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Voyager Craft Coffee climbs three.
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 78 No.75
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 79 No.76
- Slips Voyager Craft CoffeeCupertino Was No. 75 No.78
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Voyager Craft Coffee climbs three.
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeCupertino Was No. 78 No.75
- Slips Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 75 No.78
Press The Infatuation
The Infatuation in San Francisco
Angler SF, House of Prime Rib, Niku Steakhouse, and 125 moreat The Infatuation
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Logic in Mountain View
Originally inspired to get into hip hop after seeing Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1, Logic has gone onto not only make music but write books.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Mat Weir · Arts & Entertainment
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Rea Kapur in San Jose
Local comedian Rea Kapur has been working her way up through open mics, hosting, showcasing, featuring and now, for the first time, is headlining The Improv. Chosen as “Comic of the Week” on the Jackie and Laurie show (Jackie Kashian and…Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
DNA · Arts & Entertainment
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W.A.S.P. in San Jose
W.A.S.P. brings the “1984 to Headless” tour to San Jose, revisiting the band’s first four albums with a big stage production.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Aaron Carnes · Arts & Entertainment
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Everclear in Saratoga
Everclear made some remarkably catchy alt-rock songs out of things most people spend therapy trying to untangle.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Aaron Carnes · Arts & Entertainment
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Miguel Kultura in San Jose
The highlight of the night is a live premiere of “NEGOCIANTE,” Kultura’s latest single and music video challenging the notion of wealth.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Esther Young · Arts & Entertainment
Local press The San Jose Blog
Gateway Tower Financing Closes, Construction Ready to Begin in SoFA
Residents following housing plans in Downtown San Jose can expect early site work to begin within days on the Gateway Tower. The 15-story project sits on a site bordered by Market Street, William Street, and First Street in the SoFA…at The San Jose Blog
Local press WhatNow
M Social Hotel Sunnyvale to Debut in December 2026, Introducing a New Lifestyle Destination in Silicon Valley
The 263-room hotel will blend social hospitality, AI-enabled guest experiences, destination dining, and expansive meetings and events spacesSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
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Los Vega Son Jarocho at Stanford
Los Vega are renowned as one of Mexico’s leading performers of this traditional music from southern Veracruz.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Esther Young · Arts & Entertainment
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Eve’s Heaven in Redwood City
Eve’s Heaven is a four-piece queer, feminist folk act that embraces meditative stories while emboldening the sacred within.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Mat Weir · Arts & Entertainment
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Protomartyr in San Jose
Protomartyr has perfected swimming in a sonic wash that is less about rage and more about vibrant expressions combining poetic stories.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
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Barbara Kingsolver in San Jose
Every year SJSU gives out the John Steinbeck award to writers, artists, thinkers, and activists who successfully capture Steinbeck’s beliefs in their work. It honors those committed to democratic values, empathy, and belief in human…Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Aaron Carnes · Arts & Entertainment
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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert in San Jose
Audiences will watch the movie on a large HD screen while a live band performs the full soundtrack in sync with the movie.Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
Aaron Carnes · Arts & Entertainment
Monday, October 19
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Voyager Craft Coffee climbs three.
