Check out Deluxe Dye Works in its heyday. | Photo via History San José
We’re back with our third installment of longtime, family-owned businesses that have stood the test of time in the great 408.
Many of youenjoyed this blast to the past and gave us so many more tips, so we’re back with five more local establishments that have served the San Jose community for 65+ years.
This rug cleaning + repair service began with Mr. A. Heymann, who started the business after 28 years of textile experience under master craftsmen in French mills. It has now seen five generations of family and continues to offer everything from bed pillow renovation to fiber protection.
Only San Joseans know where you can get a hot dog from an orange. The original owner, Mark Yuram, moved his stand into a decommissioned Giant Orange — once a popular California chain — and the rest was history. Get a taste of nostalgia and order from its classic menu of hot dogs, floats, shakes, and nachos.
Owner Joe Salamida started his wood screen business out of his neighbor’s basement, and since then, it has grown to a full-service operation offering patio doors, aluminum awnings, and more. You can catch a glimpse of its retro sign from Highway 17.
Try Bertucelli’s ravioli filled with cheeses, meats, or lobster.
This deli, known for its handmade ravioli, was founded by married couple Frank + Ann Giacomelli and later bought by Dave and Patty Bertucelli who then ran the business with their family. Indulge in Italian sweets + pick up its not-so-secret menu item, the Chris Combo sandwich.
Founded by Andy Camilleri 73 years ago, this business has gone through several owners. It faced a closure in 2009, but survived and moved from its original home on The Alameda to its current location on Bascom Avenue. It sells pet supplies + treats, but has suspended its adoption center operations.
“TINA - The Tina Turner Musical” | Wednesday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 3 | Times vary | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose | $43-$113 | This new musical follows the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll on her journey to becoming one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time
RTF New Talent Comedy Showcase | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 8 p.m. | Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale | $15.60 | Catch some serious talent from both amateur and professional comedians alike.
Thursday, Aug. 31
Gordon Biersch Night Market | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 5-9 p.m. | Gordon Biersch Brewery, 357 E. Taylor St., San Jose | Free | Every Thursday night, enjoy food trucks, craft brews, local craft vendors, live entertainment, and luchador battles.
Cutso’s Trading Post | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 7-11 p.m. | Noite, 399 S. First St., San Jose | Free | Buy, sell, and trade at this weekly market featuring live DJs, a record swap, thrift vendors, and cocktails.
Broadway Rave | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $15 | This is for all the fellow theater heads, drama geeks, actors, singers, and more.
Friday, Sept. 1
San Jose Lowrider Day | Friday, Sept. 1 | 1-5 p.m. | San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose | Free | Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the end of the cruising ban and the great 408’s lowrider culture, followed by a 5:15 p.m. cruise to Story + King roads.
Adult Night: Pajama Party | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6-8:30 p.m. | LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area, 870 Great Mall Dr., Milpitas | $16.99-$19.99 | Don’t sleep on this LEGO build competition, pajama contest, and mini figure trading event.
Chillonas: A Queer Latinx Dance Party | Friday, Sept. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, 510 S. First St., San Jose | $5-$10 | Catch the debut of this SF-originated party that celebrates love, acceptance, and shared identity.
A proposed affordable housing complex at 741 S. Winchester Blvd. is expanding plans + adding more units to its original blueprint. Of the 264 units, 52-53 could be affordable. There will also be a community room, outdoor patio space, a gym, and co-working spaces for residents. (The Mercury News)
Community
Meet with the artists, Lauren Haddad + Tom Drugan, behind the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector station art tomorrow, Aug. 31, 6 p.m., via Zoom. The two will discuss their design concepts influenced by community input from January. Story Road station artist Amir Fallah will also present later next month.
Edu
San Jose State researchers recently secured nearly $7 million in federal grants from the National Science Foundation + the National Institutes of Health to fund STEM enrichment programs, AI research, industry professional networking, and more. Learn the specifics behind several funded projects.
Announced
Ahead of Beyonce’s stop at Levi’s Stadium tonight, the city of Santa Clara voted to proclaim her the honorary mayor of the city for today + present Queen Bey with a key to the city. Prepare for traffic in the area for her sold-out show starting at 8 p.m. (ABC 7 News)
Sports
In case you missed it, gymnast Simone Biles secured her record eighth US Championship at the SAP Center — becoming the oldest woman (at 26 years old) to win a national title since USA Gymnastics organized the event in 1963. About 12,000 fans attended this year’s competition. (Silicon Valley Business Journal)
Fun Fact
Did you know there’s a vintage game shop underneath a computer repair store in downtown San Jose? Gameshop Downstairs hosts endless shelves of video games, old consoles, and collectors’ items. SJ native Anthony Guarino has run the shop since 2017 + currently holds a 1970s-era Atari console as his oldest item. (The Mercury News)
Jobs
According to a new analysis from Stacker, ophthalmologists, physicians, and psychiatrists are among the highest-paying jobs in San Jose that require a graduate degree. The ranking was determined by median annual pay rates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ database as of May 2022. (Stacker)
Weather
Look up. Tonight’s full moon is not only the second one this month (aka a blue moon); it’s also the last blue supermoon we’ll see until 2032, appearing 8% bigger and 16% brighter than usual. Check local charts for the best time to view. Bonus: shop for telescopes. (NPR)
Finance
Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Seasonal
🍂 Let’s fall in love with fall
What San Jose seasonal fall events are you interested in?
It’s always Halloween at the Winchester Mystery House. | Photo via @zeeneinreallife
Once the pumpkin drinks hit Starbucks’ menu, it’s a clear sign that autumn is fast approaching. San Jose summers are always eventful, but fall is just as fruitful with pumpkin-spiced, apple-scented fun.
This is where you, our wonderful readers, can share what stories you would like to see in the newsletter in the coming weeks. Here are a few things we have in mind:
Regional pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hay rides
Indoor/outdoor fall concerts and music festivals
Fall foodie and drink events
Seasonal sips at local coffee shops
Seriously scary fun for the brave of heart
Click the button below to vote on your favorite fall activities, and let us know if we’re missing something you need the 411 on.
Fall into the season of baking with Adams Apple Co biscuit mixes. You’ll have all the ingredients you’ll need to create a delicious apple-based treat.
Drink
Hosting a dinner party this fall? Treat your guests to one-of-a-kind laser-etched glasses from CEB Studio. Find your city’s design here.
Wellness
The best thing to scoop into your coffee (or tea, or smoothies) daily? Collagen that’s grass-fed, pasture-raised, and has 18 grams of protein per serving. Enter: NativePath’s Collagen Peptides.
Outdoors
Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.
Home
The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.
I can’t believe August is almost over, it feels like summer barely began. I will say that I’m looking forward to lower temperatures so I can drink hot coffee again — yes, you’ll never catch me drinking tea or coffee during the summer but you bet I’ll be slurping pho every weekend.
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