San Pedro Square Market is about to add another great restraurant. We’ve told you a little bit about Shawn Mckenna’s fresh and innovative concept, but now we are happy to say that Sama- Zama will be joining us at the Market! The lunch service will focus on healthy salads, soups and sandwiches on fresh-baked bread. Soups are his specialty, so you know those will be delicious! The best part is that the basic stocks will be made ahead of time, but all of the vegetables and proteins will be cooked to order. Isn’t that how it should be? And here it will be! For dinner, Shawn will utilize the techinques he has honed in 12+ years of cooking professionally to produce an ever-changing array of tapas-style small plates. Take a look at this video Shawn has put together to give you a better idea of what he has in store for us.
Sama-Zama will begin construction shortly. It will be located in the El Dorado Building across from Pizza Bocca Lupo.
Brainstormer Pub Quiz is a Live trivia contest held every Monday night, at 7:00 PM in THE BAR at San Pedro Square Market.The bar is located in the historic El Dorado Bakery building, and has knowledgeable staff, excellent management, and a wide selection of specialty cocktails,as well as draft beer and wines.You can also enjoy deliciuos food from a variety of great vendors in the San Pedro Square Market.Bring a team of players, fly solo at the bar, or find a team to join up with at the Pub Quiz Regulars!The team with the most correct answers at the end of the game wins a prize and the illustrious pride of being the "Winning Team of the Week." Come down and join the fun!
The forecast is Sunny and just in time too because we are happy to announce that from 10 am- 4pm on May 20th, at San Pedro Square Market you can come and enjoy the arts and crafts fair put on by TFM Endeavors. It is a way for local artists to show off their talent! Come enjoy original handmade arts and crafts and even get a chance to purchase these unique items for yourselves or give them as gifts! It is for all ages so bring the family and there is no cost at all! We look forward to seeing you here rain or shine!
The Lusardi Building at San Pedro Square Market is now open 7 days a week! It is home to some great new places to eat and shop in downtown San Jose.
The Lusardi building is home to Veggie Box, Blush Raw Bar and Lounge, Ay Dio Mio, and Showroom. Coming soon to San Pedro Square Market will be Treatbot, The Little Cheese Shop and Pho-Nomenal.
San Pedro Square Market has something for everyone.If you want to listen to live music and dine on all different kinds of delicious food, this is the place for you.
Artichokes can be very intimidating if you have never attempted to cook them. Many say that they have never tried them because it seems like too much work, but this post is going to change your mind we just know it!
Artichoke season is around late March all the way through to June! When looking for the best kind at your local farmers market or grocery store, you want to look for ones with closed heads. You want those leaves to be pretty tight and it is okay if the stem is brown, just means it was freshly cut that day! When you get them home, you want to store them loosely wrapped in plastic in the fridge. Fresh artichokes can last up to a week, but like many veggies, they are best used shortly after harvest.
Now where most get scared of artichokes are their thorns, but all you need is a nice pair of kitchen scissors and about 30 seconds per artichoke to simply trim off the thorns on the outside leaves. Cooking can be quite simple also. The easiest and more well known way to cook artichokes is to steam them in about a ½ inch of water with some lemon juice squeezed into it. Bring it to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to simmer. That is it! Here is a great recipe to use to dip your leaves into that we love!
Aioli (Garlic Mayonnaise)
It only takes about 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 egg
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed or minced
½ tsp. Dijon style mustard
½ to ¾ cup olive oil
Salt and some freshly ground black pepper (to your liking)
Directions
1. In a small bowl, whisk egg, lemon juice, garlic, and mustard together.
2. Set bowl on a silicone oven pad or wrap the bottom in a kitchen towel to hold the bowl still on the counter without having to hold it.
3. Whisk constantly and add oil, drop by drop, allowing each addition to incorporate into the egg mixture before adding more. As more oil is incorporated, you can add the oil more quickly.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to two days.
Enjoy!
We recomend picking up fresh artichokes at the Farmer's Market in downtown San Jose. The farmer's market is located at San Pedro Square Market and is open from 10am until 2pm every Saturday.
Blush Raw Bar and Lounge, at San Pedro Square Market, is the newest place to dine in San Jose.
This restaraunt is an amazing new raw food bar lounge with one-of-a-kind cocktails, small plates with fresh ingredients, sushi and oysters.
Blush is located in San Pedro Square Market and has a come-as-you-are, relaxed and contemporary atmosphere. An excellent place which provides people an opportunity to socialize with live music, food, cocktails and exceptional service.
Blush has very a distinct vibe. The dining area has small four-person tables that surround the sushi bar. Adjacent to the open dining section is the main bar. This area has a industrial feeling to it, with a high ceiling, exposed metal girders that is illuminated with hanging lanterns.
