American Cuisine with Spanish & Italian influences 92 South Bay Accent Viognier, 222 E. 4th Avenue, San Mateo. 650/ 685-3727. This Cal-French restaurant blends California’s bounty of fresh food with southern sensibilities. Features a world-class wine selection and seasonal dishes. $$$ ETHIOPIAN Zeni Ethiopian, 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408/615- 8282. Inviting spot serves up a tantalizing variety of flavorful dishes, many vegetarian, with your choice of spice level. $ FRENCH Baumé, 201 S. California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/328- 8899. New venture from the Michelin-starred chef Bruno Chemel. $$$ Black Sheep Brasserie, 1202 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/816-7251. Stylish Willow Glen Parisian-style brasserie melds contemporary and classic French and Californian tastes. Full bar offers creative cocktails, craft beers and a changing wine selection. $$-$$$ Chez TJ, 938 Villa Street, Mountain View. 650/964-7466. This Michelin-starred restaurant is known for its high-end, contemporary French cuisine and use of fresh ingredients, served amid extraordinary decor and ambiance. $$$ La Fondue, 14550 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/ 867-3332. Appealing spot offers more than 50 different fondues ranging from cheese to wild game. Be sure to save room for chocolate finale. $$ La Maison du Cafe, 14103-C Winchester Blvd. (Vasona Station), Los Gatos. 408/378-2233. An intimate spot for a romantic dinner à deux. $$ Le Papillon, 410 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408/ 296-3730. Now in its 38th year of delighting Bay Area diners, Le Papillon is renowned for serving fine cuisine in an elegant setting. Executive Chef Scott Cooper offers flawlessly prepared, three- and four-course prix fixe menus, as well as a sevencourse tasting menu. Cooper’s artistically presented dishes are inspired by modern French cuisine and paired with fine wines from a list of more than 500 entries. Top-quality ingredients are fresh, seasonal and sourced from local purveyors. The restaurant offers intimate patio dining for guests, who may choose from several menu options, including an extensive array of a la carte items. From its private dining areas to its superb catering, each facet of this award-winning restaurant is designed to achieve the highest level of excellence. $$$ Left Bank, Menlo Park. 650/473-6543; San Jose. 408/984-3500. Popular eatery features contemporary French cuisine and a variety of seafood prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. $$$ Melting Pot, 2 N. B St., San Mateo. 650/342- 6358. Fondue spot features four flavorful cooking styles and a variety of entrees with dipping sauces. Be sure to save space for the chocolate fondue. $$ Navio (Ritz-Carlton Hotel), 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay. 650/712-7000. This luxurious seaside restaurant overlooks the panoramic golf course. $$$ The Plumed Horse, 14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867-4711. This 2011 Michelin-starred restaurant delivers contemporary, seasonal California cuisine based on solid French techniques. $$$ White Shallot, 3143 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. 408/246-5251. Serving traditional French and Vietnamese menu items including ratatouille and lemongrass tofu. $$ Zola, 565 Bryant St., Palo Alto. 650/521- 0651. Seasonal French cuisine features regionally sourced meats and produce, complemented by a wide selection of French and California wines. $$-$$$ GERMAN Teske’s Germania, 255 N. First St., San Jose. 408/ 292-0291. Starting with appetizers like potato pancakes and jalapeno cheese stuffed pretzels,Teske’s serves tasty German comfort food. $$ GREEK Dio Deka (in Hotel Los Gatos), 210 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408/354-7700. Enjoy authentic Hellenic cuisine served in a warm, relaxing setting. $$ Evvia Estiatorio, 420 Emerson St., Palo Alto. 650/326-0983. Evvia offers a lighter approach to traditional dishes. Family-style dining; open spit for roasting lamb. $$ Myth Taverna & Lounge, 152 Post St., San Jose. 408/286-7678. Modern Greek cuisine served in an ultra-urban atmosphere with elegant indoor or patio dining and frequent live entertainment. $$ Nemea Greek Taverna, 96 S. First St., San Jose. 408/279-4225. Serves up modern Greek cuisine made with the freshest ingredients and featuring an old-world-charm-style setting. $$ Opa!, Multiple South Bay locations, www.opa authenticgreek.com. Fresh, homemade meals steeped in Greek family spirit and tradition. $$ INDIAN Amber India Restaurant, 2290 El Camino Real, Mountain View. 650/968-7511; 377 Santana Row, #1140, San Jose. 408/248-5400. Exquisite presentations and the food is perfectly spiced. $$ Arka, 725 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/ 733-2752. Indian cuisine that’s authentic and innovative, and served in a comfortable, modern, sophisticated setting. $ Darbar Indian Cuisine, 129 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-6688. The tandoori grill here is outstanding, as are the chicken and lamb specialties. $ Rangoli, 3695 Union Avenue, San Jose, 408/377- 2222. Experience the tantalizing array of traditional Indian cuisines served in a friendly and comfortable, upscale setting. $$ Rasam’s Restaurant and IC Lounge, 193 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/245-8500. A modern approach to India’s traditional regional dishes featuring fresh local ingredients. $$ Sakoon, 357 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/ 965-2000. Traditional and contemporary Indian cuisine served up in an exotic, modern setting. $$ Shan, 3739 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408/248- 8433. Fine Indian and Pakistani cuisine featuring savory dishes rich in Eastern culinary traditions. $ Shiva’s Indian Restaurant & Bar, Castro and California streets, Mountain View. 650/960- 3802. Authentic North Indian cuisine is served in an exotic yet casual atmosphere. $$ BEST BITES East Coast Alice 408.867.1906 www.thebasin.com 14572 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (corner of 5th & Big
South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2016
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