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A PUBLICATION OF THE PALO ALTO WEEKLY, THE ALMANAC & MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE
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From Casual to Fine Dining on the miDPeninsula
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Serving GermanBreakfast, Lunch
& Dinner
987 N San Antonio Rd.Los Altos
(650) 941-4463
www.esthersbakery.com
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Downtown Palo alto
Bangkok Cuisine www.bangkokcuisine.com 407 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-6533 Thai $$ • • • • •
Bella luna www.bellaluna.org 233 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-1846 Italian $$ • • • •
Bistro 412 www.b4twelve.com 412 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-326-7183 American $$$ • • • • • •
Bistro Maxine www.bistromaxine.com 548 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-323-1815
Cafes and Sandwich, French
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Buca di Beppo www.bucadibeppo.com 643 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-329-0665 Italian $$ • • • • •
Cafe 220 www.cafe220.com 220 B University Ave, Palo Alto 650-853-8182
Mediterranean and Persian $$ • • • •
Cafe Epi cafeepi.com 405 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-4888
Cafes and Sandwich $$ • • • •
Cafe Renaissance www.caferen.com 321 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-6222
Mediterranean and Persian $$ • • • •
Cafe Renzo 473 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-329-8300 Italian $$ • • • • • • •
Calafia Cafe & Market a-Go-Go www.calafiapaloalto.com 855 El Camino Real, Suite 130, Palo Alto 650-322-9200
California Cuisine ★ $$ • • • •
California Pizza Kitchen www.cpk.com 531 Cowper St., Palo Alto 650-323-7332 Pizza $$ • • • • •
Cheesecake Factory www.cheesecakefactory.com 375 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-473-9622 American $$$ • • • •
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China Delight Restaurant 461 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-326-6065 Chinese $$ • •
Coconuts www.coconutspaloalto.com 642 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-329-9533
Cajun and Caribbean $$ • • • • •
Crepevine crepevine.com 367 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-3900
Crepes, salads, sandwiches $$ • • • • • • •
Darbar Indian Cuisine www.darbarcuisine.com 129 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-6688 Indian $$$ • • • •
Empire Grill & tap Room 651 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-321-3030
California Cuisine ★ $$$ • • • • • • •
Evvia www.evvia.net 420 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-326-0983 Greek ★ $$$$ • • • •
Gordon Biersch Brewing Company www.gordonbiersch.com 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-323-7723
California Cuisine $$ • • • •
Han Fine Korean Cuisine 452 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-2555 Korean $$ • • • •
Hobee’s www.hobees.com/stanford.html Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-327-4111
Cafes and Sandwich ★ $$ • • • • •
Hyderabad House hyderabadihouse.com 448 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-3455 Indian $$ • • •
Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana www.ilfornaio.com 520 Cowper St., Palo Alto 650-853-3888 Italian $$$ • • • • • • • •
Janta Indian Cuisine www.jantaindianrestaurant.com 369 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-462-5903 Indian ★ $$ • • • •
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Savory crêpes (gluten free, & low carb)Sweet crêpesFondues (cheese & meat)Salads, Hot Sandwiches, SoupsFine wine, imported ciders, etc.Catering
Mon-Sat: 8am-9pmSunday: 8am-4pm
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Jing Jing www.jingjingonline.com 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-328-6885 Chinese $$ • • • •
Joya Restaurant & lounge www.joyarestaurant.com 339 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-853-9800 Miscellaneous $$$ • • • • •
Junnoon www.junnoon.com 150 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-329-9401 Indian $$$ • • • • •
Kan Zeman www.kanzeman.com 274 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-5245 Mediterranean $$ • • • • •
Kanpai Sushi 330 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-325-2696 Japanese $$ • • • •
Kirk’s Steakburgers www.kirks-steakburgers.com Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-326-6159 Burgers $ • • • •
Korean BBQ Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-321-4730 Korean $ • • • •
Krung Siam thai Cuisine 423 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-5900 Thai $$ • •
la Morenita 800 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-329-1727 Mexican $$ • • •
la Strada Ristorante Italiano www.lastradapaloalto.com 335 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-324-8300 Italian $$$ • • • • •
lavanda www.lavandarestaurant.com 185 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-3514 Italian $$$$ • • • • •
loving Hut lovinghut.us 165 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-5588 Vegan $ • • •
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Open for lunch Monday to Friday Open for dinner Monday to Sunday
1120 Crane Street Menlo Park 650.322.1211w w w.ca rpa c c i o s . com
“ Carpaccio has survived the vagaries of the restaurant business for over two decades by serving what its devoted customers want. There is familiarity to the surroundings, the menu, and the service. In these uncertain times, what could be more welcoming?”
