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Rec's for Group in THOUSAND OAKS Sun Jan 15
In Oak Park around 10 Min from the Civic Arts Plaza is a small restaurant Leila's. They have a full bar a great wine list and serves amazing Tapas or as they call them small appetizers.
SF chowhound headed South to Westlake Village - critique requested
if you do not mind I would like to through in my 2 cents as I would like you to really taste good food in our area.
Sushi, if you like very fresh fish go to Sayka in Oak Park
Steak, Mastro's is the best in the area
Great food great wine list go to Leila's my personal choice
Zin Bistro has great sunset views but food is so-so
Cafe 14 very good as well
Enjoy
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Cafe 14
30315 Canwood St., Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Sayka
1125 Lindero Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Mastros Restaurant
2087 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(Money no object) Best Fish/Seafood restaurant in Santa Monica or Malibu
Let us not forget Nobu in Malibu
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Nobu
11357 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
PLEASE POST YOUR VOTES HERE: Ultimate Los Angeles Restaurants 2010
Over $25
Osteria Mozza
Hatfields
Red O
Leila's
Pizzera Mozza
Under $25
Bobby's Coffee Shop
Apple Pan
Tommy's
Phillipe's
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Apple Pan
10801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Bobby's Coffee Shop
22821 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Red O
8155 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Dinner near Agoura Hills?
I would suggest Leila's, right next to Agoura in Oak Park it's fantastic. For Steak I would venture to Thousand Oaks and dine at Mastro's
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Mastros Restaurant
2087 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Speaking of Hot dogs, what's the name of that Sabrett's style dirty water cart in Westlake Village?
The little cart is Smiley's, just west of Westlake BLVD on Townsgate Road. I get the Ferrari dog with marinae onions and chili, but he's got the Sabrett's anyway you like. Don't know if he's there today in the rain, but he's there 5 days a week...enjoy.
One Dinner.. Osteria Mozza, Lucques, Jar.... other ideas?
Based on your question, my wife and I would always pick Osteria Mozza. We think it's fantastic with wonderful food. Have a great meal
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Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Giorgio baldi
My wife and I went last night for our anniversary; we went to get great food and that is exactly what we received, great food. The service not great, waiter did not service us with smiles or overbearing service but he also spaced out our courses perfectly.
Dinner this weekend in Malibu Area
Hi,
Geoffrey's at Sunset is beautiful, still prefer Saddle Peak Lodge like the others. In Westlake, again at sunset, food is fare but great views; Zin Bistro or Boccaccio's
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Saddle Peak Lodge
419 Cold Canyon Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302
Need Help! Church and State or Pizzeria Mozza
I pick Mozza, love the place. Pizza's fantastic, service has been good everytime we've been there nothing to complain about and I loved the bone marrow with the tosted bread.
Naha
That's a great question regarding more information. I ask the same back on our board here in Los Angeles; but I am blank about what exact foods we are looking for. Our children 8 and 6 eat at all sorts of restaurants here so I guess we are looking for some great food but not as expensive as Alinea, L20 or Charlie Trotter's. We are staying at the Peninsula Hotel. What about suggestions for an old time steakhouse? Thanks again, can't wait to visit again.
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Alinea
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Charlie Trotter's
816 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
Los Angeles Cafe
280 E Haven Ave # 30, New Lenox, IL 60451
Naha
Good Afternoon Chicago Hounds,
My family is in Chicago for 3 nights on a business trip, I have one night to dine with 2 adults 2 children. Somebody told us about Naha, does anybody been recently and could give us a short review. Also open to any further suggestions. Thank you
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Naha
500 North Clark St., Chicago, IL 60610
Cigale Cafe
Thanks, I was waiting on your review...looking forwards to seeing it. We are creaures of old habits, going to Leila's
fried chicken and mac @ Roscoes ckn n waffles ?
