Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Ciao Trattoria + + + + $ $

Who? Steier Group
Where? Fig and 7th

Light, refreshing Italian food in the heart of downtown. Nice, high interiors.

Friday, September 22, 2006

Taverna Tony * * * * $$$$

Who? Themos, Stavros, Fotini, Lestas, ...
Where? Malibu
How much? $45
Zagat: 22, $35

Yes! A supreme greek restaurant with supreme greek food and supreme crowds (and that is a comment from a greek, remember). It is noisy (as it should be) yet a bit upscale. Celebrities choose it almost daily ( we saw Jessica Alba eating quietly in a dark corner). It is kind of expensive but hey, as in most cases, what you pay is what you get. Have fun!

Santorini Cafe * * * $$$

Who? Georgia's birthday group
Where? Pasadena
How much? $35
Zagat: 22, $30

The restaurant is convienently close to Old Town. It has tables both inside as well as at the roof (remember: very few restaurants in LA are not only in the ground floor...). They serve excellent meats, the tenderloin was magnificently cooked to perfection. The service was crap, but that is not the case usually. Everyone left with a full stomach!