week are sharing a giggle with you too at the idea of my being “security”. I doubt anyone would be afraid of me, yet who knows what I’d do if someone tried to make off with Dujac’s Grand Cru Clos de la... (20 replies, last updated by stephen July 12, 2001)

I just returned from Ralph’s Mkt. They had at least a dozen kinds of Van deKamp doughnuts and some Eng. muffins but no cookies. I checked the box and it says that Ralph’s is the distributor. No other company was... (49 replies, last updated by sillykat November 21, 2009)

Buttercake Bakery and Jamaica’s Cakes, both on Pico in West LA are pretty darned good. I’ve never been disappointed with any of their offerings. Of the two, Buttercake probably has more of what you’re... (17 replies, last updated by choctastic November 20, 2008)

I was there last Saturday actually. I had the crab cakes (which were average) and the port and balsamic vinegar filet mignon (which was perfect) with roasted garlic mashed potatoes (delicious...but I just love mashed potatoes).... (1 reply, last updated by Frenchie June 7, 2006)

if he plans on paying for it. I will stick with Havania Mania and Havana Sandwich Company. Have any of you had better luck at this place? (3 replies, last updated by msmd310 February 18, 2008)

I just returned from a lovely lunch at a little place that opened in November called Creme de la Creme which is across from the Safeway on MacArthur Blvd. They are also the only authorized seller of Fauchon in Washington, DC and... (7 replies, last updated by sourdoughbreath July 24, 2004)

Any recs on what to order at lunch? I’ve been a few times before and recall the Aguas Frescas de Fruta (watermelon) and the Coconut Flan as being outstanding but, don’t recall the apps or mains. (7 replies, last updated by carter January 23, 2006)

We were married at La Venta Inn 8 years ago. We were very pleased with New York Food Company. I wouldn’t want to recommend any specific items since it has been so long, but we were very pleased with the set up, the... (7 replies, last updated by Dommy April 20, 2007)

that allows me to mix the dulce de leche straight into the batter, which was the mode d’entre in this cake. Everything I’ve found calls for it to be drizzled on top. I’ve done that in the past, a la Tres Leches,... (6 replies, last updated by ironmom May 25, 2002)

I think the strawberry whipped cream cake from a Chinese bakery is good, but would look a little too out-of-place for a company holiday party in Marina del Rey, with the red gel writing and almond slices on the side. You’ll... (4 replies, last updated by chuck December 4, 2008)

Well, the Pampas Cafe in Granada Hills makes a very good one - at 17003 chatsworth, corner Balboa. Know people from here in Sherman Oaks call and plan functions around Neil Ward’s dulce de leche cakes. (2 replies, last updated by carter September 2, 2009)

Any suggestions for dinner for 17 company execs? Private room would be nice. “Hollywood” feel would be great for the out of towners. TIA (10 replies, last updated by attran99 November 1, 2009)

I’m glad you got it ceekskat. I was looking for a place that 60 hockey referees from Canada would find appropriate. ARGH Association de Ringuette Gatineau-Hull (5 replies, last updated by Pinkster October 30, 2008)

: sandwiches (both hot and cold), salads, soups (at least four to choose from a day), pasta, and breakfasts. I know the name is "bread company" but they go overboard with their use of it in their meals. If you order a sandwich and... (17 replies, last updated by crsin June 30, 2007)

I don’t and I wouldn’t. I might get the “snappy comeback” ready, but you gotta know your company if you are going to go that route. The only thing I would probably think about doing with kids coming would... (76 replies, last updated by jennywinker November 26, 2007)