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Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland Ave.
b/w Clinton St. & Melrose Ave.

$$$$$

3.6

23

Lots of feedback on the butterscotch budino recipe, with requests that I be a completist: What about that rosemary-pine nut cookie that goes with it, huh? Lest I be branded a tease.. >

Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose Ave.

$$$$$

3.5

14

KT has already covered Osteria Mozza thoroughly and with gusto. We enjoyed dinner there on Saturday night, here are my quick notes: Yes, you still need to call 30 days ahead. Light.. >

Blue Marlin
2121 Sawtelle Blvd.
b/w Missippi Ave. & W Olympic Blvd.

$$$$$

5

9

Aww...Sawtelle, where the hipsters come out and play. Colorful, young "cool" people killing time sipping their bobba and conversing about the latest whatever. This place has certai.. >

Cube at Divine Pasta Co.
615 N La Brea Ave.
b/w Melrose & Clinton St.

$$$$$

8

Once upon a time, I conjured up an idea of how the perfect diet would go. It involved everything fresh and bright: lots of vegetables, even more fruit -- particularly figs, ripe .. >

Luna Park
672 S La Brea Ave.
at Carling Way

$$$$$

3

8

Last night after watching Sweeney Todd at the Arclight and consequently swearing off meat for at least a month, Shelley and I decided to finally check out Luna Park’s Mini Bar cock.. >

Osteria La Buca
5210 1/2 Melrose Ave.
b/w N Wilton PI & N Van Ness Ave.

$$$$$

3.2

8

While Osteria La Buca's remodel has been open off and on for several months, restaurant designer Kris Keith of the Spacecraft Group was finally ready last night to unveil the finis.. >

Cora's Coffee Shop
1802 Ocean Ave.
b/w Seaview Ter & Vicente Ter

$$$$$

6

Though we've been having some wind lately and even a touch of rain every once in a great while, for the most part, winter is already gone and has been for a little bit. This is par.. >

Trattoria Farfalla
1978 Hillhurst Ave.
b/w Finley Ave. & Clarissa Ave.

$$$$$

4

I've been craving pasta these days, so I went back to the rustic little Italian corner at Los Feliz... >

La Bottega Marino
203 N Larchmont Blvd

$$$$$

4

Really delicious Belgian Waffle with generous amount of strawberries that I can see myself go back to again and again. In fact this is my 2nd time since I forgot to take picture wh.. >

Il Chianti
24503 Narbonne Ave

$$$$$

4

I'd heard a lot of good things about the Japanese-run Italian restaurant called Il Chianti. So maybe my expectations were running high when my girlfriends and I decided to check it.. >

Abbot's Pizza Co
1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
at California Ave.

$$$$$

3

When you crave something and you can't have it, you want it even more (but you can't). This is what happened when we forgot Bay Cities doesn't open on Mondays T__T and have to turn.. >

Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly Blvd.
b/w N Poinsettla Pl & N Fuller Ave.

$$$$$

3

Let Friday, October 20th, forever be known as "The Day I Died and Went to White Truffle Heaven.".. >

Cheebo
7533 W Sunset Blvd.
b/w N Sierra Bonita Ave. & N Gardner St.

$$$$$

3

The sky still has it's fresh layer of orange thanks to the fires that have crisped the south land. All that orange has reminded me of our very own Cheebo restaurant here in Hollywo.. >

Fabiolus Cafe
5255 Melrose Ave.
b/w N Ridgewood Pl & N Van Ness Ave.

$$$$$

3

My mom and sister were coming up to see Wicked at the Pantages last weekend. They asked for a dinner recommendation. I suggested Fabiolus. I had been there for a friend’s birthday .. >

Largo
432 N Fairfax Ave.
b/w Oakwood Ave. & Rosewood Ave.

$$$$$

3

I expanded my reaches this weekend. I'm in a play over at the Open Fist Theatre on Santa Monica. I play every weekend there till Mid-November, but I did have to miss last Saturday .. >

Spoon House
1601 W.Redondo Beach Blvd.
at S Denker Ave.

$$$$$

3

With only noodles to cook and sauces to heat up, I believe Spoon House in Gardena has found the most deliciously affordable business model for restaurant food. Case in point: the .. >

Victor Jr's
10113 Washington Blvd.
b/w Jasmine & Madison Ave.

$$$$$

5

3

Across from the Sony lot, on West Washington Blvd, lies the unassuming little hole-in-the-wall that is Victor Jr.’s. It is easy to miss, but I urge you not to because it is home to.. >

17th St Cafe
1610 Montana Ave.
b/w 16th & 17th St.

$$$$$

2

They temporarily tabled the argument. She was still seething internally with the angry emotions that had gotten them to that point in the first place. He was tired and wanted to l.. >

3rd Stop
8636 W 3rd St.
at S Willaman Dr.

$$$$$

2

With Liz attending business school at UCLA on the weekends, there's easy opportunity for she and I (and Matty J, too, I suppose) to all grab dinner. This time around, I wanted to t.. >

Amelia's
2645 Main St.
b/w Ocean Park Blvd. & Hill St.

