Restaurants

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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in San Jose
Dining in San Jose is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 26, 2025 06:12 PM
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Staff
Side-by-side photos of LeYou Ethiopian (left) and Petiscos (right) dishes.
Restaurants
Michelin Guide recognizes two San Jose restaurants as “new discoveries”
In May 2023, two San Jose eateries — LeYou Ethiopian and Petiscos — were honored as the Michelin Guide’s “new discoveries” ahead of its annual Bib Gourmands and Stars announcement released later this year.
May 18, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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City
Urban Vibrancy Institute to host downtown San Jose block party
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Alyson Chuyang
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Food
Local South Bay food influencers to follow
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Alyson Chuyang
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Food
Our top picks for Korean barbecue restaurants in and around San Jose, CA
From the most quality meat selection to the best bang for your buck, we’re rounding up our top picks to get Korean barbecue in the South Bay.
May 5, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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Local gamer history around San Jose, CA
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Live
The best bánh mì shops in San Jose, CA
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Alyson Chuyang
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Food
Vegan and vegetarian eats in San Jose, CA
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October 6, 2021
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Alyson Chuyang
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