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| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 220 Registered: 11-2002 |
I grew up about 2 blocks away from the cheesecake in Redondo Beach- I agree it is a beautiful place with great food. NEVER VALET YOUR CARS THERE- I have seen how the valet's drive-trust me! However, they will let you park your own car, you just need to pay the valet price. | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
Junior Member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 204 Registered: 8-2002 |
i definitely agree with you guys on cheescake factory Eric, if your like the Louisiana type food.... you have to try Ragin Cajun on 422 Pier Ave Hermosa Beach, CA very reasonably priced. they have Po' boy sandwiches crawdads, jambalaya,.... | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Junior Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 243 Registered: 10-2002 |
Been there... love it... plus, chillers is right next door... so... first dinner, then drinks! | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 116 Registered: 3-2002 |
Speaking of Cheesecake, which I love by the way, have any of you been to the location in Redondo Beach? I'm sure Gene has. I'm willing to bet that it is the best Cheesecake location around. Large restaurant, classy environment, and right on the ocean-I love it. The parking is pretty fantastic as well (valet-but if you show up in something special, im sure they'll understand.) I frequently order the spicy cashew chicken, jumbalaya, jamaican shrimp, cajun chicken littles, or the seared tuna--all excellent choices. Definately recommend. | ||
| nick m........ (Nickm)
Junior Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 180 Registered: 8-2001 |
Cheescake factory, best food with great prices. Everything on the menu is GREAT. Also, so much food you can nevery eat the cheesecake. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1750 Registered: 8-2002 |
Eric, I am sure we can find a seat for you. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Junior Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 225 Registered: 10-2002 |
My first contribution on this post: Fritto Misto in Santa Monica (near 6th/Colorado) - friendly atmosphere, Italian food, pick your own pastas, near 3rd Street, only drawback is small parking lot, but plenty of parking on street Talay Thai Hole-in-the-wall Thai place on Santa Monica Blvd (near Corinth), good authentic food, very inexpensive (local UCLA favorite), small parking lot in the back Chart House Marina Del Rey, on Admiralty Way, excellent seafood, great prime rib, the best squaw bread in town, plenty of parking (optional valet...so taboo!), great location I'll think of more... I'm sure of it.  Buon Apetit! | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 111 Registered: 3-2002 |
On another note, some restaurants around USC that I frequent with friends are El Cholo (on Western) and McCormick & Schmick's downtown. Though there not really favorites, they still have good eats. El Cholo, from what I understand, is fairly well-known to Angelinos, so some of you might have been. Good Mexican food (though nothing spectacularly different) at a reasonable price, nice atmosphere, and of course pretty good chips n salsa as any Mexican restaurant should have. I wouldn't recommend taking an F-car there though, for the parking is pretty shab and it's not really in the greatest part of town. McCormick's downtown has a very nice atmosphere. Being located in the heart of the highrises (at the bottom floor of the 1st Interstate building--the tall white one) definately adds to its aura. As was mentioned earlier, $1 happy hour is fantastic. There's valet sometimes, though you can park under the building--I've seen nice cars around before, but not sure if an F-car is a good idea here either. | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 110 Registered: 3-2002 |
Matt, relating to one of your posts earlier on...as soon as this car gets done, we're definately coming on some drives, and I'm sure my dad would enjoy them as well. If he's not up to it though, I'll just grab the car and get my brother or a friend and tear up the roads with you guys. I would ask if anyone needs a co-pilot for the upcoming events, but I should probably be studying, that is if I'm not skiing up in Big Bear. Wish you guys much luck though, and be safe. | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 177 Registered: 11-2002 |
The provoleta at gaucho grill is to die for- the best apetizer you can get for 5.00. Slab of provalone chesse grilled in a iron skillet with a little bit of parsley, red onion, and oregano on top. UMMMMM | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 172 Registered: 11-2002 |
I have fatburger on speed dial. I love that place | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1744 Registered: 8-2002 |
Fatburger and Carnys | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 163 Registered: 11-2002 |
