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Andiamo!
Everyone from hipsters to hippies will tell you that this is more than just another restaurant with an extensive, award-winning wine list, fabulous antipasti (around US$9 ), penne with spicy lamb sausage (around US$15 ), and a roster of authentic Italian desserts. Yeah, yeah, yeah... It's also really an excuse to see and be seen. You're likely to face a packed house, so make reservations.
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Chocolate Maven
Sit down to white tablecloths and stemware, and watch through the windows as bakers work while you enjoy their incredible pastries, crème brûlée French toast (around US$7 ) or gourmet sandwiches.
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Cleopatra Cafe
Hidden away in the Design Center, this Mediterranean eatery has great food, including two types of falafel (Egyptian, with favas, or Lebanese, using more common chickpeas) and a great chicken kabob (around US$6 ).
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El Mesón
Chef/owner David Huertas brings the flavors of his native Spain to the table in the form of famous paella and fine Spanish wines. Solo travelers can find conversation at the communal table. Within El Mesón, ¡Chispas! is known for excellent tapas, live music Wednesday evening and flamenco (cover around US$8 ; ; first Sat of the month).
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Il Piatto Cucina Italiana
This crowded, spirited establishment serves up creative Italian fare. When you want a night off from red and green chile sauces, a pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes may be just the thing.
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Pranzo Italian Grill
From thin-crust seafood pizzas to garlicky pastas to hearty grilled steaks, Italian flavors rule here. Stop by for a major meal, a romantic glass of wine on the rooftop terrace, or cool jazz Friday and Saturday nights after (around US$5 cover).
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Trattoria Nostrani
Dinner at this trattoria is like a trip to Italy, complete with fresh pastas made by hand daily. The menu changes often, so return trips are a delight. Choose a theme to guide you through artful food - for a seaside vacation, start with the seared rare scallop salad followed by the talierini with clams or the sautéed shrimp with toasted orzo.
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