Downtown San Jose Real Estate

SJDRA Annual Meeting at The Old Wagon

Tony — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:12:53 +0000

The San Jose Downtown Residents Association (SJDRA) is holding its Summer Quarterly Meeting this Wednesday evening at the The Old Wagon Saloon and Grill in San Pedro Square. This Quarterly Meeting is also the SJDRA’s Annual Meeting to elect the 2010-2011 Board of Directors for the SJDRA. Also on the agenda for the meeting will be an update on the Urban Market, which is now being named the San Pedro Square Market, as well as a tour of the Urban Market site.

Stop by the SJDRA Summer Quarterly Meeting and meet other downtown residents. This is also a great chance to check out The Old Wagon Saloon which is quickly becoming a favorite dinner spot and watering hole. The Old Wagon has a fantastic outdoor patio space and serve their burgers with 100% buffalo meat. Not beef. Bufallo meat. Check it out!

SJDRA Summer Quarterly Meeting (Annual Meeting)
Date: Wednesday, July 21
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
The Old Wagon Saloon and Grill
73 N. San Pedro Street
San Pedro Square in Downtown San Jose

For more info or to RSVP for the meeting, contact the SJDRA via email at sjdra@yahoo.com or call (408) 535-0123.

Update: July 22, 2010

Great turnout at last night’s SJDRA meeting at the Old Wagon Saloon. There were a number of people in attendance interested in the update on the San Pedro Square Urban Market project. Steve Borkenhagen, the general manager of the Urban Market, and Tom McEnery, one of the principals of the project, gave a quick presentation and update on the San Pedro Square Market. The project, originally slated to open in August, is now projected to open Phase 1 in November.

Ross Dress for Less Grand Opening in Downtown San Jose

Tony — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:41:56 +0000

Downtown San Jose will be celebrating the grand opening of Ross Dress for Less on Friday, July 16. The department store marks the first major retail store in downtown San Jose in years and will provide a new venue for shopping for downtown residents, workers, and visitors. Ross is located at 27 S. First Street in downtown San Jose at the former Black Sea Gallery store. This location provides Ross with 24,000 square feet of retail space in the downtown location. Ross is the nation’s second largest off-price retail chain that provides the in-season fashion apparel for men, women, and children at 20% to 60% off department store prices.

The San Jose Redevelopment Agency and the City of San Jose will be hosting a Grand Opening Celebration with Ross to welcome in the retail store on Friday, July 16 at 9:00am. The Grand Opening Celebration will be at the Ross store at 27 S. First Street in downtown San Jose and San Jose City Councilmembers are expected to be at the event.

Ross Dress for Less
27 S. First Street
Downtown San Jose
(408) 278-1320

Click here for store hours and directions to the new downtown San Jose Ross Store.

From July 16 Ross Grand Opening in Downtown San Jose:

Great Townhome in Park Setting Just Listed!

Tony — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:54:33 +0000

Fantastic townhome in downtown San Jose located in a park setting. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 1375 square foot townhome is located in the College Park Townhomes community located across from Ryland Park. The property features a very spacious open kitchen and dining area with beautiful hardwood floors. This is a great space to entertain. You will also enjoy the living room with its huge vaulted ceilings and tall windows that let in plenty of sunlight. In addition, there is an attached 2-car garage with storage space and a large deck. The townhome was built in 2001 by Pulte Homes and walking distance to all of downtown amenities. This property is listed for $459,000.

For more information call:
Eric Woodward (DRE #01358345), Silicon Valley Lofts & Condos
Phone: (408) 623-7204

Great Paseo Plaza Condo with Hardwood Floors For Sale

Tony — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:26:57 +0000

Paseo Plaza condo with hardwood floors for sale listed at $449,000. This is a nice 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,421 square foot* unit with two balconies and large windows throughout for plenty of sunlight. The condo features two master suites, large living room area, and hardwood floors throughout the living space. The living room area includes a fireplace and fantastic view of the San Jose Rep Theater.

The condo is located in the Paseo Plaza complex which is in the heart of downtown San Jose between San Jose State University and The 88.

Paseo Plaza
144 S. 3rd Street #309
Downtown San Jose

List Price $449,000

Click here for more info about the Paseo Plaza complex.

Listed by
Phil Ma (DRE#01343701)
Silicon Valley Lofts & Condos
(408) 297-5638 Office
(408) 667-5500 Mobile

Left Coast Live Music Festival All Week in Downtown San Jose

Tony — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:50:38 +0000

The week long music festival known as Left Coast Live starts tonight. The upstart event is in its second year in downtown San Jose and promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s inaugural event. Left Coast Live features a variety of live music acts along with a series of film and panel discussions throughout the week. The week long music festival boasts over 100 music groups across 35 stage venues throughout downtown San Jose. Friday and Saturday evenings are the main days where multiple acts will be performing all evening on both days. YouTube sensation OK GO headlines Friday night’s performances while Yo La Tengo will be on the main stage headlining the Saturday night acts.

