S-Irene-Virbila

S-Irene-Virbila
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Member since: 09/07

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Reviews(210)

Animal
"Review: Animal restaurant in Los Angeles"
Posted on August 25, 2008
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Palate Food + Wine
"The Review: Palate Food Wine"
Posted on August 12, 2008
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The Park
"Restaurant Review: The Park in Echo Park"
Posted on August 05, 2008
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Michael's on Naples Ristorante
"Restaurant Review: Michael's on Naples Ristorante"
Posted on August 04, 2008
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7
Brix @ 1601
"Bring it all on"
Posted on July 01, 2008
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8
Taverna Tony
"Taverna Tony in Malibu, where Greek has a family feel"
Posted on June 24, 2008
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Gus's Barbecue
"A revamped classic"
Posted on June 10, 2008
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Bashan
"A duet with flair"
Posted on June 05, 2008
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Beso
"Ready for its close-up?"
Posted on June 04, 2008
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Auberge at Ojai
"Nestled in the trees of Ojai"
Posted on May 23, 2008
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4
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Nobu Los Angeles
"Just another Nobu"
Posted on May 21, 2008
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Little Dom's
"Still finding its way"
Posted on May 19, 2008
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7
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Fraîche
"Get ready for a nice surprise"
Posted on May 06, 2008
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8
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Akasha
"Eco-friendly eating"
Posted on April 30, 2008
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5
3
Bond Street
"No stars."
Posted on April 24, 2008
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3
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LAMILL Coffee Boutique
"Silver Lake may never be the same"
Posted on April 24, 2008
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4
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Paperfish
"A mixed seafood at Joachim Splichal's Paperfish"
Posted on February 26, 2008
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Melograno
"A delicious step up"
Posted on February 19, 2008
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Izakaya Zero
"Little bites of sophistication"
Posted on February 12, 2008
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2
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Restaurant Omakase: A citrus twist in Riverside
"Restaurant Omakase: A citrus twist in Riverside"
Posted on February 07, 2008
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0
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Terroni: Every night is a big night
"Every night is a big night"
Posted on January 29, 2008
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First Look: LA Mill
"First Look: LA Mill"
Posted on January 24, 2008
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Your mission: Find Mesa's front door
"Your mission: Find Mesa's front door"
Posted on January 14, 2008
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0
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Kumo--CLOSED
"Sky's the limit inside cloud nine"
Posted on January 03, 2008
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Bar Pintxo
"Bar Pintxo: Near the beach a bit of Spain"
Posted on January 03, 2008
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Sky's the limit at high-flying Kumo
"Sky's the limit inside cloud nine"
Posted on January 02, 2008
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A duet with flair
"Bashan: A duet with flair"
Posted on December 27, 2007
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0
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Restaurants: Yamato in Westwood
"At Yamato the glamour quotient is high but the hit to the wallet isn't"
Posted on December 27, 2007
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3
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Count on Lucques to get it right
"Count on Lucques to get it right"
Posted on December 21, 2007
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1
1
Bread and beauty at Tanzore
"Bread and Beauty at Tanzore"
Posted on December 11, 2007
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0
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Mucho Ultima Mexicana
"The portions are Mucho indeed"
Posted on December 06, 2007
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3
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Bastide--CLOSED
"Bastide, in a class of its own"
Posted on December 04, 2007
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In bustling Los Feliz Village, Mes Amis is a quiet, welcoming French respite
"In bustling Los Feliz Village, Mes Amis is a quiet, welcoming French respite"
Posted on November 30, 2007
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Hidden
"Hidden: three kitchens too many?"
