dining out 2011

A PUBLICATION OF THE PALO ALTO WEEKLY, THE ALMANAC & MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE

OutDiningFROM CASUAL TO FINE DINING

ON THE MIDPENINSULA

2O11

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THE WOODSIDE BAKERY & CAFÉ

Come and enjoy a whole new look and new menu experience

3052 Woodside Road, WoodsideBakery (650) 851-7247 (650) 851-0812

www.woodsidebakery.com

CAFÉItalian-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 Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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CuisineBest Of Winner Price Br

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For complete restaurant listings visit: www.DestinationPaloAlto.com

Downtown Palo Alto

Bangkok Cuisine www.bangkokpaloalto.com 407 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-6533

Thai $$

Bistro 412 www.bistro4twelve.com 412 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-326-7183

American $$$

Bistro Maxine www.bistromaxine.com 548 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-323-1815

French, Cafes and Sandwich Shops

$$

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 www.cafeepi.com 405 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-4888

Cafes and Sandwich Shops $$

Cafe Renaissance www.caferen.com 321 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-6222

Mediterranean and Persian $$

Calafia Cafe & Market a-Go-Go www.calafiapaloalto.com 130 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-322-9200

California Cuisine ★ $$

“A burger, a bull, beer & a ball game — yeah, baby!”

BEST Bar & BEST

Sports Bar

2 0 1 0

Fresh, hand tossed, artisan pizza- too!

See you at…

The

541 Ramona Ave., Palo Alto

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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 $$$

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 $$

Coupa Cafe www.coupacafe.com 538 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-322-6872

Cafes and Sandwich Shops ★

Crepevine www.crepevine.com 367 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-3900


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

Mediterranean and Persian ★ $$$$

Gordon Biersch Brewing Company www.gordonbiersch.com 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-323-7723

California Cuisine $$

1700 EMBARCADERO RD., PALO ALTO(at East Bayshore Rd. off Hwy. 101)

650-856-7700www.mings.com

HAPPY HOURMonday - Friday 3-6pm

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 3/31/12.

“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

10% OFF

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

We start them young!

Prix Fixe Menu$30 (includes Starter, Entreé & Dessert)

Main Dining Room Only - Parties of six or less

3001 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061

(at Selby Lane, at the border of Atherton & Redwood City)

Monday thru Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm Dinner Only

650.321.4080www.chantillyrestaurant.com

Private RoomsSpecial Occasion DinnersAward Winning Cuisine

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www.cityofpaloalto.org/utilities(650) 329-2161

There is a reason you don’t know who we are.When you flip the switch, plug in an appliance or turn on the TV, you just expect it to work. That is what we want, too. We want your power to be so reliable that you simply take it for granted. So every day we are actively monitoring circuit breakers, managing voltage levels and balancing load needs, all to prevent outages. And if an outage does occur we quickly respond so your power is back up as soon as possible. It’s a lot to think about, but we’re happiest when you don’t have to.

—City of Palo Alto Utilities Electric Substation Crew

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FREE Appetizer with

Purchase of Main Entree**Need to present coupon

at time of purchase

DINNER FOR TWO

One appetizer, Two Select Main Courses, Plus Bottle of Wine*

$48.00*Need to present coupon

at time of purchase

186 Castro St., Mountain View650.864.9940 www.zuccaristorante.com

Offersexp

8/31/11

Come and Enjoyour new Spring Menu.

Now open for Brunch Sat & Sun


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Gravity Bistro & Wine Bar www.gravitywinebar.com 544 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-327-3161

French, Italian $$

Gyros Gyros 498 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-0107

Mediterranean and Persian $

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

American, California Cuisine $$

Howie’s Artisan Pizza www.howiesartisanpizza.com Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-327-4992

Pizza ★ $$

Hyderabad House www.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 ★ $$

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

Latin, Miscellaneous $$$

Birthdays/Anniversaries/WeddingsChristenings/Corporate Events

Theme Parties & More!

1141 Chestnut Street, Menlo Park, CA(650) 326-6282

Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:30pm • Sun 9:00am-3:30pm

www.gerryscakes.com

Serving Families & Businesses for over 50 YearsServing Families & Businesses for over 50 Years

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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

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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1001 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

(650) 324-3486

WHEN ONLY TASTY WILL DO!

2010

BeauSéjour15% OFF

ENTIRE BILLLive Piano Music Friday & Saturday

Not valid for prix fixe dinner, Open Table customers, Food-To-Go or with other

promotions and Major Holidays. One coupon per table, must present ad,

maximum of 4 people.

