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408/284-4260. Handcrafted beers complement the deep-dish pizza and the delicious salads. Patio seating, full bar. $ Faultline Brewing Co., 1235 Oakmead Pkwy., Sunnyvale. 408/736-2739. A friendly brewpub with a vast variety of homemade ales, as well as outstanding fare $$ Gordon Biersch, San Jose. 408/294-6785; Palo Alto. 650/323-7723. These jazzy brewery restaurants focus on light, international cuisine, and of course, tasty brews. $$ Original Gravity Public House, 66 S. First June/July 2015 87 BARBECUE Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. 650/941-2922. Fun, casual family dining in several Bay Area locations offering prime Texas barbecue dishes. $ Little Lou’s BBQ, 2455 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell, 408/796-7852. Traditional barbecue choices such as ribs, burgers, pulled pork and combo dinners stand out. $ Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, 408/297-9151. Famed signature barbecue sauce perfectly complements the menu of mouthwatering meats at this family-owned restaurant. $ Smoking Pig BBQ, 1144 N. Fourth St., San Jose. 408/380-4784. Enjoy a variety of flavorful, slow-cooked barbecue specialties, including delectable fall-off-the-bone ribs. $$ Tony Roma’s, 4233 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. 408/253-4900. Special features here are the succulent babyback ribs and grilled chicken plates. $ BISTROS 19 Market, 19 N. Market St., San Jose. 408/280- 6111. This stylish California-Vietnamese bistro with bar features a small plates menu and very creative entrees. $$ Azucar, 71 E. San Fernando St., San Jose, 408/293- 8482. Lively Latin bistro taps into the bold spicy flavors of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Central and South America. $$ Bistro Vida, 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. 650/462-1686. Extensive bistro menu offers classics such as steamed mussels, coq au vin and steak frites, all served in a warm, inviting setting. $$ Cafe Brioche, 445 California Ave., Palo Alto. 650/326-8640. Provencal flavors with contemporary American accents evoke the South of France. $$ The Good Fork, 17340 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, 408/779-3200. California cuisine emphasizing local products and organic ingredients. $$$ Louisiana Bistro, 19 N. Market St., San Jose. 408/295-1300. Authentic Cajun cuisine and a variety of other N’awlins-style tastes make for an enjoyable and memorable dining experience. $$  Mayfield Bakery & Café, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/853-9200. Rustic, comforting seasonal food produced in woodburning oven and rotisserie in a handsome setting. $$ Nick’s Next Door, 11 College Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402- 5053. This dinneronly restaurant features BRAZILIAN Fogo de Chao, 377 Santana Row, Suite 1090, San Jose. 408/244-7001. Authentic Brazilian steakhouse featuring expertly grilled meats prepared tableside. $$-$$$ Taurinas Brazilian Steakhouse, 167 W. San Fernando St., San Jose. 415/906-6958. Brazilianstyle barbecue buffet featuring select cuts of meats cooked slowly on special grills. $$   BREWERIES/PUBS BJ’s Brewhouse and Restaurant, Cupertino, 408/865-6970. Oakridge Mall, San Jose, a varied menu that ranges Kyoto Palace from rib-eye steak and meatloaf to lamb-chop lollipops le papillon and abalone, and more. $$-$$$ Rok Bistro, 124 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/733-7651. “Stone-age” steakhouse sears meat, fish, poultry and vegetarian entrees on hot volcanic rocks. A wide range of fondues are also available. $$ Siena Bistro, 1359 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/271-0837. A friendly, intimate restaurant with a well-rounded menu, including risottos, salads, soups, appetizers, fish and polenta. $$ D I N I N G & C AT E R I N G 410 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose 408.296.3730 www.lepapillon.com


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