in the Cal-French vein from Joe’s in Venice to Sona to Lucque to Campanile, or maybe I’m just jaded too. Perhaps the reason while many like Animal so much is it is a unique concept for LA.

. This wonderful tidbit was included today: "Also, Rocco was there as guest judge and he was looking really bizarre. Sort of like someone else had put his skin on and it didn’t quite fit. Or like he had gone several rounds...

My Neighborhood! (Between the farmer’s market and the Beverly Center, off third). Places within walking distance include some high end places (AOC, sona, ortolan, hatfields, grace, hirozen), lots of yummy cafes (doughboys,...

food. see prix fixe below campanile – not what it once was, and grilled cheese night is annoying. sona - david and michelle myers. high concept. very high. tastes good? you decide. seared scallop in tomato water drizzled with...

The city of cheap eats would be LA. Speaking of which, I don’t think there are going to be any 3 stars in LA at all (if that makes you feel any better). I would guess that Sona has the best shot. $300 and above: NYC...

not have to drive to LA for a fantastic dinner... but I do... why? Put a restaurant like Sona, AOC or Providence in San Diego and it would not do well. If a real italian restaurant like Babbo, serving true italian food would open...