I enjoy this place too, but be aware that even though it’s a student-run establishment, it’s not cheap. The little cafe next door is cheap, and it’s basically the same food, though more casual. It’s also...

Cayo Restaurant is right next door to the Playhouse and isn’t too heavy (calls itself “Contemporary American” - a lightweight take on California Cuisine though not overly imaginative). Nearby is Bistro 45 (about...

Went back to Verdu out of a sense of loyalty to the only attempt at an innovative restaurant in NE Glendale (OK, to be honest, in all of Glendale... and, for that matter, Burbank as well). They have lost their large space next...

For great lamb, try Griller's Pride – Glatt Kosher out of Atlanta, owned by a South African, Peter Swerdlow (nice guy) here: http://www.grillerspride.com/CategoryProductList.jsp?cat=Lamb He’ll ship (it’s...

Love the Crepevine on the Ally next to Burke Williams. The beef tartar and duck flatbread or lovely. They always have a few bubbly’s by the glass as well. http://www.thecrepevine.com/

than four). Armless chairs as is almost universally the case in newer high end places. Our table remained with an empty table next to it, though no others had such luck. Spacing is adequate, but there is no way to successfully...

- extremely concentrated flavors, crispy skin, perfectly moist. This guy knows what he’s doing. It came with haricots verts with bacon lardons – smoky and delicious- and deeply roasted potatoes. Next time I want to...

bland tasting…disappointing. The signature iceburg lettuce slice with Roquefort and bacon that was served to the couple next to us appeared much more appetizing. I’ll try that next time. We looked over the dessert...

Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately my trip was postponed but I’ll definitely check these out the next time I’m in Frankenmuth.

My wine tasting group wants to visit a wine bar next month. We went to the Riverview Wine Bar last summer, and loved it, but want to try some place new. What wine bars – or regular bars and bistros – offer wine flights...

can have alcohol (just east of intersection of D and Third Streets. On the east side of D Street, between Third and Fourth is a Chinese restaurant, Sezchuan style, next door to the Circle K store. I haven’t tried it but...

and “happening” French bistro type place and Clafouti next door to it is also good. Across the street is Cafe Med, good Italian place, and Cravings, kinda California type food. And of xourse you’re not far from a...

There is an Italian Deli on Ventura Blvd. just east of Balboa on the south side of the street next to Thai n I and they may have the cheese you are looking for.

The “Glamour over Houndliness” post got me thinking that traditional houndliness may not be everything. I, as a wanna be chowhound, have usually tried to find places with great (or maybe just different) food first,...

'Orangerie. One of my party went back the next night because he couldn’t believe this sort of place existed here, or New York... He was not remotely disapointed the next night. Just as fabulous; it is NOT a mirage.