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Hi, I'm James Briggs, an Internet computer programmer/DBA in Silicon Valley. I've been programming for 20 years for companies like eBay, Cisco, Yahoo!, Apple, Amazon and startups.In my spare time I do Open Source programming and like flying airplanes, karate and studying Asian languages.
This blog talks about events, places and things in my life.
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Category Archives: Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant Review: Athena Greek Restaurant, Santa Clara
I had lunch at Athena Grill today. It’s a cafeteria-style Greek restaurant in Santa Clara. The mixed grill with chicken and lamb was excellent: fresh, hot and tasty. The greek salad was ok. My friend had the vegetarian bean soup … Continue reading
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Restaurant Review: Michi Japanese Restaurant, Campbell
I had lunch with a friend at Michi Japanese Restaurant in Campbell. The chef/owner is Sheen Michi Shin. We sat at the sushi bar, and I ordered the beef bento box (which comes with several tempura vegetables) with an order … Continue reading
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Restaurant Review: Cafe Artemis Mediterranean, San Jose
I had lunch at Cafe Artemis in the Pruneyard Shopping Mall. They have a Mediterranean menu with a wide variety of dishes. I had the salmon kebabs and flavored rice. The salmon was delicious, prepared medium-rare with spices. The restaurant … Continue reading
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Chuck Norris Quad Shot Latte
I was in the Coffee Society cafe in the Pruneyard Shopping Center today in Campbell (South San Jose), and noticed a sandwich board promoting their “Chuck Norris Quad Shot Latte”. I just had to have that! As a bonus, the … Continue reading
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