Brews in San Jose, CA
This "story" is about a favorite restaurant and brewing company which started in Silicon Valley.
This "story" is about a favorite restaurant and brewing company which started in Silicon Valley.
I recently had a request to meet up with out-of-town business colleagues – visitors to San Jose (from Canada and New York ) – who were in town for a conference. When they asked me where to eat, I asked, "Do you like beer?" The answer was "yes" and I knew exactly where to go.
Yes, it is fun to take this social media to another level, and meet up with professionals with whom you have been interacting with in different online forums for a couple of years. And, it was fun to tell some insider secrets about San Jose while walking to dinner from their hotel.
Dinner, I chose an upscale, lively, casual, and fun place to go. The idea for this restaurant was created in the south bay by 2 businessmen in 1987. No, not a wine place this time, it involves beer brewery. Gordon Biersch (Known as GB). Yes, most people know about Gordon Biersch.
Two entrepreneurs, did you know Dan Gordon (brewer) and Dean Biersch (restauranteur and beer-lover) opened their first restaurant in downtown Palo Alto in 1988?
Dinner, I chose an upscale, lively, casual, and fun place to go. The idea for this restaurant was created in the south bay by 2 businessmen in 1987. No, not a wine place this time, it involves beer brewery. Gordon Biersch (Known as GB). Yes, most people know about Gordon Biersch.
Two entrepreneurs, did you know Dan Gordon (brewer) and Dean Biersch (restauranteur and beer-lover) opened their first restaurant in downtown Palo Alto in 1988?
And, they opened their state-of-the-art brewery and bottling facility in downtown San Jose in 1997.
Their vision, written on their website: “To create a monument to beer, where people could come drink freshly-brewed beer and have a great meal simultaneously. Only authentic, German-style beers would be served and in the tradition of the ones Dan brewed while attending The Technical University of Munich, or the most renowned brewing school in the world.”
My type of place! GB has this start-up Silicon Valley business history which blends with San Jose history. And, most important, they have excellent beer, food, and a place to gather for amazing conversations (perhaps because of the beer?)
Anyway, there is a great selection of food items to choose from which meets most everyone’s needs. If you should not be a beer enthusiast, there is a full bar available. I haven’t tried any bar drinks though. Personally, I love the German-style beer.
Their vision, written on their website: “To create a monument to beer, where people could come drink freshly-brewed beer and have a great meal simultaneously. Only authentic, German-style beers would be served and in the tradition of the ones Dan brewed while attending The Technical University of Munich, or the most renowned brewing school in the world.”
My type of place! GB has this start-up Silicon Valley business history which blends with San Jose history. And, most important, they have excellent beer, food, and a place to gather for amazing conversations (perhaps because of the beer?)
Anyway, there is a great selection of food items to choose from which meets most everyone’s needs. If you should not be a beer enthusiast, there is a full bar available. I haven’t tried any bar drinks though. Personally, I love the German-style beer.
Worth a splurge: Add the Garlic Fries, soooo tasty!
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| Dinner meet-up at Gordon Biersch |
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| Gordon Biersch San Jose CA Courtesy of Miranda Miller |
There are tours available at the brewery upon request and by appointment only.
It is all about the dinner. What is your favorite entree?
It is all about the dinner. What is your favorite entree?
Yes, upon request, I will show you highlights of San Jose too on a walking spree.
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