Vicinity, a new fine dining restaurant, to debut in Los Gatos

"Each item on his 13-course tasting menu will be primarily sourced from and largely informed by California's landscapes, coastlines, farms, forests, vineyards and native ingredients. Silvera's dishes are edible snapshots from his outings and foragings, from hikes in the coastal hills, walks on the beach and visits to farms. Almost 90 percent of the menu will be sourced from producers in the vicinity of the Bay Area."

"Vicinity is entirely fresh: a carefully crafted clean slate envisioned by Silvera and the Thornberrys, who have commissioned and assembled perfectly textured linens, custom-made flatware, plateware and presentation vessels, creating an esthetic that is natural, organic and timeless. The intimate room is centered by a cozy gas fireplace, with antlers on the mantel, and above, two swords once owned by officers in Napoleon's army are crossed. Each shows evidence of their primary use: the sabering of Champagne."

"Sconces light the stone walls, and real candles illuminate the dining tables. Next to each one is a small wooden stool for the placement of purses. A serene, handpainted mural in soft greens and warm brown tones turns one wall into a foggy, backlit dreamscape. Every surface speaks to subtlety, creating a calm, restful space in which to enjoy fine dining in town."

Vicinity sits discreetly behind a private door adjacent to the Champagne Bar at 368 Village Lane in Los Gatos. The serene, 16-seat dining room is led by Chef Julian Silvera. The 13-course tasting menu is primarily sourced from and informed by California's landscapes, coastlines, farms, forests, vineyards and native ingredients, with almost 90 percent of the menu from Bay Area producers. Dishes reflect outings and foragings, including hikes, beach walks and farm visits. The room features custom linens, flatware, plateware, a gas fireplace, antlers, crossed Napoleonic swords, sconces, candles and a handpainted mural. Pricing for the 13-course chef's tasting menu begins at $1

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