Joli Kobe

French and Japanese influences permeate the happening bistro and bakery. The lunch-only restaurant side revels in mellow earthiness (golden brown woods, glass walls) yet draws a bustling crowd for sandwiches, soups and salads. On the don’t-miss list: Blue crab bisque, Joli chicken salad, almond curry chicken sandwich. The bakery remains one of the best around with can’t-make-enough faves like its Japanese-style strawberry shortcake with daily fresh strawberry bling.