BEST BITES DEALS ON MEALS Shopping for just the right gift sometimes means getting off the internet and doing some searching IRL (In Real Life). After a day of pounding the pavement, we recommend a good drink and some delicious food. Ease your budget after all that gift buying by taking advantage of happy hour deals. Here are some great choices near shopping areas, so you don’t have to move your car (again). Along Santana Row, right across the street from the Valley Fair mall, you’ll find great deals on tasty plates at a variety of establishments. Left Bank’s daily happy hour (3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to closing), includes $7 Tarte Flambées (think flatbread pizza), $6 sliders, or a half order of steamed mussels for $10. Roots and Rye (3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; all night on Wednesdays) offers $6 appetizers, including mac ‘n cheese, and the pork belly sliders. The Yard House (3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 p.m. to closing, Sunday through Wednesday) has a lineup of tasty appetizers ranging from $5 to $8. Stanford Shopping Center restaurants also offer great happy hour deals, like those at Yucca de Lac, an upscale Cantonese eatery, which serves up $6 appetizers (3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday). Choose from items like the Cha Siu Bau, a honey pork filled steamed bun, eggrolls or Lotus Leaf Chicken. P.F. Chang’s (3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday), has $5 and $6 plates, like the Hunan Dragon Wings, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, or Crab Wontons. At Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar (5 p.m. to 10 p.m., daily) they offer “5-6-7” and “8-9-10” deals. From 5 to 7 p.m. there are $6 drinks, and appetizers that range from $6 to $8, including The Basin 102 South Bay Accent Darbar Indian Cuisine, 129 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-6688. The tandoori grill here is outstanding, as are the chicken and lamb specialties. $ Shan, 3739 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408/248-8433. Fine Indian and Pakistani cuisine featuring savory dishes rich in Eastern culinary traditions. $ Shiva’s Indian Restaurant & Bar, Castro and California streets, Mountain View. 650/960- 3802. Enjoy authentic North Indian cuisine served in an exotic yet casual atmosphere. $$ Vedas Indian Restaurant, 560 N. Abel St., Milpitas. 408/945-1500. Authentic Indian dishes fragrantly spiced and served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. $$ INTERNATIONAL Cijjo, 246 Castro St., MountainView. 650/282- 5401. A unique and diverse mix of flavorful foods from around the globe served tapas style. $$ Kumino, Mountain View, 650/964-3300. Highend gourmet meets casual cuisine at this innovative pan-Asian eatery. With dim-sum inspired specialties like crawfish buns and yucca fries, the categorydefying eatery has earned a reputation a favored foodie destination. $ ITALIAN A Bellagio, 33 S. Central Avenue, Campbell. 408/370-7705. Classic Italian dishes are served in warm, attractive old-world setting. $$$ Cafe Pro Bono, 2437 Birch Street, Palo Alto. 650/326-1626. The traditional, Italian-Mediterranean cuisine is served in a cozy, casual setting. $$ Carpaccio, 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park. 650/ 322-1211. This popular neighborhood trattoria has become an Italian institution. $$ Centonove, 109 W. Main St., Los Gatos. 408/384-4007. Italian-style café specializing in wood-fired pizzas and a wide range of housemade pastas. $$ Da Mario, 14441 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/ 741-1518. A popular neighborhood eatery serving standout Italian-American cuisine. Pastas and desserts are made in house. $-$$ Enoteca La Storia, 416 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/ 625-7272. Italian wine bar featuring traditional small plates along with an extensive selection of fine wines. $$ ll Fornaio, Santa Clara, 408/217-8844; San Jose. 408/271-3366; Palo Alto. 650/853-3888. With the first female chef in the restaurant group’s 30-year history taking the helm at the new Santa Clara location, Il Fornaio stays true to authentic Italian recipes and time-honored cooking methods. $$$ Il Postale, 100 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/733-9600. This popular Italian-American bistro has made a name for itself over the past 20 years at the old post office building in Sunnyvale. $$ Pasta Moon, 315 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650/ 726-5125. Charming eatery serves only local, sustainable ingredients, fresh from the first bite of focaccia to the last spoonful of an artisan dessert. $$ the Fleming’s Prime Burger for just $8. From 8 to 10 p.m., there are $9 drinks and dishes from $9 to $11. You’ll also find a number of good happy hour deals around downtown Los Gatos. Pedro’s Restaurant and Cantina (316 N. Santa Cruz Ave., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.) has a large list of $4 plates, including a variety of tacos. The Wine Cellar (50 University Ave., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.) offers 25 percent off select appetizers every weeknight. At Loma Brewing Company (130 N. Santa Cruz Ave., 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily), pick up the Beer Battered Shrimp Taco for $6, Banh Mi Sliders for $8 or a hot dog Rueben, also $8. —Pam Marino authenticgreek.com. Fresh, homemade meals steeped in Greek family spirit and tradition. $$ INDIAN Amber India Restaurant, 2290 El Camino Real, Mountain View. 650/968-7511; 377 Santana Row, #1140, San Jose. 408/248-5400. Exquisite presentations and the food is perfectly spiced. $$ 408/286-7678. Modern Greek cuisine served in an ultraurban atmosphere with elegant indoor or patio dining and frequent live entertainment. $$ Nemea Greek Taverna, 96 S. First St., San Jose. 408/279-4225. Serves up modern Greek cuisine made with the freshest ingredients and featuring an old-world-charm-style setting. $$ Opa!, Multiple South Bay locations, www.opa East Coast Alice
South Bay Accent - DecJan 2016
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