Posted on November 27, 2007
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Taste
"A little pasta, a lot of whirl"
Posted on November 21, 2007
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8
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Savannah Supper Club & Lounge
"A parody of French cooking"
Posted on November 16, 2007
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1
3
The Forks Chop House
"It's prime territory, all right"
Posted on November 09, 2007
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7
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Elite Restaurant
"The dim sum show"
Posted on November 09, 2007
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1
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Ocean Star Restaurant
"Still reigning in Monterey Park"
Posted on November 09, 2007
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7
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R-23
"Deserving of a wider following"
Posted on November 09, 2007
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7
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Ciudad
"Latin limbo"
Posted on November 09, 2007
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3
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Cafe Pinot
"On an upswing downtown"
Posted on November 09, 2007
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3
1
Valentino
"New guard at an old flame"
Posted on November 09, 2007
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3
1
Beacon an Asian Cafe
"Good tastes, good timing"
Posted on November 09, 2007
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0
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Vertical Wine Bistro
"Any which way, including up"
Posted on November 09, 2007
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1
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Grace
"A Grace note on Beverly Boulevard"
Posted on November 08, 2007
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Dolce
"Far from the marinara crowd"
Posted on November 08, 2007
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2
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Osteria Mozza
"Be very hungry"
Posted on November 08, 2007
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Yujean Kang's
"The Power of One"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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3
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Windows
"Seeking the heights"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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0
1
Triumphal Palace
"Cantonese, royally redefined"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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Trattoria Tre Venezie
"It's got everything but the canals"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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7
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Toscana
"A quick trip to Tuscany"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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0
2
The Sunset Restaurant
"The ocean at its doorstep"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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1
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The Restaurant at the Getty Center
"Another transportating experience"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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0
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Zucca Ristorante
"Joachim Splichal tries Italian"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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1
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Arroyo Chop House
"If only its atmosphere delivered"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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0
2
Wilson Cafe + Bar
"Good stuff well done"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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3
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Wilshire restaurant
"Where scene meets cuisine"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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2
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Whist
"Beyond the cool factor"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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2
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Water Grill
"Water Grill's crucial moment"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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7
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Vincenti Ristorante
"Simply elegant"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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Vermont Restaurant
"Call it home-field advantage"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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1
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Urasawa Restuarant
"A chef comes into his own"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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1
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Tower Bar
"Glamour under the stars"
Posted on October 26, 2007
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0
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The Hungry Cat
" It'll leave you purring"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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10
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Table 8
" I think we have a star in the making"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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0
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Sushi Roku Pasadena
"Something fishy"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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4
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Shiro
" A repertoire worth repeating"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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0
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Piccolo Paradiso
"Targeting the comfort factor"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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2
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Hotel Bel-Air Restaurant
"Deluxe treatment"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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5
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Palm Restaurant
"A bright spot downtown"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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The Lobster
"A shore thing"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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1
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The Grill on the Alley
"A chophouse champ"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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Thaitalian Cooking Duet
"Mozzarella in the egg rolls?"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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0
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Taylor's Steak House
"Beef, straight up"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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2
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Tagine
"Morocco, as seen by candlelight"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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Sushi Yotsuya
"A haven for the sushi purist"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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4
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Sor Tino
"A casual Italian translation"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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1
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Sona
"At the edge, sometimes over it "
Posted on October 25, 2007
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5
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Social Hollywood
"A return to glory"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant
"Safe harbor in Los Angeles"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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0
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Saddle Peak Lodge
"Tamer choices, gracious charm"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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2
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S Vietnamese Fine Dining
"A touch of elegance"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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3
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Ristorante Max
"From coast to coast"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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7
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Restaurant Devon
"Making a statement"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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Blue Velvet
"The city, from a new angle"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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Red Pearl Kitchen--CLOSED
"Turning on the charm"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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Providence
"A chef's vision, crystal clear"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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Pizzeria Mozza
"Hot spot? Mozza is on fire"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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Philippe The Original
"A dip into L.A.'s past"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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Patina
"Still ahead of the curve"
Posted on October 25, 2007
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Pastis Restaurant
"A smooth second act"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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Panzanella Ristorante
"An Italian revival in the Valley"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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3
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Ortolan
"French fashion plate"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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2
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Orris
" At last, fascinating fusion"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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0
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Parkway Grill
"Toned down and looking up"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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1
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Pacific Dining Car
"Seems like old times"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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5
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Opus
"Expect the unexpected"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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3
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Nobu
"Nobu goes to Malibu"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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0
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Nishimura
"Just off Melrose, a hidden jewel"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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0
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NineThirty at the W hotel
"Simple is the New trendy"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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3
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Napa Rose Restaurant
"Serious Disney dining"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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Mélisse
"Un-haughty French"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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Mr. Chow
