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Restaurant near Performing Arts Center SLO
Hi Friends,
I need a rec for a restaurant near the Perf Arts Center at Cal Poly SLO.
Will be dining with two teens, so nothing super fancy, but they have sophisticated palates (as teens go), so ethnic would be great, too. We're traveling so a fun environment AND good food would be a definite plus. Thank you so much!
Cheers!
Italian in Old Town Pasadena
You guys are the best. Thanks for the info and the candor!
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Italian in Old Town Pasadena
Hello Friends,
I'm looking for a great Italian restaurant in Old Town Pasadena that is within walking distance of the
IPic theaters (former Gold Class Cinemas). I know of Il Fornaio, and if that's all I can get, I'll go, but I was hoping for something a bit more interesting. We're willing to walk a few blocks, so it doesn't have to be right in the vicinity, but not too far. Something a little bit upscale, if possible, with a good wine list or bar. It's for a birthday celebration. Not a mom and pop pizza/pasta type. I've heard of Gale's, too, but I don't think that's within walking distance.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Best!
"Lighter" Thanksgiving sides
I am so grateful for all the posts. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!
"Lighter" Thanksgiving sides
EXACTLY! Which, in my opinion, is difficult to find. Most of the recipes I see that are on the lighter side, or considered healthy are bland, bland, bland!
Thank you!
"Lighter" Thanksgiving sides
And any appetizer recipes with the above criteria would be appreciated, too. Thank you!
"Lighter" Thanksgiving sides
Hello Everyone,
I am looking for terrific tasting recipes of traditional style Thanksgiving side dishes
that are more on the healthy side. I will be having a couple of guests that have health issues
so I want to try to have a couple of healthy options in addition to the traditional turkey, gravy,
mashed potatoes, etc.
I'm not looking for the vegan meat substitute, but rather dishes that
resemble a green bean casserole, for example, that is healthier than the traditional green bean casserole, or other side dishes.
My experiences have only been with healthier recipes that have no flavor. I am looking for
knock out dishes that are healthy. Is there such thing???
Thanks in advance.
Healthy Private Chef
I am in need of someone to prepare and teach me how to cook healthy meals for my family.
On the east coast, I've heard of chefs coming to your home, preparing a variety of healthy meals for your family and then teaching you how to make the meals that your family prefers.
Does anyone know of a person/service like this out here? I live in the west San Fernando Valley area.
I've tried searches online, but am not coming up with a lot of options.
Thank you!!
Lunch with teenage boys in Santa Monica (around the pier) without going to the pier!
Thank you for all the great suggestions! You all are the BEST!!
Lunch with teenage boys in Santa Monica (around the pier) without going to the pier!
Any recommendations for lunch with 7 teenage boys within walking distance of the pier?
I really don't like anything on the pier itself, but was hoping to hear about some good food hopefully with a view of the water that's casual enough for teens, with a menu they'll enjoy. We'll be a party of 9 and we'll be coming from the Segway place on Ocean Ave. I see Rusty's Surf Ranch, Big Dean's Ocean Cafe and Bruno's. Any feedback on those places as well as any other recs?
Thank you so much.
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Rusty's Surf Ranch
256 Santa, Monica Pier Santa Monica, CA
Valley Girl in search of something around UCLA area
Thank you all very much! I appreciate it!
Valley Girl in search of something around UCLA area
Looking for a restaurant for a group of 8 that is casual and not too expensive (around the two $$ sign)
in the vicinity of UCLA. Not "Young and college student--y". Doesn't have to be RIGHT around UCLA, but somewhere in the vicinity. More American or Italian. Full bar preferred. No Japanese or Indian. Nothing too ethnic.
Thank you!
Help needed in the Valley
Try Bleecker Street in Tarzana. It's in the new area by Whole Foods on Yolanda (I think) right off Ventura Blvd.
They're trying to make it Little Italy/Village east coast feel. It's pretty charming and reasonable.
