PHO WAGON
October/November 2017 99
come to propose, celebrate an anniversary, wow a
first date or just enjoy a fine meal in an atmosphere
of Old World charm and grace. $$–$$$
TusCA (Hyatt Regency Santa Clara), 5101 Great
America Parkway, Santa Clara. 408/510-6480.
Pleasing menu is inspired by hearty Tuscan cuisine
and seasonal, locally sourced produce. $
31st Union, 5 S. Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo.
650/458-0049. A popular locavore eatery featuring
artisanal California food and drink with seasonally
changing plates. $–$$
Verge (Toll House Hotel), 140 South Santa Cruz
Ave., Los Gatos. 408/884-1054. California-atheart
cuisine featuring a fresh and unique combination
of cultural regions and styles of preparation.
$$–$$$
Village Pub, 2967 Woodside Road, Woodside.
650/851-9888. Local favorite features a gorgeous
interior and a menu that shows a serious devotion
to meat dishes. $$$
Viva, 15970 Los Gatos Boulevard., Los Gatos. 408/
356-4902. Upscale neighborhood eatery fuses
diverse California and Mediterranean cuisine with
comfortable family style dining. $$
Vivace, 1910 Ralston Ave., Belmont. 650/637-
0611. Translated as “lively,” Vivace celebrates such
Northern Italian cuisine favorites as scaloppini and
osso bucco with flair. $$
CAMBODIAN
Chez Sovan, 2425 South Bascom Ave., Campbell.
408/371-7711. This authentic, delicious food will
make you a permanent convert! Among favorites is
the popular Cambodian dish Amok. $$
CARIBBEAN/CUBAN
Cha Cha Cha Cuba, 112 S. B St., San Mateo.
650/347-2900. Authentic, zesty Cuban flavors are
served up in a vibrant, friendly space. $$
Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar, 642
Ramona St., Palo Alto. 650/329-9533. Tropical
cocktails, music and authentic Caribbean dishes
quickly get diners in the island mood. $$
La Bodeguita del Medio, 463 California Ave.,
Palo Alto. 650/326-7762. Enjoy coastal cuisine
enhanced with flavorful Cuban influences and fantastic
fish! $–$$
CHINESE
Chef Chu’s, 1067 North San Antonio Road, Los
Altos. 650/948-2696. Savor great food at this popular
restaurant, such as the outstanding signature
minced shrimp in lettuce cups. $$
Din Tai Fung, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. (Westfield
Valley Fair), Santa Clara. With its ultra-chic
interior and shareable plates, South Bay’s hottest
dumpling house is a first-date destination. $$
Fey, 1368 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-
8888. An expansive selection of traditional Chinese
favorites as well as specialties featuring beef, lamb,
chicken, duck and seafood. $–$$
Pearl River Restaurant, 414 Blossom Hill Road,
San Jose, 408/225-5060. A vast array of authentic
delicious Chinese cuisine including beef, chicken,
seafood and noodle options. $
Sino, 377 Santana Row #1000, San Jose. 408/247-
8880. Small plates that pack a flavorful punch
along with large platters laden with house specialties
keep Sino’s well-oiled kitchen buzzing with
appetizing activity. The menu showcases innovative
twists on modern Chinese cuisine alongside
Vietnamese Cuisine with a Contemporary Twist
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