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165 L os G atos-Saratoga R d., L os G atos 90 South Bay Accent loaf to lamb-chop lollipops and abalone. $$-$$$ BRAZILIAN Fogo de Chao, 377 Santana Row, Suite 1090, San Jose. 408/244-7001. This authentic Brazilian steakhouse features grilled meats prepared at tableside. $$-$$$ Taurinas Brazilian Steakhouse, 167 W. San Fernando St., San Jose. 408/294-0110. Brazilian-style barbecue buffet featuring select cuts of meats cooked slowly on special grills. $$   BREWERIES/PUBS Faultline Brewing Co., 1235 Oakmead Pkwy., Sunnyvale. 408/736-2739. A friendly brewpub with a vast variety of homemade ales, as well as outstanding fare. $$ Gordon Biersch, San Jose. 408/294- 6785. These jazzy brewery restaurants focus on light, international cuisine, and of course, tasty brews. $$ Loma Brewing Company, Los Gatos, 408/560- 9626. The brainchild of brothers Scott and Kevin Youkilis, this buzz-worthy new brewpub brings together delicious craft beers and high-quality casual comfort food in a lively atmosphere. $ Original Gravity Public House, 66 S. First St., San Jose. 408/915-2337. Award-winning sausages, gourmet grilled cheese and duck fat fries complement an array of craft beers. $$ Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, San Jose (Santana Row), 408/247-1706; Santa Cruz, 831/426-9930. Lively eatery with tasty bites and fine beverages. $ Steins Beer Garden, 895 Villa St., Mountain View. 650/963-9568. The hearty home-style cooking here is complemented by a variety of the choicest craft beers from around the world. $$ BURMESE Rangoon Ruby, 445 Emerson Street, Palo Alto. 650/323-6543. Two talented chefs from Burma Superstar restaurants create an outrageously traditional Burmese menu influenced by Indian, Thai and Chinese cooking. $ Sweet Mango, 1040 Willow Street, San Jose. 408/ 293-2268. Innovative menu blurs the line between Burmese and Chinese cuisine, and has become a local favorite in Willow Glen. $ CALIFORNIA Calafia Café, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/322-9200. Ex e c u t i v e C h e f Charlie Ayers offers diverse, organic dishes from pizzas and curries to Duck Adobo and Tofu Lentil Loaf. $$ Cascade Bar & Grill (Costanoa Resort), 2001 Rossi Road at Highway 1, Pescadero. 650/879-1100. The California coastal menu features sustainable, local seafood and fresh organic produce, served in a beautiful resort setting. $$ Cetrella, 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650/726- 4090. 400 Main St., Los Altos. 650/948-0400. Upscale Mediterranean-Rim dining and California coastal cuisine with a variety of venue options— indoor, outdoor and private. $$$ The Farmer’s Union, 151 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 408/277-0545. This updated incarnation of a rustic American tavern boasts a refreshing array of local brews, craft cocktails and hearty yet sophisticated farm-to-table fare. $ Flea Street Cafe, 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park. 650/854- 1226. An ever-changing menu of continental and California dishes. $$ The Lexington House, 40 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/354-1600. Unique Northern Le Papillon California dishes made with local, organic and sustainable ingredients. $$ Parkside Grille, 884 Portola Road, Portola Valley. 650/529-9007. Tucked among the redwoods, rustic but elegant setting serves up California comfort food with fresh local ingredients. $$ Piacere Restaurant, 727 Laurel St., San Carlos. 650/592-3536. Piacere serves fresh, locally sourced fare along with a wide selection of Italian and California wines. $$$ Quattro (Four Seasons Hotel), 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto, 650/470-2889. Well-prepared California cuisine with an Italian twist. $$$ Tarragon, 140 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/ 737-8003. Tarragon. In the capable hands of Executive Chef Gerado Moreno, Tarragon impresses diners with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced dishes that emphasize farm-fresh, organic and sustainable ingredients, from a delectable rosemary-rubbed pork tenderloin to sumptuous organic chicken penne pasta. Guests enjoy watching culinary creations prepared in an exhibition kitchen featuring a wood-burning oven and a mesquite grill, both of which enhance the restaurant’s warm and inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart of downtown Sunnyvale, the family-owned restaurant, in its 17 th year, offers a banquet room for private dining for up to 300 people, featuring a full bar, dance floor and patio. $-$$ 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. $-$$ Verge (Toll House Hotel), 140 South Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/884-1054. California-at-heart cuisine featuring a fresh and unique combination of cultural regions and styles of preparation. $$-$$$ Village Pub, 2967 Woodside Road, Woodside. 650/851-9888. Local favorite features a gorgeous interior and a menu that shows a serious devotion to meat dishes. $$$ BEST BITES An American Restaurant with Influences Derived from Generations of Spanish and Italian Heritage 408.867.1906 thebasin.com 14572 Big Basin Way at 5th Street, Saratoga small business of the year 2016 IN SILIC ON VALLEY, AWARDED BY THE S TATE OF CALIFORNIA casual fine dining in romantic los gatos HULTSRESTAURANT.COM 408.354.3434 AS16_Hult's_F1.indd 1 7/30/16 8:26 PM Sundance The Steakhouse


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