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Voyager Craft Coffee climbs three.
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- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSan Jose Was No. 68 No.65
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Sunday, September 20
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Symphony San Jose Opens Its 25th Anniversary Season With America at 250
The California Theatre at 345 South First Street will open Symphony San Jose’s 25th anniversary season on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 4 at 2:30 p.m. The program, titled THE NEW WORLD: America at 250, ties the…at The San Jose Blog
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Kids Day in the Park Fills Plaza de César Chávez This Afternoon
Bay Area Parent’s Kids Day in the Park lands on the same Downtown lawn that hosts Music in the Park, and the gates open at 11 a.m. today, Sunday, September 20. Entry is through the San Carlos Street side of Plaza de César Chávez, next to…at The San Jose Blog
Saturday, September 19
Local press The San Jose Blog
Ignite Takes Over the Old Sushi Confidential Corner in San Pedro Square
The sign that once pointed San Pedro Square visitors toward Sushi Confidential or the SAP Center has been covered. In its place, Ignite has already started a soft opening at 26 North San Pedro Street, two weeks after the sushi house served…at The San Jose Blog
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Butter Pecan Bakeshop To Open Antioch Location
Couple behind the location said they specifically wanted to establish a business close to homeSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
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Coffeebar To Open Los Altos Location In October
The Los Altos location will serve classic coffee beverages including lattes, cappuccinos and cold brewSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
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Tong Sui To Open Mountain View Location
Tong Sui is preparing to open a new location at 747 W. Dana St. in Mountain View, bringing the Sunnyvale-founded dessert and beverage concept to another Peninsula city. The opening is expected in October, according to The Almanac. The…San Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
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Abanico Coffee Roasters To Open On Irving Street In San Francisco
Abanico Coffee Roasters is preparing to open at 424 Irving St. in San Francisco, according to a social media announcement. The new shop will bring the coffee company to the Inner Sunset neighborhood, adding another local coffee destination…San Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open At Former Cottle Road Orchard Supply Site
The project involves modifications to the existing vacant buildingSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
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Hadeem To Open In San Francisco’s Lower Haight
California-Jewish restaurant from chef Spencer Horovitz is expected to open in 2027San Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
Friday, September 18
Local press The San Jose Blog
San Jose Reports a Sharp Drop in Homelessness
City Hall released a new estimate this week that the unsheltered population fell about 32 percent in 18 months, from 5,477 people in February 2025 to 3,702 in August 2026. Mayor Matt Mahan tied the change to encampment cleanups,…at The San Jose Blog
Local press Palo Alto Online
Peninsula-raised writer releases debut novel, ‘Firewalkers’
Author Tyler Hanley takes readers on a quest with four siblings in a post-apocalyptic world as they try to evade a nefarious scientist with mysterious ties to their father. "Firewalkers" was published in August.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Karla Kane · A&E
Thursday, September 17
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Voyager Craft Coffee climbs three.
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 67 No.64
Local press Palo Alto Online
What’s up this week: Brandi Carlile, brave bunnies, Beethoven sonatas, a legendary guitarist and more
This week, multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is at Frost, an innovative jazz trio takes inspiration from modern art, courageous cottontails are the focus of an author event for families and more.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Heather Zimmerman and Karla Kane · A&E
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Sprouts Claims the Old Orchard Supply on Cottle, Opening Early 2028
Sprouts Farmers Market signed a lease for the empty Orchard Supply Hardware box at 5651 Cottle Road. The grocer told the Business Journal it expects to open in early 2028. A public hearing on the remodel is set for September 15. Dollinger…at The San Jose Blog
Wednesday, September 16
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Voyager Craft Coffee climbs three.
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSan Jose Was No. 67 No.64
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Review: Palo Alto Players stage hilarious musical ‘Guide’ to cutting the family line
A newly minted heir seeks shortcuts to snagging his new relatives' fortune in "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder."A&E at Palo Alto Online
Michael J. Vaughn · A&E
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Hines Files a Plan to Reopen Storefronts on Paseo de San Antonio
Texas-based Hines Interests has asked San Jose to consider a two-track makeover of 150 South First Street, the two-story block that faces South First, South Second, and the Paseo de San Antonio. Eleven empty ground-floor spaces totaling…at The San Jose Blog
Making waves
- Up 24 ABVSan Francisco Eat score, 74
- Up 13 Swan Oyster DepotSan Francisco Eat score, 81
- Up 5 Che FicoSan Francisco Eat score, 82
Tuesday, September 15
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Voyager Craft Coffee climbs three.
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 67 No.64
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 68 No.65
- Slips Voyager Craft CoffeeSan Jose Was No. 64 No.67
- Slips Voyager Craft CoffeeCupertino Was No. 64 No.68
- Slips Voyager Craft CoffeeSan Jose Was No. 65 No.68
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Chagee Adds a Westgate Shop This Winter After Valley Fair
Chagee Modern Tea House will open a second Northern California store at 1600 Saratoga Avenue inside Westgate Center this winter. The suite is 1,543 square feet, next to the new T&T Supermarket. The larger Valley Fair shop, about 2,500…at The San Jose Blog
Monday, September 14
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Voyager Craft Coffee climbs three.
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSan Jose Was No. 67 No.64
San Jose’s Best 100
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- 1 Plumed HorseSaratoga Eat score, 91
- 2 ProtégéPalo Alto Eat score, 88
- 3 EttanPalo Alto · Upscale Indian Eat score, 87
- 4 Bo Ne Phu YenSan Jose · Vietnamese Eat score, 83
- 4 LUNA Mexican KitchenSan Jose · Mexican Eat score, 83
- 6 EvviaPalo Alto · Greek Eat score, 82
- 6 Zareen'sPalo Alto · Indian Eat score, 82
- 6 ZolaPalo Alto · French Eat score, 82
- 9 LeYouSan Jose · Ethiopian Eat score, 81
- 10 Be.Stéak.ĂCampbell · Italian-inspired Steakhouse Eat score, 80
The full 100 → 145 ranked
- 1 First Born Los GatosLos Gatos · Fusion Vietnamese Drink score, 81
- 2 Paper PlaneSan Jose Drink score, 60
The full 100 → 2 ranked
- 1 The Clement Palo AltoPalo Alto Stay score, 78
- 2 el PRADO HotelPalo Alto Stay score, 73
- 2 Graduate by Hilton Palo AltoPalo Alto Stay score, 73
- 2 Nobu Restaurant Palo AltoPalo Alto Stay score, 73
- 5 Hotel Valencia Santana RowSan Jose Stay score, 71
- 6 The Ameswell HotelMountain View Stay score, 70
- 6 The Domain HotelSunnyvale Stay score, 70
- 8 Treehouse Hotel Silicon ValleySunnyvale Stay score, 69
- 9 CordevalleSan Martin Stay score, 67
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