One of the best simple pleasures of traveling abroad is stumbling upon a restaurant frequented by locals, followed closely by bathing in gelato and loudly explaining why everything in America is better. Replicate that feeling with this Groupon.
$20 for $40 Worth of European Dinner and Drinks
The seasonally shifting menu encourages late-afternoon snacking with small plates of spicy lamb meatballs ($11) and smoked-salmon cakes served with candied ginger ($12). Dinner diners can explore the entrees of the Chef's Whims section, such as the seafood pot au feu, an autumnal stew of salmon, rock cod, shrimp, and scallops stirred into herb-flecked white wine and cream ($20), and the Painted Hills beef tenderloin, which arrives with potato purée and asparagus ($28).
ViaVita Café & Wine Bar
The inside of ViaVita Café & Wine Bar traces the timeline of a single day. Floor-to-ceiling windows cast morning light onto a display case of pastries and cheeses—an addendum to the counter that bears morning coffee orders. Nearby, granite-topped tables sit far enough apart to suggest an open, Parisian patio, but close enough together to support a cross-stream of chatter over lunchtime sandwiches. The day ends on the other side of a semicircular wine bar. There, walls wearing distressed paint encapsulate a rustic alcove, where hanging plants and Greco-Roman-style pottery evoke the dining room of a hillside villa.
The decor and seasonal menu at ViaVita Café & Wine Bar champion a European-flavored escape, where diners can stop at any time for a meal, a snack, or a glass of wine. From the crepes and omelets of brunch—served with duck-fat potatoes and chocolate-orange butter—to afternoon paninis and dinners of pan-seared Alaskan salmon, meals realized by imaginative chefs spark and fuel long conversations. Imported and domestic beers, as well as wines from small vineyards on multiple continents, complement the diverse bouquet of flavors and pair especially well with cheese and charcuterie boards. During special events, guitar music acts as a soothing soundtrack for bites, and sommelier seminars instruct patrons on how to age libations without sending them to PG-13 movies alone.
Reviews
Their foie gras is cooked and seasoned perfectly and I am head over heels in love with the truffle mac 'n cheese. The service is attentive ...
Season B., Yelp, 6/23/12
Tips
70% of 132 customers recommend
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“The tomato bruschetta was delicious!!!! ”
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“Janice is great! The food is excellent! We will definitely be back!”
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“The hostess, who's also the owner was very gracious and made sure we had a fantastic dinner. We have become big fans of her and will recommend this to all our friends.”
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