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or if your appetite is even more ambitious,
have more of that great brisket on
top of roasted sweet potatoes with all the
fixings. Naturally, the four-cheese mac ’n
cheese is super-rich and the panko crust
topping complements its creamy texture.
For more crunch, try the crisp-fried Brussels
sprouts given a sweet-tart edge from
raisins and vinegar.
Fried chicken here is a fever-dream version,
with an impossibly crunchy exterior
amped up with honey and rosemary that
encases exceedingly moist meat. Fluffy,
rich biscuits can be ordered on the side
and are wonderful with the accompanying
maple butter. But there are a few less guiltinducing
choices for the steadfast, such
as hamachi crudo tossed in lemon with
cilantro oil and micro greens or several
salads such as the zesty fresh greens with
apples, dried fruit and candied walnuts
in vinaigrette. Of course, there are other
salads featuring bacon, cheeses and other
indulgent ingredients that can have some
smoked meats added as a savory upgrade.
In keeping with the comforting theme
are updated classic desserts such as a giant
chocolate chip cookie with ice cream, as
well as chocolate mousse, apple bread
pudding and pear cobbler. Or dive into
warm house-made doughnuts draped
with fudge sauce. While the calorie count
might be high at Dan Gordon’s, the prices
are attractively modest compared to the
norm in this wealthy town.
The large original space has been reconfigured
so that the bar runs down one side
and tables in various heights are scattered
throughout, including some on the indemand
sidewalk dining area, equipped
with heaters for cool evenings. Close to
a dozen beers are on tap, including a few
interesting experiments brewed onsite in
the tank on display in back, with another
new Dan Gordon offering being tart,
bright Wildcide apple cider. This reborn
restaurant is as popular as in the earliest
days of Gordon Biersch, so many patrons
are hoping the Dan Gordon’s concept
might subsume more restaurants in the
aging chain.
DAN GORDON’S, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto;
650/324-1960. dangordons.com
HOURS: See website.
PRICES: Snacks/sides/salads: $7–15. Barbeque
plates: $11–26. Dessert: $5–9. n
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