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| Out Take Cafe 12159 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91602 818.760.1111 |  |
youll never see a menu with so many strange neighbors-like vegetable won ton soup next to ukrainian borscht, dungeness crab cakes next to potato vareniki (dumplings), and spinach eggplant salad next to pot sticker salad.... more
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| Palomino 345 Spear St, San Francisco, CA 94103 415.512.7400 | |
bustling palomino, in the beautiful brick hills brothers plaza, affords diners a fantastic view of the bay bridge. the straightforward california menu revolves around the wood-burning oven: cracker-thin pizza crusts, spi... more
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| Patina 141 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90014 213.972.3331 | |
s grand ave los angeles, ca the scenefollowing frank gehrys breathtaking disney concert hall design, the adjoining dining room blends dramatic flair with simple lines. waves flow through wood-paneled walls; soft yellow l... more
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| Reed's 2640 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 310.546.3299 | |
chef al castaneda continues to helm the kitchen at this casual mini-mall restaurant. his changing specialties might include escargot with brie, filet mignon in red wine and crispy duck with raspberry sauce, often served ... more
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| Restaurant Christine 24530 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90275 310.373.1952 | |
chef-owner christine brown has developed an enthusiastic following with this homey establishment on the edge of the palos verdes peninsula. the two-level restaurant, bathed in persimmon with green accents, offers linen-c... more
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| Restaurant Devon 109 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia, CA 91006 626.305.0013 | |
although itis housed in a converted 1890s carriage house, devon features a contemporary-styled dining room dominated by a chandelier whose long, copper tentacles extend across the ceiling like a giant octopus. originally... more
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| Stinking Rose, The 55 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90048 310.652.7673 | |
this kitschy italianate restaurant import from san francisco has managed to turn garlic into a theme, and is popular with tourists, kids and rowdy private parties. the fun food begins with bagna calda, garlic cloves cook... more
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| Table 8 7661 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069 323.782.8258 | |
elegance and style define table 8, the up-scale, trendy restaurant in melrose. the inviting atmosphere decorates its open rooms with white linen, tall bars, chocolate brown and burgundy upholstry and banquet seating. own... more
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| The Public 1489 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107 415.552.3065 | |
folsom st san francisco, ca the scenewith groovy mismatched furniture, great music and attractive servers, the public is a happening destination for a hip date that wont give anyones wallet a hangover. the brick-walled, ... more
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| 230 Forest Avenue 230 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92657 949.494.2545 | |
a chatty crowd drinks cocktails and dines on cal-asian cuisine at street-side patio tables and an outdoor-indoor bar that disappears into the restaurant through floor-to-ceiling windows. the sleek setup offers patio patr... more
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