86 N. Market St., San Jose, CA, 95113

Morocco's Restaurant Type of Food: Upscale yet traditional Moroccan food and also offers excellent "fusion" dishes. The Briwat' appetizer was heavenly. Try their tangines. I've had both the lamb and the beef (beef was my favorite). Of the salads, the lentle ... more

1911 Fillmore St., between Pine and Bush Streets, San Francisco, CA, 94115

The former Chez Nous space in Pac Heights has been transformed into a tidy 45-seat osteria with dark wood accents and vintage posters suggesting a Eurotrip down memory lane. Open for dinner (lunch and a weekend brunch start early October), the rustic menu focuses ... more

561 11th St., Oakland, CA, 94607

Arsimona Bar & Grill/ Martini Lounge, Oakland's Premier Destination "Hot Spot" was founded in 2005, located in the trendy restaurant friendly 11th & Clay section of downtown Oakland. Brothers Teddy & Tem, both with well over 25 years of experiences in retail ... more

72 N. Almaden Ave., San Jose, CA, 95110

Cuccini, a popular restaurant and lounge in Iran, serves the exotic and unique cuisine of the Middle East. A fond memory for Reza Shafazand who's ambition is to bring the same sprite and flavor of his Persian heritage to the bay area by opening a Cuccini of his own.

450 Powell St., San Francisco, CA, 94105

1930's glamour with a certain modern swing...cocktails and hors d'oeuvres served in a glamorous setting...a place to see and be seen. It's Harry Denton's Starlight Room atop the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, and its presence signals that, "The nightclub is back.