Trine's Café, a legacy diner that opened in San Jose in 1970, has significantly reduced its presence from seven locations in the 1990s to just two today. The nostalgia around Trine’s reflects a bygone era of casual dining. A recent visit reveals the charm persists despite age. The café’s ambiance invokes fond memories, especially with former staff sharing their experiences. The loss of Trine's earlier locations is tied to urban development impacts, highlighting the struggle against commercial pressures and the value of local history.
I remembered it perfectly. There was a bar, a few scattered tables and a few drunks howling along to Vicente Fernandez tracks at 10am.
Trine's remains a true survivor, even if Trine herself is no longer with us. The empire has dwindled but Trine's remains.
The sign outside had clearly seen better days, but it was like an old barfly, an old friend I hadn't seen in years.
Fat cat landlords were conspiring to destroy half of Second Street, but Mayor Ron Gonzalez and his administration intervened.
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