April/May 2016 91 Quattro (Four Seasons Hotel), 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto, 650/470-2889. Well-prepared California cuisine with an Italian twist. $$$ Tarragon, 140 S. Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale. 408/737-8003. Tarragon impresses with a seasonal, locally-sourced menu that places an emphasis on fresh, organic, sustainable ingredients. $-$$ 31st Union, 5 S. Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo. 650/458-0049. A popular locavore eatery featuring artisanal California food and drink with seasonally changing plates. $-$$ Verge (Toll House Hotel), 140 South Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/884-1054. California-at-heart cuisine featuring a fresh and unique combination of cultural regions and styles of preparation. $$-$$$ Village Pub, 2967 Woodside Road, Woodside. 650/851-9888. Local favorite features a gorgeous interior and a menu that shows a serious devotion to meat dishes. $$$ Viva, 15970 Los Gatos Boulevard., Los Gatos. 408/ 356-4902. Upscale neighborhood eatery fuses diverse Cali fornia and Mediterranean cuisine with comfortable family style dining. $$ Vivace, 1910 Ralston Ave., Belmont. 650/637- 0611. Translated as “lively,” Vivace celebrates such Northern Italian cuisine favorites as scaloppini and osso bucco with flair. $$ CAMBODIAN Chez Sovan, 2425 South Bascom Ave., Campbell. 408/371-7111. This authentic, delicious food will make you a permanent convert! Among favorites is the popular Cambodian dish Amok. $$ CARIBBEAN/CUBAN Cha Cha Cha Cuba, 112 S. B St., San Mateo. 650/347-2900. Authentic, zesty Cuban flavors are served up in a vibrant, friendly space. $$ Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar, 642 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650/329-9533. Tropical cocktails, music and authentic Caribbean dishes quickly get dinners in the island mood. $$ La Bodeguita del Medio, 463 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/326-7762. Enjoy coastal cuisine enhanced with flavorful Cuban influences and fantastic fish! $-$$ CHINESE Chef Chu’s, 1067 North San Antonio Road, Los Altos. 650/948-2696. Savor great food at this popular restaurant, such as the outstanding signature minced shrimp in lettuce cups. $$ Fey, 1368 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324- 8888. An expansive selection of traditional Chinese favorites as well as specialties featuring beef, lamb, chicken, duck and seafood. $-$$ Mandarin Gourmet, Palo Alto, 650/328-8898 Cupertino, 408/725-8168; San Jose, 408/281- 8898. Upscale restaurants popular for their classic Chinese specialties. $$ Pagoda (Fairmont Hotel), 170 S. Market Street, San Jose. 408/998-3955. The traditional cuisine of Canton, Kwangtung and Szechuan, beautifully served at this popular restaurant. $$ Pearl River Restaurant, 414 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, 408/225-5060. A vast array of authentic delicious Chinese cuisine including beef, chicken, seafood and noodle options. $ Sino, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/247-8880. Lunch specialties include dim sum and a la carte dishes. The dinner menu offers contemporary Chinese regional cuisines. $$$ Su Hong, 1039 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/323-6852. Neighborhood restaurant featuring a lovely tea-smoked duck. $ Tai-Pan, 560 Waverley St., Palo Alto. 650/329- 9168. Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine served up in an airy, upscale setting. $$ 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 (Four Points Hotel), 211 S. First St., San Jose. 408/282-8888. This stylish bar and restaurant offers an American/ Asian twist on Continental cuisine. $$$ le papillon D I N I N G & C AT E R I N G Bringing Silicon Valley’s finest restaurant to you. 410 SARATOGA AVENUE, SAN JOSE 408.296.3730 LEPAPILLON.COM
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