Events in ‘96
Dreams So Real
Interesting Highlights
SAN JOSE - Over the past year, San Pedro Square has continued to grow and become a destination of sorts for those eclectic consumers who are looking for an interesting place to eat and hang out in downtown San Jose. A primary reason for the streets success is because of two very fine establishments: one, the Shark and Rose located at the north end of the street; and two, Blake's located at the south end of the street. Another well kept secret for dining is 71 Saint Peter, located just north of the Shark and Rose.
The Shark and Rose, operated primarily by head-chef/owner Rich Bergin, has put together a delightful menu of unique seafood entree's. A favorite of the Hoppy Staff is the seared ahi tuna with steamed rice and vegetables. However, for those looking for some great mashed potatoes as a substitute for the rice, Rich offers some excellent horseradish mashed potatoes! The place is very cozy, with a long bar extending along one side of most of the restaurant, which gives a patron an opportunity to see the variety of microbrewed beers available on tap as they make their way to their seat. With a rose on every table, and almost a shark on every plate, Bergin's is a place where one just cannot help but relax once they slip through the door...
Blake's, operated primarily by owner's Blake and Peggy Crane, specialize in meals offering the almost forgotten about "classic" meat-and-potato entree. The place is large, with an abundance of open space and definitely upscale in appearance, but one is not overwhelmed by the space, or does not feel uncomfortable showing up in typical California casual wear. Blake's also has an upstairs conference room perfect for holding those lunch-time conferences or a company Christmas party, which is a real bonus for those companies looking for a private place to hold a meeting downtown. Blake or Peggy Crane are usually found standing at their entrance greeting their guest's as they enter the establishment, the food and drink are excellent, the wait-staff friendly and efficient, and one cannot help but spend a couple of hours ingesting what the Crane's have to offer...
With Valentine's Day coming up, both of these places make an excellent choice to take that special someone out for a meal they won't soon forget! Depending upon your mood for either lunch or dinner, both offer excellent and distinctively appealing menu's. Therefore, make some reservations and start spending some time where more and more people are discovering why San Pedro Square is such a fun place!!!
Bergin's - 69 N. San Pedro St. - 408.287.6969 and Blake's - 17 N. San Pedro St. - 408.298.9221
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