Eva

Named for owner Chuck Perry's grandmother, Eva offers both tapas-style small plates and larger ones in a friendly, urban atmosphere. Like much of the food at Eva, the restaurant itself is stylishly simple. The smallish rectangular dining room feels larger than it really is, thanks to high ceilings and a smart use of space. Service is casual and friendly, with zero intimidation factor or attitude. A terrific lunch menu choice is the open-faced steak sandwich of grilled flatbread topped with tender, juicy tri-tip, nutty-flavored arugula and shaved ribbons of fresh Parmesan cheese. Regardless of what else you order, be sure to try the luscious, crispy fries cloaked in a mixture of garlic with fresh rosemary and Parmesan. If you think you don’t like brussels sprouts, you just haven’t tasted Chuck Perry’s thinly shaved sprouts, flash-sautéed and tossed with cider vinegar and toasted hazelnuts. Other very good small plate dishes include flash-fried calamari with sherry cayenne aioli and sea salt, and a mac & cheese “Carbonara-style” with minced bacon and light cream sauce. And now, you can also enjoy brunch on Sundays at Eva, from 10 AM to 3 PM.