We’ve come into a gift certificate from Alessi, and are contemplating replacing our $20 toaster, which has some major technical difficulties. Has anyone used one of these? Any thoughts? http://www.alessi... (4 replies, last updated by Canthespam April 27, 2009)

We’re looking for an early dinner close to the Arclight tonight. This turns up on Open Table but I can’t find anything on the board about it. We love Cheebo but is this worth a try too? Any other suggestions? Not... (0 replies, last updated by Slow Foodie January 9, 2004)

Which one is your favorite? Just tried the Sicilian split pea soup and it was very good and tasted like nothing out there. (5 replies, last updated by ilsorpasso September 12, 2008)

As a very picky pizza eater who almost never bothers with it in LA (except for Angeli and cooking at home) and instead wait for NYC trips to indulge pizza cravings, I can half-heartedly endorse Alessi. First off, it’s a... (13 replies, last updated by mc michael December 31, 2003)

If money isn’t an object, what about the Alessi 9091? I like not having to lift the lid off to fill the kettle. And it’s a classic. http://www.alessi-shop.com/ashop-us/design-products/kettles-90145/kettle-1310.html (2 replies, last updated by javaandjazz April 28, 2008)

Now that Alessi is defunct are there any places in the greater LA area which offer good Rome-style (Piazza Navonna springs to mind)pizzas? (1 reply, last updated by JL April 27, 2006)

Looking for a bakery/restaurant source for house-made cannoli shells to fill myself. Ferrari’s in Madeira is willing to sell unfilled shells, but they don’t make them themselves; they use Turrano brand from Bloomington, IL. Biggs... (2 replies, last updated by intuitive eggplant February 2, 2009)

The best I’ve had you make at home from a package. Alessi Traditional Sicilian Chicken Noodle Soup comes in a package that makes 8 cups worth. I get it at Stop & Shop but I don’t know who else has it. The other soups... (2 replies, last updated by Brian W March 12, 2006)

Drove by the site,the old Alessi, and construction has commenced. The placed looked gutted.Could be a couple month from now. (2 replies, last updated by MareZeeDotes August 28, 2006)

Alessi makes one and I’m sure you could get it from Ashleys, although my guess is it wouldn’t be cheap. (4 replies, last updated by Cat123 November 22, 2009)

Haven’t been in a year or two, but Alessi on Melrose at Highland had great thin-crust pizza last time I was there. Salads were also excellent. (I also second Damiano’s) Alessi Ristorante 6602 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA... (9 replies, last updated by deliciouslycheap December 26, 2005)

Wow, thanks for that. This is the PERFECT birthday present for a friend of mine who is an Alessi freak, so he’ll love this. (4 replies, last updated by choctastic January 18, 2007)

Well, the abc licenses were posted for both the Melrose and Highland Alessi restaurants on November 17, 2005, which means they need at least 30 days for posting, plus at least another 15-30 days working their way to Sacramento to... (1 reply, last updated by carter December 18, 2005)

seems like people are always looking for Le Creuset and other quality pots and pans on sale. well I just read that Broadway Panhandler is having just such a sale with up to 65% off on Le Creuset, Calphalon, Kitchen Aid, and... (0 replies, last updated by wurstle February 14, 2005)

I’d guess that Alessi bakery on Cypress just east of MacDill is about the best Italian bakery in Tampa. I hesitate to call it strictly Italian because they now have a Cuban takeout cafeteria, but that aside, you’ll... (8 replies, last updated by Pat September 16, 2004)