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Food trucks in and around San Jose, CA

The EMS Kusina food truck with the Philippines flag on top of it.

This food truck has been named among the top Filipino restaurants in the Bay Area. | Photo via @ems_kusina

There’s no doubt that San Jose’s food truck scene has been on a roll — with fan favorites like Scratch Cookery and El Halal Amigos garnering so much popularity, they’ve stepped up to become brick-and-mortar restaurants.

So what’s wheeling around these days? Whether it’s at the next pop-up vendor fair, local taproom, or mobile eatery hangout — keep an eye out for these 7 food trucks in and around San Jose. 🚚

Pro tip: We recommend checking online to confirm locations before heading out, as these details can be fluid.

📍 In San Jose

Ems Kusina | Filipino | 1948 Alum Rock Ave. | Get a taste of the sisig that won second place at the 2021 NorCal Sisig Festival, and of course, the ube donut balls.

Chikin’ Drip | Nashville Hot Chicken | 1721 Old Bayshore Hwy. | Dare to try this truck’s chicken tender slider at “Holy Chick” heat? It’s so spicy, you need to sign a waiver before indulging. 🔥

Brooklyn Pizzeria Mobile | Pizza | 460 Lincoln Ave. on Fridays | Pizza by the slice, calzones, and bacon cheesy garlic knots — need we say more? 🍕

The Pav Bhaji And More's red food truck. — Pav Bhaji And More opened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

🏙️ South Bay-based

Pav Bhaji and More | Mumbai street food | Savor the flavors of the traditional Indian fast food dish consisting of thick veggie curry and soft bread rolls. 🍛

Fire and Rice | Hawaiian + Asian fusion | City Editor Alyson can’t get enough of the garlic chicken. 🍗

The 3 Brothers Kitchen's yellow truck outside under string lights. — 3 Brothers Kitchen brings you the ultimate fusion menu.

🌉 Frequents the South Bay

3 Brothers Kitchen | Southeast Asian | Can’t decide between Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine? Try the Bo’rria Tacos with Vietnamese beef and pho broth for dipping. 🌮

The Waffle Roost | Chicken & Waffles | Pair the buttermilk fried chicken with its bacon and caramel, churro, caramel and sea salt, or dark chocolate and toasted almond waffles. 🧇

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Wednesday, March 1

Creative Writing Workshop | Wednesday, Mar. 1 | 5-7 p.m. | Momentum for Health, 181 Martinvale Ln., San Jose | Free | Published author Valerie Brayloviskiy teaches young adults ages 14 to 25 how to process their emotions through writing.
Intro to Digital Art with Procreate | Wednesday, March 1-Thursday, March 30 | Times vary | Jiaren Cafe, 1171 Homestead Rd., Ste. 140B, San Jose | $30 | This beginner-friendly class will teach you basic color theory, color palette design, and more.

Thursday, March 2

2023 Season Hype Party | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 6 p.m. | Blanco Urban Venue, 12 N. San Pedro St., San Jose | Free | Don’t miss out on meet-and-greets, an unveiling of the club’s all-new magazine, raffles + prizes, live music from DJ Ivy, and more.
Yoga Lin Idol World Tour 2023 | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose | $98+ | The Taiwanese singer will share his insight of the word “idol.”
Solo Art Show: La Nueva Loteria | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 9 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose | Free | Artist Roberto Romo transports you into his work inspired by the Mexican traditional card game.
Darkwave Dreams | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 9 p.m. | Hyde Park Lounge, 1070 N. Fourth St., San Jose | Free | Enjoy post-punk and dark indie sounds every first Thursday of the month.

Friday, March 3

Florra Grand Opening Celebration | Friday, Mar. 3 | 5 p.m. | 350 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell | Free | Enjoy free aura photography, a live DJ set, and champagne for the debut of this natural wellness + self-care shop.
Content Magazine Pick-Up Party 15.2 “Sight and Sound” | Friday, Mar. 3 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Opera San Jose, 38 S. Second St., San Jose | Spend the evening with your family and community while helping Content ring in its 11th year of publication.
Thee Illusions, Jackie Mendez, Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan | Friday, Mar. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $22+ | Catch the LA-based sweet soul group.

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Sports

In anticipation of the Quakes’ home opener this Saturday, Mar. 4, against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the team has debuted a series of fan events to get pumped up. Enjoy meet-and-greets, a hype party, giveaways, and a pre-kickoff show. ⚽

Feel Good

Following recent attacks on two San Jose street vendors, Bay Area businesses and community activists hosted a Street Vendor Buy Out on Old Bayshore Highway where all proceeds went to the two vendors. Sponsors also raised $800 to provide food for the event. 🤝 (NBC Bay Area/KTVU Fox 2)

Featured

Might as well call us sando-se. Local businesses La Villa Deli and Duc Huong were recently listed among 16 of the best Bay Area sandos. A couple of South Bay shops were also spotlighted, including Adamson’s French Dip in Sunnyvale and Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse. 🥖 (The Mercury News)

Edu

In a recent ranking of the top community colleges in the US, Foothill College in Los Altos Hills ranked No. 1, based on academic, financial, and student life data. Saratoga’s West Valley College, Cupertino’s De Anza College, and Santa Clara’s Mission College were also included among the top schools. 🍎 (KRON 4)

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Filing your taxes in San Jose, CA

Don’t let tax season be a stressor — these resources can help. | Photo via Unsplash

For better or worse, it’s that time of year again — tax season. Before you stress, we’re here to share some guidance for filing.

First and foremost, see the IRS’s list of up-to-date tax tips. It covers frequently asked questions like understanding business travel deductions and how military members and their families can receive help with their taxes at no cost.

San Jose is also home to these local tax resources:

Free tax help is available with the United Way Bay Area.
Find out about tax help from the San Jose Public Library.
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax assistance for those who qualify.

Ready to get started filing your taxes? File online with H&R Block’s four different filing options, from free to Premium. Or, file with a tax pro’s help. Don’t forget, the IRS has extended the tax filing deadline in parts of California impacted by this season’s storms — including San Jose — to Monday, Oct. 16.*

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alyson.

Editor’s pick: This past weekend, I went to LA for a friend’s birthday — and boy, was the constant downpour a doozy. I heard it didn’t shower too much over here, but I felt like as soon as I came back to San Jose on Sunday night, the rain followed. Crazy to think that most of our hills were blanketed in snow — did anyone go skiing at Sierra Vista Point? 🤣

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