"Pretty Good Advice is celebrating its grand opening at 125 Paseo de San Antonio in Downtown San Jose today. The event kicks off at 12:15 p.m., with remarks and a ribbon cutting starting at 12:20 p.m. Speakers include Mayor Mahan, Councilmember Tordillos, representatives from the San Jose Downtown Association, and owner Matt McNamara. This marks the restaurant's third location and its first in San Jose, following outposts in Santa Cruz and Soquel, taking over the space once occupied by a Togo's that closed in 2024."
"Owner Matt McNamara, a South Bay native who attended Bellarmine College Prep, brings a wealth of experience from Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe and the United States. His journey led to founding Sons & Daughters in San Francisco, which earned a Michelin star shortly after opening. In 2013, McNamara acquired an 83-acre farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains to grow fruits, herbs, mushrooms, and perennials, shifting his focus toward making high-quality, seasonal food accessible beyond fine dining settings."
Pretty Good Advice opened at 125 Paseo de San Antonio in Downtown San Jose with a grand-opening event featuring remarks and a ribbon cutting attended by Mayor Mahan, Councilmember Tordillos, San Jose Downtown Association representatives, and owner Matt McNamara. The location is the restaurant's third, following Santa Cruz and Soquel, occupying a former Togo's storefront closed in 2024. Matt McNamara trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, founded Sons & Daughters, and purchased an 83-acre farm to grow produce. The restaurant offers a 100% vegetarian menu with vegan options, emphasizing technique, local farms, seasonal ingredients, and approachable prices, adding to San Jose's diverse dining scene.
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