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February 14, 2008 3

Vin Bar Valentino (Santa Monica)

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I tried another participating restaurant from the dineLA Restaurant Event. Vin Bar Valentino is basically the bar section of the high end Italian restaurant Valentino, hence the more casual vibe. The dinner course was $34. The dineLA menu is different from the one posted online. You can choose from two from the three: appetizer, pasta […]

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September 11, 2007 5

Warszawa (Lincoln Blvd)

By in 16: Santa Monica, Favorite Food Entries

It’s a pity my camera failed to capture the interior of the Polish restaurant Warszawa. I love the space! It’s converted from an old house and decorated with old fashion cozy European furnitures. There’re cool 50s-60s posters hanging on the wall. The old fashion euro charm made me felt like I’m not in LA anymore. […]

August 8, 2007 3

Fritto Misto (Santa Monica)

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Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Jalapeño I took Joan back to this Italian cafe Fritto Misto at Santa Monica (see previous entry) and still wow by the unusual flavor and how delicious they taste. I got the same Wild Mushroom Ravioli but with Garlic sauce instead. Joan’s Jalapeño sauce is way better, it has salsa in […]

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July 30, 2007 8

Bruno’s (Santa Monica)

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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 […]

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July 24, 2007 6

Fritto Misto (Santa Monica)

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Found 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 […]

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