"Forever Young"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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Mori Sushi
"Modest master of the Nuance"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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2
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Sushi Nozawa
"Sit, Eat, Pay"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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2
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Mia Sushi
"Sushi, on the Rock"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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Marche
"Fusion fixation"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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Mastro's Steakhouse
"Steak for the traditional"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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Mandaloun
"Bring on the meze: The night is young"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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Mako Restaurant
"Focusing on fusion"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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0
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Lucques
"Still ahead of the rest "
Posted on October 24, 2007
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Oceanfront
"Shipshape by the shore"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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0
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Ocean and Vine
"A splash by the sea"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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0
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Noe Restaurant & Bar
"On the downtown scene"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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1
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The Nook Bistro
"Find it once, and you'll go back"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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2
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Minibar
"Wacky and wild, and it works"
Posted on October 24, 2007
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Lawry's The Prime Rib
"Everybody loves Prime Rib"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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La Terza
"A smart taste of la dolce vita"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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La Serenata De Garibaldi
"Viva La Serenata"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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Literati 2
"A breakout hangout"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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0
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Kagaya
"The beauty of simplicity"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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1
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Jer-ne Restaurant
"With excitement on the plate"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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0
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Pecorino Restaurant
"Just in from Italy"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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1
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Eat On Sunset
"Eat. Drink. (you know the rest.)"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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0
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Lodge Steakhouse
"Where looks are everything"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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0
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Tantra
"A lavish temple of promise"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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3
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Memphis--Closed
"Southern charm, L.A. savvy"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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1
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M Cafe de Chaya
"Daring and delicious, naturally"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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0
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The Spanish Kitchen
"A long night at the local hacienda"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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2
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La Dolce Vita
"Back to old-school cool"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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1
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La Botte Deli
"Not just another trattoria"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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6
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Koi
"Joining the sushi scene"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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1
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Katsuya
"Sushi, illuminated"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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1
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Josie
"Big city sophisticate"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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13
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Joe's Restaurant
"A charm that beckons"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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1
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JiRaffe
"Reaching new heights"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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0
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Simon L.A.
"Kitschy-kitschy cool"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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Pacific Dining Car
"Where classic is prime"
Posted on October 23, 2007
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0
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J.R.'s Bar-B-Que
"J.R.'s has it all"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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10
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Il Grano
"Maximizing the bounty of tomato vines"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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0
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Il Cielo
"Rocky hideaway"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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4
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Magnolia
"The late, late show"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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Hong Kong Palace
"The best dim sum in town"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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Hamasaku
"Sushi with sophistication"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
1
Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro
"After Crate & Barrel, Gruyere and Emmenthal"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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Fogo De Chão
"Carving up the scenery"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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3
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Firefly Bistro
"A little bohemian, a lot Californian"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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Firefly
"Hot Scene, no sign. Are we in Studio City?"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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6
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Enoteca Drago
"One if by glass, two if by quartino"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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The Edendale Grill
"A new brigade comes to a neighborhood's rescue"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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0
1
Melrose Bar & Grill
"A savvy approach on Melrose"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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2
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Dominick's
"Frank and Dino, meet George and Brad"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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Capo
"Basking in the warm glow"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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0
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Canelé
"A welcome neighbor"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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4
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Cafe Talesai
"Thai that tries for more"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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0
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Brasserie Vert
"A great spot for a nosh and a drink"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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Cobras & Matadors
"Tops for tapas"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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0
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Umami Burger 2.0
"The scene's the thing"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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2
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Citizen Smith
"Late-night and sultry"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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2
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Chez Jay
"Long may it live"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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Cheebo
"Deliciously offbeat"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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2
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Chameau
"An oasis of Moroccan cool"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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Boneyard Bistro
"Where barbecue meets bistro"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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2
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All' Angelo
"Try the salumi, stay for secondi"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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26
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Bombay Cafe
"An L.A. original that has only gotten better"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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2
1
Bistro Provence
"A tase of Paris, just up the street"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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6
0
Beechwood
"The bar steals the scene"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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Hatfield's
"Quiet ambition, riveting tastes"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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3
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Gyu-Kaku
"Heat of the moment"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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Geisha House
"Asian chic, Hollywood style"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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5
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Ford's Filling Station
"Casual marks the hot spot"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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3
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Bar Celona
"Sunshine, sangria and a tapa or two."
