Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar, Palo Alto

###In Focus: Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar * **Chef’s pedigree:** Robert Simpson’s culinary career began in Jamaica, and it has since taken him to Belgium and to David Burke’s Park Avenue Cafe in Chicago. * **Must-try dish:** jerk salmon with creole okra, sweet corn relish, and a passion-fruit-and-chili sauce * **Must-try drink:** a Coconut Porter on draft * **Cocktail mostly likely to be prescribed by a physician:** Da-Pain Killer * **The vibe:** tropical, with warm, yellow-washed walls and island decor * **The soundtrack:** Reggae, calypso, rumba, and salsa music help create a transportive experience.