OUR PORTFOLIO
Places to make memories. A variety of venues to serve every need.
PLAYBACK COFFEE
Blending vintage soul with modern style, Playback is where coffee, sound and culture collide. Inspired by the warmth of analog audio and the joy of a perfect mixtape, our space is designed for connection — clean lines, bold tones and curated details that feel both nostalgic and now. Every drink is crafted like a tracklist: thoughtful, familiar, and always worth repeating. From DJs at Playback Nights to snapshots by our retro sound system, this is more than a coffee shop — it’s a vibe. Come for the coffee. Stay for the moment. Let’s hit play.
Opening in 2025
THE PRESSROOM
The Lyndon Building, built in 1884, is historically significant for its architecture and its role in local journalism. In 1902, it was the headquarters for the Times-Mercury. Later, it evolved into the Mercury News, a major newspaper that documented the city’s growth from an agricultural town to an urban center. The Pressroom will celebrate this legacy, honoring the building’s journalistic past and adding to the area’s rich history.
est. 2025
hella good: burger & SHAKES
One bite of their burger and you'll be saying, "this is HELLA GOOD!" Hella Good’s mission is to serve simple and straightforward burgers and shakes in an awesome environment. They stick to the basics—no gimmicks. Their burgers are made with premium ingredients and their shakes are made with organic dairy. Located in the San Pedro Square Market, there is always something going on! Their unique mid-century decor will transport you back to the funky '50s & '60s. So as your tastebuds are dancing, you might be too!
est. 2021
Dr. Funk: Rum House + Kitchen
Trader Vic and Donn Beach invented the tiki motif at their California restaurants of the 1930s that would entice generations for nearly a century. Both Trader Vic and Donn Beach sought not to create a fantasy world that was hinged on any single location; but rather one that encompassed the concept of escapism by incorporating and embracing elements from the Caribbean, to the South Pacific, China, Singapore and beyond! Dr. Funk’s eclectic decor draws influence from both Trader Vic and Donn Beach. In doing so, they’ve created a backdrop that is thrilling, fascinating and alluring — a place where you can escape.
est. 2021
five points cocktail bar
One of downtown San Jose's most popular craft cocktail bars. At Five Points, they honor those traditions and cultures of saloons and speakeasies that once graced the most infamous neighborhood of America, Five Points, New York. While they don't condone anything illicit, they do pay homage to the melting pot culture by bringing a little bit of old school New York to downtown San Jose. Just like the original Five Points of New York, San Jose represents a true melting pot culture: a place where people can meet and mingle and new traditions mix with old.
est. 2016
O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub
Ray & Marie O’Flaherty opened O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub in December of 2002. The furniture, bar & Irish memorabilia seen about the pub was all shipped from Ireland to California. This laidback pub is the place to munch on traditional comfort food like Fish & Chips or Shepherd’s Pie, enjoy an Irish whiskey or swig down one of the 52 beers on tap. Since Ray's passing in 2013, the team has upheld the very warm & welcoming environment that Ray strived to foster by greeting every guest with Irish hospitality…for at O’Flaherty’s, “You’re a stranger there, but once.”
est. 2002