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A downtown natural‑wine hangout with a small, creative menu—think tom yum butter bucatini and Japanese curry arancini. Featured in the San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 100 and Eater’s South Bay guide for its joyful, unpretentious vibe.
Creative small plates, natural wines, and a chill vibe.
30 Fountain Alley #160, San Jose, CA 95113 Get directions
$20–30
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