$$$$$

5

2

Amelia has became one of my staple lunch spot during weekday (see my old entry). I manage to try their soup (always JUST arrive on time to get the last couple scoops from the pot f.. >

Angeli Caffe
7274 Melrose Ave.
b/w N Poinsettia Pl & N Alta Vista Blvd.

$$$$$

4

2

Since I'm a longtime fan of KCRW's Good Food, hosted by Evan Kleiman, I had long been dying to check out her restaurant, Angeli Caffe... >

Brasserie Vert
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
at Highland Ave.

$$$$$

2

In Hollywood, lunch is not a meal; it's a problem. People have them every day, yet they're often taken aback when assistants ask, "What's good for you?" That's because it's often a.. >

C & O Cucina
3016 Washington Blvd.
at Thatcher Ave.

$$$$$

2

Italian restaurants have a feel of their own, with loads of family photos adorning the walls, the wift of garlic and herbs trickling through the air while the soft romantic music p.. >

C & O Trattoria
31 Washington Blvd.
at Pacific Ave.

$$$$$

2

Say what? C&O's for breakfast?! Yes! It's true! They serve breakfast! I found out about half a year ago myself...I couldn't believe it when the words "breakfast" and "C&O's" were p.. >

Casa Bianca
1650 Colorado Blvd.
at Vincent Ave.

$$$$$

5

2

So I’ve finally made it to Casa Bianca Pizza. I’ve been hearing for years that they serve up some of the best pie in the city. I have some experience with pizza. My first job ever .. >

Damiano's
412 N Fairfax
at Oakwood Ave.

$$$$$

2

2

This week is all about pizza. Hope I don't lose any fans in the process. Pizza. There's so much you can say about a bread crust covered in sauce and cheese. It's simple like a ta.. >

Dolce
8284 Melrose Ave.
b/w N Sweetzer Ave. & N Harper Ave.

$$$$$

2.5

2

Welcome to my first foodventure post (in the past I've posted my food reviews in my other blogs, but it looked too out of place in midst of my other non-food posts--plus I've alway.. >

Dominick's
8715 Beverly Blvd.
b/w N George Burns Rd. & N Sherbourne Dr.

$$$$$

2

It's easy to overlook WeHo promotions like Dominick's Sunday Supper. Paying $15 for three courses sounds questionable at best, the Olive Garden at worst. Last week it was $15 for t.. >

Il Fornaio
39 Pier Ave.
b/w Hermosa Ave. & Beach Dr.

$$$$$

2

Yes, Il Fornaio is a chain - but I usually dig their Festa Regionale offerings which, if nothing else, is a great PR & marketing tactic. For those not familiar with Festa Regionale.. >

Il Grano Ristorante
11359 Santa Monica Blvd.
at Corinth Ave.

$$$$$

2

Tomatoes. Chef-owner Sal Marino grows 36 varieties of heirlooms in his backyard; they are ripe now. In the gelato machine they become an icy Bloody Mary; blender, gazpacho; a minim.. >

Il Moro
11400 W Olympic Blvd.
at Purdue Ave.

$$$$$

2

This past weekend I was invited by Il Moro's public relations rep to sample their new fall menu (for free). Having remembered their positive LA Times review from last year, and ent.. >

La Botte Ristorante
620 Santa Monica Blvd.
b/w 6th St. & 7th St.

$$$$$

2

Maybe Michelin is relevant in Los Angeles. Maybe. Truth be told, we probably wouldn’t have tried La Botte in Santa Monica if it hadn’t received a Michelin star. It’s not that we tr.. >

Madame Matisse
3536 W Sunset Blvd.
b/w Golden Gate & Maltman Ave.

$$$$$

2

My best friend Tonkhero has been raving about Madame Matisse since I've met him two years ago... and finally, I paid homage to the Madame today... >

Miceli's
1646 N Las Palmas Ave.
b/w Hollywood Blvd. & Selma Ave.

$$$$$

2

Sorry for the lack of update, Freda and I didn't have the chance to try new restaurants recently (is that even possible? ^^;;). This is an old entry I forgot to put up, a large par.. >

Monte Carlo's Pinocchio
3103 W Magnolia Blvd.
at N Fairview St.

$$$$$

4

2

Food's unremarkable, but decent -- plus, the portions are generous and the two side salads a extra touch... >

Palermo
1858 N Vermont Ave.
at Russell Ave.

$$$$$

2

One of these days, I will travel to the beautiful country of Italy, with its famed vineyards, its deliciously delectable dishes, and its old world romanticism... >

Santino's
1253 Vine St.
b/w Fountain & La Mirada Ave.

$$$$$

2

I was driving down Lincoln Blvd. near Navy, figuring out where to have lunch today, and I saw a red awning that said "PANINI BEER TAPAS WINE." I pulled over immediately! It is a li.. >

Taste
8454 Melrose Ave.
b/w Clinton St. & N Croft Ave.

$$$$$

2

I already wrote about Taste on Melrose last year, but last night’s experience called for another writeup. I picked Taste as the restaurant where I wanted to celebrate my and my bf’.. >

