Aka Bistro

Clio alums Christian Touche and Chris Chung team up and head for the outskirts of town to create Aka Bistro, where French and Japanese cuisines come together. But this is no fusion joint - the Lincoln restaurant features two distinct menus - one full of authentic Provençal fare and the other innovative Japanese sashimi. The common culinary thread between the two halves is a reliance on fresh, seasonal and locally grown ingredients whenever possible.

Open for both lunch and dinner, Aka Bistro brings a citified dining experience to the suburbs - keeping all the style and sophistication but losing the big city price tag. The restaurant also serves weekend brunch and offers take-out for weary commuters, whether their driving by or hopping off the Commuter Rail at the Lincoln Station Depot. Once the warm weather hits, they have an expansive outdoor terrace that's an ideal spot to spend a summer evening.