Old
World taste meets New World appeal at Cascal. This vibrant
restaurant concept brings the traditions of Spain, with its
savory flavors and warm hospitality, together with the exotic
culture of Latin America--the land of sexy cocktails, music,
and epicurean delights.
Creator Don Durante, whose past successes include the award
winning Le Mouton Noir, and the Silicon Valley icon, Birk's,
wanted to create a restaurant where he himself would enjoy
spending an evening lingering with friends over exotic
cocktails and enticing foods with bold flavors and
personality.
The idea of Cascal came to him some time ago while tasting
many of the dishes the kitchen staff of his various
restaurants would cook for themselves. These authentic tastes
inspired the "Tapa" style menu of small bites and communal
sharing. The idea was nurtured during a brief retirement and
after the perfect location was found, Cascal became a reality.
To bring Don’s concept to life, Executive Chef Antonio Flores
Lopez worked with chef consultant Dave Page, of La Rochelle
winery, to develop the menu for Cascal. The tastes and flavors
that make up the menu begin their journey in Spain and
continue into the New World of South America and Mexico. To
enhance the dining scene, Don sought out award winning
Designer/Architect, Chuck Thompson who has designed over
ninety restaurants, including; Boulevard, San Francisco, The
Red Car, Los Angeles, University Cafe in Palo Alto and the
Village Cafe in Santana Row. Cascal's unique interior, with
its elegant, yet casual atmosphere of bold colors, expansive
bar, and rustic chandeliers, creates a lively and lingering
experience.
The creative journey of Cascal's menu culminated with Antonio,
Dave, and Don creating and tasting their way to what is now
over 25 Tapa style dishes—a tradition of small plates with
savory tastes—as well as a variety of traditional paellas and
regional dishes from various parts of the Latin World. With
ingredients spanning the globe from Spain to South America,
Cascal's menu brings together the bold and seductive flavors
of both the Old World and New World in Downtown Mountain View.
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