— Palo Alto Weekly
Almanac Readers’ Choice
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lulu’s town & Country www.lulusmexicanfood.com 855 El Camino Real, Suite 49, Palo Alto 650-327-8226 Mexican $ • • • •
Macarthur Park www.macarthurparkpaloalto.com 27 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-9990 American $$$ • • • • • • •
Mandarin Gourmet www.mandaringourmet-paloalto.com 420 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-328-8898 Chinese $$$ • • • • •
Mango Caribbean Restaurant & Bar www.mangocaribbean.com 435 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-324-9443
Cajun and Caribbean $ • • • • •
Mantra www.mantrapaloalto.com 632 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-322-3500
California Cuisine $$$ • • • •
Mayfield Bakery & Cafe www.mayfieldbakery.com 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-853-9200
Cafes and Sandwich $ • • •
Mediterranean wraps www.kanzeman.com 209 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-5245
Mediterranean and Persian $$ • •
Miyake 140 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-9449 Japanese ★ $$ • • • •
nola www.nolas.com 535 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-328-2722
Cajun and Caribbean $$ • • • •
old Pro Sports Grill 541 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-326-1446 American ★ $$ • • • • • •
osteria www.osteriapaloalto.com 247 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-5700 Italian ★ $$$ • • •
Palo alto Creamery Fountain & Grill Downtown 566 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-323-3131 American ★ $$ • • • •
541 Ramon
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541 Ramona Ave, Palo Alto.oldpropa.com
“A burger, a bull, beer & a ball game
— yeah, baby!”
BEST Bar &BEST Sports Bar
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DOWNTOWN LOS ALTOS100 State Street • Los Altos • 650.949.2400
www.pompeiiristorante.com
TRADITIONAL & CHEF INSPIRED ITALIAN CUISINE
LUNCH • DINNERDINE-IN • TAKE-OUT
CATERING
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SantanaRow.com$7 Valet Parking | 408.551.4611Stevens Creek & Winchester Boulevards in San Jose
PIZZA ANTICA BLOWFISH SUSHI VINTAGE WINE BAR YANKEE PIERLB STEAK LEFT BANK BRASSERIE AMBER INDIA AND MORE
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U.S.D.A. Prime Filet Mignon
1921 El Camino Real Palo Alto
650.321.6798
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Pampas www.pampaspaloalto.com 529 Alma St., Palo Alto 650-327-1323 Miscellaneous $$$$ • • • • •
Pasta ? www.pastaq.com 326 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-4585 Italian $$ • • • • •
Patxi’s Chicago Pizza www.patxispizza.com 441 Emerson, Palo Alto 650-473-9999 Pizza $$ • • • •
Pluto’s www.plutosfreshfood.com/ 482 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-853-1556
California Cuisine ★ $ • • • •
Prolific oven prolific-oven.com 550 Waverley St., PA 650-326-8485
Bakery, Coffeehouse ★ $ • • • •
Rangoon 565 Bryant St., Palo Alto 650-325-8146 Chinese $$ • • • •
Reposado www.reposadorestaurant.com 236 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-833-3151 Mexican $$$ • • • • •
the Rose & Crown wwww.myspace.com/roseandcrown 547 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-327-ROSE British $$ • • • •
Rudy’s Pub 117 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-329-0922 Burgers $$ •
Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar www.scottsseafoodpa.com Town and Country Village, Palo Alto 650-323-1555 Seafood $$$ • • • • • • • •
Sheraton’s Poolside Grill www.starwoodhotels.com 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-328-2800 American $$ • • • • • • • •
Shokolaat Restaurant www.shokolaat.com 516 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-289-0719 Continental $$$ • • • • • •
