Ole Tapas Bar, Spanish Tapas, Studio City, CA

Ole Tapas Bar

13251 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 986-3190

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An excellent little Tapas bar in Studio City, between Coldwater and Woodman Ave with valet parking. The decor is deep red with paintings of bull fights on the walls, and the tables are nice and cosy, with some huge booths as well. My mom and I met an old family friend, and were going to see the amazing Christmas lights off of Winetka, so we tried to find someplace open on December 26th, and the place we looked at was closed, but my mom and I had tried this place, so we tried it, and it was excellent. In fact they have great drinks, and the Tapas was fantastic. I would certainly eat here again. Next time with my lovely fiancee though.

El Torito Grill, Mexican food, Sherman Oaks, CA

El Torito Grill

15301 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 907-7172

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We went to this chain restaurant on Christmas night because we were going to go see a movie at the new Arclight at the Sherman Oaks Galleria, and honestly this was the only place open, and thus even had a 45 minute wait to get a seat (actually it was longer because they lost a whole list of people they had put down, and started taking people who came after us, so the service was fairly mediocre). And this was a chain Mexican restaurant, so the food was of course only mediocre at best. It sounded interesting, but was not all that impressive. In fact it was a little strange, and I would only eat here again if it was the only place open.

Bob's Big Boy, Hamburgers, Burbank, CA

Bob's Big Boy

4211 Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 843-9334

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The earliest still standing Bob's in the country, and one that still has it's 50's look, and even has 50's style drive up one night a week. The place is always packed, and there is usually a wait, but it is cheap. The burgers are OK, but again are not juicy, but fried, so not that great, just decent, as are the fries.

Morton's, Steak House, Annapolis, MD and Everywhere

Morton's

100 Westgate Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-1170

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A delicious and great steak house, but still way, way overpriced. There were 3 of us, and we had 2 bottles of wine and it was over $450 dollars. Sure it was good, but that is some damn expensive steak. Sure they have good service, and I love how they bring the food out and show you (including a live lobster) before you are given the menu.

Le Pain Quotidien, Bakery, Breakfast and Sandwiches, Pasadena, CA

Le Pain Quotidien

88 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 396-0956

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I didn't realize this was an international chain restaurant, but to me it seems a pale imitation of the Alcove Cafe, with interesting looking food, small portions and an overall disappointing experience. The menu made it sound wonderful, but Kelly and I were so disappointed and the portions so small, that we went to Johnny Rockets afterwards.

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Johnny Rockets, Hamburgers, Burbank, CA

Johnny Rockets

52 Hugus Aly
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-6570

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A decent fast food burger place set up as a 50's diner (though started in the 80's) and even including a nickel juke box at every table with a whole slew of 50's music. Sure the burger is a bit dry, but it is tasty, and you get to put on your own ketchup.

La Parrilla, Mexican Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA

La Parrilla

3129 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 661-8055

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There are 3 of these restaurants, but I have only been to this one on Sunset, and it has amazing food and inexpensive and huge margaritas. This place is a must, as it is very inexpensive and has top notch food. The decor looks like Tijuana chic, but it fits, as does the traditional Mexican music. Often there is also a mariachi that comes around. I want to try this place with a bigger party, because the food portions are huge, and delicious. I highly recommend it. And it always fun to see someone making tortillas fresh in front of you.

StoneFire Grill, Chicken and Steak, West Hills, CA

StoneFire Grill

6405 Fallbrook Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 887-4145

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At a shopping plaza at the corner of Victory and Fallbrook, this is a chain restaurant with incredibly good food, fast service and is well worth checking out. In fact the chicken is to die for! Well worth checking out.

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Philly's Best, Philly Cheese Steak, Burbank, CA

Philly's Best

1419 W. Olive Street
Burbank, CA

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My friend Jeff Briggs and I had lunch this week in Burbank, and we went to this new Cheesesteak chain that has recently opened in Burbank. And it was delicious. This is in a little strip mall with not much parking, and around 1 PM on a weekday, the place was absolutely packed, I mean the line went out the door. Not only that, but 2 motorcycles pulled up, and it was Jay Leno going to have lunch! Ha, must be good cheesesteak.

