Chinese restaurant · Rancho Santa Teresa
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South San Jose’s family-run spot serving a compact selection of dim sum items all day—dim sum sampler, steamed buns, and dumplings—alongside Chinese and Southeast Asian plates. A practical pick for casual, late-afternoon cravings on the south side.
Coffee shop · North San Pedro
Destination lattes, pastries, and live music in a spacious cafe
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Ethiopian restaurant · Burbank
Authentic Ethiopian flavors served without pretense, great for vegetarians
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Farmers' market · Paseo
Seasonal produce, artisanal goods, and hot food vendors.
Chinese restaurant · Dartmouth
Authentic Chinese comfort food & sweet/sour pork combo plates
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Farmers' market · Mirassou Vineyards
Seasonal produce, artisanal goods, baked treats, fresh eggs, honey, flowers
Sandwich shop · Post
Hot sandwiches, wraps, salads, and desserts; try the Earl's Club
Vegan restaurant · Naglee Park
Vegan dining with East/West influences, scratch-made sauces & noodles
Tapas restaurant · Santana Row
Tapas & paella, signature beef cheeks, romantic courtyard
Italian restaurant · SoFA
Classic Italian American restaurant with steaks, pasta, burgers
Arts organization · SoFA
Visual & performance art celebrating Chicano/Latino culture