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Joined 10 years ago

A splashy, global brasserie pleases picky palates in a trendy, Mediterranean boutique hotel.. The Scene
Located in front of the Cypress Hotel, the restaurant's Mediterranean decor makes it a hip hangout for locals, tech travelers and the occasional celebrity. Sunny colors, modern fixtures and geometric accents create a warm and fun environment. Service is quick and the staff is ready to make menu recommendations.

The Food
The international menu caters to a wide variety of palates, with dishes cleanly presented and for the most part, well-executed. Horseradish cream softens the lightly salted house-cured salmon and crispy potato cake appetizer. While the seafood paella is brightened by touches of basil and vibrant yellow saffron rice, the nontraditional brothy consistency takes away from the bounty of shrimp, clams, mussels and chorizo sausage. However, a sweet, juicy, baked peach complements the thick, tender grilled pork chops smothered in sweet, ruby port sauce that complements, but never overwhelms the dish. Candied pecans sweeten warm, freshly baked banana bread pudding.

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lee825

Joined 9 years ago

excellent. i have gone there twice, and both were great experience. the services were great. i was also surprised to see the generous portion of the appetizers. for the same price, you'll probably get only half of the portion elsewhere. it's a hidden jewel. now you don't need to go to palo alto for a nice, romantic restaurant. here's one down in the center of south bay. excellent!!