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EXPLORE L.A. | | | | | | | 26025 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu,
CA
90265
310-456-5733 | | | | | Description: MALIBU. Few restaurants along the PCH enjoy views of the ocean more sweeping than does this Northern Malibu gem. The restaurant itself appears like a postcard from the Riveria: exterior walls covered by flowers and dense greenery, a cozy copper fireplace, beamed ceilings, and a magical garden hidden in the back. The fare influenced by the cuisines of Morocco, Spain, Italy, and Greece features myriad options, from gazpacho and osso buco to fresh clams and mussels marinières. The extensive wine list perfectly suits the menu, and the catacomb-like wine cellar is open for tours. Reservations are a must.
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| 1 Ocean Trails Dr
Rancho Palos Verdes,
CA
90275
310-303-3260 | | | | | Description: RANCHO PALOS VERDES. Café Pacific offers a reasonably priced menu for diners who want a beach view and a bit of fine cuisine after eighteen holes at Trump National Golf Club. Grilled salmon burgers and a mesquite filet mignon are solid selections, as are braised short ribs and house-made chicken ravioli. Locals aver that Café Pacific offers the best Sunday brunch in the area, and anyone who tries the pastry chef's chocolate concoctions is undoubtedly tempted to come back for seconds. The brunch buffet has two seatings, requires reservations, and runs $64.
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| 4212 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90029
323-668-0318 | | | | | Description: For dinner and a show, head to El Cid, where you can catch live flamenco performances from Wednesday to Sunday and dine on Spanish tapas and main courses. Favorite dishes include cheese quesadillas with sour cream and guacamole, and Pollo Madrid, tender chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms and onions and topped with a smooth white sauce. Enhance your experience with a margarita, a cranberry daiquiri, or sangria. Dinner-and-show combination packages are available. Other entertainments include burlesque shows, country bands, rock and indie music, comedy events, and belly dancing.
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| 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice,
CA
90291
310-399-5811 | | | | | Description: VENICE. Chef-owner Joe Miller's restaurant consistently tops the lists of LA hot spots thanks to a modern, sleek dining room, a patio for al fresco dining, and a separate bar for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Inventive Californian cuisine features fresh seasonal produce prepared with skill and creativity. Highlights include soft shell crab with morels and corn, porcini mushroom ravioli, roasted salmon with yellow squash risotto, roast beef with crispy artichokes, and crepenette of pork.
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| 10924 W Pico Blvd
West Los Angeles,
CA
90025
310-441-9667 | | | | | Description: WESTWOOD. This place is an off-shoot of its famous East LA cousin, and the food is just as good. Fresh fish either grilled or in a burrito, a gordita stuffed with shrimp, and weekend breakfast specials keep the crowds coming back. They do not accept reservations for groups of less than eight, so be prepared to wait. No worries, though: this is one of the top Mexican restaurants in LA, so the time is well spent.
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| 24558 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance,
LA
90505
310-375-3608 | | | | | Description: TORRANCE. A quiet neighborhood establishment, Misto is popular with grandparents and young mothers, who adore taking a break from the day, sipping flavored coffees or teas on the patio, and chatting up a storm while their kids entertain themselves in the play area. Although gourmet burgers, sandwiches, and California-style pizzas are a huge hit, folks are really mesmerized by Misto's fresh-baked breads and treat-laden display cases. A tasty neighborhood hangout.
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| 1 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica,
CA
90405
310-587-1717 | | | | | Description: SANTA MONICA. One Pico is a dining retreat, perfect for watching the sunset with your significant other. Make a selection from the New American menu and sip a glass of wine from the varied list while you await the arrival of your meal. Start with smoked salmon with caviar, and then sample roasted lamb with artichokes. The decor has coastal appeal, courtesy of light colors and white linens. Fireside dining enhances the experience, especially on chilly evenings. Great Sunday brunch, too.
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| 419 Cold Canyon Rd
Calabasas,
CA
91302
818-222-3888 | | | | | Description: CALABASAS. Located in the wilds of Malibu, award-winning Saddle Peak Lodge has been a favorite for years. The rustic, hunt club-like interior features exposed logs, stonework, animal trophies, and fishing gear, along with white linens and elegant table settings that perfectly accentuate the cuisine. The menu centers on fish and game but also includes steak, lamb, and pork. Sunday brunch is a good alternative if you can't make it for dinner. Weather permitting, dine on the patio views are spectacular. Tasting menu $70, with wine pairings $90.
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| 9882 Little Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90212
310-788-2306 | | | | | Description: BEVERLY HILLS. This hotel restaurant is a choice dining option for superstars and power agents. A great New American menu features temptations like milk-fed poussin with English peas and truffled potato puree, butter-poached Maine lobster, and a roasted veal chop with morels and glazed sunchokes. The place is also a favorite for lunch or Sunday brunch, and service is outstanding. Reservations strongly recommended. Business dressy attire.
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| The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air701 Stone Canyon Rd
Los Angeles,
CA
90077
310-472-5234 | | | | | Description: BEL AIR. Boasting elegant style and service in a world-class hotel, this LA favorite is a top choice for any meal. The beautiful dining room is relaxed and serene, ideal for enjoying a lunchtime club sandwich fashioned of lobster, bacon, avocado, and tomato. The dinner menu is opulent too, from its caviar, foie gras, and oyster appetizers to entrees like mustard-crusted salmon, a grilled filet mignon, and rack of lamb. Perfect for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. For extra-special occasions, reserve the chef's table.
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