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What to wear to Buchon?
Going to Buchon tonight, and I hear it's dressy? Is a suit too much, jacket and jeans too little?
Dolce Isola [aka The Ivy at a third of the cost]
Unfortunately, must agree with kevin....prices aren't what they used to be and for a GOOD tuna sandwich, that's not out f line for the Westside.
That said, I really like Dolce Isola. I've had a couple of very good sandwiches, great pastries and cakes. I've only seen it once, but I had fantastic pizza one afternoon.
I actually avoid Roberstson at times, for fear of the consequences of a delicious carbfest at Dolce Isola!
Best hot dogs & onion rings on the Westside?
Been eating healthier for a while, but need a dog and ring fix!
Where do you get the best of both on the Westside?
Breakfast and Lunch in Santa Barbara
Spending a few days in SB. We have dinner covered, but what are the best breakfast and lunch options? Goleta, Summerville, etc are all good. Thanks!
New Vegan Girlfriend for Valentine's Day
What LA vegan restaurants are worthy of a Valentine's dinner?. My new girlfriend is vegan, and I'm clueless about where to go!
Best latkes in LA?
Great latkes are pretty subjective, and I think what you prefer depends on what you grew up with. I like them thinner and crispy, rather than the thick, heavy version I usually find. Where are the best in LA?
Sugar-free Frozen Yogurt or Carbolite in Atlanta
HI. Visiting for a couple of weeks and havig a hard time finding our favorite snack....Carbdolite frozen yogurt, or other sugar-free fro yo.
Other than Menchie's are there any frozen yogurt shops in the Perimeter, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody areas that have sugar free frozen yogurt?
Thanks from a travelling Hound.
p.s. LOVE your Atrlanta Fresh yogurt for breakfast....Tropical Sweet Heat ,,and Chocolate Rocket,,,WOW!
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Sandy Springs Cafe
6065 Roswell Rd NE Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30328
Best kosher meat market in West Los Angeles?
Need to buy a large quantity of ground turkey. What market has the best meat, prices and will courteously grind 150# of turkey and package it in smaller packages for easy transport? There are many places along Pico, etc. Which are the best?
Best kosher meat market on the Westside?
Need to buy a large quantity of ground turkey. What market has the best meat, prices and will courteously grind 150# of turkey and package it in smaller packages for easy transport? There are many places along Pico, etc. Which are the best?
2 Nights in LA - need a great California style restaurant with a scene
Nick n'Stefs and the Dining Car, and even Wolfgang's are not to me better than BOA. Almost every time I'm at the Santa Monica DIning Car something is sent back. It is a restaurant in decline. BOA Santa Monica is consistently very good, great sides and is an LA scene. Only CUT consistently outperforms, and at a price. Jar is a better steakhouse than those mentioned, again, except for CUT.
Soul Burgers in Inglewood
Stopped in for lunch today. The #1 with turkey bacon, greens, egg, cheese, spicy sauce and yams really is genius! All the flavors were distinct, clean and fit well together. I could see doing without any particular ingredient depending upon your mood, but this was a great burger.
As already said, there are ten seats, in a clean strip mall storefront....great soul music as it should be and friendly folks serving it up. Other than the one burger fir $5, all are $8 or more...so not cheap, but a great find.
Need Laguna Nigel recommendations for a group of 10!
josephini,
thanks for your precise comments. this group will definitely loosen up after a couple of drinks, so I've made a res at mastro's and bluefin....just in case the boss decides he wants sushi. looking forward to either.
Need Laguna Nigel recommendations for a group of 10!
josephini and ocshooter,
Thanks for your recommendations. Mastro's looks perfect....except for the 20 minute drive after an evening of great cocktails!
Sapphire and Salt Creek Grille look much closer. I think I know the answer on Salt Creek Grille, but what are your thoughts on those two?
Is 230 Forest better than Sapphire?
Thanks.
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Mastros Restaurant
2087 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Need Laguna Nigel recommendations for a group of 10!
Having a work meeting at the Ritz in Lagua Nigel for a couple of days and want to eat away from the hotel. Price is not the first consideration....Looking for great food and a fun, not stuffy atmosphere. The boss is paying, so good food is the priority!!!
Classic Grille on Manchester
You know, it seems like a "typical" diner, but I love their cheeseburgers and onion rings. The burger is always really fresh with the right proportion of things. Classic Grille is actually a favorite of our office. Never been for dinner but our assistant gets the cheese steak, fries and chocolate cake regularly, and the grilled cheese is good too.
There is a thai place in the in the 7-11 strip mall just east of Classic Grill...Chana Thai, I think. I love the beef salad and noodles with broccolli. I prefer it to Araya in Westchester.
Great steak in LA - but not quite Cut, etc
I don't understand why Jar and Boa (Santa Monica location) don't get more respect from Hounds. Both are so consistently superior to Mastro's, the Dining Car and Ruth's Cris in quality, sides, and ambience. Perhaps the service is flashier at Mastro's but I've found it pretty inconsistent for us regular folk.
