It was formerly known as the Chicken Bowl started in Santa Clara with a drive-in and now have three locations. Cafe Torre 20343 Stevens Creek Blvd. Open since July 4, Cafe Torre already is popular at lunch. But that just tells you it's near a nest of office workers.
Dinner tells the larger story.
Owner Vince Torre is a former partner in Los Gatos' Cafe Marcella. The space was Mondello Ristorante. Torre took it down to the four walls and installed hardwood floors, a banquette, an archway, a warmly simple decor. He also set wine racks into walls around the room. Not only are the labels pretty to look at, but also this way you don't have to memorize the wine list.