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The Dip, French Dip Sandwiches, Hollywood, CA

6801 Hollywood Blvd. #67

Hollywood, CA 90028

(323) 871-0888

Sun-Thurs 11A-9P, Fri-Say 11A-12PM

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Located in the Hollywood and Highland mall, this is actually a quit tasty french dip place. The food is high quality and good, and fast and they have a huge variety of condiments including lots of hot peppers and even habanero mustard, ketchup and hot sauce.

Taqueria El Tapatio, Mexican Restaurant, Woodland Hills, CA

22806 Victory Blvd.

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

(818) 883-6142

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In a strip mall on the south west corner of Victory at Fallbrook Ave, this is a little whole in the wall Mexican place that is mostly mexican (they barely speak English, though the menu is in English) and quite tasty and delicious. They have some great inexpensive food, and also have the bottles of Mexican soda, which is always tastier.

Prizzi's Piazza, Italian Restaurant, Hollywood, CA

Prizzi's Piazza

5923 Franklin Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90028

(323) 467-0168

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Located in Hollywood, in fact right on my block next to Birds, the parking can be a bitch, though they have valet. This is a good medium prices Italian restaurant. The food tends to be heavy and covered in oil, but the food is tasty (too much oil on the pizza for my taste, but it tastes good) and the bread sticks are absolutely amazing, and a must try, though you must know that you will taste only garlic for the rest of the night, and even into the morning. This is some serious garlic.

Fatburger The Last Great Hamburger Stand, Hamburgers, CA

Fatburger

Well, unfortunately I won't be having any Fatburgers again any time soon, or anything but salads and veggies, as I am now almost 50 pounds overweight, youch, but this was a pretty damn good way to kick start me into a diet. I have always enjoyed Fatburger, sure they aren't juicy burgers, as they are on the griddle, but with all the toppings, they still seam juicy, and I love the addition of the choice of thin or fat fries. These are damn good fast burgers, and the Kingburger is just plain impressive. Still it cost over 10 for a Kingburger, fat fries and a large soda.

Edendale Grill, American Restaurant, Los Feliz, CA

2838 Rowena Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039

(323) 666-2000
Mon-Thurs 5:30 PM-10PM Sun 10A-3PM, 5:30 PM - 10pm, Bar Sun-Wed 5 PM-12am, Thu-Sat 5pm-2AM

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Kelly and I wouldn't even have known this place if we didn't go with Tara and Rick. It is a cool looking place, built in the old 1920's firehouse for the era, with hardwood floors, and craftsman light fixtures, and covered in photos celebrating the old history of Hollywood. Parking is non-existant, so pay for the parking, which is just North of it on Rowena. Their is a cool outside patio with heaters, and a huge bar, which is where the firetruck used to park, and is quite loud. And their is a smoking patio in the back, where the restrooms are. The main entrance is huge, and has a couple of chairs to wait, and check out all the old photos, they are very cool. The food and service was decent, but not great for the price. I have certainly had better, though the atmosphere was nice.

Market City Caffe, Italian and Seafood Restaurant, Burbank, CA

Market City Caffe
164 E. Palm Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 840-7036

Sun-thurs 11:30AM-10 PM, Friday and Saturday till Midnight

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Right in the heart of downtown Burbank, and right by the AMC theaters, Kelly and I have eaten here before and kind of enjoyed it, but this experience I must say was pretty terrible, and I do not think we will be returning. The service was fine, but the food was pretty mediocre, and the breadsticks were tastless and awful, even with the oil at ever table, and even once we got a bottle of balsamic vinegar. I do like that they give you a pitcher of iced tea though. That is nice, but the food was only OK.

North End Pizzeria , Pizza, Burbank, CA

North End Pizzeria

212 East Orange Grove

Burbank, CA 91502

(818) 557-8325

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Located in the heart of downtown Burbank, Kelly and I have passed this place many times, but it was on our friend Francisco's recommendation that we went and had dinner here. It took a little well, but the food was quite good and delicious. Not only good New York style Pizza, but also quite delicious salads. There is public parking quite close, and this place is pretty tasty.

