In the ruthless San Jose restaurant scene, where culinary dreams go to die faster than a startup’s seed funding, one New Orleans-style bistro has not just survived, but triumphantly thrived for two decades.

Famiglia Meduri’s Poor House Bistro isn’t just another restaurant - it’s a testament to pure Bay Area grit and resilience. Founded by Jay Meduri in 2005, this spot has weathered everything from Google’s real estate takeover to a global pandemic with the swagger of a tech entrepreneur pivoting their failing app.

From House to Home

When Google purchased the original Autumn Street lot in 2018, most businesses would have rolled over. Not Poor House Bistro. They literally rolled their entire house half a mile to a new location in Little Italy, proving that adaptability isn’t just a Silicon Valley buzzword - it’s a way of life.

More Than Just Food

Beyond serving mouthwatering New Orleans cuisine like beignets and muffaletta sandwiches, Poor House Bistro has become a cultural cornerstone. Their commitment to live blues music means they’re not just feeding stomachs, but nourishing San Jose’s soul.

A Celebration of Survival

This July 4th, they’re throwing a second line parade that screams “we’re still here” - starting at SAP Center and rolling into their courtyard. It’s less a parade and more a middle finger to everything that tried to shut them down.

Jay Meduri’s philosophy is simple: “They never knocked us down”. In a city where tech giants can make or break your existence, that’s not just a statement - it’s a manifesto.