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 78 No.75
Press The Infatuation
The Infatuation in San Francisco
Californios, Saison, Niku Steakhouse, and 21 moreat The Infatuation
The 24 Best Restaurants In SoMa
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The Best Restaurants in Downtown Summerlin
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Sutter Health Advances Plans for Major Santa Clara Hospital
Residents across the South Bay who have tracked healthcare expansion in Silicon Valley now have a clearer timeline for Sutter Health’s new medical center in Santa Clara. The organization finished the design phase and anticipates breaking…at The San Jose Blog
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Iconic Waterfront Restaurant in Vallejo Is Closing This Weekend Due to Rent Issue
Zio Fraedo's announced its Vallejo location permanent shut down; sets October 25 as its final day of service.San Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Saheba Khatun · San Francisco (Bay Area)
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Yemeni Cafe Planning Inner Sunset Opening
KJ Produce family plans late-night cafe and dessert lounge on Irving StreetSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
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T&T Supermarket To Open On Geary Boulevard
The Canadian Asian grocery chain set a November openingSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
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Nordstrom Rack To Open In San Francisco’s Union Square
Off-price retailer will occupy former Forever 21 building in 2027San Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
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Bacio di Latte To Open In Walnut Creek In December
Italian gelato shop sets Dec. 11 grand opening on Mt. Diablo BoulevardSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
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The Yard Might Be Planning Walnut Creek Opening
A business called The Yard might open at 1521 Mt Diablo Blvd in Walnut Creek, according to a license application filed with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The application is tied to Jeffrey Dudum, co-founder of…San Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
Sunday, October 18
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Mezza Mediterranean Kitchen & Tap Planning Temecula Restaurant
Customers may expect Mediterranean dishes such as mezze, hummus and other dishesSan Francisco (Bay Area) at WhatNow
Maressa Ribeiro · San Francisco (Bay Area)
Saturday, October 17
Local press The San Jose Blog
Fox Tale Fermentation Project Hosts Third Annual Downtown Pumpkin Patch
Neighbors and visitors looking for a low-key fall outing in Downtown San Jose can stop by Fox Tale Fermentation Project today for the third annual Downtown Pumpkin Patch. The small brewery and restaurant at 30 East Santa Clara Street,…at The San Jose Blog
Making waves
- Up 7 Dumpling HomeSan Francisco Eat score, 81
- Up 7 Z & Y Peking DuckSan Francisco Eat score, 81
- Up 5 Fù Huì HuáSan Francisco Eat score, 84
Friday, October 16
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Voyager Craft Coffee climbs four.
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 78 No.75
- Climbs Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 79 No.75
- Slips Voyager Craft CoffeeSan Jose Was No. 75 No.79
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Chinese Restaurant Awards's Elite 12 United States
Kato, Mister Jiu's, YingTao, and 17 moreat Chinese Restaurant Awards
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New Law Streamlines Approvals for Diridon Station Modernization
Residents and business leaders following Silicon Valley’s transit plans gained a practical tool last month when Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1375. Authored by State Senator Dave Cortese, the measure creates a targeted…at The San Jose Blog
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Find spirited Halloween happenings for all ages at these Silicon Valley haunts
Halloween in 2026 can be a frightful enough time without adding fear of missing out into the mix. Check out our monster Halloween events guide before time runs out.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Julia Brown and Heather Zimmerman · A&E
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Upwardly mobiles: Hauser & Wirth makes grand entrance in Palo Alto with ‘Calder | O’Keeffe’
The long-awaited international blue-chip gallery opened its doors Oct. 3 with festivities that included a fanfare of alpenhorns, gallery walkthroughs and performances by local groups.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Sheryl Nonnenberg · A&E
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What’s up this weekend: Shovels & Rope, MUNA, National Book Award winner’s ‘The Rush’ and more
This weekend, folksy country rock with Shovels & Rope at The Guild, indie pop with MUNA at Frost, a showtunes sing-along, world music unplugged, meet a ceramic artist and more.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Karla Kane · A&E
Thursday, October 15
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Voyager Craft Coffee slips to No. 78.
- Slips Voyager Craft CoffeeCupertino Was No. 75 No.78
- Slips Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 76 No.79
- Slips Voyager Craft CoffeeSanta Clara Was No. 76 No.79
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Review: West Bay Opera hits right note with lesser-known Mozart work
One of the many remarkable feats performed by West Bay Opera is its ability and willingness to perform lesser-known works. Through Oct. 18, the company presents one of Mozart's first successes.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Heather Zimmerman · A&E
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Come From Away Arrives in San Jose
A small Newfoundland town once opened its doors to thousands of stranded travelers, and that story of unexpected hospitality now reaches the stage in San Jose through a production mounted by neighbors who know something about building…at The San Jose Blog
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San Jose Housing Prices Ease While Inventory Climbs
Homebuyers watching San Jose real estate saw single-family prices drop 2.4 percent from a year earlier in August, settling at $1.8 million according to Homes.com data. National prices rose 1.3 percent over the same stretch, Los Angeles…at The San Jose Blog
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
The full 100 → 9 ranked
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