Left Coast Live is a great chance to check out various music genres and plenty of great live musical acts for the price of one admission ticket.

Read the Mercury News article about Left Coast Live.

Left Coast Live
June 21-26, 2010
Downtown San Jose

Click the following links for the Left Coast Live schedule and for ticket information.

SJDRA Evening Social Tonight + Starlight Cinemas

Tony — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:36:07 +0000

The San Jose Downtown Residents Association (SJDRA) will be hosting its evening social tonight at Sherman Cellars in the Historic District of Downtown San Jose. Sherman Cellars carries a wide assortment of wines and offers wine tastings. The store is located at 40 Post Street. Tonight’s event at Sherma Cellars will feature a $5 wine tasting, $5 off any in-store purchase with the wine tasting, and 50% discount on future wine tastings. The evening social is a great way for downtown residents to explore downtown restaurants and businesses as well as get to know your neighbors.

Tonight is also the second week of Starlight Cinemas. Conveniently, this week’s free movie will be shown on Post Street between First and Market Streets. Tonight’s featured film is the classic 1934 film “It Happened One Night” starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. The movie starts at dusk. Perfect timing so that you can stop by the SJDRA Evening Social then stay for the free movie!

SJDRA Evening Social
Wednesday, June 16 Tonight
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sherman Cellars
40 Post Street
Downtown San Jose
(408) 288-WINE

For more information about the SJDRA Evening Social click here or call (408) 535-0123.

Starlight Cinemas
“It Happened One Night”
On Post Street between First and Market
Free Movie Starts at Dusk

Free Movies in Downtown San Jose at Starlight Cinemas

Tony — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:49:31 +0000

Summer season always brings out some of the best events in downtown San Jose. And best of all, many of these great events are FREE courtesy of the San Jose Downtown Association and its many sponsors. This includes the tradition of free outdoor movies, Starlight Cinemas, on Wednesday evenings from June until August. This year features another great lineup of movies starting off with the classic Harrison Ford film “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (PG, 1981) this Wednesday in San Pedro Square. Films start at dusk so bring a lawn chair and blanket.

Starlight Cinemas will again be rotating locations this year with movies showing in San Pedro Square (2nd Wednesdays of the month), Historic District on Post between First and Market (3rd Wednesdays of the month), and SoFA District at South First and William Streets (4th Wednesdays of the month).

Starlight Cinemas 2010 Lineup

June 9 – Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG, 1981, Harrison Ford) (San Pedro Square)
June 16 – It Happened One Night (Not Rated, 1934, Clark Gable) (Historic District)
June 23 – This is Spinal Tap (R, 1984) (SoFA District)

July 14 – Batman (PG-13, 1989, Michael Keaton) (San Pedro Square)
July 21 – An American in Paris (Not Rated, 1951, Gene Kelly) (Historic District)
July 28 – Rocky Horror Picture Show (R, 1975) (SoFA District)

August 11 – The Goonies (PG, 1985) (San Pedro Square)
August 18 – Creature from the Black Lagoon in 3-D (Not Rated) (1954) (Historic District)
August 25 – Zombieland (R, 2009, Woody Harrelson) (SoFA District)

For more information about Starlight Cinemas or the movies shown at Starlight Cinemas, check out the San Jose Downtown Association (SJDA) website.

Free Concerts at Music in the Park in Downtown San Jose

Tony — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:20:16 +0000

The summer season is off to a rockin’ start with free concerts in downtown San Jose. The Music in the Park series returns for its 22nd year and begins tonight with alt rock band Cold War Kids and will continue every Thursday night in Plaza de Cesar Chavez located along Market Street between San Fernando and San Carlos Streets. The free concerts start at 5:30pm and last will 9:15pm.

Music in the Park is a free concert series presented by the San Jose Downtown Association (SJDA). Dos Equis and Metro Newspapers are the presenting sponsors again for this year’s Music in the Park.

2010 Music in the Park Lineup

June 3: Cold War Kids (alternative rock). Openers: Jesse Malin & St. Marks Social, plus winner of Channel 92.3 “My Music in the Park” band contest: San Jose based Ambience. Sponsored by Channel 92.3.

June 10: Lenny Williams (R&B) and Prince Damons (Hip Hop/R&B). Opener: Beaufunk. Sponsored by KBLX 102.9FM.

June 17: Skatalites (Ska/Reggae). Opener: Sarazino (Afrolatin Reggae). Sponsored by MOViN 997.

June 24: BoDeans (Rock/Pop). Openers: Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, and The Careless Hearts. Sponsored by KFOG. 97.7 and Left Coast Live.