You can also dine and enjoy one of Blush's many unique cocktails in the outdoor plaza of San Pedro Square Market. This is great if you are a sports fan because the Market has a large projection screen for you to watch your favorite sporting event.
Blush Raw Bar and Lounge
100 N. Almaden Ave., #160, San Jose
408.477.2191
Saturday nights here at San Pedro Market are really starting to pick up! We have booked some great bands and here is a look at what is coming up:
Saturday the 14th we have got three bands for you to enjoy for free! Starting off at 9pm is Conversions followed by The Ghost of Wrights. Ending the night is the group MonStrauss.
Join us for an evening of live music in the Perrazo Building, home of B2 coffee. Just one of the many downtown San Jose events we're putting on in the coming weeks.
Okay, so we know that we keep advertising for our Farmers' Market and how Spring is around the corner. Well folks, it is finally here! Saturday April 7th , is the opening day of the year-round, rain-or-shine Saturday Farmers' Market. Here is what you need to know:
It will be open 10am-2pm.
Located on W. St. John between N. Almaden and N. San Pedro, directly in front of SPSM.
Around 40-50 vendors, mostly farmers, prepared food, and flowers.
The timing of it is perfect for all you that work during the week! Get your grocery shopping done at the farmers market, then come enjoy the rest of your Saturday at the Market! Enjoy some lunch, drinks and entertainment here at SPSM since there is always something here to entertain you. We’ve even got some special surprises lined up for you during and after the Farmers' Market. We’ve got author signings, live music and so much more to make sure you have the best enjoyable weekend here at San Pedro Square Market.
Please note that this is a separate event from the Downtown Farmers Market that occurs seasonally on Fridays on San Pedro St.
Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night? Well, look no further because the upcoming Saturdays here at San Pedro Square Market are going to be very exciting! Starting with Will Sprott from the band The Mumlers, on March 24th . He will be play acoustically so you know it will sound amazing! Along with him will be the group April Chase. They are an up and coming indie rock band made up of 5 members and are from the bay area! And to top the night off will be band ‘Please Do Not Fight’. They are also from the bay area and live in San Francisco. After this night we know you’ll be running home to download their music to listen to it all the time!
Can’t make that date? Do not worry, the 31st has another great lineup! Starting with folksy Rock artist, Adira Shark. We think you’ll really enjoy her relaxed yet catchy feel. Then catch Orangutang and Fever Charm who have a similar laid back, but captivating sound.
If you are a planner, April 7th we will be bringing you three more bands to enjoy! The band The Trims, which remind you of an early strokes band and brings you back a little to the 90’s. With them will be Pantheon and Hotel Island Breakdown.
The market is going to be pretty exciting in the weeks to come. So grab some friends, come enjoy some yummy food from one of the many venues here at San Pedro Square Market. Don’t forget a drink and a seat, relax and enjoy the shows!
March is shaping up to be a massive month at the Market.
The Sharks are back with nine home games and we are excited to cheer them on as we get closer to the home stretch of the regular season. A few other great events at the arena: Jimmy Buffet is here to rock the HP Pavilion on March 8th, come down to the Market and grab 2 Pina Coladas before you head to the concert. And if you can’t make that concert March 23rd Lady Antebellum will be at HP and are sure to put on a great show. On March 13th, ‘Get Motivated’ rolls into town. This wonderful event brings thousands of people to downtown, and with speakers such as:
Mary Buffett - Internationally Acclaimed Investing Expert
Terry Bradshaw - Legendary NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback
General Colin Powell - World-Famous Soldier Statesman
Howard Putnam - Celebrated CEO of Southwest Airlines
Lance Armstrong - The Greatest Athlete of All Time
Tamara Lowe - New York Times Bestselling Author
Rick Belluzzo - Legendary President of Microsoft
Rudy Giuliani - America's Mayor
These extraordinary groups of individuals are not to be missed. The day is guaranteed to help you and your organization excel and reach new heights of success.
San Jose Jazz fest is also here to kick off the first annual Winter Fest. With stages throughout San Pedro Square you will have your choice of performers! Come grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants we have to offer and listen to some great music! The way it is set up allows you to feel part of the music allowing for a whole new experience of listening to jazz. And don’t be afraid to get up and dance! It is set up for you to do so. Bring a date as there will be a salsa dance lessons! There is even a FREE event called the “Club Crawl” which takes place on San Pedro Street allowing you to check out various Jazz artists and groups at all the different bars and restaurants. Not a fan of showing off your moves? That’s okay too! Grab a glass of wine or beer from one of the bars at San Pedro Square Market, grab a seat and get ready for a great night of music. We bet you’ll still find yourself tapping your feet along to the lively sounds.