170 State StreetLos Altos

(650) 948-1382 100 State Street

“Delicious fresh Italian food”

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Fine dining right around the corner

650.326.1626www.cafeprobonorestaurant.com


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Junnoon www.junnoon.com 150 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-329-9644

Indian ★ $$$

Kanpai Sushi 330 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-325-2696 Japanese $$

Kirk’s Steakburgers www.kirks-steakburgers.com 75 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 www.lovinghut.us 165 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-5588

Vegan café $

LuLu’s Town & Country www.lulusmexicanfood.com 49 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-327-8226

Mexican $

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TheVansRestaurant.com815 Belmont Avenue, Belmont

650.591.6525

Lunch: Mon - Fri 11:30am - 3pmDinner: Every Night 3pm - 11pmFriday Dinner: 3pm - Midnight

Sat & Sun: 4pm - 11pm

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 fine American food with an “ethnic flair,” is an historical landmark with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.

Enjoy a touch of down home...on the hill!

Featuring: Prime Rib of Beef, Lobster

or our Fat & Juicy Hamburger

Late Night Dining

A Tradition onThe San Francisco Peninsula Since 1947


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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

Indian $$$

Mayfield Bakery & Cafe www.mayfieldbakery.com Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-853-9200

California Cuisine $

Mediterranean Wraps www.kanzeman.com 209 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-5245


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 ★ $$$

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Palo Alto Creamery Fountain & Grill 566 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-323-3131 Stanford Shopping Center 650-327-3141

American ★ $$

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 www.prolific-oven.com 550 Waverley St., Palo Alto 650-326-8485

Cafes and Sandwich Shops ★ $$

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 $$

168 University Ave, Palo Alto650.323.7688

www.cafesprout.comMon -Thurs: 11am-9pm

Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 11am-5pm

“We’ve got more heart than lettuce.”

Sprout is all about fresh ideas mixed with the best

ingredients that will leave any

taste bud wanting more.

It’s the healthier, cost-conscious part of you that is just waiting to get out—all in

a friendly environment.

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EXPERIENCE THE TASTE OF SICILY

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE FOR ALL OCCASIONS IN OUR EXCLUSIVE ITALIAN-STYLE PIAZZA OR THREE

INDOOR PRIVATE DINNG ROOMS.

Caffe Riace | 200 Sheridan Avenue, Palo Alto650.328.0407 | www.cafferiace.com

For Group Reservations please callRobert Miguel at (415) 307-5609

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ORGANIC VEGAN CAFEOffice Catering | Lunch & Dinner | Tapioca Tea

165 University Ave. Palo Alto650.321.5588

www.lovinghut.us

be veg. go green2 save the planet

www.SupremeMasterTV.com

Meat- Free Monday

Loving Hut

with this ad on

Meat - Free Mondays only.*

1 5% OFF


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Scott’s Seafood Grill and Bar www.scottsseafoodpa.com Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-323-1555

Seafood $$$

Scotty’s www.scottyspaloalto.com 548 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-561-4929

American $

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 $$$

Siam Orchid Thai www.siamorchidpa.com 496 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-325-1994

Thai $$

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 $

Sprout Cafe www.cafesprout.com 168 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-7688


St. Michael’s Alley www.stmikes.com 140 Homer Ave., Palo Alto 650-326-2530

California Cuisine ★ $$$

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

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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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Sushi House www.sushihousepaloalto.com 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 ★ $$$$

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


Vero Ristorante www.veroristorante.com 530 Bryant St., Palo Alto 650-325-8376

Italian $$

Vino Locale www.vinolocale.com 431 Kipling St, Palo Alto 650-328-0450

Wine bar $$

Westin Restaurant Soleil www.starwoodhotels.com 675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-321-4422

Mediterranean and Persian $$$

The Wine Room www.thepawineroom.com 520 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-462-1968

Wine bar ★ $$

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Zibibbo www.zibibborestaurant.com 430 Kipling St., Palo Alto 650-328-6722

Mediterranean and Persian ★ $$$

California Avenue

Anatolian Kitchen www.anatoliankitchenpaloalto.com 2323 Birch St., Palo Alto 650-853-9700


Baume www.baumerestaurant.com 21 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-8899

French $$$$

Birch Street www.bistroelan.com 2363A Birch St., Palo Alto 650-853-0667

California Cuisine $$

Bistro Elan www.bistroelan.com 448 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-0284

California Cuisine ★ $$$$

Cafe Brioche www.cafebrioche-paloalto.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 $$$

Chipotle Mexican Grill www.chipotle.com 2675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-462-9154

Mexican ★ $$

Juice Bar Mexican Style Eatery

Eat in or take out1081 El Camino Real

Menlo Park 650.321.9669Open 10am-9pm, 7 days a week!

