Friday, April 24, 2009
Santana Row can help you get ready for pedicure season
InSpa offers pedicures ranging from $29 to $60. Its signature pedicure lets you spoil yourself rotten with an exfoliating scrub, heated masque and massage. Another unique feature, it has a no tipping policy.
Lavande has seven pedicure options that go from $37 to $65. The treatments are lavande deluxe, refresh-mint, peace of mind, rosy rosie, like water for chocolate, wine and roses, and sweet almond.
InSpa is located at 377 Santana Row in San Jose, California. The phone number is (408) 246-7722 or go to www.inspa.com
Lavande is located at 355 Santana Row in San Jose, California. The phone number is (408) 983-1222 or go to www.lavandenailspa.com
Santana Row to kick off free mom and kids events
The first event runs from 10 a.m. to noon and features Monterey Bay Aquarium with an exclusive performance of the Little Mermaid from the San Jose Ballet.
Other monthly events:
- June 9, Go Green: Environmental education for children including recycling and other ways to take care of the planet.
- July 14, Fitness is Fun: Sports including yoga, dance and lacrosse with the San Jose Stealth.
- Aug. 11, Cooking with Kids: Kid-friendly cooking and healthy recipes.
- Sept. 8, Santana Safety Day: Check out a fire truck and meet local law enforcement.
- Oct. 27, Halloween Family Fest: Dress in costume and trick-or-treat at Santana Row.
- Nov. 10, Give Thanks: Donate canned food to the San Jose Food Bank.
- Dec. 8, 'Tis the Season: Enjoy hot chocolate and ornament making.
Specail rewards and shopping discounts are available to members of the free kid's club during these events. To sign up, go to www.SantanaRow.com
Donate $10 and receive 15 percent off at Santana Row
Donate $10 to support the Clean Water Fund and get 15 percent or more off all Santana Row restaurants and stores through April 30.
That could quickly pay off. Plus donations from the earth card go to an organization that's been protecting public health and clean water since 1978.
To participate, go to the Concierge Center at 377 Santana Row, San Jose, California 95128. The telephone number is (408) 551-4611.
Santana Row offers 2 free Fleetwood Mac tickets with Mother's Day package purchase
Be one of the first 10 people to buy a gift set and get two Fleetwood Mac tickets free. There are five sets of tickets left.
Although it sounds like a good deal, the packages seem chincy.
- Vera Bradley note cards and Sur La Table mixed herb garden kit . $65
- $40 gift card for The Counter restaurant, $30 gift card to CineArts Theatre and Pinkberry yogurt for two. $95
- Tea for two at Lisa's Tea Treasures, two makeovers at Product plus two $20 gift cards and pedicures for two at Lavande. $150
- $60 gift card for Village California Bistro and two California pedicures at Burke Williams Day Spa. $215
Each gift will be packaged in a signature Santana Row bag.
To order, contact the Concierge Center at (408) 551-4611.
LB Steak to open at Santana Row
The opening date for LB Steak will be announced next week, said Sian Perry of Glodow Nead Public Relations. It will take over Tanglewood's old stomping grounds.
LB Steak is the latest creation from executive chef Roland Passot of LB Brasseries and renowned La Folie.
LB Steak will be located at 334 Santana Row, Suite 1000, in San Jose, California.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Santana Row's El Jardin Tequila Bar and Restaurant to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music
There will be a live mariachi band from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and a Gypsy Tribe from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The food will be delicious and in tune to the theme of the day. Plus tequila cazadores, specialty drinks and margaritas will be abundant.
El Jardin Tequila Bar and Restaurant is located at 368 Santana Row in San Jose, California. The phone number is (408) 260-1744 or go to http://www.santanarow.com/shopping/store/el_jardin_tequila_bar_restaurant/
Donald J Pliner to present Spring '09 collection on April 30 at Santana Row
The event will begin at noon and go until 5 p.m.
Donald J Pliner's shoes, handbags, accessories and leatherwear are made in the mountains of Italy. Ten percent of purchases during the event will go to the American Cancer Society.
RSVP is required. Call (408) 260-2500.
Donald J Pliner is located at 377 Santana Row in San Jose, California. The phone number is (408) 260-2500 or go to www.donaldjpliner.com
Outside dining abounds at Santana Row
Santana Row offers more than a dozen outside dining options. The choices include chic, Village California Bistro and Wine Bar, to Pizza Antica, Pluto's and Rosie McCann's Irish Pub.
