"Its perch on a pedestrian-friendly street in downtown San Jose gives this petite restaurant an “insiders only” feel. But the door is open for crab croquettes with Calabrian chile sauce and braised short ribs with demi-glace and parsnip puree. Many visit for brunch when the energy splashes out to outdoor tables piled with plates of shrimp and grits or biscuits and gravy. The cocktail menu changes each month so today’s espresso martini may soon give way to the Garden with gin, basil, and a squeeze of lime." - Christina Marie Mueller