August/September 2016 97 choice eats from snacks to steaks, specialty cocktails and an endless beer list. $$ AUSTRIAN Nasch Austrian Bistro, 217 A N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402-5092. Leaving hungry is not an option at this tribute to Austrian favorites, including traditional Viennese sausage, schnitzel and house-made pretzels. $$ Naschmarkt, 384 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/378-0335. Named after the largest open-air produce market in Vienna, this highly rated eatery delivers with central European traditions along with lighter California twists. $$$ BARBECUE Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. 650/ 941-2922. Fun, casual family dining offering prime Texas barbecue dishes. $ Dan Gordon’s, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto. 650/324-1960. “Beer, BBQ, whiskey” is the tasty trifecta that ensures Dan Gordon’s status as the ultimate destination for comfort food fans who crave a taste of the South. $$ Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, 408/297-9151. The fmed signature barbecue sauce perfectly complements the menu of mouthwatering meats at this family-owned restaurant. $ Smoking Pig BBQ, 1144 N. Fourth St., San Jose. 408/380-4784. Enjoy a variety of flavorful, slow-cooked barbecue specialties, including delectable fall-offthe- bone ribs. $$ South Winchester BBQ, 1362 South Winchester Blvd, San Jose, 408/376-0485. Mouthwatering, down-home, finger-licking BBQ is the raison d’etre of this meaty mecca for carnivores. Family style meal packages serve up smoked delights by the pound. $ Tony Roma’s, 4233 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. 408/253-4900. Special features are the succulent babyback ribs and grilled chicken plates. $ BISTROS Azucar, 71 E. San Fernando St., San Jose, 408/293-8482. Lively Latin bistro taps into the bold spicy flavors of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Central and South America. $$ Bywater, 532 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. 408/560-9639. New Orleans-inspired neighborhood bar and eatery is the brainchild of Big Easy native and Michelin superstar-rated chef David Kinch. $$ Cafe Brioche, 445 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/ 326-8640. Provencal flavors with contemporary American accents evoke the South of France. $$ Louisiana Bistro, 19 North Market St., San Jose. 408/295-1300. Authentic Cajun cuisine and a variety of other N’awlins-style tastes make for an enjoyable and memorable dining experience. $$ Mayfield Bakery & Café, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/853-9200. Rustic, comforting seasonal food produced in wood-burning oven and rotisserie in a handsome setting. $$ Nick’s Next Door, 11 College Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402-5053. Dinner-only restaurant featuring a menu that ranges from rib-eye steak and meatloaf to lamb-chop lollipops and abalone. $$-$$$ Rok Bistro, 124 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/733-7651. “Stone-age” steakhouse sears meat, fish, poultry and vegetarian entrees on hot 2 015 Celebrating 13 years in Downtown Mt. View
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