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Dim Sum take out

I'm visiting my parents here in Cupertino. Does anyone know of a good dim sum place for take out or Hong Kong Cafe in Cupertino?

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u/KittyBlaster911 — 18 hours ago
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San Jose Sharks player used sticks

Hi I’m cleaning out my room so I’m letting these go. I have San Jose Sharks players used sticks that I obtained in person at Sharks Ice of the following players:

- Thomas Bordeleau (signed; Picture 1)

- Oskar Lindblom (signed; Picture 2)

- James Reimer (signed; Picture 3)

- Jacob Macdonald (unsigned)

u/loerikalexa — 1 day ago

Best cherry tomatoes (and produce in general)?

Good people of Cupertino, I just moved to CA this week and today I ventured to Costco in Sunnyvale to stock up on Cherry tomatoes, my favorite snack. The product that I found there was ABHORRENT. Wrinkled, moldy, broken and dirty packaging. I turned around and walked out tomato-less.

Where is the best place to get good cherry tomatoes and other produce? I love Costco because it’s such a great price for a large quantity, but it’s looking bleak here. California is supposed to have such excellent produce, so I know it’s out there somewhere. Please direct me?

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u/Appropriate-Group738 — 2 days ago
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Anyone in the Peninsula / South Bay interested in a small pop harmony singing group?

I’ve been looking for something like Pentatonix-style group singing (modern pop songs, layered harmonies, vocal arrangements), but most local options seem to be either traditional choir or performance-heavy a cappella.

I’m hoping to find a few people (maybe 4–8?) who enjoy singing and would be interested in casually meeting to harmonize on pop / indie / R&B songs.

What I’m imagining:
Small group (not a huge choir)
Strong focus on harmonies / blend
Pop songs and modern arrangements
No choreography required 😅
Low-pressure, but people who care about sounding good
Maybe occasional performances if there’s interest
Skill level: ideally people who can generally hold pitch / harmony, but you definitely don’t need to be a professional singer.

Personally, I love artists like Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, SZA, Bruno Mars, etc., but open to all kinds of songs.

I’m in my mid-20s and would especially love meeting other young professionals / grad students. Also, in the Palo Alto / Stanford area, but open to anywhere in the Peninsula / South Bay. I’m also hoping this becomes a fun recurring social thing, not just rehearsals.

Comment or DM if this sounds fun!

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u/blopbloppo — 2 days ago
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Who has memories of the old Vallco Shopping mall?

I grew up fascinated by how much Cupertino has changed over the years, so I spent the last couple of weeks putting together a timeline of Vallco Mall’s entire history.

I remember getting a $1 from my mom and having to find the extra 10cents , either In pay phones or wherever to buy a hamburger and fries at McDonalds.

I tracked down some old photos and vintage newspaper ads that I hadn’t seen collected in one place before.

If you grew up shopping there—or even worked there—I’d love to hear your memories. I’m sure there are plenty of stories I don’t know yet.

https://www.brucewagg.com/blog/from-vallco-mall-to-the-rise-cupertino-redevelopment-history.html

What store or memory immediately comes to mind when someone mentions Vallco?

u/Practical-Touch5370 — 4 days ago
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Colombian restaurant watch party recs

Hi! I’m visiting from Houston this week & I’m wondering if anyone has any recommendations for the game tomorrow? I’m Colombian & I usually go to my favorite Colombian restaurant to watch them play so that i can eat una bandeja paisa surrounded by other Colombianos lol. Any advice about where to go and when to get there would be helpful :D thank youuu 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴

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u/symathybran — 4 days ago

Happened at Stevens Creek Blvd and Highway 85

Make sure you're looking at the right set of streetlights!

u/johnPermanente — 5 days ago
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City Gate @ Cupertino Honest Thoughts?

Moving to the Bay Area for the first time. Housing is proving difficult to find. Can anyone provide any real context to living in this community? I'm seeing so many red flags on internet reviews including car break ins, package theft, mold, bugs... Really just trying to find a decent place to rent as I work in Menlo Park. Can anyone help please?

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u/Trash-Flimsy — 6 days ago
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For wrestling fans in the area: the AEW Forbidden Door PPV is coming to the SAP Center this Sunday!

u/SymphonyOfGecko — 10 days ago

First-time buyers + new to the U.S. — Cupertino/Saratoga home search (feeling lost, need advice)

We recently moved to the U.S. from abroad and are in the very early stages of buying our first home. We are focusing on the Cupertino / Saratoga area mainly for strong public schools for our young children.

We’re feeling quite overwhelmed with the process—especially with the number of agents, differing advice, and unfamiliar U.S. real estate practices. We would ideally like to do more ourselves, but as new immigrants with small children and limited experience here, we don’t currently have the time or confidence to navigate everything independently. So we’re trying to educate ourselves quickly and avoid mistakes.

Our situation:

  • First-time home buyers in the U.S.
  • Budget: up to $2M
  • Looking for 3 bed / 2 bath or larger
  • Focus: Cupertino / Saratoga school districts
  • Prefer safe, family-friendly neighborhoods (gated communities if possible, not required)
  • Open to houses or townhomes in good school zones

What we’d really appreciate advice on:

  • How to choose a strong buyer’s agent (what actually matters in this market?)
  • Any realtor recommendations or red flags in Cupertino/Saratoga
  • Any lenders you’ve had good experiences with recently
  • Common first-time buyer mistakes in the Bay Area
  • Anything we should be especially careful about as newcomers to the U.S. system

We’ve spoken with a couple of agents so far:

  • One offers flexible commission options
  • Another is fixed at 2.5%

We also had a question: is a 2.5% buyer agent commission standard for this area on homes around $1.5M–$2M, or is it typically negotiable? It feels high in absolute dollar terms, so we’re trying to understand what’s normal and how buyers usually structure this.

Any honest advice or personal experience would be hugely appreciated. We’re trying to avoid costly mistakes and make informed decisions.

Thank you in advance.

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u/Loud-Test944 — 14 days ago
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Where to watch the Korean World Cup match on Wednesday

Hi All. I saw in another post that they watched the Korea vs Mexico match at BJs. Does anyone know if it was a fun viewing event? Are there any other places anyone would recommend to go to watch this Wednesday’s match? It would be fun to watch with a bunch of Koreans.

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u/SandieSave — 13 days ago