiedo, located on San Pedro Square, serves contemporary Italian food in a stylish two-level restaurant. The restaurant offers salads, pizzas, pastas and house-made focaccia and features live music on the weekends.
SND SPECIAL:Show your SND badge and receive a $10 off your bill!
151 W. Santa Clara Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 971-6096 | www.spiedo.com
STRATTA GRILL & BAR
A stylish bistro appealing to both the hipsters and local suits. Stratta offers a full menu at 5 p.m. and a late night menu from 10 p.m. - midnight.
SND SPECIAL: Enjoy 2 for 1 martinis when you show your SND badge!
71 E. San Fernando Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 293-1121 | www.stratta.com
BARS
THE FLYING PIG PUB
A favorite with the Mercury News design desk, the Pig offers the style of an American Pub in a casual atmosphere. With a full bar, the most popular microbrews on tap and a full menu, this lively spot, in the heart of Downtown San Jose, offers great music, darts, inviting open air dining and a fireplace.
SND SPECIAL: The Pig will offer happy hour prices all day to anyone wearing an SND badge!
78 S. First Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 298-6710 | www.flyingpigpub.com
GOODFELLAS BAR & GRILL
Goodfellas features a wide beer selection plus great burgers, tasty wings and other pub food served late.
SND SPECIAL: Attendees who show their SND badge will receive happy hour prices all day plus $3 pints, martinis and margaritas!
69 N. San Pedro Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 287-6969 | CitySearch listing
MISSION ALE HOUSE
The Mission Ale House has the charm of a traditional ale house pub with its 40 foot mahogany back bar, 18 foot high ceilings, and it newly added patio beergarden. Mission provides a warm and welcoming "local" atmosphere to residents of San Jose is a welcome watering hole for visitors.
SND SPECIAL: Enjoy happy hour prices all day when you show your SND badge!
97 East Santa Clara Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 292-4058 | www.missionalehouse.com
SAN JOSE BAR & GRILL
San Jose Bar & Grill is one of downtown's most popular bars. With their excellent happy hour and live DJ's playing music through the night, SJBG is always hopping.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and enjoy $2 wells, $3 drafts and 50% off all appetizers!
85 South Second Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 286-2397 | www.sanjosebarandgrill.com
SOUTH FIRST BILLIARDS
Voted San Jose's best place to play pool for eight years running by Metro, South First Billiards is an upscale pool hall with an excellent lounge. Order yourself a specialty cocktail and rack 'em up!
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and receive 2 for 1 martinis and 2 for 1 pool time!
420 South First Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 294-7800 | www.sofapool.com
TRES GRINGOS
Tres Gringos Baja Cantina brings Baja coastal cuisine north of the border! The bar is modeled after the many cantinas from California Del Sur to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and brings the attitude of Cabo's beautiful white sand beaches to Downtown San Jose. From their intoxicating Tropical Sensations and ice cold Mexican beers, to their Baja fish tacos, Tres Gringos is your destination to kick up your feet and change your latitude.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and enjoy $2 wells, $3 drafts and 50% off all appetizers!
83 South Second Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 278-9888 | www.tresgringossj.com
CLUBS
AGENDA
Agenda's the three-story brick structure supports a restaurant on the main floor, a rootsy live-music venue upstairs, a new outdoor patio and a humid danceteria in the basement. With the good music, great food and tres cool clientele, Agenda Lounge leads the charge for South First Street's entertainment scene.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and receive 10% off your bill. They'll also waive the cover charge. Sweet!
399 South First Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 287-3991 | www.agendalounge.com
FANNY & ALEXANDER
Cover bands get dancers groovin' Wednesday through Saturday at this nightclub-restaurant. The patio is a major attraction in warmer months.
SND SPECIAL: Skip the cover charge and enjoy happy hour prices all day when you show your SND badge.
72 North Almaden Avenue, Downtown San Jose
(408) 287-1737 | www.fannyalexander.com
GLO
Glo is a unique nightclub intricately designed to combine excitement and elegance for your pleasure. This mega-lounge setting aims to attract an upscale mix of cool San Joseans and hotel guests seeking a fashionable and stylish setting. Completely overhauled with new design features and Euro-chic finishing's, Glo is San Jose's answer to elegant nightlife.
SND SPECIAL: No cover charge before 11 p.m. with your SND badge.
396 South First Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 995-6414 | www.clubglo.com
VOODOO LOUNGE
VooDoo is a first-class nightclub with an energy unmatched in Silicon Valley! Along with their main floor, VooDoo offers a mezzanine level dance floor and bar, and a special upstairs VIP Lounge & Bar and is located in the hub of downtown's hustle and bustle.
SND SPECIAL: No cover charge when you show your SND badge!
14 South Second Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 286-8636 | www.voodooloungesj.com
ZOË NIGHTCLUB
Zoë's main room features a gorgeous mahogany bar, 2 dance floors, 4 huge 10 foot projection TV's, a stage for shows and a state of the art sound and lighting system. On their 4000 square-foot heated patio you'll find pool tables, couches, a third dance floor and a fully stocked tropical style margarita bar. Inside Back Bar, their third room, is one of San Jose's most stunning bars and a forth dance floor.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and receive 10% off your bill. They'll also waive the cover charge.
417 S. First Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 971-6647 | www.zoenightclub.com
MORE!
BEN & JERRY'S
Vermont's finest served in the heart of San Jose.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and receive 50% off your bill!
115 East San Carlos Street, Downtown San Jose
408-275-8827 | www.dessertstogo.com
CAFE BOBA
Cafe Boba offers quality espresso and coffe, iced drinks, hot teas, pearl teas, italian sodas, fruit smoothies, sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and receive 20% off your bill!
101 E. San Fernando Street, Downtown San Jose
(408) 286-CAFE | www.cafebobas.com
SAN JOSE REPERTORY THEATRE
San Jose Rep's mission is to stimulate, celebrate and enhance understanding of ourselves and others through the shared experience of live theatre by producing new plays and classics marked by innovative interpretations and a reflection and inclusion of our community and the world in which we live. The Rep annually presents a minimum of seven mainstage shows offering a variety of classic and contemporary plays.
SND SPECIAL: Show your SND badge and receive $6 off your ticket price!
101 Paseo de San Antonio, Downtown San Jose
(408) 367-7266 | www.sjrep.com
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The Society for News Design will host its 2004 workshop and exhibition in San Jose, California Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. The event expects to draw as many as 1,000 journalism professionals from across the nation and around the world.
SND has more than 2,700 members in more than 52 countries: publishers, editors, designers, artists, photographers, managers, students and faculty who design newspapers, magazines and Web pages. SND is dedicated to improving news presentation and design in all media.
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