Downtown Sunnyvale… and Very Uptown. Come enjoy our fabulous seasonal American bistro menu. Dinner Mon-Sat | Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6pm Fresh take on tapas PAELLA | TAPAS | CLASSIC WINES | SANGRIA February/March 2015 101 La Viga, 1772 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/679-8141. Executive Chef Manuel Martinez named his first restaurant after the massive central seafood market in Mexico City where he hails from. La Viga features a seafood-focused menu of contemporary Latin cuisine including camarones al coco, or coconut-crusted prawns, and salmon yucateco, or grilled Atlantic salmon. It also offers its own unique take on traditional Mexican dishes such as red enchiladas with choice of meats and chile relleno. Martinez has a storied history of creating gourmet cuisine having served as executive chef for Palacio in Los Gatos and Left Bank Brasserie in Menlo Park. His diverse cooking experience coupled with his use of the finest Latin ingredients have diners raving. $$ LV Mar, 2042 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/241-3111. A contemporary take on classic Latin cuisine, LV Mar is the latest evolution in Chef Manuel Martinez’s ever-growing passion for creating a fresh and innovative dining experience. The casual, modern restaurant combines high-quality, fresh ingredients, refined preparation techniques and an inviting atmosphere where guests are considered part of the recipe. Martinez’s no-nonsense approach produces savory meat and seafood dishes such as asado, grass-fed ribeye, pechuga de pato, seared duck breast and arroz con mariscos, a shellfish combination with rice. The restaurant also offers an array of small bites, or tapas, and an extensive selection of wine, beer and signature cocktails. $$ MEDITERRANEAN La Viga Arya Global Cuisine, Cupertino, 408/996-9606; Redwood City, 650/367-4939. Enjoy Mediterranean, Italian and Persian tastes as well as belly dancing on weekends. $$ Cin-Cin Wine Bar and Restaurant, 368 Village Lane, Los Gatos. 408/354-8006. Tastefully appointed bistro offers a creative menu of bold flavors using organic and sustainable ingredients. $$ La Fontana (Hilton Santa Clara), 4949 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. 408/330-0001. Chef Angelo Konidis has created an array of original Mediterranean Riviera culinary selections. $$$ Mizu, 1035 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose. 408/ 260-7200. Sushi bar and grill features fusion menu including Korean barbecue. $$ Odeum, 17500 Depot St., Morgan Hill. 408/782- 5151. Combines Greek and Roman cuisine with Spanish influences served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. $$$ Olio, 384 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/378- 0335. With flavors from all across the Mediterranean, this stylish spot features an open kitchen and bar with hard-to-find wines. $$ Thea Mediterranean, 3090 Olsen Drive, San Jose. 408/260-1444. Sophisticated and stylish, the Greek and Turkish cuisine is heavenly. $$ MEXICAN Agave, 194 Castro St., Mountain View, 650/969- 6767. Traditional Mexican flavors from old family recipes blend with health-conscious, Californiastyle of cooking. $$ Andale, 6 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/395- 4244. Mexican meets Southwestern, featuring mesquite-grilled meats and fresh salsas. $ 140 S. MURPHY AVE., SUNNYVALE • 408.737.8003 • WWW.DINETARRAGON.COM burgers as unique as you bay area a-list best burger 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 bay area a-list best burger 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 bay area a-list best burger 2012, 2011, 2010 locations in locations in mountain palo alto view • san ● palo jose alto san jose ● san mateo santana row ● walnut creek fremont palo san alto mateo • mountain • san •jose santana view row santana walnut row • walnut creek • san mateo creek thecounterburger.com Traditional Spanish Cuisine 18818 Cox Avenue, Saratoga tapaolerestaurant.com 408.379.1677
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