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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
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Tuesday, October 20
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Outta Sight Pizza, Sandy's, Ocean Subs, and 17 moreat The Infatuation
The 20 Best Sandwich Spots In San Francisco
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The Infatuation's 20 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In SF
Scoma's, Hog Island Oyster Co., Zazie, and 17 moreat The Infatuation
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The Infatuation's Best Potato Dishes in SF
Angler SF, House of Prime Rib, Niku Steakhouse, and 16 moreat The Infatuation
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The Infatuation's 18 Best Sports Bars In SF
Barebottle Brewing Company, Valley Tavern, Final Final, and 15 moreat The Infatuation
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The Infatuation's 16 Best Burgers In San Francisco
Zuni Café, Spruce, The Laundromat, and 13 moreat The Infatuation
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The Infatuation's Best French Fries In San Francisco
Zuni Café, Hog Island Oyster Co., Little Original Joe’s, and 11 moreat The Infatuation
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The Infatuation's 13 Best Breakfast Burritos In SF
Al Carajo, Cielito Lindo, La Espiga De Oro, and 10 moreat The Infatuation
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The Infatuation's Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches In SF
RT Rotisserie, Flour + Water Pasta Shop, Maillards, and 6 moreat The Infatuation
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The Infatuation's Best Mexican Bakeries In SF
La Victoria Panadería, El Yucateco Bakery, Florecita, and 4 moreat The Infatuation
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The Infatuation's 6 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants In SF
um.ma, Han Il Kwan, Brothers Restaurant, and 3 moreat The Infatuation
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
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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
Lisa Hay · San Francisco (Bay Area)
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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Eater's Best Restaurants in Downtown Summerlin
Harlo Steakhouse & Bar, La Neta Cocina y Lounge, True Food Kitchen, and 10 moreat Eater
Local press The San Jose Blog
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
Local press WhatNow
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
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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
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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
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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
Press Chinese Restaurant Awards · nationwide
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
Local press Palo Alto Online
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
Wednesday, October 14
Local press Palo Alto Online
The Bard goes Broadway in ‘Something Rotten’
Woodside Musical Theatre presents show spoofing musicals, Shakespeare's greatest hits, through Oct. 17.A&E at Palo Alto Online
Heather Zimmerman · A&E
Local press Metro Silicon Valley
MC Lars and Stanford Students Bring Poe to the Stage
This coming week, students from Indigo Middle School in San Jose will take the stage at The Knoll in Stanford—an intimate, historic room with a dome of speakers inside a Spanish Gothic house on campus—to premiere original written pieces…Arts & Entertainment at Metro Silicon Valley
David Ma · Arts & Entertainment
San Jose’s Best 100
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- 1 Plumed HorseSaratoga · Californian 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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