tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post6219550105261922389..comments2024-03-28T00:49:16.065-07:00Comments on The San Jose Blog: April 2013 Downtown Dimension HighlightsJoshua Santoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146556924287585958noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-53584199207153736762013-05-01T18:32:22.081-07:002013-05-01T18:32:22.081-07:00This place is going in on 3rd and San Salvador whe...This place is going in on 3rd and San Salvador where Polar Ice used to be. Since A Taste of Paris closed, we haven't had a French bakery downtown. I'm looking forward to it!Joshua Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146556924287585958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-24542803628351297582013-05-01T18:28:06.870-07:002013-05-01T18:28:06.870-07:00Yup, this is going to be a huge restaurant and bar...Yup, this is going to be a huge restaurant and bar, something like 8,000 SQFT. It will also connect to the San Pedro Square Market somehow.Joshua Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146556924287585958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-7471123211715120852013-05-01T17:52:02.526-07:002013-05-01T17:52:02.526-07:00Saw this on craigslist:
"Brand new French ba...Saw this on craigslist:<br /><br />"Brand new French bakery, coffee and yogurt shop need full or part time helper. Student seeking summer job ok. Call Kevin at 408-807-9909 for interview appointment. Location for job is downtown San Jose."<br /><br />Anyone know anything about it?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10988713663443782088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-49946982704828022682013-04-30T18:05:29.919-07:002013-04-30T18:05:29.919-07:00Anthony,
I think Muji is in the right place (next...Anthony,<br /><br />I think Muji is in the right place (next to light rail, condos, hotels, etc.). In addition, the Paseo will be getting a boost when (in addition to the recently opened Vyne) The Blackbird Tavern and Whispers open. I hope that the former Sandellas (next to Baja Fresh) and Yoga Studio (between Camera and Blackbird) get new tenants soon in order to boost that area even more.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10988713663443782088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-61960827999833752192013-04-30T15:56:58.309-07:002013-04-30T15:56:58.309-07:00BTW Josh,
A lot of renovation, construction going ...BTW Josh,<br />A lot of renovation, construction going on at the old Sabor site. Any info on what's to come?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071500524031683183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-39582155669426026392013-04-30T15:52:44.499-07:002013-04-30T15:52:44.499-07:00Obviously to late for this, but I'm wondering ...Obviously to late for this, but I'm wondering if Muji was put in the right spot downtown. Was at San Pedro Square Market yesterday for lunch and it was jumping; vibe was in point. I'm thinking efforts should have been made to place Muji in the vicinity of the Market to take advantage of the critical mass now present. Hopefully the current location near the Fairmont will work out; especially with summertime festivals around the corner.<br />Looking long term, if somehow Muji struggles at the current locale, perhaps relocation near the Market/SPS should be considered; either at the proposed retail of Centerra or 1 S. Market.<br />Again, hope it works out and will plan to visit soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071500524031683183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-64430509136818481932013-04-30T15:23:01.102-07:002013-04-30T15:23:01.102-07:00These downtown dwellers are hypocrites! First, th...These downtown dwellers are hypocrites! First, they cried for a grocery store, and when they got one, they patronized it for the very first few months and let it languish after that. I'm talking about Market By Safeway. It's a well kept store may not have everything you need but good enough. My own friend, who lives downtown, drives all the way to ones on Meridian. The same goes for a really cool theater like Camera 12, which is in good condition and shows first run films. The downtown dwellers cried for a decent movie theater, and when they got one, they only supported it for the first 6 months. They lost interest after that and let it languish. The same thing happened to mid-sized concert venues. They still drive to SF or Santa Cruz. I don't have to mention Ross. It's the same deal. They're doing the same thing to Muji! Downtown should and never get stores like H&M unless there's an attitude adjustments on behalf of the downtown residents. They're the most hypocritical people I've ever seen: "We need this such and such" and never support it in the long run.Mad Josenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-74761480718654812712013-04-30T10:44:06.164-07:002013-04-30T10:44:06.164-07:00We were there Sunday at noon. They averaged about ...We were there Sunday at noon. They averaged about 15 to 20 customers there for the hour that we were in the store.SantaTeresaHillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00568390194214303882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-15942595870919472742013-04-30T10:42:01.143-07:002013-04-30T10:42:01.143-07:00I have been there twice so far, once on opening da...I have been there twice so far, once on opening day (packed) and last Friday night(pretty full). Completely agree that we need to do everything possible to promote MUJI. I love this store, they did a really nice job and easily created the nicest retail San Jose has seen in decades. I want this to be a trend, not a one time (or worse temporary) thing, so we need to make sure they succeed.<br /><br />Perhaps I should post info on their sales or special events similar to what I sometimes do for The Usuals or Cukui?<br /><br />Another idea would be if they advertise at Light Rail stations since it is ridiculously easy to access the store from rail.<br /><br />At the very least, we should all bring our friends to check out this place.Joshua Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146556924287585958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923860625279115418.post-45750079078903160122013-04-30T10:21:11.104-07:002013-04-30T10:21:11.104-07:00I was at MUJI yesterday (Monday) evening around 6p...I was at MUJI yesterday (Monday) evening around 6pm, and unfortunately it was pretty empty. When I made my purchase I asked the cashier how business has been so far, and she said it had been steady after the initial burst, but it seemed like a lot of people are just discovering that MUJI is there and many others don't know about the store. <br /><br />I hope the Downtown Association and other groups can help raise awareness of MUJI, because I think keeping it in business will be critical to downtown's retail success. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com