Palo Alto restaurants beckon diners for tapas, brunch

As if you didn’t have sufficient culinary intake over the holidays, we’re here to tempt you with some mighty fine options for dining out.

If you are craving a soulful taste of Spain in a setting that feels at once homey and sophisticated, head to Palo Alto’s Macarena. We dined on a wealth of tapas, including Churos Bravas, essentially extra-long and thinner versions of tater tots with a bravas sauce; eggplant chips with honey and lime (super thin fried eggplant slices); Gambas Al Ajillo...