My co-worker took us to this hole-in-the-wall Italian place . It’s her most favorite neighborhood restaurant that she almost regretted introducing me here after finding out I’d be blogging it. ;D The vibe is warm and hearty, and the servings are huge! Carbonara. Very good~ Perfectly mixed eggs and cream, very rich but not overtly […]
Posts Tagged ‘Pasta’
July 24, 2007
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Fritto Misto (Santa Monica)
By Freda in 16: Santa MonicaFound a really nice cheap lunch spot at Santa Monica! My friend got a coupon for this Italian place at the Taste of Nation event. The service was very warm and welcoming. They have daily lunch specials on weekdays. A half soup half pasta special I got: Japanese Pumpkin Raviolli with Spinach in Garlic Cream […]
May 28, 2007
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Lupa Osteria Romana (NYC: West Village)
By Freda in 03: NYC, Favorite Food EntriesWe tried more celebrity chef’s famous restaurant, the next night was Lupa from Mario Batali, whom LA only get a taste recently with Mozza. We reserved two weeks ahead and got a 10:30pm spot. The vibe is cozy and friendly, and a look at the menu…oh my…I want to order everything! Veggie and Fish of […]
May 24, 2007
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Craft (NYC: Gramercy)
By Freda in 03: NYCSince the last few time I was working in NYC I dined mostly at small and intimate eateries, I planned to visit celebrity chefs’ restaurants this time just to round out my NYC experience, fully prepared that most tend to be overrated. We made reservations ahead. First is Tom Colicchio‘s Craft. It’s right around the […]
May 17, 2007
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Angeli Caffe (Melrose)
By Freda in 09: WehoAngeli Caffe is another old timer on Melrose. The asymmetrical triangular based interior suggest the once trendy 80s past, but it’s now a friendly casual Italian restaurants with mostly older, silver haired patrons. They have many tasty appertizers. Potato croquettes with salame and smoked mozzarella Smokey and very flavored, so good! Fettuccine Bolognese: rich meat […]
