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South Bay Accent - AugSep 2016

August/September 2016 99 CALIFORNIA Calafia Café, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/322-9200. Executive Chef Charlie Ayers offers diverse, organic dishes from pizzas and curries to Duck Adobo and Tofu Lentil Loaf. $$ California Cafe, 50 University Ave., Los Gatos. 408/354-8118. Wonderful fish, shellfish and innovative pastas served in a casual setting. $ Cascade Bar & Grill at Costanoa Resort, 2001 Rossi Road at Highway 1, Pescadero. 650/879-1100. The California coastal menu features sustainable, local seafood and fresh organic produce, served in a beautiful resort setting. $$ 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. $$$ Citrus (Hotel Valencia), 355 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-0010. Spanish influence is featured with the use of innovative spice rubs for delicious meat and seafood entrees. $$-$$$ Fahrenheit Lounge & Restaurant, 99 E. San Fernando St., San Jose, 408/998-9998. The inventive menu of flavorful modern global cuisine is as captivating as its chic atmosphere. $$-$$$ The Farmer’s Union, 151 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 408/277-0545. This updated incarnation of a rustic American tavern boasts a refreshing array of local brews, craft cocktails and hearty yet sophisticated farm-to-table fare. $ Flea Street Cafe, 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park. 650/854-1226. An ever-changing menu of continental and California dishes. $$ The Lexington House, 40 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/354-1600. Unique Northern California dishes made with local, organic and sustainable ingredients. $$ Lure+Till (The Epiphany Hotel), 180 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. 650/666-3320. Providing the seasonal flavors of the region using the freshest local ingredients served in a rustic, casual setting. $$-$$$ Parkside Grille, 884 Portola Road, Portola Valley. 650/529- 9007. Tucked among the redwoods, rustic but elegant setting serves up California comfort food with fresh local ingredients. $$ Piacere Restaurant, 727 Laurel St., San Carlos. 650/592-3536. Located in the heart of downtown San Carlos, Piacere pairs the flavors of American cuisine with fresh, locally sourced California fare and a wide selection of Italian and California wines. $$$ LV Mar Quattro (Four Seasons Hotel), 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto, 650/470-2889. Well-prepared California cuisine with an Italian twist. $$$ 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. $-$$ The Mountain House, 13808 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. 650/851-8541. Highlights are excellent cuisine featuring chicken, lamb, beef, seafood & pastas. $-$$ 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. $$ Vivace, 1910 Ralston Ave., Belmont. 650/637- 0611. Translated as “lively,” Vivace celebrates such Northern Italian cuisine favorites as scaloppini and osso bucco with flair. $$ 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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