Supporters of the two newest additions to Little Italy San Jose got a sneak peek at a June 22 preview event for Poor House Bistro and the Little Italy Museum and Cultural Center.

The 5,000-square-foot piazza that connects the two venues was full of people who paid $30 a pop to dine on food from Poor House Bistro as well as Paesano’s and Bibo’s Pizza, two other Little Italy eateries. Poor House, which was moved to Little Italy in January 2022, wasn’t open to the public yet, but employees served Hurricanes, Negronis and other beverages from an outdoor bar.