Hello Saturday.
April 20 2024 |
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Plants are pretty cool, and turns out, they can make a lot of different dishes — like a vegan burger that tastes just like the meat version, or a superfood salad with so many colors it’s like eating a rainbow. 🌈
So, the next time your body is craving something healthy + wholesome (or greasy but plant-based), refer back to this list of local restaurants with vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based offerings.
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De La Tierra's vegan asada burrito is a must-try. | Photo via @woowoo.eats |
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🥬 North San Jose + Berryessa
- A2B Indian Restaurant | 📍55 River Oaks Pl., Ste. 90 | Menu
Try this: The mini podi idli (a popular South Indian side made with lentils + chilies) - De La Tierra Vegan Food | 📍326 Commercial St. | Menu
Pro tip: In addition to pick-up service, this eatery also has several food truck pop-ups at local events which you can follow from its Instagram.
🥕 Downtown -
The Sexxy Mexxy | 📍949 Ruff Dr. | Menu
Try this: The vegan potato patty sliders with housemade chutney. - Blue Mango | 📍635 Coleman Ave. | Menu
Pro tip: Its menu offers a whole section with vegetarian sushi (which can be made vegan).
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Golden Bamboo specializes in Vietnamese + Chinese cuisine. | Photo via @sfveganfoodie |
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🥦 East San Jose 🍅 West San Jose + Willow Glen - What The Falafel | 📍991 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 110 | Menu
Pro tip: Order ahead on the website for a quick pick-up + expect a slightly longer wait for a walk-in. -
Walia Ethiopian Cuisine | 📍2208 Business Cir. | Menu
Try this: The vegetarian rolls, made with the restaurant’s popular injera
(a slightly spongy flatbread).
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Today - San Jose Giants vs. Fresno Grizzlies | Fri., June 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Excite Ballpark, 588 E. Alma Ave. | $13+ | ⚾
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Festive Fridays | Every Friday | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 1 Paseo de San Antonio | Free | Come out for a community event with food, a marketplace, live music, and family-friendly activities. 🎉
Saturday - Black Music Appreciation Month Celebration | Sat., June 18 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free, registration required | Enjoy a streamed selection of SJZ performances from Black bandleaders that have performed at their recent Winter Fest + New Works Fest. 🎷
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On Cloud 9 With BTS | Sat., June 18-Sun., June 19 | Times vary | Caffe Bene, 181 E. Easman Dr., #80 | Free | ARMYs are invited to celebrate this Grammy-nominated Korean group + enjoy photos, raffles, and vendors — including San Jose’s first K-pop store, Kloud K-pop.
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Friends of the Village Square Library Book Sale | Sat., June 18 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Village Square Library, 4001 Evergreen Village Square | Free entry | Support a local library at this cash-only fundraiser. 📚
Sunday
- Curbside Crafts | Sun., June 19 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Pacific Hotel, 1650 Senter Rd. | Free | Explore San Jose’s culture with hands-on activities led by History San José.
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Primus: A Tribute to Kings | Sun., June 19 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St. | $45+ | Catch this homage to progressive rock legends. 🎸
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Campbell Farmers Market | Every Sunday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Along E. Campbell Ave., between Central Ave. + Third St. | Free entry | Shop from local farmers, craft vendors and food trucks at this year-round, weekly market. 🍊
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Sunbasket makes it easy to enjoy healthy, mouthwatering meals. | Photo provided by Sunbasket |
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Weather - 71º | Mostly sunny | 5% chance of rain
Sports -
Let’s hear it for our Bay Area champions. Last night, the Golden State Warriors snagged their fourth NBA title in eight years — beating the Boston Celtics 103-90. At the post-game ceremony, Stephen Curry received his first Finals MVP title. The celebration will be held on Mon., June 20 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in San Francisco. 🏀 (KTVU)
- Yesterday, FIFA announced that Levi’s Stadium will be one of 16 North American sites that will host the 2026 World Cup. Soccer’s biggest competition is expected to make a change in 2026, fielding 48 teams instead of 32. ⚽ (NBC Bay Area)
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After a two-year hiatus, the Alameda County Fair returns today with free admission until 3 p.m. + a kick-off concert from Ginuwine. Enjoy its first weekend with the Sun’s Out Fun’s Out Run, a Brew Fest, and much more. The fair will run until Sun., July 10 — head to the county’s website for more information. 🎡 (Pleasanton Weekly)
Opening Community -
Earlier this month, the San Jose Water Company — which serves over one million residents in the South Bay — received approval to install smart meter technology on 230,000 water meters at homes + businesses. This $100 million project is expected to begin in two years and be completed by 2026. 💧(The Mercury News)
Today Is -
National Dump the Pump Day. This initiative — led by the American Public Transportation Association — encourages us to use alternative transportation to save us time + the pain at the pump. 🚌
Travel Holiday Award -
Tomorrow night, the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose’s 2022 Legacy for Children Award will be given to Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall at Keep on Playing: An Evening for Grownups at the Purple Museum. Learn more and get tickets — donations are also welcome.*
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San Jose’s looking so bright we need sunglasses — Vincero sunglasses, that is. Your weekend adventures + happy hours deserve a great pair of shades, and Vincero premium eyewear checks all the boxes: High-quality, ethically made, and (best of all) 20% off. 🕶️ *
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46% of millennials feel strongly about the effects of external factors such as rising interest rates and inflation, according to Opendoor’s financial considerations survey in their 2022 Trends Report. 🏡 *
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Have a seat… A collaboration between local artist Manik + Empire Seven Studios (E7S) brings custom benches to the Exhibit — a new housing complex in Japantown. The commissioned pieces are mementos of E7S’s roots — being constructed from 100 year-old lumber from their previous building. Using their new 10,000-sqft headquarters at the Exhibit, the studio has plans to host record swaps, art markets, performances, and other community events.
The benches are dedicated to residents who enjoy a freight — or in this case, passing trains. 🚄
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Editor's pick: I can proudly say that I went vegetarian for ~7 months, which is a big accomplishment for my carnivorous self. However I am saying that in past tense… so if you’re like me, and not currently vegetarian or vegan, would you try it out? Why or why not?
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