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Japanese cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients. $$
Kumino, Mountain View, 650/964-3300. Highend
gourmet meets casual cuisine at this innovative
pan-Asian eatery. With dim-sum inspired specialties
like crawfish buns and yucca fries, the categorydefying
eatery has earned a reputation a favored
foodie destination. $
Kyoto Palace, 1875 S. Bascom Ave. #2500 (The
Pruneyard), Campbell. 408/389-0991. Authentic
Japanese cuisine with teppanyaki method of preparing
dishes tableside. $$–$$$
Leichi, 246 Saratoga Ave., Santa Clara. 408/824-
9052. Specializing in Izakaya, Japanese small
plates, this casual eatery is a popular lunch
destination. $–$$
Sawa, 1042 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/
241-7292. Fresh fish and seafood, including
delightful prix fixe sushi-focused entrees. $$$
LATIN
La Viga Restaurant, 1772 Broadway St., Redwood
City. 650/679-8141. A seafood-focused
menu of contemporary Latin cuisine has diners
raving. $$
LV Mar, 2042 Broadway Street, Redwood City.
650/241-3111. A casual modern restaurant with a
contemporary take on classic Latin cuisine. $$
MEDITERRANEAN
The Blue Door. 1502 Saratoga Ave., San Jose.
408/866-4176. Swinging onto the San Jose culinary
scene, this sleek new eatery evokes the ambiance,
traditions and flavors of the Mediterranean. $$
Cin-Cin Wine Bar and Restaurant, 368 Village
Lane, Los Gatos. 408/354-8006. This tastefully
appointed bistro offers bold flavors using organic
and sustainable ingredients. $$
La Fontana (Hilton Santa Clara), 4949 Great
America Parkway, Santa Clara. 408/330-0001.
Chef Angelo Konidis has created a delicious array
of original Mediterranean Riviera culinary selections.
$$$
Odeum, 17500 Depot St., Morgan Hill. 408/782-
5151. Combines Greek and Roman cuisine with
Spanish influences served in a warm and welcoming
atmosphere. $$$
MEXICAN
Andale, 6 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/
395-4244. Mexican meets Southwestern, featuring
mesquite-grilled meats and fresh salsas. $
Aqui Cal-Mex Grill, Willow Glen 408/995-0381;
Campbell 408/374-2784; Cupertino 408/996-
1443; Blossom Valley 408/362-3456. Innovative
Mexican cuisine, great prices and amusing art. $
Consuelo Mexican Bistro, 377 Santana Row,
Suite 1125, San Jose. 408/260-7082. Authentic
flavors of old Mexico are thoughtfully blended in
creative dishes that are served tapas style. $$
Milagros Cantina, 1099 Middlefield Road, Redwood
City. 650/369-4730. Showcasing fresh seafood,
authentic Mexican cuisine and hand-crafted
cocktails made with organic juices. $
Olla Cocina, 17 N San Pedro St, San Jose.
408/606-7999. This highbrow bistro for Cal-
Mexican entrees serves shared plates and drinks in
bright, cheerful environs. $–$$
Pedro’s Restaurant, 316 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los
Gatos. 408/354-7570. Veggie wraps, chicken mole
and chile verde are among menu highlights. $$
Reposado, 236 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. 650/
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