Through three ownerships has managed to serve consistently excellent coffee for the downtown business bunch. Bartender Greg Bardakos hand-squeezes oranges and lemons, then chills and strains a mix of El Tesoro and Cointreau into a martini glass. The classic cocktail popularized by Hemingway tastes pretty close to the ones in Havana. Bar stocks 30 varieties of rum, many of which are best enjoyed over ice or in a snifter. Beverages Etc., San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View.
Supermarket features an expansive selection of Japanese housewares.
126 Great Mall Way, Milpitas. An entire shop dedicated to hot sauce. 675 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. Largest selection for serious photographers, knowledgeable staff. Impressive technology center, first-class campus and registration by phone, Internet or friendly humans.