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Old 10-13-08 | 06:55 PM
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Default What is there to do & where to eat in San Jose/Fremont?

I just got a job with Asus as their Channel Marketing Specialist for North America
i will be based in Vancouver for a year but will have to often make a trip down to Fremont

starting with my meeting and training at their HQ in Fremont in November
I will be there from Nov. 3rd to Nov. 7.
Company is allowing me only a $35 budget for meals each day

where should I go to maximize it and still get the flavour of the Bay area?

also where to go at night thats not crazy but is relaxing (jazz bars...etc?)

thanks!
Old 10-13-08 | 07:00 PM
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Congrats, $35 a day should be more than enough.

What kind of food are you into?
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thank you!

im into anything
i especially like italian, french, chinese, japanese
but im very open minded
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WOW $35 a day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner? Thats about $12 a meal. You can barely get MC Donalds with $35 a day.
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You definately have to check out the Pacific Commons on Auto Mall Pwky. Between Hwy 880 and Cushing Pkwy. there are plenty restaurants to choose from.

One of my favorite is Kinders BBQ on Boscell Rd. They ribs, chicken, pulled pork sandwhich, etc... really good stuff.

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Originally Posted by smokyis350
WOW $35 a day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner? Thats about $12 a meal. You can barely get MC Donalds with $35 a day.
haha i know!
so im expecting to open up my own wallet for some decent meals


Originally Posted by kokonutjc
You definately have to check out the Pacific Commons on Auto Mall Pwky. Between Hwy 880 and Cushing Pkwy. there are plenty restaurants to choose from.

One of my favorite is Kinders BBQ on Boscell Rd. They ribs, chicken, pulled pork sandwhich, etc... really good stuff.

jeff
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thanks for the suggestions, i will have to check out Kinders BBQ

whats Pacific Commons btw?
is that a mall?
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http://www.pacificcommons.com/
Old 10-13-08 | 08:52 PM
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Pacific Commons is right down the street from Asus i beleive.
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You've got to try Sala Thai if you are in the mood for some good thai food. Good prices and the food is great.

You should check out yelp.

Fremont doesn't have the best of the bay in terms of cuisine, but there are a few decent places. Kinders is ok. Sandwiches are good. Semo Sushi or Satomi sushi are the main digs for a decent sushi meal in Fremont. You'll definitely break the bank with sushi for dinner though.

For good soon-dubu (or korean tofu soup), hit up four season tofu house. Very good and cheap.

Other than the few staples above, not much else to rave about...
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oh yeah it seems to be only a 10 minutes drive
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what are some decent eateries there?
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what about SF area?
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might not have time to go to SF

btw are there any Cheese Cake Factory in Fremont?
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they have a cheesecake in San Jose (santana row)
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Originally Posted by kickin8
they have a cheesecake in San Jose (santana row)
It's in Valley Fair Mall across Santana Row.
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ah nice

i just realized that i probably dont have to worry about breakfast
i have a marriot gold card so if i stay at marriot, i get free yummy breakfast

so that leaves me $35 for lunch and dinner which is a bit more doable


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