Geoffrys used to be the best restaurant. I used to love to dine at the crows nest table- to bad they had to take it down. However the last two times I was really unimpressed with the food. I have not been there in the last three years, beacuse of two ad service and food experiences. Have you guys been there recently and the food was good? I love the view and am dying to go back to give them a second chance. I will park on the street outside of course. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1728 Registered: 8-2002 |
Adam, I totally agree about the driveway. SSSCCCCRRRAAAAPPPPPP!!!!!! | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 262 Registered: 12-2002 |
Ohhh Wayne my mouth is watering. Im craving for some steak right now. Believe it or not I haven't had a steak in a long time! 90 percent of my diet is pasta lol... I might hit the Ruths Chris in Irvine on Friday for my birthday | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 756 Registered: 8-2002 |
JL, I just returned from "Ruthy's." Ahhhhhhh. Stomach like. Stomach very happy. I also think they have the best butter to spread on your bread. Nothing fancy, no herbs, just salted butter that's been whipped at massive speeds for a long period of time and served at room temperature. It's pure fluffy heaven. I hate those frozen little pads you get at the other places that tear your bread to shreds! | ||
| Adam A (Fasttalk)
New member Username: Fasttalk Post Number: 17 Registered: 8-2002 |
Geoffrey's Malibu, Great location, Great Food, a little pricey, but not very Ferrari friendly. Valet only (they usualy let you park it yourself) but a VERY steep driveway to get out onto PCH, I heard some heart stopping scraping noices when I pulled out  | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 154 Registered: 11-2002 |
L Wayne I agree best steaks Ruths Chris. Better then Morton's, Arnie Mortons, Celestino's. I think its becasue of the slab of butter they cook it in. LOL | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 750 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt, check your email. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1721 Registered: 8-2002 |
done, I can meet you for lunch too. I work about 4 minutes from you. | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 748 Registered: 8-2002 |
You know what, Matt? I'm now working at Valencia Nissan. Why don't you bring the 308 by next Saturday morning and we'll go for a spin? | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 747 Registered: 8-2002 |
When's the next Tuesday or Wednesday drive? | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1719 Registered: 8-2002 |
Wayne, You are too funny. When are you going to join us on a drive? | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 746 Registered: 8-2002 |
Just for fun, here's a list of over-hyped places to avoid: Worst Italian food: Buca di Beppo (all locations) Worst sandwiches: Jerry's Famous Deli (all locations) Worst surf-in-turf: Gladstones (all locations) And, by the way, the best steak ANYWHERE (and I've tried them all) is Ruth's Chris! And guess where I'll be for dinner tonight? Ruthy! | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1684 Registered: 8-2002 |
Eric, Baja fresh is the place! You need to going us on some drives. | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 104 Registered: 3-2002 |
Oh man! How could I have forgotten to post this...I just want to put in a good word for Baja Fresh. If you have tried it before, then I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't--then you haven't lived. Its a Mexican food place--kind of the sit-down gourmet type fast food place. Trust me--its no McDonald's and is probably the greatest Mexican food ever. Very high quality, fresh quality meats and veggies. Simply put--it is awsome. They have a great salsa bar with three wonderful salsas, limes, peppers, etc. With every meal comes an order of chips, so you get chips and salsa like most Mexican restaraunts. And let me just suggest...get the Burrito Dos Manos! Probably the greatest burrito I've ever had. Choice of chicken or steak (I get steak) black or pinto beans. Mmm mmm. It's big though, so if you normally don't eat big, maybe get someone to share it with. Or better yet, save it for later. But everyone must eat a Dos Manos at least once in there lifetime. Find one near you and go. Your welcome. By the way, I have absolutely no relation with any aspect at all to Baja Fresh. Just a very satisfied customer | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1676 Registered: 8-2002 |
JL, Never been. But then again, I park my car in regular lots. If they have a valet and I can't park it myself, then I will find my own parking. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1674 Registered: 8-2002 |
