Jeff Cianci

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Skewers of grilled meat, including pieces of chicken and beef, served on a wooden platter.

Stay with Me

Feb 11, 2015

Bushido Izakaya hits all the marks when it comes to delicious small dishes and an extensive sake menu.

A close-up of a gourmet salad featuring red quinoa, sliced beets, orange segments, and fresh arugula leaves, arranged artfully on a dark plate.

Early Allure

Feb 4, 2015

Lure + Till's baby beet salad has taste and colors that pop off the plate.

From Paris to Palo Alto

Nov 12, 2014

Chef Guillaume Bienaime named his restaurant after writer Emile Zola.

A light green cocktail in a glass with a chili powder rim, garnished with a slice of cucumber and a black straw, sits on a wooden surface with limes and oranges visible in the background.

Plane Good

Oct 8, 2014

A library of hard-to-find and small-batch spirits, knowledgeable bartenders and delightfully tasty bar bites.

A close-up of an orange-red cocktail in a glass with ice and foam on top, garnished with a small piece of fruit, set on a metal bar counter.

Rose Glasses

Sep 24, 2014

The key ingredient of strawberry-infused bourbon makes for mellow flavors in the Kentucky Buck cocktail.

People dine at outdoor tables in front of a busy restaurant with large windows and a sign that reads “Fig Tree Cafe.” Warm lights and hanging lamps create a cozy evening atmosphere.

Down to Earth

Jul 30, 2014

Terún takes advantage of the local Mediterranean climate in offering outdoor dining streetside.

Southern Exposure

Jul 16, 2014

Louisiana Bistro’s shrimp po’boy comes stuffed with a generous helping of fried shrimp.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, black wall art featuring food-related words, pendant lights, and a counter area in the background. The space appears clean and inviting.

Get in Gyro

Feb 26, 2014

A very small, simple menu; there are three salads, a soup, three different skewer plates and seven sandwiches.

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May 22, 2026

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