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Parisian charm in Sherman Oaks — Le Petit Jacques Café
Warm, friendly and inviting – Le Petit Jacques Café is a delightful and charming neighborhood French bistro just east of Woodman in Sherman Oaks. Neither stuffy nor especially dressy, it strikes the right balance for a nice evening out if you’re in search of fine French fare.
As you enter the restaurant, there is a distinct [...]
Maximilians — Fine French fare in NoHo
STOP PRESS: As of 8-11-06, Maximilians is closed for “staff vacation”. No date has been set for their reopening.
Tucked away in the NoHo Arts District is an unexpected find; a fine French dining experience minus the stuffy atmosphere and high prices found elsewhere in LA.
Open since mid-March 2005, Maximilians is a little gem in [...]
High Tea at the Belvedere
Mother-in-law is in town, so this week we took her to the fancy Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills for afternoon tea.
Wonderful ambiance – nice opportunity to dress sharp – reasonably good service. I have a few tiny quibbles, but nothing major.
Well, take the booking process. Phoned the day before for a [...]
