Thanks, maudies5...I have asked a few times and get a different answer each time...one waiter said no dairy, another said creme (maybe he meant creme fraiche!) the one thing I was able to establish for sure is the use of white anchovies, which I finally tracked down in the refrigerated section of Surfas. I will try your waiter's version!

Kevin, I just discovered Europane (husband just started working in Pasadena a couple blocks away.) I will try it soon enough and give you a taste comparison. I know from seeing the egg salad at Europane that it is much better bang for the buck.

Yeah, it is over priced. So I don't go but once in a blue moon. But when I do, I am rewarded with the very best egg salad I have ever had in my life. I mean plate licking good. Their salads are generally pretty good, but I am telling you... I would sell a kidney for the egg salad recipe...

San Francisco Saloon on Pico...decent burgers, good tvs.

I second El Taurino on Hoover...best tacos al pastor.

You might want to try Fratellis on Canon just south of Brighton on the east side of the street. And while you are there, you must try the apple fritter-absolutely worth every calorie.

Don't forget Napa Valley Grill and Palomino in the village for pretty good, if formulaic, places to eat with nice atmosphere. For a bit more dress down, Noodle Planet is pretty good (for Westwood!)

I never thought Zankou's chicken was all that great, but the sauce is fantastic...here's our trick: purchase the chicken from Costco and buy the sauce on the way home...it costs the same as the Costco chicken, but makes the meal!

Honestly, just bring in your own food (I usually bring in sushi from a japanese market.) It will be better tasting and better for you. Your bag needs to be less than 15 inches tall/wide.

I love, love and super love the teas at Les Palais de Tea on Canon at Brighton. They have beautiful blends and the staff is very helpful. It is my go-to place for a hostess gift (for my friends who love tea...I don't bother wasting this lovely commodity on those who wouldn't appreciate it.) they have a fantastic selection, though no place to sit and enjoy. For that, you can go to Jin Patiserrie, where they serve the Palais de Tea stuff!