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Mike Mashayekh, owner of Le Papillon, credits the 40-year success of his restaurant to maintaining consistency: “My passion and commitment in providing a memorable dining experience has been my motivation and challenge.” Beyond exquisite contemporary French cuisine by chef Scott Cooper, a romantic and elegant setting, and impeccable service, Le Papillon delivers a warm and timeless experience. That brings guests back time and again for memorable special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and business dinners.
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SUNDANCE THE STEAKHOUSE
Energy, a drive towards greatness, and a willingness to lead the way characterize not just the entrepreneurial environment of Palo Alto, but also the approach of Galen Fletcher, a second-generation restaurateur and managing partner of Sundance The Steakhouse: “Our philosophy in being the best in town in all aspects of our operation, coupled with a sincere passion for customer service has, been our recipe for success since 1974. This culture of excellence runs deep in our restaurant and continues to inspire us on a daily basis.” Fletcher helped to transform an already successful family
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CHEF CHU’S
What sets one family-run Chinese restaurant apart from all others? Chef Chu’s son, Larry, puts it best: “Our motto is to treat every day like it’s our grand opening, it’s a brandnew start, and each customer is treated like it’s their first time, and we want to make a good impression.” At this Los Altos landmark, classical Chinese cuisine is made with the freshest of ingredients. Always respectful of his father, Larry says: “My dad, Chef Chu, has an incredible attention to detail, and after 48 years his passion for the restaurant has permeated through to everyone who works and dines there.”
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MENARA MOROCCAN
Like a ride on a magic carpet, dining at Menara Moroccan is a transporting experience. On top of the exotic ambiance, fine cuisine, and live entertainment, there’s an incredible level of commitment that starts with restaurateur Anand
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MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Owned and operated by the same family since 1988, the Mountain House is a fine-dining establishment to suit different moods and occasions, with several environments on offer—a cozy candlelit dining room, a lively lounge with roaring fire, and a unique allglass room surrounded by giant redwoods. Every visit begins with a scenic approach offering stunning views. This true getaway combines a rustic atmosphere and casual fine dining to deliver an inviting experience in harmony with nature.
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KYOTO PALACE
Owner and pillar of the Campbell community Dale Yoshihara has run Kyoto Palace for the last 30 years, seeing to it that the restaurant has been pleasing generations of guests with steak, seafood, sushi, and an entertaining style of dining. If noteworthy restaurants evoke a feeling, at Kyoto Palace, that feeling is pure fun. Teppanyaki-style cuisine, cooked to order for each guest, turns every meal into a performance, with a personal chef delighting guests by juggling, spinning, slicing, and dicing ingredients. The party atmosphere makes this a top choice for celebrations.
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