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A traditional Indian thali meal with various small bowls of curries, dal, yogurt, and desserts, served with papad, onion, chilies, lemon, and pickles on a round metal plate. Two spoons are placed at the top right.
.SV Dining
Dec 4, 2013

Indian Small Plates

Thali, a Gujarati-style restaurant that opened a few months ago.
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Two men standing side by side indoors; one wearing a light blue button-up shirt, the other dressed in a black chef’s coat. Wooden shelves with bottles and kitchen items are visible in the background.
.SV Dining
Dec 4, 2013

For Sake

THE JAPANESE izakaya—a mainstay of Tokyo for decades—has kept more of a low-profile presence in the South Bay.
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Close-up of a pulled pork sandwich on a wooden surface, featuring shredded pork, coleslaw with purple and green cabbage, and a glossy, golden-brown bun.
.SV Dining
Sep 26, 2013

Buzz About BBQ

"I’m not saying we’re the best, but I am saying that we’re really good."
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A sandwich with a seared tuna steak, shredded cabbage, and colorful vegetables, served in a brown paper wrapper on a bun.
.SV Dining
Sep 11, 2013

Palo Alto Getting Gott’s

Gott’s specializes in updated renditions of American favorites.
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A seafood platter featuring a whole cooked lobster, corn on the cob, red potatoes, sausage, clams, and mussels, served on brown paper with cups of melted butter.
.SV Dining
Sep 11, 2013

From Zuppa to Chowder

Sam’s models the concept on a traditional New England seafood house.
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A classic martini glass filled with a pale yellow cocktail, topped with a splash of red, sits on a white napkin on a wooden bar counter.
.SV Dining
Aug 28, 2013

SP2 Puts Down Roots

On Saturday, Ryan Agamie Melchiano and Ryan Hisamune unveiled SP2, to Downtown San Jose.
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A close-up of a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeño slices, and cheese on a seeded bun, served on a tray with a side of French fries in the background.
.SV Dining
Aug 28, 2013

Simply Smashing

What's different about San Jose’s new Smashburger?
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Three scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and caramel sauce, served on a rectangular white plate.
.SV Dining
Aug 7, 2013

Room for Dessert

Sweet things are the stars at Dolce Bella Chocolate Cafe, but there’s also light fare with veggies from the cafe's own plot.
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