Tried and tasty

Trendy restaurants (and their correspondingly trendy menus) come and go, but sometimes you just want the simple tried and true. On paper, Cafe Bernardo’s mushroom and Jarlsberg salad may not inspire, but on the fork it’s a winner. With just four ingredients—sliced raw mushrooms, cheese, chopped parsley and a lemon dressing—the salad makes for a pleasing mix of savory and tart with an earthy, satisfying bite. Order as a side ($6) to pair with a cup of soup, or go big and order the large ($8.75 for a towering serving) and dig into a hearty mountain of taste. Various locations; www.cafebernardo.com.