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Siam Royal www.siamroyalthai.com 338 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-329-8129 Thai $$ • •
SliderBarCafe www.sliderbarcafe.com 324 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-7300 Burgers $ • • •
Spot Pizza www.spotpizza.com 115 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-324-3131 Pizza $$ • •
Sprout Cafe www.cafesprout.com 168 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-7688
Salads and Sandwiches $$ • • •
St. Michael’s alley www.stmikes.com 140 Homer Av., Palo Alto 650-326-2530
California Cuisine ★ $$$ • • • • •
Sushi House Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-321-3453 Japanese $$ • • • •
tai Pan www.taipanpaloalto.com 560 Waverley St., Palo Alto 650-329-9168 Chinese $$ • • • • •
tamarine Restaurant www.tamarinerestaurant.com 546 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-325-8500 Vietnamese ★ $$$$ • • • • •
thaiphoon www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com 543 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-323-7700 185 Castro St., Mountain View 650-988-1488
Thai ★ $$ • • • • •
three Seasons Restaurant www.threeseasonsrestaurant.com 518 Bryant St., Palo Alto 650-838-0353 Vietnamese ★ $$$ • • • • • •
University Cafe 271 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-5301
Cafes and Sandwich $$ • • • •
Vero Ristorante www.veroristorante.com 530 Bryant St., Palo Alto 650-325-8376 Italian $$ • • • •
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CedroRistorante Italiano
Michelle Le
Exquisite Italian Cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphereFeaturing live opera and other special events
Ristorante Italiano
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French and classic American cakes and pastries are available daily from our display case, or you may pre-order
a specialty cake.
381 California Ave., Palo AltoPhone: 650.321.3234
Fax: 650.321.1904
For any special occasion:
Birthdays
Baby and Bridal Showers
Business Meetings and Events
Graduation Parties
Weddings
Since opening in 1997, La Bodeguita del Medio has become one of the bay area’s favorite dining destinations.We feature costal cuisine with a Cuban influence, and a full bar that prepares a variety of traditional Cuban Cocktails. In addition, we offer a great wine list and over 50 of the world’s finest aged rums. Visit us for lunch, dinner or perhaps a Cuban cocktail and cigar from our walk in humidor. We hope to see you soon! Open Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner; Saturday dinner only. Dinner reservations are recommended but not required.
463 S. CALIFORNIA AVE., PALO ALTOTEL: 650-326-7762 | WWW.LABODEGUITA.COM
THE BEST PLACE FOR A MOJITO NORTH OF HAVANA
Poolside Dining – How Fun!
Our popular breakfast buffet is the talk of the town. Also open
for lunch & dinner. Our Southwestern menu features an excellent selection of salads, pastas, seafood & steaks. Great Food...Fun Atmosphere!
OOfor lunch & dinner. Our Southwestern menu features an excellent selection of salads, pastas, seafood & steaks. Great Food...Fun Atmosphere!
For reservations, call
(650) 328-2800
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
www.prolificoven.com
We serve soup, salad & sandwich. Free dessert with an entree*
Serving continental & full breakfast, lunch, dinner**
& weekend brunch
Fremont Pacific Commons Store43337 Boscell Road, Fremont, CA (next to the Fremont Auto Mall)
** Rivermark location only* Palo Alto location only
3938 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara
(408) 986-8388
550 Waverley StreetPalo Alto
(650) 326-8485326-8668
CVoted #1 for our cakes for over
15 years consecutively.
