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Vietnamese cafes of their Parisian youth. Agonise over the selection of pastries tiered on
the counter; breakfast on crepes or
croque monsieur;
and linger over bowls of spicy pho
and plates of crunchy summer rolls. One thing's for sure: you'll probably be back.
You'll find it at the western end of Central Ave.
Meze 119
VEGETARIAN
11am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat)
Using Middle Eastern spices to create rich, complex flavors, this vegetarian restaurant sat-
isfies even demanding omnivores with its wild mushroom, onion and cheese Flat Iron
'Stak' and couscous and raisin-stuffed acorn squash. Other popular standards include the
multiflavor hummus plate and sautéed eggplant on open-faced pita bread.
Bella Brava
ITALIAN
11:30am-10pm, to 11pm Fri & Sat, 3-9pm Sun)
Anchoring the prime waterfront intersection, newly expanded Bella Brava continues to
draw a noisy young, professional crowd with its contemporary Italian cooking, pizza menu
and cocktail bar. There's also sidewalk seating on Beach Dr.
Moon Under Water
INDIAN
$9-17; 11am-11pm, to midnight Fri & Sat)
Sporting an upbeat, 19th-century British-colonial atmosphere, Moon Under Water serves
admirably flavorful Indian curries; ask for a capsicum 'enhancer' to adjust the heat to your
palate. The British side of the menu specializes in fish and chips, shepherd's pie and
bangers and mash. Both imported British and local Cigar City brews are on tap.
Red Mesa Cantina & Lucha Bar
MEXICAN
11am-10pm, to 11pm Fri & Sat)
