WHY A superb place to entertain out-of town guests who may have unadventurous palates. WHAT As the former home to a parade of inventive chefs, Bastide has once again reimagined itself. The impeccable intimate bungalow and garden setting, the expertly chosen wines, the exquisite ingredients and the technical skill are as flawless as ever. But [...]
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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 [...]
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WHY Traditional Japanese combination specials at lunchtime or French-inflected dinner entrées, as well as a full sushi bar. Appetizers include rock shrimp tempura, lavish foie gras with eggplant and yuzu sauce and lobster with truffles, while entrées include salmon with lobster bisque sauce, Kobe beef and Jidori chicken. WHAT Beverly Hills has several upscale sushi [...]
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WHY Well-prepared French bistro classics in a hidden and romantic Hollywood spot. Try the perfectly dressed salads, the steak sandwich with thin, crisp fries, the moules frites, the cassoulet and one of the tarts for dessert. WHAT Although large, with a front patio, a fireplace-warmed dining room and a huge tented back patio, this subtly [...]
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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 [...]
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WHY The best of both coasts: Portuguese dishes alongside classic Greek fare. WHAT Alexis Kavvadias’s 37-year-old restaurant evolved when his Portuguese-born wife, Fatima, came on board. The candlelit dining room is more elegant, and the wine list and menu more diverse. Greek country-style specialties like braised lamb with artichoke hearts in lemon sauce already made [...]
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