THey also have pasta and catering is available.

Tallyrand, American Diner, Breakfast, Burbank, CA

1700 W. Olive

Burbank, CA 91506

(818) 846-9904

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We had breakfast here, and were quite impressed, though it's tagline is "Famous for Roast Turkey" so I assuming it has a different lunch and dinner menu, but they have a huge selection for breakfast. From a ton of different types of omelets, pancakes and even cinnamon bread english muffins! Wow, never seen that before.

The service was fast and the food was pretty good. I would certainly eat here again.

French 75, French Restaurant and Hamburgers, Burbank, CA

French 75
3400 W. Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA
(818) 955-5100

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Kelly and I decided to get a nice meal in Burbank, which isn't always an easy task, as Burbank seems to have more fast food than it does good food, but right near her house are 2 places that are both expensive and good, both Morton's and right next door to it French 75. You have to park valet, for $5.50 (youch), but the place is really amazing. It looks straight out of Moulon Rouge. The bar is amazing, and the whole place is dark with red velvet and old French posters around the place. Our waiter was a bit strange, but the food was pretty great, and the people next to us got a chocolate soufflé which we quickly ordered, so we could get it after the meal. Wow.

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Amazingly we went back not a month later. I signed up for their mailing list and got a $25 gift certificate, so we went back. I had the same, but Kelly didn't.

Harper's Express, American Deli and Food, Century City, CA

Harper's Express

Westfield Century City

10250 Santa Monica Blvd.

Century City, CA

(310) 553-1300

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Located in the amazing new food court at the South End of Century City, located next to the new AMC Theater. This is easily the nicest food court I have ever seen. This is an excellent little restaurant, which isn't cheap, but has some damn tasty salads. I would certainly have a bite here again, and try the normal version of this restaurant which is also located in Century City. They have breakfast, salads, sandwiches, panninis, pastas and entrees as well as soup and flatbread.

In-N-Out, Hamburgers, Burbank, CA

In-N-Out
All over California
761 N, First St.
Burbank, CA 91502

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The famous only on the West Coast fast food Hamburgers, has the shortest menu you will ever see in a burger joint, and they do make damn good burgers, though still fast food (IE thin and dry). Still they are pretty dan good, though don't come with ketchup on them (you must add it), but do have Coke and Dr. Pepper on fountain. And if you like milk shakes, there's are amazing with real ice cream. If you are an east coaster you must check this place out, though this one is not my favorite as different from the others the fries (which I always thought took some getting used to) are exceptionally dry and overcooked here, giving even more of a stale Cape Cod Potato Chips flavor. Decent burgers though.

LightHouse Royal Seafood Buffet, Japanese All You Can Eat, Santa Monica, CA

LightHouse Buffet

201 Arizone Ave

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 451-2076

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Listed as a top 5 buffets by the Food Network, this place is pretty decent, but the food is of course buffet quality, but pretty damn decent for $11.95 lunch and $20.95 per person dinner. It is located one block away from the promenade, and remember not to fill up on too many drinks, which they will refill quickly to try to fill you up. A decent meal that will fill you, but of course nothing amazing.

Golden Chicken, Greek and Mediteranian Restaurant, Burbank, CA

164 E. Palm Ave #103
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 846-5687
Hours: * Mon 11am-3pm * Tue-Sun 11am-10pm


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Right in the heart of Downtown, this is a very good (though not amazing) greek restaurant, with beer and wine that is a great for a quick bite for lunch, or if you are heading to the AMC theaters for a movie. The food is tasty, and the service is quick (and has changed, you now sit down and they give you menus and take your order instead of ordering at the counter which you used to do). Well worth a quick bite.

