BLOG ENTRY:  For me, one of the many joys of summer is the abundance of fresh, ripe fruits & vegetables.  Amongst these, lye the ‘Heirloom’ varieties, of which have become increasingly popular over the last decade. There is a large debate over what the true meaning of an ‘Heirloom’ is.  Most of the debate is over the age of the seed variety, 50 vs. 100 years or anything before the beginning of widespread hybrid use by growers and seed companies, which was roughly at the end of World War II.

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Hang up those raincoats and put away the umbrellas, because Santana Row is jumping into summer with its 2nd annual Summer Fashion Show, “A Poolside Soiree”! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 1st and get ready to see cool summer styles for a long hot summer from Ted Baker, Anthropologie, Anne Fontaine, The Blues Jean Bar, Beau Bijou, Tommy Bahama,....

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Summer vegetables are just perfect for grilling outdoors. They are easy to prepare and cook, and as they cook the flavors are intensified. Eggplant, summer squash, tomatoes, peppers, onions, corn, and more all take well to quick hot grilling. Pick some up at the Santana Row Farmers’ Market and try these easy ideas for wonderful grilled vegetables….

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Want to get away? Take a trip to San Jose’s beautiful Santana Row and feel like you’ve been transported to the streets of a Euro City—-where chic meets cobble streets, beautiful gardens and friendly vendors.  Santana Row is like no other place, with tons of fabulous stores to shop and so many delectable outside dining options.  Make sure you also visit The Row when it’s 90 degrees or above and enjoy an extra 15% off participating shops and restaurants!...

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When was the last time you had a summer picnic? Relaxing outside, enjoying the sunshine or staring at the stars for a late picnic, good food and fun picnic companions. Well Summer is here which means families and friends flock to the beach and parks to picnic-in the middle of the day or even night….

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