One of the South Bay’s top chefs, Jeffrey Stout is wowing customers with his bold, creative fare at Orchard City Kitchen, at the Pruneyard in Campbell. People can’t get enough of what Stout describes as “ingredientdriven dishes,” like the Korean Fried Chicken, or the Triple B—biscuits, bacon and butter. Small plates abound. Stout earned a Michelin star as head chef at Alexander’s, and in his first year at OKC he earned Michelin’s Bib Gourmand rating (see listing under “M”). Our MI (More Important) rating: The food rocks! February/March 2016 95 FROM TOP: COURTESY OF ORCHARD CITY KITCHEN; CHRIS SCHMAUCH (2) JEFFREY S TOUT LOBSTER Steaming hot and dipped in melted butter, there are few succulent flavors in the world like Maine lobster. Sam’s Chowder House (Palo Alto and Half Moon Bay) serves it New England style, whole or in a roll—two succulent reasons that voters of the San Francisco A-List last year named it the best seafood restaurant in the Bay Area. Sam’s Chowdermobile, as well as Old Port Lobster Shack (Redwood City and Portola Valley) also deliver the real deal. KEBABS Mediterranean restaurants are multiplying quickly and are proving to be great places for a quick lunch. In lieu of the ubiquitous falafels and hummus, check out skewered kebobs, like the Kifta (ground beef) Kebab in pita bread at Falafel’s Drive In in San Jose. Falafel Stop in Sunnyvale also serves a grilled beef skewer. The Mediterranean Grill House in Mountain View offers up “Shish Kebobs” in chicken and lamb. Old Port Lobster Shack Korean Fried Chicken
South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2016
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