19 Fantastic Places to Eat and Drink in Palo Alto

"With an emphasis on booze, blues, and New Orleans–style bon temps, Nola is a favorite among Stanford students, now with an even larger outdoor setup for lingering brunches. The three-story restaurant meant to resemble a French Quarter building serves Louisiana classics like gumbo and jambalaya, as well as distinctly non-Louisiana dishes like roasted cauliflower tacos and hot chicken sliders. The drinks are the star here, with hurricanes, Sazeracs, mojitos, and palomas all available in pitchers, as well as a menu of mini and zero-proof cocktails." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri, Becky Duffett