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prainer's Profile

Prohibition Burgers and Beer

Who's been to Prohibition Burgers and Beer in Encino? Let me know what you think about it.

Boiled custard

Can anyone tell me where I can buy boiled custard in the LA area? Not egg nog...boiled custard.

Fried Chicken in the West Valley

Any recommendations for fried chicken in the West Valley? I do like the fried chicken at
Les Sisters in Chatsworth but their sides and cornbread are not that great.
http://www.lessisters.com/

SF Valley - Sunday Birthday Lunch

Rive Gauche in Sherman Oaks..it's been there forever but is great...nice patio...good service..casual but nice

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Rive Gauche Cafe
14106 Ventura Blvd Ste 200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Westside/Bay Cities Recommendations Needed.

Totally agree with Fig and Rustic Canyon...and with Huckleberry...just be prepared for a crowd at Huckleberry...totally worth it.

Outdoor/cozy/garden WeHo/Hollywood TONIGHT

Restaurant at the Sunset Marquis hotel...totally charming and cozy

http://sunsetmarquis.com/restaurant

Lunch specials in the west valley

does anyone have suggestions for restaurants with good lunch specials in the West Valley? Calabassas to Sherman Oaks/Studio City

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West Valley Cafe
5353 Balboa Blvd Ste 101, Encino, CA 91316

Suggestions near Saban Theater

Any suggestions for a bar within walking distance of the Saban Theater on Wilshire where we could meet for a drink before a concert this weekend? Not really interested in going to one of the restaurants on LaCienega like Stinking Rose, etc....just looking for a bar.

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Stinking Rose
55 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Wine bar with good food

Looking for a restaurant or wine bar open on Sunday to take a friend visiting from out of town later this month ....casual atmosphere, good food and wine list...Italian, American or French...westside, west hollywood or bev hills but will consider beaches or hollywood...ideas?

Santa Monica Restaurant Suggestions

Highly recommend Rustic Canyon and Capo. Have not been to Michael's in a while but used to love it...if you want BBQ, drive down Lincoln to Baby Blues BBQ in Venice....great place for breakfast or lunch is Huckleberry (sister restaurant to Rustic Canyon)

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Baby Blues BBQ
444 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

Good dinner rec in Santa Monica/Venice/even Brentwood area?

Penthouse at the Huntley sucks except for the view

Willy's BBQ and Grill in Agoura

Has anyone been to Willy's BBQ in Agoura? Just found out about it and am wondering if anyone can tell me about it. http://www.willysbbqandgrill.net/index.html

Chestnuts

Thanks Jade

Chestnuts

Where can I buy fresh chestnuts in LA? preferably in tWEHO, Bev Hills or Westside?

Fried Catfish

I am from the South and am looking for recommendations for Southern Fried Catfish with good hushpuppies, fries and coleslaw in the LA area.

Any places with unexpectedly good coffee?

Huckleberry Bakery Cafe in Santa Monica - they serve Intelligensia Coffe - outstanding!

Best Burger in LA?

So agree about 25 Degrees - we had a discussion about how good those burgers are over dinner Sunday night - must go there soon!

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25 Degrees Restaurant
7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Weekend lunch in the Valley?

I love Mezzomondo too, but they are not open for lunch on the weekend....only Mon-Fri.

Breakfasts

My favorite breakfast spots are both in Santa Monica -
Huckleberry Cafe which has fabulous beef brisket hash with eggs and their huevos rancheros are outstanding - as are any of their baked goods http://www.huckleberrycafe.com/
Cora's Coffee Shop for orange pancakes with blueberries - to die for

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Cora's Coffee Shop
1802 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

recommendation for a Italian in the SFV this eve

Panzanella in Sherman Oaks http://www.giacominodrago.com/panzanella.htm
Mezzomondo in Sherman Oaks http://mezzomondotrattoria.com/

Weekend lunch in the Valley?

Senor Fred in Sherman Oaks http://www.senorfred.com/index.htm
Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks http://www.boneyardbistro.com/

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Boneyard Bistro
13539 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Senor Fred
13730 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Food and Football

Looking for recommendations for a place in the Valley to have decent food and watch football on Sunday night....welcome your suggestions

pre show recommendations WEHO

Looking for suggestions for a place to grab a bite near Hollywood and Fairfax before a movie screening at 7pm tonight. Has anyone been to Pizza Fusion?

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Pizza Fusion
40695 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

North Hollywood recommendations

Any recommendations for late breakfast or lunch on Sunday in North Hollywood near the TV Academy? Looking for a no frills option that is easy in/out or I would go to Aroma Cafe. Anyone familar with the Magnolia Grille?

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The Magnolia Grille
10530 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601

waterfront dining in the marina area

Looking for a great spot for lunch with a view of the water in the marina del rey area for out of town company - recommendations? suggestions? other than the Cheesecake Factory? has anyone had the lunch buffet at Shanghai Red's?

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Shanghai Red's
13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Red O

Who knows what's going on with Red O? Is it open? Has anyone been there?

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Red O
8155 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

“… I’ve been there a hundred times.”

Agree with Melodys - same goes for Las Fuentes, their sister restaurant around the corner even if it is not full service. Chicken burrito gringo style with rice and beans. Great homestyle Mexican food at affordable prices.

Dog friendly by the beach

Any suggestions for dog friendly restaurants in the Marina, Venice or Santa Monica?

3 Nights in LA. Where to eat?

View at the Penthouse - great
Food at the Penthouse - not so great

Best Bread in Los angles: discuss

Huckleberry is the best in LA, hands down - I do love the Cibatta from Il Fornaio