Dining Guide Discount20% OFF

FOOD ORDER

Coupon can only be used

once. Can not be combined with

other discounts.

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The Counter www.thecounterburger.com 369 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-3900

Burgers ★ $$

Homma’s Brown Rice Sushi 2363 Birch St, Palo Alto 650-327-6118 Japanese $$

Jade Palace www.jadepalace.us 151 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-9388

Chinese

Joanie’s Cafe www.joaniescafepaloalto.com 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 ★ $$

Lotus Thai Bistro www.lotusthaibistro.googlepages.com 425 S California Ave., Palo Alto 650-289-0907

Thai $$

Olive Garden www.olivegarden.com 2515 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-326-5673

Italian $$

Palo Alto Baking Co. www.paloaltobakingco.com 381 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-3234


Palo Alto Sol www.paloaltosol.com 408 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-8840

Mexican $$

Peking Duck 151 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-856-3338 Chinese $$$

Printers Cafe 320 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto 650-323-3347

Cafes and Sandwich Shops $

Spalti Ristorante www.spalti.com 417 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-9390

Italian $$

Sundance The Steakhouse www.sundancethesteakhouse.com 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-321-6798

Steak ★ $$$$

Szechwan Cafe www.szechwan-cafe.com 406 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-1688

Chinese $$

Tandoori Oven www.thetandoorioven.com 365 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-324-2111

Indian $$

Uzumaki www.uzumakisushi.com 451 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-2828

Japanese $

Wahoo’s Fish Taco www.wahoos.com 2305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-330-1144

Mexican $

Zara Mediterranean Restaurant www.zarapaloalto.com 260 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-752-6133

Mediterranean $$

Other Palo Alto and nearby

4290 Bistro & Bar at the Crowne Plaza Hotel www.ichotelsgroup.com 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-857-0787

American $$$

Alice’s Restaurant www.alicesrestaurant.com 17288 Skyline Blvd., Woodside 650-851-0303

American $$

Babbo’s 717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-321-1488 Italian $$$

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Fiesta Del MarGourmet Mexican Cuisine

www.FiestaDelMar.com

Fiesta Del Mar

1005 N Shoreline Blvd Mtn. 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

2010201015 Years

in a Row

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!

For reservations, call

(650) 328-2800

625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA


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Bella Vista www.bvrestaurant.com 13451 Skyline Blvd., Woodside 650-851-1229

Continental $$$$

Buck’s of Woodside www.buckswoodside.com 3062 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-8010

American $$

California Cafe www.californiacafe.com/paloalto/index.php 700 Welch Road, Palo Alto 650-325-2233

California Cuisine $$$$

Dinah’s Poolside Grill www.dinahshotel.com 4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-493-4542

American $$

The Fish Market www.thefishmarket.com 3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-493-9188

Seafood $$$

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar www.flemingssteakhouse.com Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-329-8457

Steak $$$$

Fuki Sushi www.fukisushi.com 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-494-9383

Japanese ★ $$$

The Little Store 3340 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-8110 American $$

Max’s Opera Cafe www.maxsworld.com 711 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-323-6364

American $$$

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4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-628-0145 | www.cabanapaloalto.com

4290 Bistro & Bar open every day for Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerEnjoy our Champagne Sunday Brunch from 10a-2p

Bar opens at 4p • Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4p-7p | Sat-Sun 9p-11pPrivate Dining Available

Online Reservations: www.Opentable.com

SEE YOU AT THE CABAÑA!


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Ming’s www.mings.com 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto 650-856-7700

Chinese $$$

Old Port Lobster Shack www.oplobster.com 3130 Alpine Road, Suite 300, Portola Valley 650-561-9500

Seafood $$

PF Chang’s China Bistro www.pfchangs.com 900 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-330-1782

Chinese $$

Quattro at the Four Seasons www.quattrorestaurant.com 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto 650-353-2291

California Cuisine $$$$

Station 1 Restaurant 2991 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-4988 www.station1restaurant.com

California cuisine $$$$

Straits Cafe www.straitscafepaloalto.com 3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-494-7168

Singaporean $$$$

Thai Basil www.thaibasil.com 1765 E. Bayshore Road, East Palo Alto 650-289-9222

Thai $$

Trader Vic’s www.tradervicspaloalto.com 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-849-9800

Polynesian, European, Chinese

$$$$

The Village Pub www.thevillagepub.net 2967 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-9888

