The Basin Hangar Steak, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. 650/692-9100. Part of the Marriott, this standout New American steakhouse offers delightful dining by the bay. $$ Huntington Station, 30 E. Third St., Morgan Hill. 408/779-3376. Huntingtonstationsportspub. com. Generously portioned beef, chicken, seafood and pasta entrees are served up in a casual, sports pub atmosphere. $$ 86 South Bay Accent John Bentley’s, 2915 El Camino Real, Redwood City. 650/365- 7777. A fun and lively spot, John Bentley’s combines warmth and elegance with outstanding service and an appetizing menu. $$ Justin’s, 1285 Homestead Road, Santa Clara. 408/ 638-5800. A seasonally rotating menu of classic American cuisine with a tantalizing twist. $$$ Lark Creek Blue, 378 Santana Row, Suite 1100, San Jose. 408/244-1244. From its decadent raw bar to its welcoming covered patio, Lark Creek Blue at Santana Row is designed for a stylish dining experience. A menu of seasonal American cuisine features globally inspired dishes that recall the flavors of Italy, Japan, India, Thailand and beyond. Guests dine on ocean-fresh seafood, such as misoglazed Pacific halibut and Maine lobster spaghetti arrabiata. The menu also includes a wide selection of prime and grass-fed steaks with inventive, seasonal side dishes. A different “nightly classic” dish is featured each evening. Added to this are wines from top regional and international vineyards and an array of exceptional cocktails. $$$ The Loft Bar & Bistro, 90 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/291-0677. Contemporary and casual restaurant in a historic downtown building, featuring great appetizers, tapas style. $ Los Altos Grill, 233 Third St., Los Altos. 650/948- 3524. Dinner spot features tasty dishes, including rotisserie pork chops and a spicy tuna burger. $$ Madera, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. 650/561-1540. Signature restaurant of Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel features wood-burning grill to produce artful seafood and meats. $$$ Medallion Steakhouse, 1095 Rollins Road, Burlingame. 650/342-4922. Organic meets plush in this new steakhouse that serves up local produce and meats in sleek, open décor. $$$ Menlo Grill Bistro & Bar (Stanford Park Hotel), 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/330/2790. American comfort food that is made with fresh, sustainable ingredients. $$ Morton’s The Steakhouse, 177 Park Ave., Suite 100, San Jose. 408/947-7000. Renowned for serving quality, USDA prime-aged steak, fresh seafood, choice produce and decadent desserts. $$$ Moss Beach Distillery, Beach Way and Ocean Blvd., Moss Beach. 650/ 728-5595. Historic tavern offers breathtaking Pacific Ocean views and a menu of all-natural meats, wild-caught seafood and organic produce. $$ Nola, 535 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650/328-2722. This funky, popular spot brings New Orleans to the South Bay. $$ Oak City Bar and Grill, 1029 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/321-6882. Contemporary American menu features steak, seafood and pasta. $$ Parcel 104, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. 408/970-6104. Seasonal menu from acclaimed chefs Bradley Ogden and Jonathan Hall combines freshness and sophistication. $$$ Paul Martin’s American Grill, 545 San Antonio Road, Mountain View. 650/917-9941. paulmartinsamericangrill. com. Wide-ranging selection of tasty seafood, beef and poultry dishes served in a relaxed, contemporary setting. $$ Roux Louisiana Restaurant, Santana Row, 3055 Olin Ave., San Jose. 408/249-8000. Expertly prepared Creole Cajun-style classics served in a colorful, fun, New Orleans-influenced ambience. $$ THE GRAPEVINE From mountaintop to valley floor, wineries throughout the region are celebrating the arrival of spring with an enticing blend of special events. Pinot Paradise, the 10th annual three-day fest for Santa Cruz pinot noir enthusiasts, takes place April 11 through 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Mountain Winery (14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga). The event includes a technical session and VIP reception, vineyard tours, barrel sampling and a Grand Tasting featuring more than 30 pinot noir winemakers pouring 150 wines, along with gourmet edibles from local restaurants. A silent auction and raffle accompany the tasting. Tickets for various activities are from $25 to $100. Call 831/685- 8463 for details or visit scmwa.com. Overlapping the celebration of pinot noir is the seveth annual Pebble Beach Food and Wine Event, scheduled April 10 through 13. This popular epicurean extravaganza matches 250 notable wineries with 75 acclaimed chefs for four days of tastings, seminars, cooking demos and unique dining opportunities. Tickets for activities, which take place at venues throughout Pebble Beach, start at $100 each. Among those pouring are some local favorites: Bonny Doon Vineyard, Carmel Road Winery, Testarossa Winery, J. Lohr Vineyards and Winery, Ridge Vineyards and Bernardus Winery. For more information, call 831/622-7770. If you’ve been thinking about sipping at the southern end of the valley, plan a tour in May, when the Gilroy Wine Trail is offering event tickets for special discounts at participating wineries. There are 19 stops along the trail, which covers the cities of Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Martin. Tickets are valid throughout the month of May. Call 800/362-9239 for pricing and more information or visit gilroywinetrail.com. Now in its 18th year, Rivers of Chocolate—a benefit to end homelessness— gears up for another party on May 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. Sponsored by EHC LifeBuilders, the event again will be hosted by The Mountain Winery. Premier wine, luscious treats from local chocolatiers, entertainment and auctions will be featured. Traditionally, this event draws a number of local wineries. Listed among last year’s participants were Burrell School Vineyards and Winery; Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards; Creekview Vineyards; Equinox; Fortino Winery; Savannah Channelle Vineyards; Silver Mountain Vineyards and Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards. — D.K. Cafe Pro Bono BEST BITES
South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2014
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