Galway Bay Market House, Deli, Annapolis, MD

Galway Bay Market House
25 Market Space
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-8333

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On our recent trip back to Annapolis to take care of my father's dogs, my lovely girlfriend Kelly had been fiending for a Ruben, so when doing a little look at main street we saw the sign in the Market House, and decided to try it for lunch the next day. We were both expecting a restaurant, but when we went in we learned that the Market House is a city owned premises where various food places rent and have stands, and the Galway Bay was one of those stands, where you get your food and take it outside to sit at little tables around the building or stand up at bars around the inside in between the food stalls. We were a little put off, but decided to give it a try.

Ben's Delicatessen, Delicatessen, Burbank, CA

271 E. Orange Grove
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 846-6227

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Kelly and I were driving to get some lunch in Burbank today, and decided to try this place, because of the sign about how great the corned beef was, so we decided to try the Reuben's. The Reuben's I must say were pretty tasty, though not quite as good as Victor's. Well worth trying out in Burbank though.

Daily Grill, American Restaurant, Burbank, CA

Daily Grill

2500 Hollywood Way

Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 840-6464

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At the Marriott Hotel near the Burbank Airport, this place is fairly expensive, and has OK food, though actually they have pretty incredible hamburgers. I used to love the Daily Grill, when we used to pick up Nicoise salad's with rare Ahi Tuna, and it was fantastic. Unfortunately the menu seems to have changed, and everything on it is incredibly expensive. The service is decent, and fast, but the menu is pretty pricey, and there was not too much I wanted on it.

Big Wangs, Sports Bar, Hollywood, CA

Big Wangs

1562 North Cahuenga Blvd.

Hollywood, CA 90028

(323) 469-BIGW (2449)

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A Hollywood sports bar, with a pretty decent bar menu. The parking is valet only (unless you can miraculously find some street parking), and you pay in advance, so bring $5. The place has a few pool tables, and is surrounded by televisions, and has some tables to sit at, and then a bar area. You can get pitchers of cheap beer, and some large portions of food.

Father's Office, Pub and Restaurant, Santa Monica, CA

Father's Office

1018 Montana Ave.

Santa Monica, CA 90403

(310) 393-BEER

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I have been reading about this place like crazy, with a huge write up in both Los Angeles Magazine and also FOOD AND WINE magazine, and had been dying to try out this bastion of beer and burgers, which has won tons of award and accolades all over the place. This is one of the hippest places in town, and the line outside, and lack of parking add to that image. The place has a ton of beers on tap, with many obscure beers, as the owner/chef is trying to make beer the new wine. The place is tiny too, and you literally have to wait like a hawk to try and get a seat as soon as people get up, and then sneak in, and then you must order from the bar, and they will bring the food to your (though you get your drinks at the bar).

Now I really wanted to love this place, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed.

Hot Wings Cafe, Chicken Wings and Beer, Glendale, CA

314 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91203-2304
(818) 247-4445

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These are some of the best Hot Wings in Los Angeles, coming in 4 flavors, up to quite spicy, and the prices aren't bad either. My only complaint is the service could be better, but what can you do when the wings are this good?

K&L Wine Merchants, Wine, Hollywood, CA

K&L Wine Merchants
1400 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 464-WINE (9463)
Hours: Mon-Sat from 10am to 8pm, Sunday from 11am to 6pm.

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My girlfriend and I had seen this place when they bought it, and that it was opening as we left the Arclight theaters each time, and had been excited to see it open, and even tried it on the first day. In fact I have been meaning to blog about it for sometime, but just never got around to it (though I did post about some of the wine I got there). This place is fantastic, with a knowledgeable staff, a huge selection, really good prices, and inexpensive wine tastings. Hollywood has really needed someplace like this for sometime, and I am so happy it is here now. Not only that, but the place was recently listed as one of the 10 best online retailers in Food and Wine magazine (June 2007), and is known for it's 2 excellent stores in Northern California, so you can't go wrong shopping here.