"For me, I would have preferred to eat at the Pizza place up the street when we ate at Cava's in SB on Jan 1." Ron But you would not have had our company. | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 121 Registered: 11-2002 |
Las Brisas is a grat place to socialize and margaritas, but I think that the Valets Suck over there. Has anyone been able to park their own car at Las Brisas? | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
Junior Member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 193 Registered: 8-2002 |
I forgot one of my fave steak houses Dal Rae's at Washington Blvd, City of Pico Rivera | ||
| Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
Junior Member Username: Gagatep Post Number: 192 Registered: 8-2002 |
Fastfood: I agree with Matt: Tommy's downtown L.A. another: Fatburger - my fave - chili cheese fatburger with egg and chili wedgecut fries with cheese and onions Filipino Food - Goldilock's Vermont Ave - L.A. Sitdown: 1. Kincaids at Redondo Beach Pier - American Continental style cuisine 2. The Sea food restuarant(Korean Style-spicy) at Redondo Beach Pier 3. Filipino food: Max's Restaurant - Glendale accross the Glendale Mall Steaks: Ruth Chris(Bev Hills), Morton's or The Palm (Downtown L.A.) Prime Rib: Lawry's (Bev Hills) Korean Bar-B-Q: Corner of Normandie and Redondo Beach Blvd City of Gardena (close to my house) Great Value ($1 menu happy hour) McCormcick and Schmitts (sp) Manhattan Beach or Bev Hills ($1 burger, $1 calamari, $1 oyster shooters) they get you on the drinks | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Junior Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 84 Registered: 12-2002 |
For me, I would have preferred to eat at the Pizza place up the street when we ate at Cava's in SB on Jan 1. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1651 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tacobell DelTaco McDonalds | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 1649 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tommy's - If you don't see the shack, take it back. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Junior Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 242 Registered: 12-2002 |
I eat out a lot but usually end up at cheaper places. I just love Olive Garden and Chilis...Not quite Ruth's Chris, but the food isnt that bad Speaking of Ruth's Chris, there is a nice one in Irvine (at least I think its in Irvine's city limits) that is always great with quality food and service. Usually a share of exotics out on weekends too... My favorite though, There is a great restraunt in Newport Beach called Las Brisas. Great food and scenery! I love to go there and sit on the balcany overlooking the ocean eating with the fresh ocean-air smell! It's pretty Ferrari friendly as far as safety, but the spaces can be tight. The lunch menu's are pretty cheap but the dinner prices hike up a lot...Good food though... I might add that I am a bit of a chef myself If you guys all come over with your F-cars, I might cook up a nice Italian meal...and I'm free! | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 103 Registered: 3-2002 |
Jean-Louis, standard Rosso Corsa on Tan...technically its my Dad's, but its still under construction. I am not sure if you might have come across some of my other posts, but I mentioned that we're repairing from accident damage. I know, I know...many people have all kinds of opinions on pursuing such a venture, but we did, and it hasn't been easy or cheap. To give you an idea, we easily could have picked up a quality medium-mileage later model for what has been put into this. Hopefully it will be done soon though, and it looks like it will be, so I'll be sure to post picks. | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 118 Registered: 11-2002 |
Restaurants. Persoanlly I love Cafe Med. on Sunset and Sunset Plaza. Great place to look at beautiful women, and the cars on the Sunset strip. I am a very picky pasta eater, and they have one of the best pastas I have ever had. Papardelle al telefono. Parking spaces are big in the back, i actually prefer to park along the white strip in the back so there is no chance of getting a door ding. Eric what color is your car? Is is the deep maroon red? | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 102 Registered: 3-2002 |
Ron had a good point to start a new thread for this. So...let's see if this works... What are some of you guys' favorite restaurants in the L.A. area? Perhaps comment on food type and quality, atmosphere, service, cost and of course location. I enjoy a good restaurant now and then, perhaps this will open up some new options for all of us. Feel free to bring up all varieties--all kinds of food, formal to the most casual hole in the wall burrito places. And, of course being Ferrarichat, what are the Ferrari friendly places. Are there any that you feel comfortable driving in the F-car to and parking at. Do you use the valet? Would you rather not drive your car to restaraunts? Discuss... |