Archive for the ‘Italian’ Category

Bravo For Brunello!

Saturday, October 4, 2008 23:08 No Comments

How to explain to loved ones that you’ve eaten at the same place three nights in a row?
Well…how about warm, familial service, a check that doesn’t hurt and food that is simply out of this world?
While others may wait a month for Mozza, why not just slide into a welcoming table at Brunello Trattoria [...]

This was posted under category: Culver City, Italian Tags: ,

Bocca - I hope word catches on before it’s too late.

Thursday, August 14, 2008 20:24 3 Comments

Bocca:  Steakhouse Fusion Lounge
Encino, CA

I can’t think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon then relaxing over lunch and a glass of wine.  And save a few minor drawbacks, Bocca in Encino, offered just that.
My boyfriend and I got to Bocca around 1pm and found the restaurant e-m-p-t-y…empty!   I felt sad for the [...]

This was posted under category: American, Dinner, Italian, Lunch, Mediterranean, Mexican, San Fernando Valley

Healthyca’s New Menu – also Press Panini – NoHo/Studio City

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 14:09 16 Comments

Okay, I don’t usually get excited about sandwiches. They’re not really my… thing. It’s not that I avoid bread or anything, it’s just that I tend to prefer my carbs in pasta form, or as roasted or fried potatoes.
So —
you’ve gotta appreciate it when I go nuts about this new sandwich I tried.
Backstory: [...]

This was posted under category: American, California, Delivery, Italian, LA.foodblogging, Lunch, Mediterranean, Studio City Tags: ,

Hotel Dining — The Park Grill at the Intercontinental

Friday, May 9, 2008 17:45 1 Comment

[photo from their website]
I occasionally like to imbibe a cocktail or dine in a hotel. It feels extra glamorous and I can pretend I’m a traveller in a foreign land. So when a visiting friend suggested we meet for lunch at the Hotel Intercontinental, on Avenue of the Stars, [...]

This was posted under category: American, Beer, Breakfast, California, Champagne, Cocktails, Coffee, Dessert, Event, French, Hors DOeuvres, Italian, Japanese, Spirits, Westside, Wine

Tapas in Tarzana

Monday, May 5, 2008 14:00 3 Comments

In keeping with la.foodblogging’s recent focus on the Valley (sorry, Westsiders!) I am thrilled to be writing about one of the best little finds of late.

Tarzana has a lovely European-style café restaurant that is one of the best kept secrets in the Valley. The only reason I am telling you about it because I want [...]

This was posted under category: American, Appetizers, Breakfast, California, Cocktails, Coffee, Dessert, Dinner, French, Hors DOeuvres, Italian, Late Night, Lunch, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Persian, San Fernando Valley, Spanish, Wine

Osteria Mozza - Bullet Edition

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 22:23 4 Comments

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. Lighting up the phones right at 10:00, and continuing through 10:50, Suzy was able to get us a four top at 6:00
The dining room is [...]

This was posted under category: Dinner, Hollywood, Italian

La Botte Ristorante Santa Monica

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 15:27 2 Comments

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 trust Michelin, it’s more that we were a bit surprised that La Botte made the list so we decided to go taste for [...]

This was posted under category: Dinner, Italian, Westside

Terroni: No Earthquakes, Please

Thursday, December 6, 2007 20:44 5 Comments

I’ve been pretty excited about Terroni opening, ever since I saw their menu. Authentic Cafe, which used to be in the same location, was a regular dinner/drinks place for me and the void was noticable once it was closed and the new restaurant was under construction.
Now it’s open, and I have wasted no time evaluating [...]

This was posted under category: Dinner, Fairfax District/Mid-Wilshire, Italian, Late Night, Lunch
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