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Chuck E. Cheese is here to stay…for now

This might sound really cheesy. See what I did there? Nevermind. CEC Entertainment the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese recently filed for bankruptcy. There are a few in the Bay Area. The one I remember most as a...

98.5 KFOX Blog Food/Drink Freska South Bay Sports

Champion once again: San Jose’s Joey Chestnut eats 75 hotdogs

Once again, San Jose’s Joey Chestnut brings pride to the Bay Area. He was crowned the winner of the Nathan’s Famous July 4th hotdog eating contest. This is the 13th one he has won in 14 years! He ate 75...

Chris Jackson Coronavirus Entertainment/Culture Food/Drink South Bay

Italy reopens here in San Jose

Little Italy in downtown San Jose is back open with patio dining. Sharks fans know Little Italy because as you can see below, it’s close to SAP Center. Paesano Ristorante and Enoteca La Storiaare fan favorites and...

Food/Drink Richie

Heinz releases recipes to make ketchup, mayo, and BBQ sauce ice cream

If you’re looking for a new stuck-at-home kitchen challenge, well, this is something that exists. Heinz just released some recipes for making homemade ice cream, based on their condiment flavors. So if...

Chris Jackson Coronavirus Entertainment/Culture Food/Drink Sharks South Bay Sports

South Bay’s best sports patio to close permanently

San Jose Sharks fans will miss it. Locals who became regulars will have to find a new place to meet and make friends. I had good times broadcasting on 98.5 KFOX from the awesome patio hang out we know as…...

Chris Jackson Coronavirus Entertainment/Culture Food/Drink South Bay

Popular South Bay spot looks like there never was a lockdown

First, let me say that the stores and restaurants are on top of their game – lots of signs, masks and caution. And there’s security keeping an eye on things at The Pruneyard. The new owners are doing a good...

98.5 KFOX Blog Food/Drink Freska South Bay

Costco is no longer selling these cakes

I had no idea how big a deal this was until I spoke to a few of my friends this week. Apparently Costco has stopped selling their half sheet cakes. One of my girlfriends was disappointed that the 12″ x...

Chris Jackson Coronavirus Entertainment/Culture Food/Drink South Bay

South Bay’s best rice

It’s the Father’s Day present I wish I could’ve gotten. You could get it to go in a party tray for 10 people: I’d make it last for 10 days 🙂 But, alas – it’s gone, for now…maybe...

Chris Jackson Entertainment/Culture Food/Drink South Bay

South Bay’s best Father’s Day pizza

The one in downtown San Jose closed (bummed me out) …but there’s still the ones in Santa Clara and Palo Alto! The crust is light and crispy, and the amounts of toppings blend perfectly together – yet...

Chris Jackson Coronavirus Food/Drink South Bay

South Bay’s most successful Covid-19 restaurant patio seating

The restaurants around it – like Red Lobster, Peet’s and Giorgio’s Italian, have sparse or no outdoor seating goin’ on. Covid-19 restrictions have been loosened here in Santa Clara County, and El...

Chuck E. Cheese is here to stay…for now

Champion once again: San Jose’s Joey Chestnut eats 75 hotdogs

Italy reopens here in San Jose

Heinz releases recipes to make ketchup, mayo, and BBQ sauce ice cream

South Bay’s best sports patio to close permanently

Popular South Bay spot looks like there never was a lockdown

Costco is no longer selling these cakes

South Bay’s best rice

South Bay’s best Father’s Day pizza

South Bay’s most successful Covid-19 restaurant patio seating

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