American $$$$

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The Woodside Bakery & Café www.woodsidebakery.com 3052 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-7247, 650-851-0812

Bakery and Italian-American ★ $$

Menlo Park

Akasaka 925 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-325-0444 Japanese $$

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 $$$

Applewood Pizza Restaurant www.applewoodpizza.com 1001 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-324-3486

Pizza ★ $$

Bistro Vida www.bistrovidamp.com 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-462-1686

French $$$

Bona Restaurant 651 Oak Grove Ave. #H, Menlo Park 650-328-2778 www.bonasrestaurant.com

Polish $$

British Bankers Club www.britishbankersclub.com 1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-327-8769

British ★ $$$

Cafe Borrone www.cafeborrone.com 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-327-0830

Cafes and Sandwich Shops ★ $$

$10 OFF

Any purchase of $50 or more

Limit 1 Coupon Per TableWith this Coupon. May Not

be Combined with Any Other Offer or Discount.

Expires 1/31/12

$10 OFF

Any purchase of $50 or more

Limit 1 Coupon Per TableWith this Coupon. May Not

be Combined with Any Other Offer or Discount.

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U.S.D.A. Prime Filet Mignon

1921 El Camino Real Palo Alto

650.321.6798 2 0 1 0


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Cafe Del Sol Restaurant 1010 Doyle St., Menlo Park 650-326-2501 Mexican ★ $$

Carpaccio www.carpaccios.com 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park 650-322-1211

Italian ★ $$$

Cedro Ristorante Italiano www.cedroristorante.com 1020 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-322-3376

Italian $$$

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


Dashi 873 Hamilton Ave., Menlo Park 650-328-6868 Japanese $$

Duck Club Restaurant stanfordparkhotel.com/hotel-dining.html 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 $$$

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Serving German Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Beer.

987 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos www.esthersbakery.com

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459 CASTRO STREET MOUNTAIN VIEW (650) 965-2944 www.CasaLupeMV.com

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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 ★ $$$

Lisa’s Tea Treasures www.lisasteamenlo.com 1175 Merrill St., Menlo Park 650-322-5544

Coffee and Tea Houses $

LuLu’s on the Alameda www.lulusonthealameda.com 3539 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park 650-854-8226

Mexican $$

Mataro www.ristorantemataro.com 827 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-325-7900

Italian $$$

Mike’s Cafe Menlo Park www.mikescafe.com 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


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 $$$

Mountain View

Amarin Thai Cuisine www.amarinthaicuisine.com 174 Castro St., Mountain View 650-988-9323

Thai ★ $$

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Amber India 2290 W. El Camino Real, Ste 9, 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 702 Villa St., Mountain View 650-968-2038 Thai $$

Bella Fresca www.bellafrescafoods.com 47 Easy St., Mountain View 650-961-0399

Italian $$$

Cafe Baklava 341 Castro St, Mountain View 650-969-3835

Mediterranean and Persian ★ $$

Cantankerous Fish www.thecantankerousfish.com 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 $$$$

Clarke’s Charcoal Broiler 615 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-967-0851; 680 Rancho Shopping Center, Los Altos 650-947-0307 www.clarkes.com

Burgers $

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Since 1945

2010

CLARKE‘S BURGERSARE CHARCOAL BROILD,

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AnatolianKitchen

OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER

SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH: 11-3FEATURING “BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS”

2323 Birch Street~Palo Alto(between Cambridge and California)

(650) 853-9700www.anato l ianki tchenpaloa l to .com

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


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Colonel Lee’s Mongolian BBQ304 Castro St., Mountain View 650-968-0381 Mongolian BBQ $

El Calderonwww.edesignsbysuze.com/elcalderon/699 Calderon Ave., Mountain View 650-940-9533

Salvadoran $$

El Paso Cafe1407 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-961-8858 Miscellaneous $

Ephesuswww.ephesusrestaurant.net185 Castro St., Mountain View 650-625-8155

Mediterranean $$

Fiesta Del Marwww.fiestadelmar.com735 Villa St., Mountain View 650-967-3525; 1005 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View 650-965-9354

Mexican $$

Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Toowww.fjlmountainview.com939 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-967-5384

Italian ★ $$

Garden Fresh Vegetarian Restaurantwww.gardenfresh.us1245 El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-961-7795

Miscellaneous ★ $

Gyros House212 Castro St., Mountain View 650-940-9316

Mediterranean and Persian $

Hangen Szechuan Restaurant134 Castro St., Mountain View 650-964-8881 Chinese $$

Hunan Chili102 Castro St., Mountain View 650-969-8968 Chinese $$

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Kappo Nami Nami240 Castro St., Mountain View 650-964-6990 Japanese $$$

