Hi everyone! I can't believe how busy I've been! I haven't blogged for you since June! Geeze!
Well, I've been meaning to share this blog with you for a while now, it's "Nicole's favorite things!"
Here goes...
A relaxing mani pedi at Pinkie's Nail Salon, ahhhhhh, learn how to relax at:
http://www.pinkiesnailsalons.com/
A cup of coffee and a sweet treat from Satura Cakes, yum-o (as Rachel Ray might put it):
http://www.saturacakes.com/
Spa treatments (deep tissue massage, facial, body wrap, milk bath, etc...) at Burke Williams Day Spa, get your spa on by going to:
http://www.burkewilliamsspa.com/
A guilt-free treat of frozen yogurt at Yumi Yogurt, San Jose's best kept secret, cheap and delicious, get yours at:
3787 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA, 95051
(408) 248-3400
Sushi to die for! Not kidding... I love this place, it's healthy, and at lunch they offer a wonderful 2 roll, plus miso soup special for little change, don't be surprised if you see me there! Roll over to:
Address: 14510 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
Telephone: 408.868.0600
Hours: Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm
Mon-Fri, noon-3pm Sat-Sun;
dinner 5-10pm Mon-Thu,
4:30-10:30pm Fri-Sat,
until 9:30pm Sun
Cuisine: Japanese
Price Range: $4-$15
Wine I loveeee:
http://www.ste-michelle.com/
*Try the Riesling
http://www.lacrema.com/
*Try the Chardonnay & new Pino Gris
My favorite mini-vacation spot:
http://www.visitslo.com/
*Try staying at the http://www.avilahotsprings.com/
They have beautiful rooms with private mineral hot tubs!
Where do hair artists give you a massage before your hair cut? Try my tried and try place for R&R and great hair! That's what I'm talkin' bout!:
http://www.santanarow.com/shopping/spaandsalon.php?id=101
Dessert at the Melting Pot is the right way to end the day, or celebrate with a special someone. Unlike other fondue spots, Melting Pot lets you make a reservation any time you want for "just dessert"=):
http://www.themeltingpot.com/
I'm so happy my husband and I tried this Thai food place out a few years back! It looks like a hole-in-the-wall, but it is the best Thai food in the entire Bay Area! Try the yellow chicken curry, the basic pad thai, and the cream cheese wontons, you'll be so happy you did!:
http://www.bluemangocuisine.com/
I hope you have the chance to try a few of my favorite things! I have so many more to tell you about, but I'll save that for later. Back to work for me!
Hugs,
Nicole
