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Publication Date: Jan 21, 1994

Mini Restaurant Reviews

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Acorn Restaurant, 1906 El Camino Real, Atherton, 853-1906

A touch of Italy, France and Greece rolled into one menu, with everything from moussaka and dolmas to linguini Napolitana. Even California cuisine fits into their concept of Mediterranean food. The Acorn opened 21 years ago on Crane Street in Menlo Park, originally owned and run by Sam and Maria Petrakis. When the Acorn moved to its present location six years ago, its loyal following followed. Two years ago, Sam Petrakis died and the family sold the restaurant to a new owner, who changed the name from Acorn Restaurant to Acorn Grill. Last May, Maria Petrakis and her sons took over the restaurant again, resurrected the old name and went back to serving Mediterranean fare. Napkins and tablecloths are white linen. The chairs are commodious. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; dinner 5:30 to 10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sun. (Reviewed May 28, 1993)

Bangkok Cuisine, 407 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, 322-6533

Bangkok Cuisine, off the beaten path on Lytton Avenue, is intimate, friendly and inviting. The smells are the first wake-up call to the senses, a fragrant fusion of barbecue, garlic, sugar, chilis and peanuts. After a few minutes, the comfortable ambience, decorated in soft pinks and greens, seduces you into thinking you are gazing at fresh flowers while dining off linen. Such is the charm of the place, because the napkins and place mats, at lunch at least, are mere paper; the flowers ersatz. Intimacy is also fostered through proximity. The barbecue is a definite highlight. The honey pork ($5.95 at lunch) consists of thin strips of seared pork served with a sweet red dipping sauce, sticky rice and Thai salad. The restaurant also serves lunch specials. Hours: Monday-Saturday lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday-Thursday dinner 5 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. (Reviewed Dec. 10, 1993)

Cafe Borrone, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 327-0830

A cross between an elegant sidewalk cafe and a busy Berkeley coffee house, Borrone offers light entrees such as nutmeg-spiced chicken salad and artichoke quiche, along with some of the best coffee drinks around. You'll find state-of-the-art sandwiches and desserts, featuring Rose's vanilla custard. Decor is bookstore chic, and Kepler's Books & Magazines is just across the hall. On warm evenings you can dine outside in the courtyard. Prices are moderate. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No credit cards. (Reviewed May 23, 1990)