C L A SS I C E U R O P E A N F A R E SUSTAINABLY SOURCED MEATS, SEAFOOD AND PRODUCE FULL BAR • FINE WINES • BANQUET S 2437 BIRCH ST., PALO ALTO • 650.326.1626 • WWW.CAFEPROBONO.COM -Palo alto Weekly April/May 2014 91 Pagoda (Fairmont Hotel), 170 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/998-3937. The traditional cuisine of Canton, Kwangtung and Szechuan, beautifully served at this popular restaurant. $$ Sino, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/244-0516. Featuring fine Chinese cuisine, stylish Sino is the handiwork of Chris Yeo, whose plush restaurant is both a visual and culinary experience. $$$ Su Hong, 1039 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/ 323-6852. Neighborhood restaurant featuring a lovely tea-smoked duck. $ Tai-Pan, 560 Waverley St., Palo Alto. 650/329- 9168. Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine served up in an airy, upscale setting. $$ Taiwan Restaurant, 1306 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/ 289-8800. Started in 1982, this popular Willow Glen establishment serves a wide array of Chinese specialties. $$ CONTINENTAL Alexander’s Steakhouse, 10330 N. Wolfe Road, Cupertino. 408/446-2222. This upscale restaurant has redefined the traditional steakhouse experience by melding American and Japanese influences. $$$ LB Steak, 334 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/244- 1180. Sister restaurant of Left Bank Brasserie puts modern French twist on American steakhouse cuisine. Save room for luscious pastry desserts. $$$ Manresa, 320 Village Lane, Los Gatos. 408/354- 4330. Chef David Kinch amazes diners with his creative, award-winning cuisine. $$$ Mosaic Restaurant and Lounge (Hotel Montgomery), 211 S. First St., San Jose. 408/282- 8800. This stylish bar and restaurant offers an American/ Asian twist on Continental cuisine. $$$ Viognier, 222 Fourth Ave., San Mateo. 650/ 685-3727. The mesquite grill, rotisserie and brickoven pizzas reflect a diverse global influences. $ ETHIOPIAN Cascal Zeni Ethiopian, 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408/615-8282. Inviting spot serves up tantalizingvariety of flavorful dishes, many vegetarian, with your choice of spice level. $ FRENCH Baume, 201 S. California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/ 328-8899. New venture from Michelin starred chef Bruno Chemel. $$$ Chez TJ, 938 Villa St., Mountain View. 650/964- 7466. Fresh and innovative California-French cuisine is exquisitely presented as prix fixe meals by Executive Chef Jarad Gallagher. $$$ La Fondue, 14550 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/ 867-3332. Appealing spot offers more than 50 different fondues ranging from cheese to wild game. Be sure to save room for chocolate finale. $$ La Forêt, 21747 Bertram Road, San Jose. 408/ 997-3458. Romantic restaurant’s menu centers on generously sized and beautifully prepared meat dishes, including a daily wild game special. $$$ La Mère Michelle, 14467 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867-5272. Elegance and fine traditional French cuisine combined with family pride provide a memorable dining experience. $$-$$$ VoTEd Café MEDITERRANEAN ITALIAN CUISINE the Peninsula’s dRy maRTiniS PRimE CERTifiEd anguS BEEf Cold WaTER loBSTER fRESh SEafood aWaRd-Winning WinE liST CandlEliT mahogany aTmoSPhERE PRO BONO 650.321 .6798 | 1921 El Camino REal | SundanCEThESTEakhouSE.Com
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