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August 20, 2004 14

Atlantic Cafe (Old Town Pasadena)

By in 02: Pasadena

Lunch at Atlantic Cafe, a Cuban cafe at the cold side of Old Town Pasadena. It sure looks too slick to be authentic, but oh well ^^;; I like to go there because it is always the only restaurant with empty tables even on a crazy Friday night (it should be a bad thing ^^;;). […]

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August 8, 2004 Off

California Canteen (Studio City)

By in 18: Greater LA

At night we went to California Canteen which locates nearby Universal Studio, a really nice cozy little place full of vintage Matador posters, Spanish guitars, anitque clocks and mirrors! Despite the somewhat sloppy presentation,  the onion soup was good. So rich in flavor yet not creamy, reminds me of the really nice ones at Las […]

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August 8, 2004 8

Figaro Cafe (Los Feliz)

By in 04: Los Feliz

Went to Los Feliz for Lunch on Friday. We were attracted by the authentic looking French zinc bar and Art Nouveau decor of Figaro Cafe. The stain glasses are said to be more than 150 years old. There’s an old antique film projector and screen inside too. But….

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August 1, 2004 Off

Le Marmiton (Santa Monica)

By in 16: Santa Monica

One of our favorite places: Le Marmiton on Montana Ave. Pic: Onion Tarte (so-so), Smoke Salmon Salad (good), Chicken Moose Pate (great!).

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August 1, 2004 6

O-Bar (West Hollywood)

By in 09: Weho

Went to the O-Bar at West Hollywood on Thursday to celebrate a friend’s belated birthday. It was between either the O-Bar or this other Spanish restaurant, however…