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Washington Square Bar and Grill 1707 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 415.982.8123 | ![]() |
the classic north beach saloon is back with its potent cocktails, lively ambience, handsome surroundings, and affable service intact. snacks include fresh shellfish, bountiful salads, and a dreamy lamb tartare studded wi... more
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Paragary's Bar and Oven 1401 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95824 916.457.5737 | ![]() |
st sacramento, ca the scenewith a dining room torn between art deco and art nouveau, paragarys is well-known for its stylized ambience. a painted raised ceiling, slanted mirrors and large, plant-filled windows help open ... more
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Lavanda Restaurant and Wine Bar 185 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94027 650.321.3514 | ![]() |
chef clyde griesbachs mediterranean-inspired menu features simple flavors in elegant combinations-which happily succeed as well in first plates as they do in heftier seconds. sample several firsts, such as the lobster-in... more
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Elephant Bar and Restaurant 6063 Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights, CA 95621 916.961.3628 | ![]() |
with zebra-striped ceilings, leopard-spotted carpeting and elephant-crashing-through-the-wall decor, e bar takes the cake in themed dining. the noisy, casually fun atmosphere draws in hungry diners of all ages, while the... more
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Mistral Restaurant and Bar 370 Bridge Pkwy, Redwood City, CA 94065 650.802.9222 | ![]() |
in the daytime, the people of secluded redwood shores, disputatious landfill adjunct of redwood city, peel off to work. the residential streets are very, very quiet. in the evenings, all 10,500 residents seem to converge... more
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Bj's Chicago Pizza, Grill and Brewery 5258 E. Second St. (Covina & Laverne Aves.), Long Beach, CA 90814 562.439.8181 | ![]() |
there isnit an actual brewery at this branch of bjis, but the beer is brewed elsewhere by the company and is very good. this location in the center of the belmont shore area is very popular with the late-night crowd that... more
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E's Wine Bar and Restaurant 115 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91108 626.793.6544 | ![]() |
an air of relaxation is created by flickering tea lights, sprigs of wild flowers, black linen-wrapped silverware, low-volume background music and a soft-blue-lit bar. there are three distinct seating choices: bar stools,... more
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Valeriano's Italian Restaurant and Bar 160 W Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95033 408.354.8108 | ![]() |
valerianos fares well in comparison with any of its nearby clones, serving straight-ahead northern italian cuisine by way of northern california. housed in a former bank, the space has long had a kind of faux-etruscan st... more
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Alessi Ristorante and Bar 6602 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005 323.935.1197 | ![]() |
with lofty ceilings, bare brick walls and understated front bar, the restaurant is well-suited for both couples and large groups. a few paintings and dark-orange floors brighten the understated space. appetizers are gene... more
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Bacco Trattoria, Marketplace and Wine Bar 3821 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA 91201 818.845.8036 | ![]() |
named for bacchus, the ancient god of wine, this two-room space has undergone a complete overhaul since its la scala days, with intricate woodwork additions and a rich mahogany wine cellar. in front, a gourmet deli featu... more
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