https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/12/28/with-the-rent-doubling-bens-bbq-brew-in-san-jose-will-close/ > At Ben’s BBQ & Brew in San Jose, the karaoke fans have already belted out their swan songs. The final briskets and racks of ribs will come out of the smoker Friday — enough for customers right up until midnight New Year’s Eve. Then, in the coming weeks, the sports memorabilia will be removed from the walls. > Faced with a doubling of his rent, owner Ali Moein says he has no choice but to close the doors at week’s end after just three years in business.