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| Vermont 1714 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004 323.661.6163 |  |
a landmark building on suddenly-trendy vermont avenue---thanks in part to the success of this pioneering restaurant---houses a dining room that combines a sultry moorish decor with modern sensibilities, resulting in a ca... more
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| Vibrato Grill and Jazz 2930 Beverly Glen Circle, Bel Air, CA 90077 310.474.9400 | |
legendary jazz trumpeter and music producer herb alpert has teamed up with pasadena-based smith brothers to open this new hot night spot in bel-air. the 150-seat contemporary restaurant features excellent new american cu... more
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| Village Pub 2967 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94028 650.851.9888 | |
woodside has always been estate country and horse country, and members of san francisco society weekend here still. the village pub suits the community perfectly: the atmosphere is cushy yet welcoming and unpretentious; ... more
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| Washington Square Bar and Grill 1707 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 415.982.8123 | |
the classic north beach saloon is back with its potent cocktails, lively ambience, handsome surroundings, and affable service intact. snacks include fresh shellfish, bountiful salads, and a dreamy lamb tartare studded wi... more
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| Wine Bistro 1280 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93067 805.969.3784 | |
| Woodward's Garden 1700 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94107 415.621.7122 | |
incongruous locale notwithstanding (its located almost beneath the freeway), this unpretentious little restaurant serves up the most phenomenal california cuisine this side of chez panisse. although the menu is limited a... more
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| Xyz 181 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94122 415.817.7836 | |
third st. san francisco, ca the scenethe dining room is striking, with soaring ceilings, high-backed curvaceous booths and a wall of peephole cutouts. the decor, along with soft lighting and a coolly hip techno soundtrac... more
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| Yearend 10 Places I've Reviewed in 2003, San Jose, CA 95124 408.278.4555 | |
arcadia, by renowned chef michael mina, has become one of san joses premier dining establishments. the fashionable 130-seat restaurant offers guests an extensive menu with items that mina describes as modern, innovative ... more
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| Zax 11604 San Vicente Blvd, Brentwood, CA 90064 310.571.3800 | |
restaurateur chris schaefer continues his successful run here at zax. an inviting, comforting place---though a tad cramped---it remains one of those beloved neighborhood eateries that also draws diners from all over l.a.... more
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| Zazu 3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 707.523.4814 | |
just when you start to feel lost, you arrive at this rural dining fantasy, where the ambience is san francisco railroad apartment meets clapboard shack and the food is adventurous comfort. guests cluster around the coppe... more
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