WHY The kebabs and Middle Eastern classics are good, but live a little and try some of the seasonal Persian specialties, like the chicken stewed with cherries. WHAT This fine old-timer is good for Persian classics; a specialty is fish pilaf, a traditional dish for the Iranian New Year. But most regulars return for the [...]
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WHY Santa Fe egg scramble, pumpkin pancakes, french toast coated in honey nut cornflakes and, at lunch, good quesadillas and a Chinese chicken salad. WHAT Not everything is good at this health-conscious, fairly pricey café, but many of the breakfast dishes are, which is why it’s so hard to find parking on weekend mornings and [...]
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WHY Generously sized, tasty pieces of sushi in a low-key setting. WHAT Don’t be put off by the dated-looking interior of this restaurant around the corner from Ventura Boulevard. The sushi spots on Ventura may get more attention, but chef ‘Taka’ Tanaka serves up impeccably fresh sushi and sashimi as well as such classics as [...]
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