2D0ININ0G HOT SPOTS ©KONDOR83/SHSUTTERSTOCK Here’s the dish. Our incomparable SEMIANNUAL DINING GUIDE pleases your palate AFGHAN for whatever Kabul, 833 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/245- 4350. Entrees include garlicky spinach stew, charcoaled meats and leek and onion dumplings. $$ AMERICAN All Spice, 1602 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo. 650/627-4303. Michelin-starred restaurant serving evocative New American cuisine featuring Indian and other worldly influences. $$ Arcadia, 100 W. San Carlos St. (San Jose Marriott), San Jose. 408/278-4555. Created by Michael Mina, this stylish steakhouse puts innovative twists on classic American cuisine. Also an extensive wine list. $$$ The Basin, 14572 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867- 1906. This casual neighborhood bistro in downtown Saratoga serves up a seasonal American menu tinged with Spanish and Italian influences. $$ Birk’s, 3955 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara. 408/980- 6400. One of the Bay Area’s premier steak and chophouses, Birk’s presents itself as a traditional old-city grill, but then offers a decidedly contemporary twist. $$ Bradley’s Fine Diner, 1165 Merrill St., Menlo Park. 650/494-4342. New to the dining scene, an upscale rendering of the classic diner, featuring seasonal dishes from an award-winning father-and-son chef team. $$ Buck’s, 3062 Woodside Road, Woodside. 650/851- 8010. Nestled against the hills of Woodside, Buck’s wacky, unconventional interior is as charming as its food is hearty and delicious. Breakfast is legendary. $ Bumble Restaurant, 145 First St., Los Altos. 650/ 383-5340. Farm-to-fork dining featuring seasonal, locally sourced organic ingredients served in a relaxing, 92 SSoouutthh BBaayy AAcccceenntt family atmosphere. $$-$$$ Café Stritch, 374 S. First St., San Jose. 408/280-6161. Trendy small plates featuring artisan pizza, chicken and ribs in a colorful, artsy atmosphere. $ Capers Eat & Drink, 1710 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/374-5777. A comfortable neighborhood destination where you can savor exotic drinks and an expertly prepared meal. $-$$ Crepevine, Mountain View, 650/969-6878; Palo Alto, 650/ 323-3900; San Jose, 408/297-1100. Specializing in breakfast and lunch comfort food served in a family friendly atmosphere. $$ Chicago Steak & Fish, 330 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, 408/354-8858. A wide selection of Five Diamond Harris Ranch beef cuts and seafood make for a classy dining experience in a casual setting. $$-$$$ The Counter, Mountain View, 650/948-2333; Palo Alto, 650/321-3900; Santana Row, 408/423-9200; San Mateo, 650/212-3200; and locations throughout the Bay Area. The hamburger has its beginnings with the Mongols, who on their 13th-century rides into battle would stash meat patties between their saddles and their horse and eat the meat raw after it had been tenderized. But at The Counter, the hamburger is the opposite of an afterthought. Here is a much-needed update to the burger joint, with fresh, antibiotic- and hormone-free humanely handled beef that—along with other all-natural chicken, turkey, vegan and seafood options; cheeses, toppings, sauces and an assortment of buns (including gluten-free) and bowls—make for a build-your-own checklist menu that can produce more than a million combinations. The Counter also offers business lunch catering. $
South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2015
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