Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
It's only available in the Bay Area. A local joint that serves high quality specialty sandwiches to die for. Make sure to try their famous dutch crunch bread.
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Ike's Sandwiches
2235 The AlamedaIt's only available in the Bay Area. A local joint that serves high quality specialty sandwiches to die for. Make sure to try their famous dutch crunch bread.
For all you coffee connoisseurs, Philz is the place for you. It's a local chain that serves unique and artful coffee blends, and a selection of teas. My favorite is the Yerba Mate served Philz style with honey and fresh mint leaves.
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Philz Coffee
118 Paseo de San AntonioFor all you coffee connoisseurs, Philz is the place for you. It's a local chain that serves unique and artful coffee blends, and a selection of teas. My favorite is the Yerba Mate served Philz style with honey and fresh mint leaves.
New American cuisine, a little on the pricier side but well worth it.
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Black Sheep Brasserie
1202 Lincoln AveNew American cuisine, a little on the pricier side but well worth it.
Really high quality Italian cuisine. Also, a little on the pricier side.
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A Bellagio Italian Restaurant
33 S Central AveReally high quality Italian cuisine. Also, a little on the pricier side.
There are multiple locations in San Jose, so find the one that's most convenient for you. If you are a fan of the taco truck style of food and service, you'll like La Vic's. Affordable, quick, and tasty. Try the orange sauce, it's a local favorite.
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La Victoria Taqueria
140 East San Carlos StreetThere are multiple locations in San Jose, so find the one that's most convenient for you. If you are a fan of the taco truck style of food and service, you'll like La Vic's. Affordable, quick, and tasty. Try the orange sauce, it's a local favorite.
Negeen Restaurant
801 W Hamilton AveGreat Persian food! On weekends call ahead for reservations.
For fresh Persian style breads. Why not pick up some Lavash and take it home with you for the next kabob meal you plan to cook. :-)
Honey Bakery and Cafe
2062 Curtner AveFor fresh Persian style breads. Why not pick up some Lavash and take it home with you for the next kabob meal you plan to cook. :-)
This place is a bit pricey, but it's very very popular. Always call ahead for reservations at this place. It's neat because it serves everything tapas style, so you can order a larger variety of dishes and everyone can share.
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Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom AveThis place is a bit pricey, but it's very very popular. Always call ahead for reservations at this place. It's neat because it serves everything tapas style, so you can order a larger variety of dishes and everyone can share.
This place is great for Pho. Very fast service and delicious food. A bowl of Pho is only $11.95...and it's enough food for 2 people.
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Pho Spot
1769 Blossom Hill RdThis place is great for Pho. Very fast service and delicious food. A bowl of Pho is only $11.95...and it's enough food for 2 people.
For yummy Thai food, try this popular place. I promise it won't disappoint.
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Krungthai
642 S Winchester BlvdFor yummy Thai food, try this popular place. I promise it won't disappoint.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of craft beers and wines. They also serve unique tapas, like black truffle popcorn (yuuummmm!). It's more suited towards those who want a quieter, classier environment to sit/relax.
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Wine Affairs
1435 The AlamedaGreat selection of craft beers and wines. They also serve unique tapas, like black truffle popcorn (yuuummmm!). It's more suited towards those who want a quieter, classier environment to sit/relax.
Known for their unique cocktails. Not quite a full on speakeasy, but a similar vibe.
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The Vesper
394 E Campbell AveKnown for their unique cocktails. Not quite a full on speakeasy, but a similar vibe.
Paper Plane
72 S First StLaid-back spot for artisanal cocktails.
Haberdasher
43 W San Salvador StMore artisanal cocktails!
wine and beer bar that also serves tapas, and fantastic cheese/charcuterie plates.
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20twenty cheese bar
1389 Lincoln Avewine and beer bar that also serves tapas, and fantastic cheese/charcuterie plates.
This place is pretty close by and very low key. You can sample some local brews, and enjoy the food from the taco truck outside.
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Strike Brewing Company
2099 S 10th StThis place is pretty close by and very low key. You can sample some local brews, and enjoy the food from the taco truck outside.
Parks & Nature
San Jose's award-winning rose garden. It's lovely for just a walk around, or even a picnic on the lawn.
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Ulwandle lwemithi yaseMunicipal
1649 Naglee AveSan Jose's award-winning rose garden. It's lovely for just a walk around, or even a picnic on the lawn.
Essentials
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
215 W Calaveras BlvdWalmart Neighborhood Market
4080 Stevens Creek BlvdShell
1780 S Main StFor quick snacks or gas, this place is open 24hrs
Target
533 Coleman AveThere is no pharmacy close by, but this is a good alternative.
Entertainment & Activities
Reasonably priced, and walking distance from the home.
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Cinelux Almaden Cafe and Lounge
2306 Almaden RdReasonably priced, and walking distance from the home.
Century 20 Oakridge Theater XD
925 Blossom Hill RdJust in case you missed a show on Broadway, you may find it here. It's definitely more affordable at this place than NY.
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San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 S Almaden BlvdJust in case you missed a show on Broadway, you may find it here. It's definitely more affordable at this place than NY.
Getting Around
Curtner Station
7 min walk from the house. For train timings visit www.vta.org
Shopping
The Plant
1 Curtner AveWalking distance from the home.
Closest large-scale shopping mall, about a 10 minute drive from the home. Also accessible by lightrail.
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Westfield Oakridge
925 Blossom Hill RdClosest large-scale shopping mall, about a 10 minute drive from the home. Also accessible by lightrail.
Outlet Mall in Milpitas. 20-30 min drive away or accessible by lightrail.
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Great Mall Drive
Great Mall DriveOutlet Mall in Milpitas. 20-30 min drive away or accessible by lightrail.