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Cuisine:
Mediterranean Bistro
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Menlo Park |
“ 6/08 Tue. Where can you find great food, serene gardens & local arts all in 1 place? Red Currant at the Allied Arts Guild is such a hidden treasure. The bistro is a makeover from a previous cafe. The food is superbly med, using fresh produce and fancy olive oil. The med salad ($13.75) was outstanding, with very tasty roasted peppers & mint-basil yogurt dressing. The roasted beet salad ($13.50) had both red & orange beets, served with horseradish cream & champagne vinaigrette. The tuna nicoise sandwich ($11.75) was uniquely italian with sliced hard boiled egg & persian cucumber on focaccia. The side green salad was well seasoned with balsamic & oil. Sitting in a fountain courtyard and surrounded by blooming flowers, can this be Tuscany, Catalan, or sunny Menlo Park? After lunch we strolled hand in hand in the maze of separate gardens -- roses, perennials, citrus trees & hanging baskets. These and the spanish archway, stone/brick path & artisan stores are as charming as the food. Wow! ”
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