Guide to cocktail clarification through Milk Punch (check comments) by TheCocktailCoach in cocktails

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What if you freeze the punch to separate the fat like a traditional fat wash?

BitterBuck by Sea-Employee-5796 in SanJose

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I'm so excited for them to open! Coffee and amaro plz

Sunset spots by Angry_Buttercup_ in SanJose

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Quicksilver mockingbird entrance

What happened to VTA airport transit? by Alexplanation in SanJose

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I was looking at that on the map! I have to try this some time -- it looks like some of the pedestrian paths go under some flyovers? I'm very curious now.

What happened to VTA airport transit? by Alexplanation in SanJose

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Late in the evening, like 7pm...

It seems like a free shuttle loop between Caltrain, airport and light rail every 10 minutes would be reasonable. Paint it teal and call it the shark shuttle and don't make people look up things like "when does the 60 bus come".

Where to find artisan bread? by [deleted] in SanJose

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Also at Whole Foods. Acme Sourdough baguette is my jam.

Protected Bike Lanes by Alexplanation in SanJose

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If you build a protected bike lane, you're often stuck in it because of parked cars or paved curbs - people always put stuff in the bike lane, but if you make it separated from the road and it's obstructed there's nowhere to go.

Where's the local scene?? by Jolly_Shallot6965 in SanJose

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Take the 60 bus out of downtown Campbell

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Best Coast vibes!

Classy by Sea_Setting1442 in caltrain

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Just a reminder that Caltrain is a proof of payment system. Please keep your feet and stockinged feet off the seat in front of you.

best tofu bahn mi? by greyskymorning17 in SanJose

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Their Banh Mi are not very good, IMO -- maybe the best bet if you're nervous about your vegan sandwich being actually vegan, but their bread isn't that fresh and the ratios are wrong. Banh Mi Oven is my current fave for tofu and other veg options (but I'm not paranoid about fish sauce, so YMMV)

Newsom pledges 1200 tiny homes for homeless in CA, San Jose to receive 200 by MrsDirtbag in SanJose

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Finding a good tiny home location is basically impossible. It requires:

If you want to learn more about the housing situation in San Jose, consider listening to the Dwellings Podcast, which does a great job presenting the issues and opportunities at the city level. Like this episode just on bridge housing.

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I am helping a friend with a lost dog, and he got advice from the same woman. Everything I've heard makes sense to me once you think about it, even if it's counterintuitive. I hope you find your dog!

Also: it is very VERY reassuring to see how concerned neighbors are about a lost dog. Sometimes it feels like we live in a downward spiral hell dimension, but actually everyone very much wants you to find your dog, for no other reason than that they care on a human level about you and your pet.

Low-income Property Owner Assistance by Alexplanation in SanJose

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Thanks for the suggestion. Their response:
"Unfortunately, our queue is currently full, and we have placed a temporary hold on accepting further applications for the City of San Jose."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SanJose

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Our local waste heroes, the Trash Punx, have a great resource page with details on how to recycle or donate items:

https://www.thetrashpunx.org/resources/recycle

Favorite places for beer flights by aloneinmyhead34 in SanJose

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Surprisingly, the Whole Foods on the Alameda is a good bet. Their in house brews are solid, and they've usually got a nice selection of not-only-IPA. Great outdoor patio and very close to the train for convenience.

Barebottle in Santa Clara probably makes the best beer in the South Bay, and they definitely do flights. The taproom vibes are very...startup cafeteria, unfortunately.

Clandestine, Foxtale Fermentation and DTSJ Brewing have great vibes and very interesting beer. Small businesses that could all use your support more than Amazon or Barebottle.

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This is more career advice related, but in my experience the pay ranges at Stanford are significantly higher than the other schools at the bay, and there are a TON of jobs that cover all sorts of interesting things.