July 1: English Beat (Ska/New Wave). Opener: The Odd Numbers. Sponsored by Alice@97.3.

July 8: Tonic (Rock/Pop). Opener: Green River Ordinance. Sponsored by Mix 106.5.

July 15: Don Carlos (Reggae). Opener: Zili Misik (tropical/afrobeat/neo-soul). Sponsored by Live 105.

July 22: The Gaslight Anthem (Alternative Rock). Opener: New Politics. Sponsored by Channel 92.3 FM.

July 29: Pete Escovedo Orchestra (Latin/Jazz). Opener: Tortilla Soup.

August 5: Foreverland (14-piece Michael Jackson Tribute Band). Opener: Love Stoned. Sponsored by 98.1 KISS FM.

August 12: Eek-A-Mouse (Dancehall Reggae). Opener: The Hold Up. Sponsored by Live 105.

August 19: Y&T (Classic Rock). Opener: OTR Band. Sponsored by 98.5 KFOX.

August 26: Pato Banton (Reggae). Opener: Whiskey Avengers. Sponsored by Alice@97.3.

Dine Downtown Restaurant Week June 2-12

Tony — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:30:24 +0000

Dine Downtown, downtown San Jose’s restaurant week, returns starting today for its second year, June 2 through June 12, 2010. The downtown event showcases 30 of downtown San Jose’s finest restaurants and eateries. Each of the restaurants will offer prix fixe promotion menus for $20, $30 or $40 per person for the Dine Downtown event.

You can get a sneak peek tasting at each of the participating restaurants during the Dine Downtown kick off event, City Bites, at lunchtime today, Wednesday, June 2. Participating restaurants will offer free snack size trial samples at their restaurant locations. This is a great way to sample the tastey items on the restaurant menus and take part in this fantastic event. Be prepared and take a walking map to route your favorite food destinations for City Bites.

The Dine Downtown Restaurant Week and City Bites kickoff event is a San Jose Downtown Association event. Check out the SJDA website for links to participating restaurant prix fixe menus. Restaurants participating in this years Dine Downtown event include:

19Market Restaurant - 19 N. Market St.; 280-6111
71 Saint Peter Mediterranean Grill - 71 N. San Pedro St.; 971-8523
Affinity - in the Downtown Hilton, 300 Almaden Blvd.; 287-2100
Agenda Restaurant - 399 S. First St.; 287-3991
Arcadia Modern American Steakhouse - in the SJ Marriott, 100 W. San Carlos St.; 278-4555
Azucar - 71 E. San Fernando St.; 293-8482
Bella Mia Restaurant & Bar - 58 S. First St.; 280-1993
Billy Berk’s - 99 S. First St.; 292-4300
Britannia Arms Downtown - 173 W. Santa Clara St.; 278-1400
E&O Trading Company - 96 S. First St.; 938-4100
Emile’s - 545 S. Second St.; 289-1960
Eulipia Restaurant & Bar - 374 S. First St.; 280-6161
Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge - 99 E. San Fernando St.; 998-9998
The Grill on the Alley - in the Fairmont Hotel, 172 S. Market St.; 294-2244
Gumbo Jumbo Cajun Fusion - 80 N. Market St.; 294-8626
Habana Cuba Restaurant - 238 Race St.; 998-2822
Hanuman Thai Cuisine - 1 E. San Fernando St; 286-2482
Hawgs Seafood Bar - 150 S. Second Street; 287-9955
Il Fornaio - in the Sainte Claire Hotel, 302 S. Market St.; 271-3366
La Pastaia Ristorante & Enoteca - in the Hotel De Anza; 233 W. Santa Clara St.; 286-8686
Loft Bar and Bistro - 90 S. 2nd St.; 291-0677
Mezcal Restaurant - 25 W. San Fernando St.; 283-9595
Morocco’s Restaurant - 86 N. Market St.; 998-1509
Morton’s The Steakhouse - 177 Park Ave.; 947-7000
Mosaic Restaurant & Lounge - in the Four Points by Sheraton, 211 S. First St.; 282-8888
Motif Restaurant and Club - 389 S. First St.; 279-1888
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro - 98 S. Second St.; 961-5250
Pagoda Restaurant - in the Fairmont San Jose, 170 S. Market St.; 998-1900
Paolo’s Restaurant - 333 W. San Carlos St. # 150; 294-2558
San Pedro Square Bistro & Wine Bar - 20 N. Almaden Ave.; 298-9463
Silicon Valley Capital Club - 50 W. San Fernando St. #1700; 971-9300
Sonoma Chicken - 31 N. Market St.; 287-4098

Luxurious Penthouse Condo in Downtown San Jose

Tony — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:43:27 +0000

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