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PLEASE POST YOUR VOTES HERE: Ultimate Los Angeles Restaurants 2010
Under $25
King Taco
Phillipes
Juniors
Casa Escobar (Santa Monica)
Nook
Over $25
Angelini Osteria
Melisse
Lucques
AOC
Josie
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Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
AOC
8022 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Lucques
8474 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Need rec's for Thanksgiving dinner for 12 on the West side
Would appreciate any help.
Westside Basic Mexican
Our favorite: Casa Escobar on Wilshire and 25th in Santa Monica.
2 Dudes meet up in Vegas
For 2 guys I highly recommend SW Steakhouse at the Wynn.
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SW Steakhouse
3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Restaurant Charlie and its C Bar in the Palazzo closes
By Robin Leach (contact)
Friday, March 19, 2010 | 9:59 a.m.
April Corbin
Restaurant Charlie by Charlie Trotter in the Palazzo.
Courtesy
Palazzo celebrity chef Charlie Trotter wed his longtime lady love Rochelle Smith at the One & Only vacation resort on the Maldives in the Indian Ocean on Feb. 25, 2010.
It’s the first star chef restaurant closing brought on by the recession. Charlie Trotter has decided to close his award-winning fine-dining palace Restaurant Charlie and its C Bar in the Palazzo.
Newlyweds Charlie and his bride Rochelle sent me the sad email verdict this morning, but they promise to try it again when the economy bounces back. Their decision comes just three weeks after their marriage on an island near the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.
“It breaks our heart,” they told me in a personal note. “After many months of consideration, we -- along with our business partners -- have decided to close Restaurant Charlie.
“We can only be happy and proud of the success of this project over the past two years. The restaurant opened with rave reviews, including obtaining the top ranking as Best New Restaurant in Las Vegas, and we also won the first Michelin Star in less than one year.
“We are all aware of the economic crisis, which has tanked many markets -- and Las Vegas has been particularly hard hit -- especially in the mid-upscale luxury market, which is where our restaurant was categorized. We are proud of the team we had there and definitely look forward to perhaps opening the restaurant in another location sometime in the future.
“In the meantime, we are busy organizing our lives as newlyweds and very optimistic about our future both personally and professionally! Thanks for all of your support!”
Charlie’s gourmet dining palace was hailed as “beyond brilliant” and a spectacular gem for foodies. Critics lavished praise on his meals, service and the restaurant’s beautiful furnishings. Many celebrities dined there over its 24-month life. He was loved and admired by the Las Vegas food community, particularly for his generous charitable support and also his unceasing willingness to participate in numerous local food-related events.
My observation is that, sadly, restaurant goers in this wretched economy want basic meat and potato dinners rather than ultimate excellence in food. It’s sadder to even wonder how many other top of the top-line restaurants may have to follow suit.
Vegas DeLuxe wishes Charlie and Rochelle good luck and a happy married life back in their Chicago home.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/mar/19/star-chef-charlie-trotter-closing-his-palazzo-rest/
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Restaurant Charlie
3325 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Las Vegas solo
That's what I always order, the rack of lamb. The best tasting lamb I've ever had. I also get 1/2 order of their Tagliatelle with red sauce. Damn good! Glad you enjoyed it.
Best Italian
B & B Ristorante, in the passage way between the Venetian and The Palazzo, is imho the very best Italian food in Vegas. (what one should expect from Mario Batali). The pastas, the rabbit, lamb, beef, seafood etc. are off the hook. I stay at Encore frequently and Sinatra, while decent, doesn't hold a candle to B & B. And if you're staying at the Wynn/WEncore and easy walk accross the street.
Delmonico vs. SW Steakhouse
SW is my favorite steakhouse in Las Vegas and I've tried dozens over the years. Make sure to get a side of potatoes au gratin. yum yum!
Las Vegas solo
Circo at the Bellagio has a great bar where you can eat and watch a game on a big HDTV flat panel. Gourmet menu and great people watching.. Steaks, everything Italian, seafood, lamb. I've never been disappointed. Ask for Joe. He's been there since the Bellagio opened in '98
PLEASE POST YOUR VOTES HERE: Ultimate Los Angeles Restaurants 2009
Over$25
Angelini Osteria
Melisse
Providence
AOC
Lucques
Under $25
Phillipes
King Taco
Juniors Deli
Bobby's Diner (W.H.)
Langers
Need help! Rec's for good to go BBQ in SFV to take to Rose Bowl tailgate
We went Hogly Wogly Tyler Texas BBQ for their take out. Got pork and beef sandwiches and we were very disappointed. Wish trimtab had posted about Zekes before we left on Saturday. Maybe for the next game in a few weeks. Thanks all!
Need help! Rec's for good to go BBQ in SFV to take to Rose Bowl tailgate
As close to the 405 as possible. Good pulled pork sandwiches, ribs etc. Much appreciated.
Best Italian (money no object) in L.A. area for a VERY picky eater
Angelini, for this Italian living here, is the finest Italian food I've had in the city and I love the vibe of the place.
Today's L.A. Times article on Taco Trucks: A Must Read
Shameful in many ways...
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tacotrucks20-2009may20,0,2209904.story
Non-Chain restaurants in Woodland Hills
My Brothers Barbeque on Ventura between Topanga and Canoga.
West side or SM Italian for 60th birthday party?
Vito
28th and Ocean Park in Santa Monica.
Can't beat the food, atmosphere, service and price.
Gilbert's El Indio on 26th and Pico
Very good Cal/Mex food all around. I've been eating there for 25 years.
Need rec's for great Seafood in WLA or Bev Hills or WeHo
Those were both at the top of my list but we want to stay out of Santa Monica.
Need rec's for great Seafood in WLA or Bev Hills or WeHo
Friends coming into town and they're hungry for some good seafood.
Junior's--pretty blah
I love the Brisket Dip sandwich, too. Can't beat they're breakfasts.
Mastros Steakhouse
Mastro's is totally overrated. For the best steak (and atmosphere) in LA, we head to the Pacific Dining Car on Wilshire around 28th.
Where to dine Christmas night westside? Help!
The whole family went to Juniors and had a great meal. $5 a bottle corkage to boot!
Where to dine Christmas night westside? Help!
We are looking for a decent spot for Chrismas night dinner on the westside. Thanks for any help in advance.
EDIT: I've found one: Juniors Deli at Pico and Westwood. Any others????
CARNE ASADA CARNE ASADA CARNE ASADA
Don Felix at Sawtell and Pico and
El Parian on Pico near Alvarado
Two best Carrne Asada spots in LA.
Christmas Eve dinner in the City
For the past decade I've taken the wife and four kids to The Pacific Dining Car on Wilshire on the westside. Wonderful atmosphere and great food. Bring you wallet.
Ultimate Los Angeles Restaurants 2008: The Poll Results [LONG]
Thanks! I think you have Tacos por Favor in the wrong column. Should be in the under $25.
