Linen draped tables greet diners at this intimate dining room that offers only the finest Italian and French cuisine. Pastas, antipasti, pizzas and entrees such as duck breast delicately topped in port sauce are expertly presented and served with style. The wine list is well-selected and nicely priced, an outstanding value. Outdoor tables make the ideal spot for celebrating a special occasion. The building is over 100 years old yet has been meticulously refurbished, a true dining delight.

Bakea makes its home downtown in a historic home that's been upfitted quite eclectically ­ one room boasts a Plexiglass floor that provides underfoot lighting to showcase the house's original foundations. Another room boasts a postmodern style, while yet another carries with it a traditional feel. While the menu is International in range, it centers on French cuisine and employs highlights from regional cooking. Notable favorites include the risotto and the juicy tenderloin smothered in a tantalizing guava glaze and served atop polenta.