January 2014 Downtown Dimension Highlights

Here are my notes from the latest edition of Downtown Dimension:

• The Downtown Association's Design Review Committee awarded three golden nail awards for Downtown beautification:
• The Gold Building (55 S market)
• CityView Plaza
• Orchestria Palm Court
• Aavid Design Corp is moving its nine employees from Cupertino to Downtown San Jose.
• San Jose's Department of Transportation officially opened the green, buffered bikeways along San Fernando from Cahill to 11th.
• The San Jose Civic Auditorium was rebranded the City National Civic.
• Essential Travel, a travel magazine based in the UK, said Christmas in the Park is one of the top 10 Christmas displays in the world.
• A new Business Coaching Center for those looking to launch or expand a business in San Jose is available at: sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?NID=3457
• Ike's Sandwiches is open at 75 E. Santa Clara.
• Brix Nightclub at 349 S. First has been remodeled into the "Metropolitan" [Josh: I'm getting the impression that it is either no longer a gay club, or is at least trying to be more inclusive of those attracted to the opposite sex]
• Caffe Frascati owner has turned a 3-wheeled utility van into a portable espresso station (it premiered during the last South First Friday).
• 8 Treasure Restaurant is now open at 150 S. First, replacing Asian Gourmet.
• Power Bowl is open at 132 E. San Fernando and features authentic acai bowls and detox drinks.

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