reating pastries and breads for the discriminating palateC
Best Desserts
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Village Cheese House Town and Country Village, Palo Alto 650-326-9251
Cafes and Sandwich $ •
Vino locale 431 Kipling St, Palo Alto 650-328-0450 Miscellaneous $$ • •
westin Restaurant Soleil www.starwoodhotels.com 675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-321-4422
Mediterranean and Persian $$$ • • • • • • •
Zao noodle Bar www.zao.com 261 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-1988 Pan-Asian $$ • • •
Zibibbo www.zibibborestaurant.com 430 Kipling St., Palo Alto 650-328-6722
Mediterranean and Persian $$$ • • • • • •
CalIFoRnIa aVEnUE, Palo alto
Baume www.baumerestaurant.com 201 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-8899 French $$$$ • •
Bistro Elan 448 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-0284
California Cuisine ★ $$$$ • • • •
Cafe Brioche www.cafebriochepaloalto.com 445 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-326-8640 French $$$$ • • • • • • •
Cafe Pro Bono www.cafeprobonorestaurant.com 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto 650-326-1626 Italian $$$ • • • • •
Caffe Riace www.cafferiace.com 200 Sheridan Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-0407 Italian $$$ • • • •
the Counter www.thecounterburger.com 369 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-3900 Burgers ★ $$ • • • •
Illusions www.illusionssuperclub.com 260 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-6464
Mediterranean and Persian $$$ • • • • • •
Joanie’s Cafe 447 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-326-6505 American $$ • • • • •
la Bodeguita del Medio www.labodeguita.com 463 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-326-7762
Cajun and Caribbean ★ $$$$ • • • • • •
Mac’s by the tracks Barbeque 109 California Ave., Palo Alto 650-329-9301 Barbeque $$ • • •
the oaxacan Kitchen www.theoaxacankitchen.com 2323 Birch St., Palo Alto 650-321-8003 Mexican $$ • • • • •
olive Garden www.olivegarden.com 2515 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-326-5673 Italian $$ • • • •
Palo alto Baking Company paloaltobakingco.com 381 California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-3234
Bakery and Sandwich ★ $ • • • •
Palo alto Sol www.paloaltosol.com 408 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-8840 Mexican ★ $$ • • • •
Printers Cafe 320 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-3347
Cafes and Sandwich $ • • • •
Spalti Ristorante www.spalti.com 417 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-9390 Italian $$ • • • • • •
Sundance Steakhouse www.sundancethesteakhouse.com 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-321-6798 American ★ $$$$ • • • • •
wahoo’s Fish taco www.wahoos.com 2305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-330-1144 Mexican $ • • • •
otHER Palo alto anD nEaRBy REStaURantS
4290 Bistro & Bar at the Crowne Plaza Hotel www.CrownePlaza.com El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-857-0787
American $$$ • • • • • • •
amigos Grill amigosportola.com 3130 Alpine Road, Suite 390, Ladera 650-851-3997 Mexican $$ • • • • •
armadillo willy’s www.armadillowillys.com 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-941-2922 American ★ $$ • • •
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2437 B I RCH STR E ETPALO ALTO
650.326.1626www.cafeprobonorestaurant.com
CATE R I NG
A PALO ALTO CLASSICFine dining right around the corner
"Serv ice f lows f reely at Café Pro Bono. Meals succeed despi te tendency toward excess."– Aleta Watson,
Mercury News
"Birch Street charmer Café Pro Bono del ivers f i rst -rate food, enthusiast ic serv ice."
–Palo Al to Weekly
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Please Join Us at Palo Alto’s “BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT”
Catering • Delivery • Dining Room • Full Bar • Patio Seating • Take OutRegular and Half-Size Portions Available
4256 El Camino Real, Palo AltoPhone: 493-3826 • www.SuHongEatery.com
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Featuring Northern Chinese Delicacies from Shanghai, Szechuan and Mandarin Regions
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Babbo’s 717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-321-1488 Italian $$$ • • • • •
Buck’s of woodside www.buckswoodside.com 3062 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-8010 American ★ $$ • • • • •
California Cafe www.californiacafe.com 700 Welch Road, Palo Alto 650-325-2233
California Cuisine $$$$ • • • • • • •
Chef Chu’s www.chefchu.com 1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-948-2696 Chinese ★ $$$ • • • • •
Cibo www.cibopaloalto.com 3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-493-2411
California Cuisine $$$ • • • • • •
Dinah’s Poolside Grill www.dinahshotel.com 4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-493-4542 American $$ • • • • •
Esther's esthersbakery.com 987 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-941-4463 German $$ • • • • • •
Fiesta Vallarta fiestavallarta.com 301 State St., Los Altos 650-559-5871 Mexican $$ • • • • • •