Taste Chicago
603 N Hollywood Way
at W Verdugo Ave.

$$$$$

2

Maybe it's because the Chicago White Sox are in the World Series but I was hungry for some more Chicago style hot dogs. So I decide to go to Taste Chicago in Burbank. Big mistake. .. >

Valentino
3115 Pico Blvd.
b/w 31st & 32nd St.

$$$$$

2

After being turned away from Hidden — apparently they were having a private grand opening…after being open for nearly two months now, go figure — Nancy and I decided to fall back o.. >

Valentino's
975 N Aviation Blvd.
at 10th St.

$$$$$

2

By now, you all know that I wanted to go to a restaurant that got a Michelin Star for my anniversary, and I am happy to say that I got what I wanted. Last week, my husband and I c.. >

Vinum Populi
3865 Cardiff Avenue

$$$$$

2

Once upon a time, I came here sober and knew no one.  After tasting through the first station, I knew ten people.  When I finished the second station I knew half the room.  By the .. >

Antica Pizzeria
13455 Maxella Ave. #201
b/w Del Rey Ave. & Glencoe Ave.

$$$$$

1

I'm doing some pizza research at the moment, and having recently had pizza from La Buca and Damiano's, we decided to go further afield. I heard that Antica Pizzeria in Marina del R.. >

Berri's Cafe
8415 Pershing Dr.
b/w Campdell St. & W Manchester Ave.

$$$$$

1

I went out to lunch for my birthday today with two friends I hadn't seen in a long time. It's fun catching up with friends. They took me to Berri's in Playa Del Rey, CA. It's a pre.. >

Berri's Cafe
8412 W 3rd St.
b/w S Orlando Ave. & S La Cienega Blvd.

$$$$$

1

If you park on campus at USC for a home football game, you're in for a rude awakening..... >

Bodega Wine Bar
814 Broadway
at Lincoln Blvd.

$$$$$

3

1

Last Sunday, my husband and I were invited to celebrate a co-worker’s birthday at Bodega Wine Bar in Santa Monica. I had never heard of this place before, but I was excited to dis.. >

Bridge
755 N La Cienega Blvd.
b/w Sherwood Dr. & Waring Ave.

$$$$$

1

My Miami peeps want more LA action, cocktail style, so it seemed high-time I eyeball the oft-reveled at interior of The Bridge Restaurant. Owned by the group responsible for Koi, B.. >

Ca' Brea
346 S La Brea Ave.
b/w W 3rd St. & W 4th St.

$$$$$

1

Sometimes you need to get away without getting out of town and sometimes you don't want to have to make it an all day affair. Going to Ca'Brea allows for this and much more. Covere.. >

Cafe Med
8615 W Sunset Blvd.
at Sunset Plaza Dr.

$$$$$

4

1

Cafe Med is an Italian place over at the Sunset Plaza. Carpaccio di Carne con Rucola, Palmitos e Parmigiano thinly sliced beef with arrugola, hearts of palm and parmesan. $11.75. C.. >

Caffe Carrera
235 S La Cienega Blvd.
b/w Wilshire Blvd. & Gregory Way

$$$$$

5

1

I'm finally back. On my way back to LA I determined in my heart to hit as many buzz/trend watch spots as humanly possible this month. Let me just say that so far I've been let down.. >

Campagnola Trattoria
1553 Westwood Blvd.
b/w Ohio & Holman Ave.

$$$$$

1

I love the neighborhood joints in my area—not the ones written up in the Times or the “in-the-know” foodie finds—but the places with the cheap house wine (or no corkage fee), cozy .. >

Cantalini's Salerno Beach
193 Culver Blvd.
at Vista Del Mar

$$$$$

1

This beach side italian restaurant was right across the street from my office and for almost a year I've never considered setting foot in there...I have no idea why either. Finally.. >

Carlitos Gardel
7963 Melrose Ave.
b/w N Hayworth Ave. & N Edinburgh Ave.

$$$$$

5

1

Since I've alluded to deceptively simple family aphorisms this week, I'll also mention my grandmother's "always leave the table half full.".. >

Chocolat
8155 Melrose Ave.
at N Kilkea Dr.

$$$$$

1

When the Dine Out LA restaurants were listed, MLS and I scoured through the menus to find some good eats. And when we came across the name of the restaurant...Chocolat Restaurant a.. >

Cliff's
3626 W Sunset Blvd.
at Griffith Park Blvd.

$$$$$

1

A month-old entry that I totally forgot to type up! The entrance of this Italian/Mediterranean place is quite interesting, the giant tall heavy wooden door reminds me of a secret g.. >

Deano's Pizza Gourmet
6333 W 3rd St.
b/w S Fairfax Ave. & Gilmore Ln

$$$$$

1

The Farmer's Market has a ton of places to eat. Across from the Gumbo Pot is Deano's Pizza. Deano's offers many other choices besides pizza. Pasta, grilled meats. But I wanted to t.. >

Drago
2628 Wilshire Blvd.
b/w 26th St. & Princeton St.

$$$$$

1