All Pasta, No Marketing: Los Gatos’ Pastaria & Market
in the January 10, 2007 issue of Metro Silicon Valley
LOS GATOS isn’t hurting for high-end restaurants, but even the well-heeled can’t eat at Manresa every night. When Los Gatans want to kick back, relax and have an unfussy but still raveworthy dinner at a cozy neighborhood eatery, they flock to the Pastaria & Market. With no website, a menu that steers clear of trendy ingredients like truffle oil, and décor comprised of framed posters and painted trellises, Pastaria offers reasonably priced comfort food in an unpretentious but still lively atmosphere. And it’s full nearly every night. [more]