Chefs prepare Old World Italian fare, from grilled Spanish octopus to pan-seared striped bass, served in warm space lit by candles

Cooks sling classic Southern fare such as salmon, ribs & chicken in clean, accessible storefront with live R & B & jazz

Chefs sate appetites with house-made sauce and traditional Southern comfort fare, such as spare ribs, chicken and collard greens

Chefs cook Eastern Mediterranean specialties—including charcoal-grilled meats & vegetarian dishes—as diners relax in exposed-brick interiors

Chefs sling hot & cold Spanish tapas to pair with fruity sangria & decadent desserts in eatery with bronze-colored walls & pastoral mural

Chef Meng rations out platefuls of Thai cuisine around center bar inside festive, rectangular room with vibrant red walls

Italian chef calls on family legacy to craft six inventive pastas & eight upscale entrees in rustic interior with wooden accents

Mediterranean & Asian ingredients such as goat cheese & tandoori chicken pepper healthy pitas, paninis & smoothies swirled with agave nectar

Waitresses don traditional garb as they top tables with Thai specialties such as noodles, curries & seafood until 11:30 p.m. each night

Mediterranean shrimp & lobster tail with filet mignon delight culinary sensibilities as diners savor live music & belly dancers