Bouchon Las Vegas, French Restaurant by Thomas Keller, Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, Las Vegas, NV

Bouchon Las Vegas
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 10101
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-6200

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I have wanted to go to Thomas Keller's the French Laundry since I saw Anthony Bordaine go there on his old Food Network show, A COOK'S TOUR, and started learning that this was the number one restaurant in the US, and when I went to NAPA, I ended up going to the number 3 restaurant the BISTRO JEANTY instead and loved it. And then again it was Anthony Bordaine who showed me about Bouchon Las Vegas, but this time on his travel channel show, NO RESERVATIONS. And on the plane ride to Vegas to go to NAB this year I was reading Anthony Bordain's book THE NASTY BITS, which had the article that he was writing about Bouchon when he did the show, and I knew my girlfriend and I had to go. We called at 3 in the afternoon (they are not open for lunch) and got reservations for 9:30 PM. And I recommend you get there early and ask for directions, because the restaurant is quite well hidden away in the new tower, but it is quite nice inside.

Kelly and I got there a few minutes early, and got a table outside in the courtyard next to a fountain. It was a bit overly windy, but quite warm, and an amazing setting. The place is gorgeous. And when you sit down, the menu is a piece of paper wrapped around your napkin, so you can keep it. The wait staff was very good and helpful, and the food was honestly some of the best I have ever had. And the price was quite reasonable. With 1000Ml of wine, and an order of Oysters the dinner for the 2 of us was just under $150 with tip. Quite reasonable for food of this quality. If you are ever in or near vegas, YOU MUST GO TO THIS RESTAURANT NO MATTER WHAT! IT IS AMAZING!!!! Now I have to try THE FRENCH LAUNDRY!!!!

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Bar and Bar food, Las Vegas Nevada

Margaritaville

3555 Las Vegas Blvd. So.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 733-3302

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Honestly, while I have to admit to actually liking a few songs of Buffett's, but really I dragged Kelly here because I was hoping to get one of those meter long Margaritas, to look like an idiot, and walk around Vegas, but unfortunately they didn't have them. Still they did have quite good margaritas, we got the largest order of Nachos I have ever had, and the floor show was at least entertaining.

Bistro Provence, French Restaurant, Burbank, CA

Bistro Provence

345 N. Pass Avenue,

Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 840-9050

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I have been reading about this little French Restaurant for some time in Los Angeles Magazine, and decided I finally had to give it a try. It is strangely located in a strip mall in between a Starbucks and a Dry Cleaners with an Albertsons and a Bank of America, and is only about a block from my girlfriend's house, so where better to go for her birthday celebration? Well, maybe The Hungry Cat just spoiled us, but honestly this place seemed only mediocre. Not bad, but not amazing in any way shape or form.

Topz, Hamburger Restaurant, Toluca Lake, CA

Topz
10119 Riverside Dr.
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
(818) 766-9066

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I had been looking forward to this place, which bills itself as having the LEANEST BURGERS IN AMERICA for a while, since one of the producers I have been working with mentioned it to me. And I have to say I was very disappointed. I was not too impressed at all, though I did like the syrups and formulas you can add to your soda, though they can't be good for you, and don't make up for the unimpressive and borring hamburgers and fries this place serves.

The Italian Fisherman, Italian and Seafood Restaurant, Toluca Lake, CA

10760 Riverside Drive

Toluca Lake, CA 91602

(818) 487-3777

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Where my girlfriend wanted to eat was closed, so we kept driving down Riverside and saw this place right next to Baja Fresh, and decided to give it a try. I must say whomever wrote the menu did a fantastic job, because when you read it you will want to try everything. Everything sounds amazing, but the thing it is it is all lies. Especially ones like "WE ARE HOME OF THE GREASELESS PIZZA!" because this is damn greasy pizza, and the crust is just nasty. The food was terrible, and it took quite a long time as well. I was so unimpressed that I will never eat here again and tell anyone not to try this either.

Victor's Liquor & Delicatessen, Delicatessen, Hollywood, CA

1915 N. Bronson Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90068-5601

(3230 464-0275

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This place is at the corner of Franklin and Tamarind Ave, and has a liquor store that makes great (if expensive) sandwiches, and is also a restaurant next door with again delicious sandwiches, though the prices are way too high. You have to experience the food though, it is pretty damn good, and the sandwiches are huge (though they should be from $10 to $15).