the Fish Market www.thefishmarket.com 3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-493-9188 Seafood ★ $$$ • • • •
Fleming’s www.flemingssteakhouse.com Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-329-8457 American $$$$ • • • •
Fuki Sushi www.fukisushi.com 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-494-9383 Japanese ★ $$$ • • • • •
John Bentley’s www.johnbentleys.com 2991 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-4988
California Cuisine $$$$ • • • •
los altos Grill www.hillstone.com 233 3rd St., Los Altos 650-948-3524 American $$$ • • • •
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Authe n t i c Mex i c a n Fu s i o n
PATIO SEATING AVAILABLEOPEN DAILY 11:30am to 9:00pm
FULL BARLIVE MUSIC
THURS, FRI & SATT
301 State Street, Los Altos 650.559.5871www.FiestaVallarta.com
Maltby’s www.maltbys.com 101 Plaza North, Los Altos 650-917-8777 American $$ • • • • •
Max’s opera Cafe www.maxsworld.com 711 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-323-6364 American $$$ • • • • • •
Ming’s www.mings.com 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto 650-856-7700 Chinese $$$ • • • • •
PF Chang’s China Bistro www.pfchangs.com 900 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-330-1782 Chinese $$$ • • • • •
Pizza Chicago www.pizzachicago.com 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-424-9400 Italian $ • • • •
Pompeii pompeiiristorante.com 100 State St., Los Altos 650-949-2400 Italian $$ • • • • •
Quattro at the Four Seasons www.quattrorestaurant.com 2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto 650-353-2291 Italian $$$$ • • • • • •
Su Hong Eatery suhongeatery.com 4256 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-493-3836 Chinese ★ $$ • • • • • •
Straits Cafe www.straitscafepaloalto.com 3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-494-7168 Singaporean $$$$ • • • • • •
trader Vic’s www.tradervicspaloalto.com 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-849-9800 Polynesian $$$$ • • • • •
the Village Pub www.thevillagepub.net 2967 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-9888 American ★ $$$$ • • • • • •
woodside Bakery & Bistro 3052 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-0812
Bakery and Bistro $$ • • • • • • •
the Vans Restaurant on the Hill TheVansRestaurant.com 815 Belmont Ave., Belmont 650-591-6525
American with 'Ethnic Flair' $$$ • • • •
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Menlo Park880 Santa Cruz Avenue
Ph: 650-329-8888
Mountain View790 Castro StreetPh: 650-961-6666
Redwood Shores226 Redwood Shores Pkwy
Ph: 650-654-3333
“THE BEST PIZZA
WEST OF NEW YORK”
—Ralph Barbieri,KNBR 680
NEW YORK”
We bake our pizzas in brick ovens, the way tradition-minded Italians
have been baking pizzas for hundreds of years. Because our pies are baked directly on the super-hot brick fl oor, the crust comes out crisp and darker than the typical American pizza – often a bit black. If you are a crust lover, you will fi nd our crust distinctively delicious.
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Sun-Mon 7am - 5pm
Tues-Sat 7am - 11pm
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
tel: 650.327.0830
www.CafeBorrone.com
ART GALLERY COFFEEHOUSE
CAFE BORRONE IS A FAMILY-RUN,
EUROPEAN-STYLE CAFE IN
MENLO PARK. WE PROVIDE A WIDE
SELECTION OF FOOD IN A FRIENDLY,
ENERGETIC ATMOSPHERE. OUR
GUESTS CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN
SITTING INDOORS AND VIEWING OUR
LATEST ART EXHIBIT OR OUTDOORS
BY OUR LANDMARK FOUNTAIN.
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• A Relaxing Afternoon
• Apertivo
• Dinner
• Live Music
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Zitune www.zitune.com 325 Main St., Los Altos 650-947-0247
Mediterranean and Persian $$$ • • • •
MEnlo PaRK
amici’s East Coast Pizzeria www.amicis.com 880 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-329-8888 Pizza ★ $$ • • • •
angelo Mio 820 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-323-3665 Italian $$$ • • • • •
Bistro Vida www.bistrovidamp.com 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-462-1686 French $$$ • • •
British Bankers Club www.britishbankersclub.com 1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-327-8769 British $$$ • • • • •
Brunello Ristorante Italiano 651-H Maloney Lane, Menlo Park 650-328-2778 Italian $$$ • •
Cafe Borrone www.cafeborrone.com 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-327-0830
Cafes and Sandwich ★ $$ • • • •
Cafe Del Sol Restaurant 1010 Doyle St., Menlo Park 650-326-2501 Mexican $$ • • • •
Cafe Primavera 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park 650-321-8810
California, afternoon tea $$ • • • • •
Cafe Silan 867 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-326-5404
Mediterranean and Persian $$ • • • •
Carpaccio www.carpaccios.com 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park 650-322-1211 Italian ★ $$$ • • • • •
Cedro Ristorante www.cedroristorante.com 1020 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-322-3376 Italian $$$ • • • • • •
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1700 EMBARCADERO RD.
