Life o life ohhhh life... I was singing to this tune in my head while lunching on a patio on a sunny day at the new comer of Palo Alto's dining scene. Lyfe. Love Your Food Everyday.

This is the brainchild of chef/owner Art Smith who was Oprah's former private chef. For the food conscious folks, calories and sodium are listed on the menu, indicating vegan, gluten free, has nuts and certified biodynamic (can someone tell me what this means?) for each dish. It had to be that good and reasonably priced with a fuss-free service for me to say that I will surely be back (with a better camera in tow).

(Top) Griain bowl, (Bottom) Roasted mushroom and goat cheese flatbread

shrimp risotto with green beans

the buzzer that doesn't really buzz but rather let the waiter know where you're seated