Holiday Dinner for Group of 8
Yes, my northern border would be Burbank/Pasadena to Malibu all the way south to downtown.
No price limit and a Friday.
Thanks!
Holiday Dinner for Group of 8
Suggestions for a holiday dinner, no sushi, casual/elegant, but more on the elegant, but not stuffy or too fancy (ie no hotels that are quiet and fancy. More louder, fun atmosphere)
My boundaries are Malibu to Burbank and south to Downtown.
Thanks so much!
Happy Thanksgiving
Need ideas for a non-traditional Thanksgiving. What great restaurants are open Thanksgiving day with a great ambience? Any type of food will do!
Thanks so much!!
Special Occasion dinner Long Beach
Can anyone suggest a restaurant in Long Beach to celebrate 20th anniversary?
I've heard of the Sky Room and McKenna's? Any opinions on those? Or other recommendations? Good food and view preferable. Doesn't matter what type of food or cost.
Thanks so much!
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Sky Room
40 South Locust Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Caterer/Food for small outdoor party of 15
Anyone know of a caterer that will do small and very casual parties? I don't want anything fancy. Very casual, but something really good. Things that can be eaten and do well outside, by the pool, with kids. I'm in SFV.
Thank you!
Taco truck style food for catering
Anyone know of a place that has taqueria style food (meaning the carne asada tacos, burritos, etc) that will come to your house and cater? I've had El Taco Llama before and they are good, but one thing that bothers me is that the price is the same for 50 people as it is for 20 people and they don't leave the leftover food. I'm looking for someone that brings the grill and will cook everything to order as guests order it.
Thanks so much!
Prime Rib in the Valley (San Fernando)
Are there any good places to get a great piece of prime rib in the SFV? If anyone is familiar with Bully's in San Diego, I'm looking for something like that. Where the small cut is so big and thick you can't even finish that. No frills, not fancy, just good.]
Thanks!
private room for 40
After the great replies to my first post I'm now interested in private rooms for a baby shower of 40 from as far south as Hollywood, as far east as Pasadena and as far north as Westlake Village/Agoura. Thanks for the great responses!
Private Rooms for 40
Hello,
I'm looking for a private room to hold a baby shower for about 40 in the San Fernando Valley. I'd prefer it to be Asian, but am open.
Thanks so much
Calabasas Susie Cakes
Recently ordered from the new Susie cakes in Calabasas and was really impressed. I'm a die hard Leda's fan and would drive to SO just for cupcakes for school parties, but I'm happy to say I'll be giving Susie Cakes some business, too. Different than Ledas in that Leda's is so "perfect" decoration wise. Ledas stuff is amazingly beautiful. SC is more "homemade" and so the taste is out of this world, but it looks "home made". I ordered vanilla and choc cupcakes with the vanilla buttercream frosting and they were a huge hit with the kids and adults. Everyone was coming up for seconds. I ordered a special order cake for this weekend, so I'm hoping it will be as good as the cupcakes. Worth a try in my opinion.
Gorikee....huh??
Maybe the wrong things are being ordered. In my opinion the best things on the menu are the complimentary soup, (I've had different ones each visit), the burger, fries and the crispy chicken (my personal fave).
Muffins and/or croissants SFV
Can anyone suggest a bakery where i can get great fresh muffins/croissants early morning to bring to a function? West SFV is preferred. Thanks so much.
Mastros TO
Thanks so much for the recommendations. The mac/cheese was great and the seafood excellent. we ordered one of those seafood tower apps and it was fantastic. Caviar was delicious, too.
Mellow Birthday in West Valley
Can anyone recommend a restaurant for a friend's birthday? I'd like something kind of "special", but with a mellow atmosphere. No P6, Ch 8, etc. Any kind of food, not super expensive and somewhere between Woodland Hills/Calabasas and Westlake/TO.
Thanks so much!
