Friday, January 25, 2008

Rosti + + + $

Who? Michellios and Andrew
Where? Montana and 8th, Santa Monica

Nice little dine-in/take-out restaurant with high ceilings and tiled floors - plain and simple. Burger Panini on sourdough bread is quite good but accompanying potato wedges are a bit dry. Wide assortment of teas available. Parking is by luck (perhaps one finds a meter).

Friday, January 11, 2008

Takami * * * * $$$

Who? Themos, Dora, Gina, Stavros
Where? Downtown
How much? $52

This newly opened place is very unique. It is located in the 21st floor in a downtown skyscraper, with indoor as well as outdoor seating, hence the views are beautiful. It offers a one-of-a-kind choice from 3 different cuisines, namely sushi, fusion and robatas (the meat stuff), so it's like dining in three restaurants simultaneously! The food is very good, service is great and friendly, yet the prices are a little on the high side since the portions are relatively small. Therefore go for the taste, not to satisfy your hunger. All this in combination with an excessive wine list and a lounge next door makes this the perfect date place. Parking is valet only, $7.