August/September 2014 97 Flea Street Cafe, 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park. 650/854-1226. An ever-changing menu of continental and California dishes. $$ The Lexington House, 40 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/354-1600. Unique Northern California dishes made with local, organic and sustainable ingredients. $$ MacArthur Park, 27 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-9990. Delicious mesquite-grilled and oak-smoked dishes, including their legendary ribs, served in a historic atmosphere. $$ Park Place, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino. 408/873-1000. Seasonal menu and large wine list in airy, modern setting. $$$ 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. $$ Quattro (Four Seasons Hotel), 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto, 650/470-2889. Well-prepared California cuisine with an Italian twist. $$$ Tarragon, 140 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/737-8003. Tarragon impresses with a seasonal, locally-sourced menu that places an emphasis on fresh, organic, sustainable ingredients. $-$$ 31st Union, 5 S. Ellsworth Ave., San Mateo. 650/458-0049. A popular locavore eatery featuring artisanal California food and drink with seasonally changing plates. $-$$ 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. $$$ John Bentley’s Viva, 15970 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos. 408/356- 4902. Upscale neighborhood eatery fuses diverse California and Mediterranean cuisine with comfortable family style dining. $$ CAMBODIAN Chez Sovan, 2425 S. 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. $$ La Bodeguita del Medio, 463 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/326-7762. Coastal cuisine enhanced with a flavorful Cuban influence and fantastic fish! $-$$ Habana Cuba Restaurant, 238 Race St., San Jose. 408/998-2282. Enjoy Latin jazz and an equally dynamic menu. Try the signature Zarzuela de Mariscos, a delicious combination of seafood and tomato sauce. $-$$ CHINESE Chef Chu’s, 1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. 650/948-2696. Savor great food at this popular restaurant, such as the outstanding signature minced shrimp in lettuce cups. $$ Contemporary Flavors oF anCient india SIMPLY PREPARED. ELEGANTLY PRESENTED. FINE WINES HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS CORPORATE DINNERS M O D E R N H I N D U S T A N I C U I S I N E W I N E • C O C K T A I L S • D E S I T A PA S 193 S. MURPHY A VENUE, SUNNYVALE 408.245.8500 • RASAMS.COM
South Bay Accent - Aug/Sep 2014
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