Café Kaiser Maximilian

Designed to resemble a 19th-century Viennese café, Kaiser Maximilian presents a casually elegant atmosphere with a genuine European feel. It's the prime place to go if you want to combine exceptional food with great people-watching. Austrian-born owner Andreas Rupprechter is almost always on hand to ensure that the service is impeccable and the food delicious. Indoor, air-conditioned dining takes place at cozy tables; sidewalk tables are larger and great for groups of friends. The cuisine merges old-world European preparations with regional fresh ingredients. My favorite is filet of trout with spinach and a celery purée; equally notable is the mustard chicken with mashed potatoes, and the rack of lamb with polenta, mustard crust, and green beans. Desserts are especially tempting, as are the gourmet coffees -- Maximilian has an Austrian cafe and pastry shop next door.

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