Posted on October 22, 2007
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4
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Arnie Morton's of Chicago
"May i introduce your steak?"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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2
1
Empress Pavilion
"One of my favorite places for dim sum"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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2
1
E Baldi
"Famous? Rich? This one's for you"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
0
Dakota
"Steakhouse swank"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
0
Cinch Restaurant
"Beware: The hipsters are restless "
Posted on October 22, 2007
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0
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Chinois on Main
"Still a Main attraction"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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3
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Chez Mimi
"French re-connection"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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3
1
Bar Marmont
"Back in the game"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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7
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Cafe Atlantic
"An island of nostalgia and classic Cuban fare"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
0
Brentwood Restaurant & Lounge
"American beauty"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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0
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Biggs
"Energy enough to shout about"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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Bella Cucina Italiana
"A warm oasis"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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BLD
"Easygoing and an early winner"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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1
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BOA Steakhouse
"Steak, with rare style"
Posted on October 22, 2007
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0
1
Villa Amalfi Ristorante
" Pasta, pizza and always a party"
Posted on October 19, 2007
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0
0
Blair's Restaurant
"Comfortable, close by and always packed"
Posted on October 19, 2007
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3
1
Avenue--CLOSED
"Avenue brings welcome sophistication to Manhattan Beach dining"
Posted on October 19, 2007
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0
0
Ammo
"A Hollywood spot for the rest of us"
Posted on October 19, 2007
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4
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Chaya Brasserie
"Still the life of the party"
Posted on October 19, 2007
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0
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Minx
"A scene sprinkled with stardust"
Posted on October 18, 2007
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4
3
Angelini Osteria
"The party at Angelini Osteria continues six years later"
Posted on October 18, 2007
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2
0
A.O.C.
"A bite of what L.A.'s craving"
Posted on October 18, 2007
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2
0
Spago
"Still California at its best"
Posted on October 17, 2007
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4
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Jar
"Sly, sensual and sophisticated"
Posted on September 20, 2007
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7
0
The Kitchen
"At the Kitchen, meet dinner"
Posted on September 19, 2007
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3
0
Rustic Canyon Wine Bar & Seasonal Kitchen
"Citified rustic"
Posted on September 19, 2007
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8
1
Tasca Wine Bar
"A wine bar that gets it right"
Posted on September 19, 2007
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26
0
Sakura Japanese Restuarant
"Keep an eye on that last bite"
Posted on September 19, 2007
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2
0
Xiomara On Melrose
"Cuban sequel debuts in Hollywood"
Posted on September 19, 2007
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2
0
Gonpachi
"The new restaurant from Tokyo brings fun dining to La Cienega"
Posted on September 18, 2007
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2
0
Catch
"An elegant vibe with an imaginative menu"
Posted on September 18, 2007
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3
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Cafe Stella
"A charming little bistro by starlight"
Posted on September 18, 2007
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4
2
Leatherby's Cafe Rouge
"At Cafe Rouge, dinner is the show"
Posted on September 18, 2007
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7
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CUT at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel
"A brilliant steakhouse indeed"
Posted on September 18, 2007
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750 ml - CLOSED
"Steven Arroyo's new place has something his other restaurants have been missing: an ambitious chef"
Posted on September 18, 2007
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1
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Campanile
"It's still a love story"
Posted on September 18, 2007
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