Before the advent of modern business boutiques, CEOs dwelled in caves, chiseling memos on stone tablets and delivering wall-painted presentations of projected mammoth revenues. Indulge in business-savvy innovation with today's Groupon: for $100, you get a one-month trial membership at Silicon Valley Capital Club (a $217 value).

Silicon Valley Capital Club, the crown atop the Knight Ridder Building, arms business warriors with a sleek meeting space, a network of colleagues, and a gourmet eatery. Boasting a membership of more than 1,400, the club helps stale company gatherings become lively fêtes, with complimentary meeting rooms and workspaces, high-tech audiovisual equipment, free WiFi, catering services, and hot tubs filled with money. Special meals and Wednesday-night mixers are among the more than 14 monthly events and activities, and concierge service can assist in transportation troubles, hotel havoc, or setting up a round of golf. Stunning 360-degree views of Silicon Valley break midday monotony and allow venerable executives a perch to show children their future kingdom. Feeding cravings for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks, Silicon Valley Capital Club's seasonal menu, crafted by a Michelin star–rated chef, features steaks, pastas, salads, seafood, and a daily wine selection housed in a main dining room, four private eating chambers, and a secluded eating dungeon for those with poor etiquette.

Reviews

Thirty-five Yelpers award Silicon Valley Capital Club a 4.5-star average:

• I have been a club member for 6 years and can't say enough about the staff, service, facility and ambiance. – TM A., 1/16/09
• The club encompass [sic] the entire 17th floor of the Knight Ridder building and has a dining room, bar, a library, and several meeting rooms. The views are phenomenal from any room. – Joshua S., 2/5/11