-
Japanese Dining in Milpitas
Japanese dining is renowned for its emphasis on quality, presentation, and tradition. Here are some key features that define the Japanese dining experience: 1. **Seasonality**: Japanese cuisine places a strong emphasis on using seasonal ingredients. Dishes are often designed to highlight the flavors and textures of ingredients that are at their peak during a particular season. 2. **Presentation**: The visual presentation of food is incredibly important in Japanese dining. Meals are often arranged to be aesthetically pleasing, with attention to color, balance, and arrangement. This is sometimes referred to as “eating with the eyes.” 3. **Variety and Balance**: A traditional Japanese meal typically includes a variety of dishes to ensure…
-
Korean BBQ Dining in Milpitas
Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas ~ Asian Pacific Dining Korean BBQ restaurants offer in-table grills for cooking your meats to the doneness you prefer, and dip in a tasty sauce. Korean BBQ dining is a unique and interactive culinary experience that has gained popularity worldwide. Here are some key features that make Korean BBQ dining special: 1. **Tabletop Grilling**: One of the most distinctive features of Korean BBQ is that the grilling is done right at your table. Each table is equipped with a built-in grill, allowing diners to cook their own meat to their preferred level of doneness. 2. **Variety of Meats**: Korean BBQ offers a wide…
-
Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD)
Milpitas School District Office 1331 East Calaveras Boulevard Milpitas, California 95035 408-635-2600 Board of Education Calendar of School Year Campuses District Info District Newsletter District Mission District Schools District Teams County Services COVID Safety First Editorials Endowments Enrollment Family and Community Engagement MUSD in the News Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) Programs Reading State Educational Organizations & Info State Board Member of the Year’s Blog Superintendent’s Blog Calendar District Calendars Notices of district meetings. 2023-2024 School Year First Day of school, Thursday, August 10, 2023 Last day of school, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Registration for 2023-2024 School Year began on January 24, 2023. Go to the Enrollment page for more details.…
-
Wi-Fi – Wireless Internet Access Points
According to Yelp, these are the best spots for free public wi-fi in Milpitas, CA. Most are restaurants, where you would be expected to order, but the public library is in the list, too. Welcome to the GoMilpitas High-Tech Wi-Fi page! While we focus on providing insights into Wi-Fi technology and services in the Milpitas area, we also want to highlight some of the best local spots where you can enjoy reliable internet access. Whether you’re working remotely, studying, or simply browsing, check out top-rated restaurants with great Wi-Fi for a productive meal or cozy cafes perfect for getting online. Don’t forget to visit the Milpitas Library, a fantastic place…
-
Public Transportation – Buses and Light Rail
How to get in, around and out of Milpitas on VTA buses and Light Rail, and also with BART. (See Intercity Trains.) Access 511.org – Rideshare Ridesharing benefits include access to the Bay Area’s growing network of carpool lanes, free park-and-ride lots, and a host of commute incentives. Accessibility and Paratransit Services in Santa Clara County VTA is committed to providing safe, reliable and convenient bus and light rail service that is accessible to persons with disabilities. Commuter Benefit Solutions Commuter Benefit Solutions is a convenient way for businesses to subsidize their employees’ commute to work by public transit and vanpooling. Discount Fare Card A regional transit discount card program,…
-
Restaurant & Specialty Food Restaurants at the Great Mall
Find restaurant menus, catering, and specialty foods here, at the Great Mall of Milpitas! Restaurants Fast Food Restaurants in the Food Court Bakery Restaurants Ice Cream & Yogurt Specialty Foods Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill Serves high quality, delicious food quickly. Entrance 2 #246 next to Red Robin 408-935-9254 Dave & Busters Nightclub for the just over 21 crowd. Outside Entrance 5 #940 408-957-9215 Jollibee Catering to the Filipino and Filipino-American families. Entrance 1 #100 – near Starbucks 408-719-1344 Olive Garden Authentic Italian foods that you’ll enjoy sharing with your family and friends. Entrance 2, Outside Entrance #1350 408-935-8176 Outback Steakhouse Australian menu and decor. Try the Bloomin’ Onion and a Fosters.…
-
Stink in Milpitas-Smell Map
The Silicon Valley odor problem seems incomprehensible. Learn about the history and current issues of the stink from Newby Island Landfill. When I was a youngster 60 or so years ago, we had a song we would sing as we drove from Oakland to Santa Cruz for a day at the Beach-Boardwalk. We’d drive our parents nuts with the repetitive drone of “doo-do-n-do-doo” over and over again, and then shouting out the name of each city we went through for the whole hour+ drive. Each had a specific hand gesture, and I don’t remember most of them any longer, but for Milpitas we’d make the gesture of rolling up the…
-
Guides to Silicon Valley Civic Networks
Before Google Local, small cities relied on such guides to Silicon Valley and else where. The project was called civic networking, and GoMilpitas was one of these very early civic network sites. Many civic networks still exist, each giving a unique view of their local scene in a way Google cannot. Civic Networks: Building Community on the Net By Scott London About Civic Networking Zeise’s site is a one-woman operation that’s truly a grass-roots effort. Zeise, who believes a community guide can’t be done properly unless its creator lives in the town it covers, attends Chamber of Commerce meetings and watches city council meetings on television. by Deborah Kong, Mercury…
-
Video Production Groups
There are a number of good video production groups and companies in Milpitas. Some are non-profit and some are commercial. The City of Milpitas does have a TV studio, but it has limited production capabilities. DZ Open Lens Productions Dox and I have been working and volunteering with non-profit KMVT15 in Mountain View and have access to their studios for producing educational and community service videos. There is no charge for what we do, but at this time we’re not doing commercial videos. We have several other volunteers who help us when we need larger crews. We welcome any willing to take a TV production training class or two at…
-
ESL – English as a Second Language in Milpitas and Online
English (ESL) classes for non-native English speakers in Milpitas, Fremont, San Jose and general Silicon Valley area of California. Adjectives in English absolutely have to be in this order: opinion-size-age-shape-colour-origin-material-purpose “If you mess with that word order in the slightest you’ll sound like a maniac, he warns in the extract. “It’s an odd thing that every English speaker uses that list, but almost none of us could write it out. And as size comes before colour, green great dragons can’t exist.” Local ESL Courses Cursos Locales Christ Community Church CCCM offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL classes and language tutoring. All of the Spring classes will be using either Zoom…
