that “stank like bloody hell” in a restaurant kitchen in southwest France. “So this is where they keep the dead bodies,” she joked to herself, wondering what the contents were. The restaurant sat next to a...

CorporateAmerica Park is right next to a hopping little restaurant scene. Oslo for sushi, Vincente’s for a cuban sandwich, Lolas for anything on the menu. You can head north on Woodward and get divine middle eastern-ish...

Hi 'Hounds - Have any of you tried Patina’s Summer Truffle tasting menu? I have reservations to check it out next week and am wondering if it’s worth the jaunt. It certainly sounds heavenly. I’m a huge fan of...

crowded)with unobtrusive but helpful service, and you can get their full menu served there. Next month is, I’m told, Sauvingnon Blancs, so don’t waste time!

We had a great meal at Deco restaurant in Ventura. Someone on this board went and hated it. I know I will be going there on my next trip to Ventura. Search this board for Ventura and Deco for my original review.

and his son Oscar will be cooking at Vincenti in Brentwood next Wednesday and Thursday evenings, January 24 and 25. Alas, the price of sampling Cesare’s talents is steep: $165 for the food and paired wine, plus tax and tip....

Tonight on WBAI, 99.5 FM, Fred Hirshkowitz (sp?) is having the annual Julia Childs sound alike contest at around 9 PM on his show, Home Fries (along with jazz, blues cuts, comedy riffs, etc). Next week, he’ll have the...

of beef looks sad and forlorn on that little naked plate. Maybe a piece of plastic parsley or a sliver of tomato would cheer it up a little. And make the plate so hot that no matter how you order the beef done it changes in the...

it’s in the Glendale Marketplace, next to Ichiban, Seoul Grindz, Panda, Baja, Steak Escape, you can’t miss it! let me know how you like the food.

Good luck, Griller. I read the WEEKLY article also and went to Mastro’s over Porterhouse at the time. Everything we had at Mastro’s was top notch. I would love to hear how you like Porterhouse.

, and for less $. I would consider ordering the Mahi Mahi, Halibut and the Opakapaka without the sauce next time. Actually as good as in Hawaii – the only time I have been able to say this in the mainland US after years of...

Anyone know if this is open yet? I’m traveling to old town Pasadena next week for business and may hunt this down if it’s nearby.

, 1930s haute cuisine, 1930s music and sound system, and 1930s patrons. We felt very young when the woman at the next table announced to the waiter that this was her 80th birthday (yes, the waiters sing “Happy...

Nice review (especially since we’re in agreement...) Try the burger next time for another pleasant surprise, and at $5.50 (including fries or soup or salad) it erases any lingering memories of Thai-American. Best burger...

- thick medium rare breast slices wiyth cilantro(?) mashed potatoes – but didn’t get to try it. Guy at the next table raved that the shrimp on the tasting menu was “the best shrimp I've ever had”. Desserts...