The 40 students who took the Leadership class up on its offer of a lunch from In-n-Out last month received a delicious burger without even having to rush off-campus and speed to make it back in time.

The winter holidays are usually thought to be enjoyable. Those cold days seem to be times of good cheer, fantastic food, happy families and Yuletide gifts.

Fleur de Cocoa
Price: $$$
Location: downtown Los Gatos next to the Los Gatos Cinemas
Category: Cafe

A peaceful and tranquil pastry shop, Fleur de Cocoa sells delicious delicacies including sandwiches and drinks in addition to the expected sweets. Looking among the display, one sees pastries ranging from croissants to sponge cakes.
The relaxing atmosphere makes the venue a comfortable place to eat; however, the pastries are slightly costly. Each small pastry averages around $5, but the price definitely matches the quality of the food.

Breakfast: $1.95 donut at Starbucks
Lunch: 2 Double cheeseburgers .99 each
Small fries $1.07
Dinner: $5 big box at Taco Bell: Crunchwrap Supreme, taco, burrito and cinnamon twists
Total: $10

Enchiladas, handbags, jewelry, poinsettias—these and many other items were for sale Dec. 4 as the school hosted its annual Holiday Boutique in the Little Theater and cafeteria.

The scent of frosting and cakes flow permeate the bakeries and the heat from the freshly made desserts warm the surroundings. Both in Los Gatos downtown, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Icing On the Cake are widely known for their edible delicacies. However, each bakery has its own idiosyncrasies that draw customers back again.

Located in the small, old fashioned Quito plaza only a few minutes away from school, The Prolific Oven offers delicious baked goods as well as a peaceful ambiance.

Buying lunch has always been a hassle: waiting in line, hurrying to beat the crowd and arriving after all the good food is gone. As a result, many students pack their own lunch, or, for upperclassmen, choose to go off campus. But for reasons such as not being allowed to go off campus or simply having no time to prepare a lunch, buying food is a part of many students’ daily routine.

I stopped by Yolatea on a sunny Saturday as I walked home through downtown Saratoga. The place seemed inviting and I craved something sweet, so I entered through its doors.

There was a display of a dozen different flavors of gelato along with the popular option of Pearl Milk Teas and crepes. My friend ordered a strawberry Pearl Milk Tea and I got a Nutella and Banana Crepe, an amazing combination of flavors. I had high expectations for the food, since I heard rumors about the quality of the crepes.