I love Gardel's Lucques and Fogo, but for a steak house, I'll take Jar or Boa hands down. Currently Boa has a root vegetable gratin, that is SO killer...with the bone-in ribeye it's great!
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Lucques
8474 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Mastros Restaurant
2087 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Quiet, Romantic & Delicious on the Westside
Need a place where I can have a quiet, romantic dinner with delicious food this Sunday. Jiraffe is closed, Lucques only has Sunday Supper. Hatfields never really delivers for my taste. Haven't been to dinner at the Peninsula or LaCachette Grill. Jar is a favorite, but doesn't feel quite romantic enough. I need help!!!!
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Jiraffe Restaurant
502 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Lucques
8474 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Best caviar prices on the Westside?
Don't need ( and can't afford!) the BEST caviar, but where are the best prices for very good caviar on the Westside?
Upper West, The Six, Carlito Gardels, Eva or ?????
Thanks yogachik. I typically agree with your comments, so what's good at Upper West?
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Upper West
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Upper West, The Six, Carlito Gardels, Eva or ?????
Hi. Looking for an affordable tasty place west of La Brea that we haven't been to before. Have been to Gardels and love it. Of this list, wht do you suggest.....and given the type of place and cost these places reflrect, any addl recs?
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Upper West
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Noshi Sushi.....anyone been lately?
When I lived in Hollywood a few years ago was a regular at Noshi. I always found it outstanding for the price. Far better than Hide....the closest thing I can think of on the Westside. Haven't been for a while. Would appreciate an update on Noshi.....and any other reasonably priced Westside sushi places.
Terroni or Mozza2Go?
Got my margherita pizza at Mozza fresh out of the oven. The crust was outstanding, and the pizza was very tasty. For $14, it's not worth it in my book. I'd guess I'd feel this way about other "preium" priced pies if Mozza is the top of the heap.
On the other hand, the almond pastry (canette?) I had was a revelation!!! From the moment it touched my first taste bud, it was a truly superior experience. Although there were ony a few bites, I savored each bite and was absolutely impressed. So, although $4 is not cheap, I would purchase a box full of these at Mozza, before another pizza, as they were awesome!
On another occassion stopped at Tomato PIe. It was definitely better than your typical slice, but unless you're in the neighborhood, not something to search out.
Terroni or Mozza2Go?
Want to have some pizza for dinner tonight. Haven't herd much about Terroni lately...and Figure I won't get into to Mozza. So which pizza will make me happier??? Or is there anther option I should consider?
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Terroni
7605 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Good Cheap Food around LAX
Thanks HOunds....keep those recommendations coming!
Tried Tony's last week. Had a decent cold roast beef sandwich. Nothing exceptional I hope I ordered poorly, and that there is better to be had there.
Picked up a few items at the El Segundo BreadBar outlet last week and was totally underwhelmed. Noting seemed really fresh, and the dark chocolate baguette was doughy and a bit dry. DISAPPOINTING!
Had the Dream burger and onion rings at Pann's today. It was excellent! Could have eaten a few more rings, and fortunately they keep the portion size down.
Tomorrow will be Thai or LAX Taco.
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Pann's Restaurant & Coffee Shop
6710 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
LAX Tacos
543 W Arbor Vitae St, Inglewood, CA 90301
Best sandwich on a fresh, crusty baguette?!?!?!?!
Went to BREADBAR in El Segundo and was TOTALLY underwhelmed. Had the dark chocolate baguette - doughy and a bit stale, a cheese cherry danish- eh, and the brioche was the best taste, but not anything outstanding. Did not have a sandwich, but it seemed iike this was day old stuff...not fresh for that day's output. A very poor use of calories!
Good Cheap Food around LAX
So new to the area, I got my streets mixed up. I meant Airport & Century!
Good Cheap Food around LAX
Just started working in the LAX area, south of Century at Arbor Vitae. There are lots of divey looking burger, hawaian, thai, bar-b-q and indian/pakistani places in the neighborhood. Can anyone vouch for any of these places? I know about Pann's, so no need to mention it. I've also been to Hawaiian Bar-b-q on Century, which is pretty good for the $.
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Pann's Restaurant & Coffee Shop
6710 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Best sandwich on a fresh, crusty baguette?!?!?!?!
I've just started eating bread, starch, etc. again after a 15 month hiatus. I am CRAVING a great sandwich on a fresh, crusty baguette. Where can I find it on the Westside or LAX area? Bay Cities really doesn't do it for me, so please, no GodMother recs.
After that baguette, I'll be looking for great mac n'cheese, carrot cake and a grilled cheese sandwich. Any help in that area appreciated as well!
Best Buffet Breakfast - Big Island?
Agree with the Four Seasons being the best throughout the week. The Mauna Kea buffet on weekends has improved since it re-opened, but as a rule, the Four Seasons is tops.
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Mauna Kea
, Kamuela, HI 96743