The front of Sino is open allowing the inside and outside of the restaurant to completely blend. It boasts plush chairs and couches. Roux Louisiana Kitchen also has cool, inviting funky couches.
Not hungry? There's outside availability for drinks, too. Starbucks, Cocola Bakery and Fantasia (tea) offer prime outside seating to enjoy their creations.
For more information, go to http://www.santanarow.com/dining/
Pinkberry vs. Ben and Jerry's at Santana Row
It was blazing hot so I really wanted something to cool me down. Since I was already dripping with sweat, I couldn't wait in that long line in the sun.
I saw Pinkberry in the center median and I thought I'd give that a try. Its line was long, but not out of control.
Within minutes of standing in line, I was inside the store. But it was hotter inside than outside. I'd categorize it as blazing hot.
The air conditioners were going. It wasn't helping though. Oh now I was up to the counter so I might as well get some frozen yogurt.
There were only three choices: original, green tea and pomegranate. I took a taste of the original because I thought it would taste delicious with a candy topping. Yuck! So I went with a small pomegranate yogurt, no topping. I couldn't imagine that a chocolate topping would taste good with pomegranate.
The efficient staff printed out a tag with my name, order and time it was taken and affixed it to the yogurt cup.
I went over to where the staff was putting together the treats and I saw a full counter of toppings. In addition to reaspberries, blueberries, strawberries, kiwi and blackberries, there were chocolate chips, yogurt chips, cookies/cream, fruity pebbles, Cap'N Crunch and a ton of other options.
My small pomegranate yogurt was tasty and well worth $2.50. It only ate up 180 calories, too.
Then I learned that Pinkberry is made with real nonfat milk and yogurt that has been certified by the National Yogurt Association to carry the live and active cultures seal. That's a plus!
Pinkberry is located at 368 Santana Row, Suite 102, in San Jose, California. The telephone number is (408) 557-8333 or go to http://www.pinkberry.com/
Ben and Jerry's is located at 377 Santana Row,Suite 1120, San Jose, California. The telephone number is (408) 423-8115 or go to http://www.benjerry.com/
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Santana Row's Hotel Valencia offers Mother's Day dream escape
This swanky 212-room hotel is offering an overnight package for two plus a bouquet of flowers, continental buffet breakfast at CITRUS and your choice of two Ayoma LifeSpa Abhyanga massages or two Soundarya facials. The tab rings in at $395.
After breaking it down, it's a pretty good deal.
- The hotel room costs $198.
- Each 60 minute deep-cleaning Soundarya Facial, which eliminates toxins, that destroy a natural balance and congest the skin, is $105.
- Each 60 minute signature Ayoma Abhyanga massage _ a four-handed Ayurvedic massage designed to detoxify mind and body for ultimate relaxation and wellness _ is $155.
That more than cover the $395 package cost without factoring in the flowers and breakfast for two.
When making reservations be sure to mention Mother's Day getaway promotional code PKGMNM. Checking spa availability is recommended.
Hotel Valencia is located at 355 Santana Row in San Jose, California. The telephone number is (408) 551-0550 or go to http://www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com/
Ayoma LifeSpa is on the fifth floor of Hotel Valencia. The telephone number is (408) 423-5424 or go to http://www.ayomalifespa.com/
Monday, April 20, 2009
Santana Row's Paper Source Spurs Creativity
A stroll through Paper Source got me thinking of how to add personal touches to my mother-in-laws 80th birthday bash. I had already sent out Tiffany blue and white invites. And since blue is her favorite color, I wanted that to be the running theme throughout her party.
No problem, Paper Source had the exact Tiffany blue in placecards and menu backings with two tiny holes at the top. Perfect! I bought both along with laser vellum sheets to print the menus on.
The next decision was how to fasten the vellum to the backing. The options inluded ribbon, paper fastners, snaps, eyelets and eyelets with ribbon. The associate gave me a demo on the snaps and eyelets, which need a setter tool and hammer to work correctly.
The snaps had a solid top and looked just like the paper fastners. The eyelets had a tiny hole in the middle that could stand alone or ribbon could then be strung through. I ended up purchasing the paper fastners in white, which kept to my color scheme. It also made it easy to assemble the menus.
Paper Source is located at 334 Santana Row in San Jose, California. The telephone number is (408) 241-9000 or go to http://www.paper-source.com/