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Entries Tagged as 'Italian'

L’Opera Ristorante

August 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment

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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Tags: Appetizer · Dessert · Dinner · Italian · Main Dish · Rated · Rated 3-5 Spoonfuls · Vegetarian

C&O Trattoria

August 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment

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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Tags: Appetizer · Dinner · Italian · Main Dish · Rated · Rated 3-5 Spoonfuls

Pizza & Chicken Love Letter

July 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Pizza & Chicken Love Letter
8891 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92844
TEL 714-530-8800
FAX 714-530-8805
http://www.loveletterds.com/
Ordered Dishes:
Appetizer - none
Main Course - Pizza and Chicken Combo
Dessert - none
Drinks - Coke (a whole 2 liter bottle!!!) Comes with a meal combination of chicken and pizza.
Reviews:
Tara & Dan ate
Pizza and chicken
The little appetizer that comes before the combo [...]

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Tags: Course · Cuisine · Dinner · Italian · Korean · Main Dish · Meal · Rated · Rated 6-8 Spoonfuls