King of Krung Siam194 Castro St., Mountain View 650-960-7077 Thai $$

Mazeh Taste of the World Restaurant1910 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-969-4884


Mediterranean Grill Housewww.mediterraneangrillhouse.com650 Castro St., Mountain View 650-625-9990


Monte Carlo228 Castro St., Mountain View 650-988-1500 Italian $$

New China Delightwww.newchinadelight.com360 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-6635

Chinese $$

Passage to Indiawww.passagetoindia.net1991 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-969-9990

Indian $$

Queen’s House273 Castro St., Mountain View 650-960-0580 Chinese $

Ramen House Ryowa859 Villa St., Mountain View 650-965-8829 Japanese $

Ristorante Bella Vitawww.ristorantebellavita.com300 Castro St., Mountain View 650-969-2486

Italian $$

Ristorante Don Giovanniwww.dongiovannis.com235 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-9749

Italian $$$

Sakoonwww.sakoonrestaurant.com357 Castro St., Mountain View 650-965-2000

Indian $$

Savorywww.savory-restaurant.com873 Castro St., Mountain View 650-691-9999

Vietnamese $$

Shezan216 Castro St., Mountain View 650-969-1112 Indian $$

Shiva’s Indian Restaurant and Barwww.shivasrestaurant.com800 California St, Mountain View 650-960-3802

Indian $$

Sono Sushiwww.sono-sushi.com357 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-9086

Japanese $$

St. Stephen’s Greenwww.ststephensgreen.com223 Castro St., Mountain View 650-964-9151

British $$

Sushi Tomiwww.sushitomi.com635 W. Dana St., Mountain View 650-968-3227

Japanese ★ $$

Thaiphoonwww.thaiphoonrestaurant.com185 Castro St., Mountain View 650-988-1488

Thai $$

Thaiphoon543 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-323-7700www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com

Thai ★ $$

Tied House Cafe and Brewerywww.tiedhouse.com954 Villa St., Mountain View 650-965-2739

American $$$

Shalala Ramen698 W Dana St., Mountain View 650-965-8001 Japanese $

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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

RISTORANTE

417 California Ave, Palo Alto650 327-9390

www.spalti.com

Wonderful Italian Cuisine excellently served in a stylish romantic

atmosphere.

Open 7 Days, Private Banquet Facility


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Totoro 841 Villa St, Mountain View 650-691-0796 Korean $$

Tsunami Sushi www.tsunamisushi.info 209 Castro St., Mountain View 650-965-0114

Japanese $$

Vaso Azzurro Ristorante www.vasoazzurro.com 108 Castro St., Mountain View 650-940-1717

Italian $$

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 $$$

Los Altos

Akane 250 Third St., Los Altos 650-941-8150 Japanese $$

Aldo Los Altos 388 Main St, Los Altos 650-949-2300 Italian $$

American Italian Delicatessen & Gelateria 139 Main St., Los Altos 650-948-6745 American $

Armadillo Willy’s Burgers & BBQ www.armadillowillys.com 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-941-2922

American ★ $$

Beausejour 170 State St., Los Altos 650-948-1382 French $$$

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Spices for Health

SAN FRANCISCO HERB & NATURAL FOOD CO.

Because Natural Is Better!Wholesale Herbs, Spices,

Teas, Tinctures, Oils and Extracts since 1969

47444 Kato Road, Fremont


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Casa Lupe185 Main St., Los Altos 650-941-7390 Mexican $$

Chef Chu’swww.chefchu.com1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-948-2696

Chinese ★ $$$

Esther’s German Bakerywww.esthersbakery.com987 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-941-4463

German, Bakery $$

Estrellita Restaurant971 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-948-9865 Mexican $$

Los Altos Grillwww.hillstone.com233 3rd St., Los Altos 650-948-3524

American $$$

Maltby’swww.maltbys.com101 Plaza North, Los Altos 650-917-8777

American $$

Mikadowww.mikadolosaltos.com161 Main St., Los Altos 650-917-8388

Japanese $$

Pompeii Ristorante100 State St., Los Altos 650-949-2400www.pompeiiristorante.com

Italian $$

Satkar233 State St., Los Altos 650-947-8729 Indian $$$

Tour Eiffel Vietnamese Restaurant200 State St., Los Altos 650-917-1328

Vietnamese, French $$

Good for Business. Good for the Community.

Good for You.

For more information call 650.223.6509

Shop Local

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