PALO ALTO(at East Bayshore Rd.
off Hwy. 101)
650-856-7700
www.mings.com
Lunch (Includes Dim Sum on Carts) (Max. Discount $15)
Dinner(Max. Discount $15)
Take-outNot valid on private room dining. Must present coupon. Valid only for orders placed directly with Ming's. Black-out dates may apply. Cannot be combined with other offer. Expires 3/31/11.
10 % Off
“Peninsula’s Best.”
– San Jose Mercury News
“High quality food,
excellent service
and lovely ambiance.”
– Palo Alto Weekly, 2007
“The best Dim Sum in the Bay
Area”– KGO Radio
RESTAURANT
Come to the Westin to Celebrate Your Next Special Occasion
Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. For reservations, please call (650) 321-4422 ext. 7122.Facilities available for private parties.
675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Fiesta Del Mar1005 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View(1 Blk So. of Hwy 101, near Movie & Amph Theatres)
650-965-9354
Fiesta Del Mar Too735 Villa Street, Mountain View
(Downtown, between Castro and Hope)
650-967-3525
14 Years
in a Row
2009
Fiesta Del MarGourmet Mexican Cuisine
www.FiestaDelMar.com
ORGANIC VEGAN CAFEOffice Catering | Lunch & Dinner | Tapioca Tea
165 University Ave. Palo Alto650.321.5588
www.lovinghut.us
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Meat- Free Monday
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TheVansRestaurant.com815 Belmont Ave., Belmont
650.591.6525
A Tradition onThe San Francisco Peninsula Since 1947
Serving Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PMServing Dinner: Every Night From 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday 4:00 PM - Midnight
Delight your friends and out-of-town guests by introducing them to The Van’s
“Restaurant on the Hill” in Belmont.
The Van’s has remained popular for so many years because of the quality of food, service and the warm and friendly atmosphere.
The Van’s, serving fi ne American Food with an “Ethnic Flair,” is an historical landmark with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.
Featuring “Late Night Dining”
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Cook’s Seafood 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-325-0604 Seafood $$ • • • •
Crepes Cafe www.crepescafe.com 1195 Merrill St., Menlo Park 650-473-0506
Cafes and Sandwich $$ • • •
Duck Club Restaurant stanfordparkhotel.com 100 El Camino Real in the Stanford Park Hotel, Menlo Park 650-322-1234 Continental $$$ • • • • • • • •
Dutch Goose 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park 650-854-3245 Burgers ★ $ • • • •
Flea St. Cafe www.cooleatz.com 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park 650-854-1226
California Cuisine $$$ • • •
Gambardella’s www.gambardellasrestaurant.com 1165 Merrill St., Menlo Park 650-323-6730 Italian $$$ • • • • • •
Gombei Japanese 1438 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-329-1799 Japanese $$$ • • •
Iberia www.IberiaRestaurant.com 1026 Alma St., Menlo Park 650-325-8981 Miscellaneous $$$$ • • • • • •
Jeffrey’s Hamburgers 888 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-322-1959 Burgers ★ $$ • • •
Juban www.jubanrestaurant.com 712 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-473-6458 Japanese $$$ • • • •
Kaygetsu 325 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park 650-234-1084 Japanese $$$$ • • • • • •
left Bank Brasserie www.leftbank.com 635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-473-6543 French ★ $$$ • • • • • • •
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MOUNTAIN VIEW: 2290 EL CAMINO REAL, MOUNTAIN VIEW RESERVATIONS 650.968.1751
SANTANA ROW: 1140 OLSEN DRIVE, SANTANA ROW, SAN JOSE RESERVATIONS 408.248.5400
SAN FRANCISCO: 25 YERBA BUENA LANE, SAN FRANCISCO RESERVATIONS 415.777.0500
www.amber-india.com
