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TSIA Optional Networking Dinners - TUESDAYTuesday, May 4, 2010 at 8:00 PM (PT) |
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To help you maximize your networking opportunities, a series of small group (6-8 people) networking dinners will take place immediately following the evening Tech Expo Reception on Tuesday, May 4th. Located at dining venues near the Santa Clara Convention Center, these intimate gatherings will allow you to make new contacts or spend quality time with your colleagues. Sign-up sheets will be located at the Registration desk at the conference or you can pre-register to reserve your seat today.
Be sure to express your interest when you register. Please note that the cost to participate in these networking dinners is not included in the conference fees. Participants will be required to pay their own expenses at the time of the meal.
If you are interested, below is a list of available restaurants. To attend a dinner, select the ticket type corresponding with the restaurant of your choice, click "Register now" and the website will walk you through the sign up process. Individuals can meet in the Hyatt Regency hotel lobby at 7:45pm. Dinner reservations are at 8:00pm under "TSW Networking Dinner".
Parcel 104
Parcel 104 is a collaborative venture of renowned chefs, Bradley Ogden and Robert Sapirman. The American-themed men celebrates seasonal delights and showcases the finest efforts of local growers, ranches, and dairies. Marking its 9th anniversary in 2010, Parcel 104 is known for its daily-changing menu based on what is in season that very morning. Chef Sapirman and his staff create contemporary and creative dishes that celebrate American favorites. PArcel 104 is also home to seven professionally trained sommeliers and has created an extensive list of 550 wine selections to complement the regional American menu. A custom wine cellar showcases the impressive selections and Parcel 104's sommeliers strive to demystify wine for their customers, from the most savvy to the novice.
Cuisine: American
Average check: $60+ pp
Faultline Brewing Co.
The Faultline Brewing Company restaurant in Sunnyvale is a fusion of brewing expertist, culinary artistry, experienced & friendly staff and relaxing yet vibrant ambiance. The beers brewed here are traditional, with over 25 different ales and lagers brewed throughout the year. You are assured of a great selection and satisfied palate. Chef Dan Gosling, Sous Chef Basilio Mariscal, and their talented staff have created an extraordinary menu, but don't take our word for it. We will let you make up your own mind after you try our famous tempura ahi roll appetizer (nearly 100,000 sold since our opening in December 1994), our Thai inspired seabass or pot roast in pearl onion pan sauce.
Cuisine: American
Average check: $20-$30 pp
Billy Berk's
www.maxsworld.com/billyberks/index.php
Variety is the spice of life at Billy Berk's with dishes like prosciutto, manchego and basil flat break, Dungeness crab and artichoke hot pot, hot and spicy chicken, guava glazed sticky ribs, braised Spanish pork roast, Chilean sea bass with lemon-curry yogurt, and the cornbread cheddar skillet, just to name a few. Billy Berk's has flavors for all palates. Set in a historic downtown San Jose brick and timber building with a large island bar serving new and exciting cocktails, Billy Berk's is a great place for after work, pregame festivitie, dates, you name it.
Cuisine: American
Average check: $20-$30 pp
Lion & Compass
For a quarter of a century, the Lion & Compass has maintained a special status in the Silicon Valley. Opening in 1982, the Lion & Compass quickly established its reputation as the premiere dining spot for the high-tech cognescenti. Combining sophisticated urban cuisine with a tropical English environment, a New York Times article from the 1980's noted "the Lion & Compass is to the Silicon Valley what Sardi's was to the theater district." From business dining and banquets, private corporate events, wedding receptions, to a fine dining experience for two, the Lion & Compass is a culinary oasis in the Silicon Valley.
Cuisine: American
Average check: $40-$60 pp
La Fontana
www.hiltonsantaclara.com/dining/
Surround yourself with tastes and aromas that will speak to you of the many experiences of Chef Angelo Konidis, recipient of the Chef of the Caribbean, two time winner of the Bay Area Iron Chef, and advisor to the Greek Olympic Culinary Team. An exceptional dining experience is created including a refreshing array of Californian and Mediterranean Riviera inspired selections. Entrees include roasted fish, pasta dishes, pork loin and more.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Average check: $40-$60 pp
Pedros Restaurant & Cantina
At Pedro's we are anxious to please you. Our commitment is to you. To ensure your satisfaction and continued patronage, we are dedicated to quality in the daily preparation of our food, prompt and courteous service and a clean, festive and well-lit atmosphere. Relax and let your senses wander to the authentic taste of Old Mexico. El Gusto es Nuestro!
Cuisine: Mexican
Average check: $15-$25 pp
Piatti Ristorante
With their open kitchen and stone pizza hearth, Piatti reflects the warm charm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. A casual and comfortable dining environment utilizing rustic materials such as reclaimed wooden timbers, wide plank flooring and hints of color from glazed tiles. It is characterized by simple, unpretentious design, rustic yet flavorful cuisine and family friendly service.
Cuisine: Italian
Average check: $20-$30 pp
Birk's Restaurant
Birk's Restaurant is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Known for its hardwood-grilled steaks, chops, and impeccably fresh seafood, Birk's has been quenching the appetites of South Bay diners since 1989. In addition to the steaks, chops, and seafood, an award winning wine list and attentive, gracious service ensure an outstanding dining experience. Unsurpassed commitments to quality and consistency as well as exceptional attention to details are the driving forces behind the restaurant's many years of success.
Cuisine: American
Average check: $60+ pp