2005 Brander Chateau Nuef Du Pink, Santa Ynez, CA Ros

After a bottle of the excellent 2005 Torre Quarto Guappo Rose Puglia, Italy at the Hungry Cat, I tried a glass of this second excellent Ros

2005 Torre Quarto Guappo Rose, Puglia, Italy, Ros

We had a bottle of this excellent Ros

Marlborough Sauvingon Blanc 2002, Oyster Bay New Zealand, Wine

Of late I have become a big fan of Sauvingon Blanc's, for the fruity flavors, and lack of wood flavor. I had read about this wine in FODD AND WINE magazine, so I wanted to give it a try. This is a dry wine, but still with some enjoyable fruity flavors.

Berger 2005 Gr

The second bottle we picked up at our new wine store was an Austrian wine, since Kelly's sister Chelsea is a lover of Austrian wine from her trip to Europe. We were told this was similar to savignon blanc, which is a personal favorite, though I found it nothing of the sort. It seemed to have much more cabernet characteristics. I enjoyed it, but was hoping for more fruit flavor. Interestingly this comes in a 1 liter bottle.

Sofia Blanc de Blancs, California 2005, Francis Coppola

A new wine store opened near my house, and as soon as we saw it open my girlfriend and I decided to check it out, and we were quite happy with it, and will be returning soon, so we got a few bottles. This was the first we tried. I have had the Sofia 2004 while in Napa at the Coppola winery and it was my favorite of his wines, so I thought we should try the 2005, and I was not at all disappointed. This is an excellent sparkling wine, and well worth tasting.

Daphne's Greek Cafe

Daphne's Greek Cafe

7100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 130

West Hollywood, CA 90046

(323) 969-8225

Sun-Thur 11am-9pm fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Certainly can't be considered real greek food with the instant rice, and substandard pita bread, but still not that bad in a rush, if only because of the yogurt sauce. This is an OK fast food place, that is probably at least a little healthier than your local burger joint. And this one is at the new best buy/target mall, so if you are looking for a quick bite it won't kill you.

Gordon Biersch, American Food and Brewery, Burbank, CA

Gordon Biersch

145 S. San Fernando Blvd,

Burbank, CA 91502

Sun-Thurs: 11:30 AAm-Midnight Fri-Sat 11:20 AM-1:00AM

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Right in the heart of downtown Burbank, I have been to this restaurant a few times, and wasn't too impressed the first few times, but I must say I really enjoyed my meal this last time. This place is medium priced, and has a decent bar and beer selection, and the service is pretty decent. Not a bad chain restaurant.

Monsier Marcel Pain Vin et Fromage at Farmers market, French Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA

6333 W. 3rd Street

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 939-7792

Mon-Thu 11:30am-10PM, Fri-Sat, 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-8:30PM

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Located at the Farmer's Market, so the parking can be a bit hectic, but you get 2 hours free with a meal, this is an excellent French Cheese, and Wine

South Street, Philadelphia Style Cheese Steaks, Burbank, CA

South Street

117 North Victory Blvd.

Burbank, CA 91502

(8180 563-2211

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A quite large restaurant in what was obviously a strip mall at the North West corner of Victory Blvd and Clark Ave, this place has some great food, and is well worth checking out. In fact I can guarantee I will be going here again. Not only is this the best Philly Cheese Steak that I have had in Los Angeles, but the Pizza is pretty damn good thin crust New York style pizza. My only complaint is they seem to have forgotten my order, and so it took way too long, but I will give them a second chance.

El Torito Mexican Grill, Mexican Food, Burbank, CA

El Torito Mexican Grill

4012 Riverside Dr.

Burbank, Ca 91505

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A decent though not impressive Mexican chain restaurant. It has parking, and the food and service were not bad, and the food was not bad either. Nothing I would recommend, but not bad if you really want Mexican food. Actually we wanted to go to another restaurant nearby, but it was packed so we went to the bigger and less packed restaurant. The margaritas were OK and so was the food.