“TOP 100 RESTAURANTS FOR LAST 16 YEARS” – SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
“BEST INDIAN FOOD OUTSIDE OF LONDON AND INDIA”
– ZAGAT 2007
■ ■ ■ MICHELIN STAR RECOMMENDED 2006 ■ ■ ■
www.amber-india.com/[email protected]
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lulu’s on the alameda www.lulusonthealameda.com 3539 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park 650-854-8226 Mexican ★ $$ • • • •
Marche www.restaurantmarche.com 898 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-324-9092 French $$$$ • • • •
Marqs www.marqsinmenlo.com 1143 Crane St., Menlo Park 650-853-1143
California Cuisine $$$ • • •
Mataro ristorantemataro.com 827 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-325-7900 Italian $$ • • • •
Mike’s Cafe Menlo Park 150 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park 650-321-7377 American $$$ • • • • • • •
naomi Sushi www.naomisushi.com 1328 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-321-6902 Japanese $$ •
oak City Bar and Grill www.oakcitybarandgrill.com 1029 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-321-6882 American $$$ • • • • •
the oasis www.theoasisbeergarden.com 241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-326-8896 Burgers $ • • •
Shiok! www.shiokkitchen.com 1137 Chestnut St., Menlo Park 650-838-9448 Singaporean $$ • • • • •
Stacks www.stacksrestaurant.com 600 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park 650-838-0066 American ★ $$ • • • • •
Su Hong Restaurant www.suhong.com 1039 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-323-6852 Chinese ★ $$$ • • • • •
Sultana 1149 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-322-4343
Mediterranean and Persian $$ • • • • •
tenfu Chinese Restaurant 1352 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-323-6134 Chinese $$ • •
tokyo Subway 605 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-325-9399 Japanese $$ • • •
trellis www.trellisrestaurant.com 1077 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-326-9028 Italian $$$ • • • • • •
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amarin thai Cuisine www.amarinthaicuisine.com 174 Castro St., Mountain View 650-988-9323 Thai ★ $$ • • • • • •
amber Cafe amber-india.com/cafe/cafe.swf 600 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-968-1751 Indian $ • • • •
amber India www.amber-india.com 2290 El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-968-7511 Indian ★ $$ • • • •
amici’s East Coast Pizzeria www.amicis.com 790 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-6666 Pizza ★ $$ • • • •
Bangkok Spoon www.waiter.com/bangkok 702 Villa St., Mountain View 650-968-2038 Thai $$ • •
Cafe Baklava 341 Castro St, Mountain View 650-969-3835
Mediterranean and Persian ★ $$ • • • • •
Cantankerous Fish 420 Castro St., Mountain View 650-966-8124 Seafood ★ $$$ • • • •
Casa lupe 459 Castro St., Mountain View 650-965-2944 Mexican $$ • • • • •
Cascal www.cascalrestaurant.com 400 Castro St., Mountain View 650-940-9500
Mediterranean and Persian ★ $$ • • • •
Chez tJ www.cheztj.com 938 Villa St., Mountain View 650-964-7466 French ★ $$$$ • • •
El Calderon www.edesignsbysuze.com/elcalderon/ 699 Calderon Ave., Mountain View 650-940-9533 Salvadoran $$ • • • •
Fiesta del Mar www.fiestadelmar.com 1005 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View 650-965-9354 Mexican ★ $$ • • • •
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at Allied Arts Guild75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park
Open for Lunch
Mon-Sat 11:30AM to 2:30PMFor Reservations call 650.321.8810
www.cafeprimavera.com
Come enjoy the gourmet fl avors of Café Primavera, nestled in the heart of
the Allied Arts Guild. We are excited to share with you
our ever-changing seasonal menu and ability to accommodate both intimate
and large parties regularly.
