small business of the year 2016 IN SILIC ON VALLEY, AWARDED BY THE S TATE OF CALIF ORNIA Alexander Hult & Sar ah Chapman-Hult casual fine dining in romantic los gatos 165 L os G atos-Saratoga R d., L os G atos 408.354.3434 hultsrestaurant.com October/November 2016 111 650/494-9383. Fresh seafood, vegetable and rice delectables, teriyaki and light, crispy tempura are the mainstays at this long-time local favorite gathering place. $$ Hachi Ju Hachi, 14480 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/647-2258. Traditional Japanese cuisine featuring pure, simple, flavorful dishes. $$ Kappo Nami Nami, 240 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/964-6990. Cutting-edge, kappo-style Japanese cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients. $$ Katsu, 160 Main St., Los Gatos. 408/354-0712. Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine is carefully prepared with fresh, local ingredients. $$$ Kubota, 593 N. Fifth St., San Jose. 408/279-8440. An excellent upscale pan-Pacific menu featuring seasonal specials and year-round favorites. $-$$ Kyoto Palace, 1875 S. Bascom Ave. #2500 (The Pruneyard), Campbell. 408/426-4990.Authentic Japanese cuisine with teppanyaki method of preparing dishes tableside. $$-$$$ Masa’s Sushi, 400 San Antonio Road, Mountain View. 650/941-2117. In addition to sushi, you’ll find tempura and chicken and beef teriyaki. $-$$ Mizu, 1035 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose. 408/ 260-7200. Sushi bar and grill features fusion menu including Korean barbecue. $$ Rokko, 190 S. Frances St., Sunnyvale. 408/773- 8225 (also located in San Jose). Full range of tasty fare, from fresh sushi to hot udon and more. $ LATIN La Viga, 1772 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/679-8141. Executive Chef Manuel Martinez named his first restaurant after a massive, world-renowned seafood market in Mexico City. Offering his own unique take on traditional Mexican dishes, tacos, and ceviches, Chef Manuel’s menu also features seafood-focused, contemporary Latin dishes that have left diners and critics raving. $$ LV Mar, 2042 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/241-3111. A unique take on Latin cuisine, LV Mar is the latest embodiment in Chef Manuel Martinez’s ever-evolving passion for creating a fresh and innovative dining experience. This modern restaurant concept combines high-quality, fresh ingredients, refined preparation techniques and an inviting atmosphere where guests are free to experience Martinez’s no-nonsense approach of producing savory and delicious tapas, ceviches, entrées, and a wide selection of wine, beer and recently expanded selection of Latin influenced signature craft cocktails. $$ MEDITERRANEAN Arya Global Cuisine, Cupertino, 408/996- 9606; Redwood City, 650/367-4939. Enjoy Mediterranean, Italian and Persian tastes as well as belly dancing on weekends. $$ Aqui Cal-Mex Grill, 1145 Lincoln Ave. (in Willow Glen), San Jose; downtown Campbell. 408/995-0381. Innovative Mexican cuisine, great prices and amusing art. $ The Blue Door. 1502 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408/866-4176. Swinging onto the San Jose culinary scene, this sleek new eatery evokes the ambiance, traditions and flavors of the Mediterranean. $$ Cin-Cin Wine Bar and Restaurant, 368 Village Lane, Los Gatos. 408/354-8006. This tastefully appointed bistro offers a unique, creative Untitled-1 1 9/23/16 9:09 AM
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