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L’Opera Ristorante
101 Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 491-0066
www.lopera.com
Ordered Dishes:
Zuppa di Zucca (Pureed Soup of Butternut Squash, Rock Shrimp & Smoked Chile Biegnet);
Tartara Mediterranea (Ahi Tuna Tartar, homemade Italian Flatbreads, White Bean Hummus, Dry Cured Olives, Marinated Fennel, Harissa Aioli, and Red Pepper Jelly);
Filetto al Caffe (Espresso Crusted Filet Mignon, Gorgonzola Potato Puree, Thyme-scented Carrots, [...]

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C&O Trattoria
Venice Pier
31 Washington Boulevard
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 823-9491
www.cotrattoria.com
Ordered Dishes:
Half Oven Roasted Rosemary Chicken (Country Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables)
Penne Spinaci with Italian Sausage (Ricotta Cheese, Spinach Cream Sauce, Fresh Ground Nutmeg, Pecorino Romano Cheese)
Killer Garlic Rolls
Review:
A friend of mine recommended C&O Trattoria to me because it was one of his most favorite local digs. [...]

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BLD
7450 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 930-9744
www.bldrestaurant.com
Ordered Dishes:
Cheese & Charcuterie (served with Toasted Raisin Walnut Bread, Baguette, Fig Cake, Quince Paste, Fresh Fruit, and Spiced Marcona Almonds);
House Cured Salmon Benedict (with Wilted Baby Spinach, English Muffin, Hollandaise, choice of Potatoes)
Review:
I had an appointment to get my make up done at the Grove and, with a [...]

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