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MALTBY’S RESTAURANTCorner Of State & 4th Streets, Los Altos
650-917-8777Your Local Neighborhood Tavern
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Fiesta Del Mar too www.fiestadelmar.com 735 Villa St., Mountain View 650-967-3525 Mexican $$ • • • •
Frankie, Johnnie and luigi too www.fjlmountainview.com 939 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-967-5384
Italian ★ $$ • • • •
Garden Fresh Vegetarian Restaurant www.gardenfresh.us 1245 El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-961-7795
Miscellaneous ★ $ • • • •
Godavari www.sueindiancuisine.com 216 Castro St., Mountain View 650-969-1112 Indian $$ • • • •
Gyros House 212 Castro St., Mountain View 650-940-9316
Mediterranean and Persian $ • • •
Hangen Szechuan Restaurant 134 Castro St., Mountain View 650-964-8881 Chinese $$ • • • • •
Hunan Chili 102 Castro St., Mountain View 650-969-8968 Chinese $$ • • • •
Kappo nami nami 240 Castro St., Mountain View 650-964-6990 Japanese $$$ • •
King of Krung Siam 194 Castro St., Mountain View 650-960-7077 Thai $$ • • • •
le Petit Bistro www.lepetitbistro.biz 1405 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-964-3321 French $$$ • • •
Mazeh taste of the world Restaurant 1910 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-969-4884
Mediterranean and Persian $$ • • •
Monte Carlo 228 Castro St., Mountain View 650-988-1500 Italian $$ • •
new China Delight www.newchinadelight.com 360 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-6635 Chinese $$ • • • •
Ramen House Ryowa 859 Villa St., Mountain View 650-965-8829 Japanese ★ $ • • •
Ristorante Bella Vita www.ristorantebellavita.com 300 Castro St., Mountain View 650-969-2486 Italian $$ • •
Ristorante Don Giovanni www.dongiovannis.com 235 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-9749 Italian $$$ • • • • •
Sakoon www.sakoonrestaurant.com 357 Castro St., Mountain View 650-965-2000 Indian $$ • • • • •
Savory savory-restaurant.com 873 Castro St., Mountain View 650-691-9999 Vietnamese $$ • • •
Shiva’s Indian Restaurant and Bar www.shivasrestaurant.com 800 California St, Mountain View 650-960-3802
Indian $$ • • • •
Sushi tomi www.sushitomi.com/sushitomi.html 635 W. Dana St., Mountain View 650-968-3227 Japanese ★ $$ • • •
taqueria la Bamba 2058 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View 650-965-2755; 152 Castro St., Mountain View 650-965-4753
Mexican $$ • • •
tied House Cafe & Brewery www.tiedhouse.com 954 Villa St., Mountain View 650-965-2739 American $$$ • • • • •
Vaso azzurro Ristorante www.vasoazzurro.com 108 Castro St., Mountain View 650-940-1717 Italian $$ • • • • • •
Villa 08 895 Villa St., Mountain View 650-964-2222 Chinese $$ • • • • •
Xanh Restaurant www.xanhrestaurant.com 110 Castro St., Mountain View 650-964-1888 Vietnamese ★ $$$ • • • •
Zucca www.chezzucca.com 186 Castro St., Mountain View 650-864-9940
Mediterranean and Persian $$$ • • • •
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THE WOODSIDE BAKERY & BISTRO
Come and enjoy a whole new look and new menu experience
3052 Woodside Road, WoodsideBakery (650) 851-7247 (650) 851-0812
BISTROItalian-American cuisine featuring locally grown & sustainable food and our wood-burning pizza oven. Fresh Pastas - Salads - Niman Ranch Beef & Pork
- Seafood - Vegetarian + more
TRADITIONAL EUROPEAN BAKERYFull selection of bakery items – Wedding Cake Specialist
OUTDOOR DINING PATIO & FIREPLACELunch and Dinner served 7 days
Breakfast served Saturdays & Sundays
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Whether you are looking for a bottle of wine or organic produce & meat,
Roberts Market has it all. You can � nd a great selection of deli sandwiches, specialty items as well as fresh varieties of produce under one roof. Our friendly sta� will help you make all the best selections.
Specialty Wine & Spirits Grocery
Produce Deli Meat
George Roberts, left, and his son Brian pose in their Woodside grocery store.
Open 6:30 am - 8:00 pm daily
www.robertsmarket.com
Celebrating
50 Years in Woodside
Veronica Weber
Two locations to serve you in Woodside & Portola Valley
3015 Woodside Road, Woodside 650.851.1511
4420 Alpine Road, Portola Valley 650.851.1711
Roberts FP DG 2010.indd 1 5/6/10 2:07:10 PM