December 2016/January 2017 101 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 Michelinstarred 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 Maison du Cafe, 14103-C Winchester Blvd. (Vasona Station), Los Gatos. 408/378-2233. An intimate spot for a romantic dinner à deux. $$ Le Papillon, 410 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408/296-3730. Highly acclaimed for its awardwinning French cuisine, this Bay Area institution blends fresh, seasonal ingredients with impeccable preparation. $$$ 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. $$$ The Plumed Horse, 14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867-4711. This 2011 Michelin-starred restaurant delivers contemporary, seasonal California cuisine based on solid French techniques. $$$ 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. NEW YORK ITALIAN/AMERICAN RECIPES LOCALLY-SOURCED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS FULL BAR 14560 BIG BASIN WAY, SARATOGA 408.867.1639 • www.eastcoastalice.com 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 Viognier
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