New Year's Day Dining
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When I took a Francophile friend to dinner in Santa Monica last week, she stood on the tiny octagonal tiles spelling out the name Anisette...
Santa Monica just got a new French stage set. And while it may not be appropriate to break out that beret you bought in Paris, by all means, dress for the part.
>> First Look: S. Irene Virbila on Anisette
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First impressions: Anisette Brasserie (Metromix)
Chef Alain Giraud and his worthy staff have in the space of three weeks brought an authentic French Brasserie, (read standard menu, great cooking, relaxed atmosphere) to Santa Monica/Los Angeles. Try the oysters, sample a great cocktail, select good values from the wine menu, emphasizing Californian, French, Oregonian. I relished...
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The cook was awesome!! Ryan really knows what he is doing. He has a real gift!! You can't teach what he has!! It has to be natural talent!! The salmon...

Absolutely wonderful spot. The most beautiful bar in Santa Monica. And VERY excellent French onion soup.

This review is for their morning pastries since I wanted a light breakfast. The items we got: Brioche: Delicate flavor with a little sprinkle of cheese...

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