Small Business

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Culture
Meet the San Jose breaker vying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Vicki Chang, also known as “La Vix,” is a professional breakdancer + member of Team USA — and hails from the great 408.
February 26, 2024 03:15 PM
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Gregg Aronica
A large platter of barbecued meats and sides.
Food
Meat, smoke, and sauce: A guide to local San Jose barbecue spots
Explore San Jose’s lit barbecue scene.
August 1, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Three images of past The 4UNT participants in different challenges.
City
4UNT: San Jose’s digital scavenger hunt
See how you can participate in this week-long, digital scavenger hunt that takes you all around San Jose, Saturday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Nov. 5.
July 20, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The Adega sign above the restaurant.
Restaurants
San Jose’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, Adega, will close for good
Adega owners Carlos and Fernanda Carreira announced that they will close Adega in San Jose’s Little Portugal and open up a second Petiscos location in its place — which will come in January 2024.
July 18, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The Falafel's Drive In sign.
Restaurants
As Seen on TV: San Jose restaurants in the limelight
Take a foodie tour through San Jose, CA, based on the eateries featured in popular food TV series such as “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and “Man v. Food.”
July 14, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The Dine Downtown logo juxtaposed on text listing all the participating restaurants.
Restaurants
Dine Downtown 2023 brings deals from 45+ restaurants to San Jose
Get a sneak peek of the deals being offered during San Jose Downtown Association’s “Dine Downtown,” held Thursday, July 13 to Sunday, July 23, with 45+ participating restaurants.
July 13, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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Play
Wedding venues in San Jose
Check out this list of 13 local spots to host your special event.
July 13, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
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Live
Your guide to San Jose’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
June 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of Post Street with Splash Nightclub in the front.
City
Urban Vibrancy Institute to host downtown San Jose block party
Join the festivities on Thursday, May 18, 5:30 p.m., with 30+ participating businesses, live music, art, and more in downtown San Jose, CA.
May 16, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A hand holding a pork bun.
Food
Local South Bay food influencers to follow
Meet four prominent South Bay food influencers who explore the Bay Area’s unique food culture scene.
May 16, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A San Jose Makers booth at a community fair.
Small Business
Easy ways to support small businesses in San Jose, CA
Supporting local creators and businesses doesn’t have to be a full-fledged shopping spree. Here are three small ways you can show your support today, tomorrow, and beyond within San Jose, CA.
May 4, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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