Jean-Michel Peuvrelle may have earned a degree in accounting, but his heart was always in the culinary world. After all, he apprenticed under his father, a butcher, as a boy in France. When his family came stateside, they opened several French restaurants as a clan before Peuvrelle branched out and debuted his own, Le Petit […]
One of the first things you notice when you walk in the doors at Mountain View’s popular Nekter Juice Bar is that the walls are artfully lined with wire grocery baskets, each one filled with a different fresh fruit or veggie. Whenever the staff needs more lemons, pineapple, kale stalks, or carrot, they simply pull […]
Located in the Mountain View Farmers’ Market, Acai is a uniquely health-oriented eatery with a mission to give customers plant-based meal options that promote wellness and good nutrition. That doesn’t mean the menu here is boring or bland, however — quite the contrary! Acai serves up plenty of customer favorites, including fresh fruit smoothies, acai […]
Palo Alto’s Sundance the Steakhouse has been a local institution since it opened in 1974, but you can rest assured that this eatery is not simply coasting on its reputation. Whether you’re planning an important client meeting, a romantic evening for two, or a private event, plenty of locals say Sundance should be at the […]
Brazilian style barbecue combined with fresh seafood, and a salad and side bar? That’s what you’ll find on offer at Pampas in Palo Alto. When you arrive, you can take a seat at the well-appointed bar and lounge area to enjoy a caipirinha while you wait for the rest of your party to arrive. Once […]
Dosa Paratha serves Indian favorites like Idli, Dosa, Uttappam and Vada, and the simple menu has descriptions of each of their menu item for newbie diners and Indian food fans alike. Best of all, the prices are so reasonable that you can try a few things to see what you like. For a little bit […]
The next time you can’t decide between a quick meal of Italian, Indian, or Chinese food when you’re on the go, choose something completely different and hunt down the Kolkhida food truck. They serve Georgian food, and they don’t mean the Southern state. The Kolkhida truck has a small selection of Georgian specialties, each seasoned […]
Would you rather have a beef, chicken, or al pastor taco? What about truffle, garlic, or sweet potato fries? Can’t decide? Getting a few savory bites of each would be the best possible outcome, and that’s what you can expect at Flights restaurant. Flights took the popular concept of a drink flight and applied it […]
Roll up your sleeves and grab a seat at Grub Burger Bar. This place serves big, juicy burgers, crispy fried sides, and house-made sauces that will require a few extra napkins. The menu is perfect for your cheat day, because everything is so decadent. There are ten different burgers to choose from, many of which […]
Located in downtown Mountain View, Dana Street Roasting Company is a bustling café serving specialty espresso drinks and high quality coffee beans, plus fresh sandwiches, salads, scrumptious cakes, pastries, and more. Now entering its 20th year, the café has become a neighborhood institution and gathering place for locals as well as newcomers. For lunch, try […]