BEST BITES 96 South Bay Accent warmth and elegance with outstanding service and an appetizing menu. $$ Lalla Grill, 55 River Oaks Pl, San Jose, 408/618- 8072. The mirrored 15-foot-long wall of spirits and colorful mod architectural theme set the tone for vibrant dishes including ahi ceviche. $$ Los Altos Grill, 233 Third St., Los Altos. 650/948- 3524. Dinner spot features tasty dishes, including rotisserie pork chops and a spicy tuna burger. $$ Madera, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. 650/ Hult’s 561-1540. Signature restaurant of Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel features wood-burning grill to produce artful seafood and meats. $$$ Menlo Grill Bistro & Bar (Stanford Park Hotel), 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/330-2790. Innovative take on classic American dishes that are made with fresh, sustainable ingredients. $$-$$$ Moss Beach Distillery, 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach. 650/728-5595. Historic tavern offers breathtaking Pacific Ocean views and a menu of all-natural meats, wild-caught seafood and organic produce, along with select wines and cocktails. $$ Nola, 535 Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650/ 328-2722. This funky, popular spot brings New Orleans style to the South Bay. $$ Orchard City Kitchen (The Pruneyard) 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 190 Campbell. 408/340-5285. Led by Michelin-recognized Executive Chef Jeffrey Stout, OCK offers inventive, seasonal dishes. $$ Parcel 104 (Santa Clara Marriot) 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. 408/ 970-6104. Seasonal menu from acclaimed chefs Bradley Ogden and Jonathan Hall combines freshness and sophistication. $$$ Paul Martin’s, Mountain View, 650/917- 9941; San Mateo, 650/212-7400. Wideranging selection of tasty seafood, beef and poultry dishes served in a relaxed, contemporary setting. $$ Roots + Rye, 3055 Olin Ave., San Jose. 408/429-2909. Buzzing with energy, this lively “new American” restaurant specializes in handcrafted signature cocktails and contemporary comfort cuisine. The open concept layout adds to the airy, refreshing vibe of the space, inviting guests to socialize and mingle. Crave-worthy dishes include pan-seared salmon with truffled gnocchi, mac and cheese crowned with crispy bacon, garlic bread crumbs and fine herbs, and shrimp and grits with prosciutto-wrapped prawns, polenta cakes and lobster jus. With a bustling atmosphere and one of the largest selections of rare whiskey and scotch in the Bay Area, this is a popular destination with the Silicon Valley single set, while the friendly, casual ambiance appeals to families and couples in the market for a lively date night. $$ Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops (Doubletree Hotel), 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose. 408/437- 2170. Spencer’s delivers simple but exquisite prime beef dishes. $$$ Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650/321-6798. This upscale steakhouse, family-owned and operated for over 40 years, features hand-cut, USDA prime-graded beef. Enjoy slow-roasted prime rib, specially aged New York strip loin and tender filet mignon in the candlelit mahogany dining room. In addition to the award-wining beef, Sundance prides itself on serving the freshest seafood and shellfish available. Favorites include grilled Pacific swordfish, ahi tuna sashimi and jumbo cold-water lobster tail. To complete your dining experience, the menu is supported by a nationally recognized wine list with over 450 global selections. Check out the cozy fireplace lounge. It’s an ideal spot for sipping martinis and aged single-malt scotch before or after dinner. $$ The Table, 1110 Willow St., San Jose. 408/638- 7911. Hot spot from culinary guru Jim Stump, serving contemporary American cuisine complemented by hand-crafted cocktails and progressive wines. $$ Tender Greens, (Stanford Shopping Center), 180 El Camino Real #1050. 650/285-6702. With locations throughout the Bay Area, this fast-casual farm-to-table eatery serves up healthy cuisine in a bustling buffet setting. $ Umami Burger, 452 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-8626. Specialty and classic burgers with THE GRAPEVINE As the weather warms up, so does the schedule of wine events in and near the South Bay. It’s the perfect time to relax and enjoy the bevvy of entertaining and delicious events wineries are offering. Chaminade Resort and Spa (1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz) is celebrating local wineries through its Farm to Table Wine Dinners this summer. From 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, June 9, the resort is featuring wines from the Summit to the Sea Wine Trail, including Burrell School, Loma Prieta and Wrights Station. Chef Nicholas Church and his culinary team craft the five-course menu to showcase the region’s abundance of fruits and vegetables, pairing dishes with each wine. On Friday, July 7, the dinner features wines from Cinnabar Winery. Tickets are $110 and must be purchased in advance; information available through chaminade.com. Flatbreads and pizzas made by local chefs in an outdoor oven paired with great wines is the draw at Regale Winery (24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos). The winery uses cuttings of oak from its estate to fuel the oven, adding to the deliciousness. The Wood-Fired Summer Series is held in a garden sanctuary, noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 25. Wine tasting is $10, food is additional. Tickets are available through regalewine.com. The event repeats July 30. Is any South Bay summer complete without the Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival? The Los Altos Village Association transforms the city’s downtown into the largest two-day midsummer event in the Bay Area, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9. Select vintages are available by the glass from local wineries, as well as a wide array of foods. Artisans from a dozen states make the trip to share their creations, and top local bands provide live music. Explore the wonders of mountain wineries during Santa Cruz Mountains Passport Day, Saturday, July 15. Passports purchased for $55 are good for up to two years, to be used during any Passport Day, held four times a year. More than 50 wineries participate in these special days. Some of the participating wineries include Bargetto Winery, Clos Tita Winery and Naumann Vineyards. See scmwa. com to purchase passports. —Pam Marino Straits
South Bay Accent - June/July 2017
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