Ohana Hawaiian BBQ, Hawaiian Food, Burbank, CA

Ohana Hawaiian BBQ

150 N. San Fernando Blvd.

Burbank, CA 91502

(818) 842-0001

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Right in downtown Burbank, you need to park in public parking, but this restaurant is quite tasty and incredibly cheap with huge portions.Well worth trying for lunch.

California Pizza Kitchen, California Quisine mixed with Pizza, Glendale CA and all over

CPK

101 N. Brand Ave

Glendale, CA 91203

(818) 507-1558

Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Friday, Saturday: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

A decent enough mishmash of a restaurant. Really not a pizza place, but a Fusion restaurant, will all sorts of different Pizza like products. Reasonable priced with huge portions, though not the best food. Decent enough for a chain, but not too impressive, but certainly good enough for a quick bite.

Outback Steak House, American Steak House, Burbank, CA

Outback Steak House

1761 N. Victory Place

Burbank, CA

(818) 567-2717

Monday - Thursday: 4-10, Friday: 4-11, Saturday: 12-11, Sunday: 12-9:30

I had never been here, and went for dinner after work with my girlfriend, and must say I was actually fairly impressed. The steak was quite tasty and cooked exactly as I asked. Sure I was too stuffed afterwards, but this place is worth a try, because for steak it is pretty reasonably priced.

Dave and Busters, American Restaurant, Arcadia, CA

Dave and Busters

400 S. Baldwin Ave. Ste 930-U

Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 802-6115

Mon - Wed: 11:00 am - 12:00 am, Thur: 11:00 am - 1:00 am ,Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 2:00 am, Sun: 11:00 am - 12:00 am

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This arcade and restaurant is in the Santa Anita mall in Arcadia, and is quite fun, but the restaurant is not worth eating at. The menu for both food and all the mixed drinks seemed great, and sounded tasty, but that did not prove to be the case. The service was awful, having to repeat things to the waiter repeatedly, and it took way too damn long. Not only that, but the food was absolutely horrible, and it seemed to have sat out for way too long. In fact this was the least I have ever tipped for dinner because the service and food were so bad.

Choza Mama, Peruvian Cuisine, Burbank, CA

Choza Mama

3121 Olive Ave,

Burbank, CA 91505

Mon-Sat 11:00 Am-9:30 PM, Sundays 11:00 AM -9:00 PM

(818) 566-9888

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I had wanted to try this place for some time, but I realize I should have gotten the chicken which Kelly so enjoyed, or the Fish which Chelsea enjoyed, as I did not enjoy the beef I had very much at all. The food is inexpensive and with huge portions, and you get delicious sides. Their is also parking in the back. I will try this place again, but I do not recommend the beef.

El Mexicano, Mexican Taco Stand, Burbank, CA

911 N. San Fernando Blvd

Burbank, CA 91504

(818) 842-2426

Open Mon-Thu,Sun 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat 9am-10pm

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My girlfriend took me out to lunch to this amazing Taco stand right in the middle of downtown Burbank. It is a taco stand, but has indoor seating inside a sealed tent (we were lucky enough to be able to hear the rain falling on the roof which gave quite an ambiance). There is also outdoor seating for sunny days and ample parking. The menu is traditional mexican fare, and everything I had was fantastic. This is some excellent food.

Romano Macaroni Grill, Italian Restaurant, Burbank, CA

Romano's Macaroni Grill

102 E. Magnolia Blvd.

Burbank, CA 91502

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Located in the same block as the AMC Burbank 16 Theaters, this is an alright Italian Chain restaurant. It's best thing is it's house wines, which you get a bottle of on the table and it is an honor system, and you get very large normal (non-wine) glasses. The food is nothing too great, but is not that bad either.

Roscoe's Chicken' N Waffles, American Restaurant, Hollywood, CA

Roscoe's Chicken' N Waffles

1518 North Gower Street

Hollywood, CA 90028-6422

(323) 962-0276

9A-4P 7 Days a Week

Who would ever have thought Chicken and waffles could be so good. This is the ultimate southern food place in Los Angeles. The line outside is always insanely long for this predominately African American restaurant which also have other locations in LA. The food is not exactly healthy, but it is certainly good, though the orange juice is way too small for the price.