WHY Chefs Steve Samson and Zack Pollack, formerly of David Myer’s Pizza Ortica in Costa Mesa, bring their love for lardo, guanciale and pancetta to West L.A. WHAT In the ground floor of the old Test Kitchen space, this mostly Southern Italian restaurant sports a menu of house-cured meats, hand-made pastas and pizzas fired in [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Delicious market-based daily specials, like prosciutto with orange papaya and sweet melon and simply grilled wild north Pacific halibut with penne al pesto. WHAT This warm Bixby Knolls trattoria has a loyal following (and sometimes a wait—no reservations) for its simple, well-made Italian food, paired with good and reasonably priced Italian wines. Desserts are [...]
December 14, 2010 | Posted in
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WHY A terrific happy hour and a fantastic room aglow with woodwork, Murano chandeliers, mirrors and frescoes. The free shuttle to the Music Center is a plus, too. WHAT Generally reliable Italian classics are served in what may be the most beautiful restaurant downtown, part of Joachim Splichal’s Patina-based family. Locals skip the dinner and [...]
December 14, 2010 | Posted in
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