Never mind the funny spelling of Shokolaat, think ‘chocolate’ and you get an idea of what’s behind this midpriced Palo Alto newcomer run by chocolatier Mark Ainsworth and his wife, Shekoh Moossavi (the team formerly behind Saratoga’s Restaurant Gervais); the menu – served both in the chic dining room and at the bar – features contemporary European small plates and decadent desserts with influences from both California and Moossavi's Persian heritage; its adjoining patisserie stocks Ainsworth's baked goods and gourmet chocolates.
516 University Ave.; 650-289-0719