The Rendezvous, a new French-Italian bistro and wine bar, has opened on Page Mill Road in Palo Alto, bringing back beloved dishes from the former Pastis restaurant. - Chef Maxime Roucoule, formerly of Pastis, recreates signature escargot, mussels, and pâté.
- The wine bar features about 300 labels, with 40% French, 30% Californian, and 30% Italian, plus eight wine flights. - The all-day menu includes breakfast pastries, lunch sandwiches and quiches, and dinner items like arancini and flatbread.
- Owners Giuseppe Carrubba and Roucoule aim for a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere with indoor and heated patio seating. The Rendezvous is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m., with plans for a future deli and happy hour menu.