I took my family on my birthday last year. Just a fun time, something different
Cigale Cafe
Good Afternoon,
Has any Chowhound been to Cigale Cafe in Oak Park, if you have how was it?
Thanks in advance,
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Cigale Cafe
702 Lindero Canyon Road # 704, Oak Park, CA 91377
Spumoni, avoid at all costs
I posted a review back in February basically saying the same thing, very poor flavor!!! We have not and will not return, plenty of great restaurants around.
Quality sushi in the Westlake/Agoura area?
I have to say the sushi bar (Sayka) in the Pavilion's center next to Rustico is very good. Chef does not make a great amount of rolls but the sushi is very good and very fresh, I would go back more often but it is a bit expensive. Good luck and let us know how it is.
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Rustico Restaurant
1125 Lindero Canyon Rd Ste A1, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Spumoni Restaurant
My wife and I finally had a private dinner without the children. We were strolling around Santa Monica on Montana and saw Spumoni; which my wife heard was ok. It was fairly busy but had a couple of open tables, where my wife and I took a table of 2. Started off with a Caprese salad because they had very small appetizer menu, then off to main courses; my wife had the Farfalle Vodka E Salmone in a pink sauce, she said ok some small chunks of Salmon but not much flavor, which I noticed to be a trend. I had the Linguine Alle Vongole which was suppose to be Linguine in a Clam sauce, the only problem five (5) clams in shells and no other noticeable clams, a very disappointing dish. With all that being said, we will not be return when we get a night away from the children
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Spumoni Italian
713 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
PLEASE POST YOUR VOTES HERE: Ultimate Los Angeles Restaurants 2009
Over 25
Osteria Mozza
Mastro's
Crustacean-Must have crab couple times a year
Water Grill
Leila's
Under 25
Philippe's
Apple Pan
In n Out
Apple Pan
Lamonica's Pizza
A wish for Bay Cities, being in Agoura, we don't have such a sandwitch shop that I've heard so much about but would love to try
Dinner at Osteria Mozza
Let be begin by saying Osteria Mozza lived up and exceeded our party of 6 expectations, it was PHENOMENAL.
I will go over what I devoured but everybody loved the whole meal; from antipasti a trip down the mozzarella bar, the pastas to the main dish.
Started with Burrata from Puglia with Leeks and fett'unta, creamy with wonderful flavors all over. And then there was the pasta (best I have ever had) Maltagliati with wild boar ragu, wonderful fresh pasta and incredible tasting boar ragu (next time 2 orders). Last dish the Grilled Quail wrapped in pancetta with sage and honey, my mouth was singing as the joint flavors all came together, another delicious dish. Being I am not a food writer I tried to express my experience best I can, all I can say is I can't wait to return...
The Grill on the Alley Westlake Village Re-opening
Thanks for the recommedations. As soon as they open we will give it a go.
looking for great restaurants in the Westlake Village area
Had dinner at the chef's table and it was fantastic
The Grill on the Alley Westlake Village Re-opening
Ok Less, I am ready to try Grill on the Alley again since you speak so highly about it. What's good to order?
looking for great restaurants in the Westlake Village area
Happy you enjoyed it liu. I also live very close and now we don't have to travel far for great Sushi
looking for great restaurants in the Westlake Village area
Saurday is closing night, it's a shame. A very nice consistent restaurant. As for the OP's original request Les and I differ on occasion. Close by to Westlake is Thousand Oaks and I love Mastro's he likes Grill on the Alley, so I will give you what I think is very good in the Area as I live in and dine in the area often. Leila's, my wife and I eat there a lot and enjoy it very much, we've been dining at Farfalla a bit lately, Tuscany is very good, Cafe 14 in Agoura very good, Boccaccio's has a wonderful view of the lake, sunset is best time to go and good food, Galletto's Bar and Grill same owner as Farfalla, Rustico very good and a new sushi place next door, Sayka very good fish, I don't eat rolls very much so I like fish only and this place is it.
