09.20.2023

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🥟 All this and dim sum

The digs on South Bay dim sum

A spread of dim sum plates from Koi Palace.

Get all the traditional dishes from Koi Palace. | Photo by SJtoday staff

Let’s talk brunch, and we don’t just mean bacon and waffles.

We’re discussing dim sum, a Cantonese meal traditionally served in the morning consisting of small sweet + savory plates and accompanied by Chinese tea.

If you’ve never tried it, or just want to explore more — check out these four spots for a well-rounded dim sum experience.

Try traditional

Koi Palace, 768 Barber Ln., Milpitas
Established in Milpitas in 2014, this restaurant serves all the dim sum staples. Order from the detailed menu tableside with great pictures, but don’t miss the Cha Sui Bao (BBQ pork bun) with a sweet, crispy top.

A modern twist

iCHiNA Restaurant, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 1891, Santa Clara
This contemporary Cantonese restaurant transports you to the lavish dining experiences found in Hong King + China. Enjoy gourmet-style dim sum staples in an opulent dining room. Tea is the staple, but don’t pass up browsing its eclectic cocktail menu.

A spread of take-out food from Din Tai Fung. — Din Tai Fung also does takeout orders.
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Photo by SJtoday staff

Serving specialty dumplings

Din Tai Fung, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 1259, Santa Clara
Named as one of the top ten gourmet restaurants in the world, this restaurant boasts some of the best handmade Xiao Long Bao (soup dumpling) you’ll find in the area. Enjoy the little delights stuffed with truffle, crab, Kurobuta (a premium Japanese pork) — and even sweet taro, red bean, or sesame.

Keep it casual

Serious Dumpling, 49 N. San Pedro St.
Head to San Pedro Square for this casual spot with dim sum staples, as well as Shanghainese dishes. Pair your steamer of dumplings with a sake cocktail or draft beer — happy hour is Tuesday-Thursday, $2 off beers all day, btw. We dare you to try its original giant soup dumpling that comes with a soup-sipping straw.

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Events

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Tully Night Market | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Tully Community Ballfields, 880 Tully Rd., San Jose | Free | This fall market is back with gourmet food trucks, local vendors, and live entertainment.
Author Talk with Marie Silva Vallejo | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | San Jose Library: Willow Glen Branch, 1157 Minnesota Ave., San Jose | Free | As part of SJPL’s “Pinoytown Rising” exhibit, this author will talk about the U.S. Army’s 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments in WWII.

Thursday, Sept. 21

2023 Fall Wine Walk | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6 p.m. | E. Campbell Avenue + N. First Street, Campbell | $45-$50 | Taste wines from 20 different vineyards and meet the winemakers behind the barrels.
CityDance: World Dance Mosaic | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Circle of Palms, 127 S. Market St., San Jose | Free | Learn New Age Theatrics or modern dance + hip-hop at this free dance social with a live band and professional instructors.
Get Dead, Codefendants | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $20 | This SF-based punk band will have you thrashin’ all night long.

Friday, Sept. 22

Barbie: The IMAX Experience | Friday, Sept. 22-Thursday, Sept. 28 | Times vary | The Tech Interactive - IMAX Dome Theater, 201 S. Market St., San Jose | $18-$20 | Watch the iconic blonde’s adventures on the biggest screen in SJ — plus, enjoy never-before-seen post-credit footage.
Music in the Park: J Boog, CRSB and Andre Marcel | Friday, Sept. 22 | 5-10 p.m. | Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose | $38.50-$85 | Reggae artist J Boog returns for the third time to the Plaza, fusing his West Coast sound with his Polynesian roots.

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News Notes

Edu

San Jose State was recently ranked as the No. 1 public university for best value in the West and No. 4 overall in the West. Our local university also ranked high in the categories for most innovative school, best college for veterans, and top performer on social mobility. (U.S. News & World Report)

Community

Today, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., San Jose Public Library will host a free event to celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library’s 20th anniversary. The library will debut 10 new commemorative library card designs at the event and host live performances from SJSU Marching Band, Los Lupeños de San José, and more.

Family

California’s Great America’s Tricks and Treats Halloween celebration returns this weekend and will run through Saturday, Oct. 28. Get ready for seasonal snacks + drinks, pumpkin decorating, live entertainment, and more — tickets start at $30.

Biz

Longtime downtown San Jose tenant + financial services company UBS Group AG has relocated to 355 Santana Row, Ste. 2050, after 34 years operating out of 50 West. It now joins NetApp, Inc., Splunk Inc., and more in the Row’s mixed-use office space. (Silicon Valley Business Journal)

Plan Ahead

Mosaic America is hosting its third annual Mosaic Festival Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 3-9 p.m., at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. Expect a weekend of free workshops, multicultural performances + food, and Silicon Valley-inspired art. RSVP now.

Job

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Health

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Finance

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Community

🏙️ A city for everyone

New study finds that immigrants bring billions into Santa Clara County

A plate of Ethiopian curries and sauces atop injera bread, on a decorative plate.

We’re loving this colorful spread from LeYou. | Photo via @sjfoodies

Here’s a number for you: $255 billion.

That’s the amount that ~765,800 immigrants contributed to Santa Clara County’s (SCC) gross domestic product in 2021, according to a New Americans in SCC report. In the same year, it was reported that 50.3% of SCC’s business owners were immigrants, while comprising only 40.6% of the county’s population.

This may not come as a surprise — just last December, a study found that San Jose ranked No. 1 as the top US metro area where immigrants look for a better life.

Looking for an easy way to support immigrant business?

Check out Eat San José, a project aimed at spotlighting the richness of our city’s immigrant community through food. More than 50 immigrant-owned restaurant can be found on an interactive map — some with an accompanying story about the restaurateurs.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alyson

From the editor

I’ve spent so many Sunday mornings eating dim sum with my family — thanks to my Cantonese grandparents who introduced me to my all-time favorite meal. My personal recommendations (that you can find at any dim sum restaurant) are: Har gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai (pork + shrimp wonton dumpling), and fu pei guen (tofu skin roll).

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