MONTALV O A RT S CENTER
FOOD & WINE CLASSIC
S I L I C O N V A L L E Y ’ S P R E M I E R C U L I N A R Y E V E N T
Sunday, September 8, 2019 • 4:00-7:30pm
Classic Ticket: $250 | VIP Package: $375
IN THE ELEGANT SETTING of Montalvo’s historic
Villa and picturesque grounds, sample gourmet
fare from some of the most celebrated restaurants
around the Bay Area and enjoy tastings from many
of the region’s finest wineries. Proceeds support
Montalvo’s arts and education programs.
2019 SPONSORS
MAGNUM
Mark Jon Bluth
MICHELIN
Charmaine & Dan
Warmenhoven
CHEF
Applied Materials
BMO Private Bank
Peggy Dozier
Debbie & Ward Harriman
Heritage Bank of Commerce
Redwood-Kairos
Real Estate Partners
FOODIE
Moe and Soheila Baniani
of BANIANI GROUP
Gretchen & Matt DiNapoli
Debbie Gong-Guy
Marcia & Russ Hansen
Sydene Kober
Roger Schwab
Cathie & Jeff Thermond
2019 PARTICIPANTS
Wine • Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards • Artisan Wine Depot • Artesa Winery
Benovia Winery • Big Basin Vineyards • Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards
Dutton-Goldfi eld • Fonseca • The Hess Collection
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines • Kathryn Kennedy Winery • Kobrand
Kosta Browne • Left Bend Winery • Merry Edwards Winery
Mindego Ridge Vineyard • Pahlmeyer Wines • Pride Mountain Vineyards
Priest Ranch • Ridge Vineyards • Rombauer Vineyards • Taylor-Fladgate
Tuck Beckstoffer Winery • Wayfarer Vineyard
Cuisine • Alexander’s Patisserie • Alexander’s Steakhouse
Asa Los Altos • Chez TJ • Farallon • Flea Street • The Hero Ranch Kitchen
Left Bank • Kokkari Estiatorio • Le Papillon • Madera • Manresa Bread
Ozumo • Rooh • The Sea • AND MORE TO COME!
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For more information, visit montalvofoodwine.org or call 408-961-5809
15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, 95070 • Photo: Airyka Rockefeller
Montalvo is a donor-supported nonprofi t dedicated to the arts.
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late-night steak or prime rib can also choose from
lamb chops, fresh fish and pasta. $–$$
Vault 164, 164 S. B St., San Mateo. 650/348-8164.
An eclectic selection of American-style cuisine, with
a wide variety of aged steaks, chicken, pasta, sustainable
seafood and organic produce. $–$$
Village California Bistro & Wine Bar, 378
Santana Row, Suite 1035, San Jose. 408/248-9091.
Casual but sophisticated eatery excels with a seassonal
menu and an impressive wine list. $$
Wählbürgers, 185 University Ave., Palo Alto.
650/382-1389. The family focused franchise from
Donnie and Mark Wahlberg features hamburgers
and a host of hearty and lighter offerings. $
Whispers Café & Creperie, San Jose. 408/297-
2850 and Belmont 650/594-0000. A wide range of
comfort food featuring savory crepes. $$
Willard Hicks, 280 E Campbell Ave., Campbell.
408/374-5000. Steaks and other wood-fired
entrees plus beer and cocktails are served in this
clubby, masculine restaurant and lounge. $$$
The Wine Cellar, 50 University Ave., Los Gatos.
408/354-4808. Old Town’s only original tenant,
this charming, Old-World European restaurant has
been a Los Gatos tradition since 1966. $$
AUSTRIAN
Nasch Austrian Bistro, 217 A N. Santa Cruz
Ave., Los Gatos. 408/402-5092. Leaving hungry is
not an option at this tribute to Austrian favorites,
including Viennese sausage and pretzels. $$
Naschmarkt, 384 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell.
408/378-0335. This highly rated eatery delivers
with central European traditions along with lighter
California twists. $$$
BARBECUE
Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio Road,
Los Altos. 650/ 941-2922. Fun, casual family dining
offering prime Texas barbecue dishes. $
Dan Gordon’s, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto.
650/324-1960. “Beer, BBQ, whiskey” is the tasty
trifecta that ensures Dan Gordon’s status as the ultimate
destination for comfort food fans. $$
Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San
Jose. 408/297-9151. The famed signature barbecue
sauce perfectly complements the menu of mouthwatering
meats at this family-owned restaurant. $
Smoking Pig BBQ, 1144 N. Fourth St., San
Jose; 408/380-4784; 530 Newhall Drive, San Jose.
408/289-1510. Enjoy a variety of flavorful, slowcooked
barbecue specialties, including delectable
fall-off-the- bone ribs. $$
BISTROS
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, served in a warm, inviting setting. $$
The Bywater, 532 North Santa Cruz Ave., Los
Gatos. 408/560-9639. Along with savory Cajun
cuisine, you’ll find a raw bar and craft cocktails at
this New Orleans inspired eatery. $$
Central Park Bistro, 181 E. Fourth Ave., San
Mateo. 650/558-8401. With a hearty array of
regional favorites on the menu, Central Park Bistro
showcases the diversity of American cuisine. $$$
La Boheme, 415 California Ave, Palo Alto.
650/561-3577. Preparing a range of traditional and
modern French specialties, this convivial establishment
is a neighborhood gem. $$
Louisiana Bistro, 19 North 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. $$
Mayfield Bakery & Café, 855 El Camino Real,
Palo Alto. 650/853-9200. Rustic, comforting seasonal
food produced in a wood-burning oven and
rotisserie in a handsome setting. $$
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. $$
Siena Bistro, 1359 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. 408/
271-0837. A friendly, intimate restaurant with
a well-rounded menu, including risottos, salads,
soups, appetizers, fish and polenta. $$
BRAZILIAN
Espetus, 1686 Market St., San Francisco, 415/552-
8792. 710 South B St., San Mateo, 650/342-8700.
Fourteen signature cuts of meat are mesquitegrilled
gaucho style at this authentic Brazilian
steakhouse. $$–$$$
Fogo de Chao, 377 Santana Row, Suite 1090,
San Jose. 408/244-7001. This authentic Brazilian