Varda N. wrote: >: In article , >Pudman wrote: > >: Yes, this is a strange grouping of cities. I have a colleague who's >: travelling to all of them. Does anyone have recommendations for >: excellent (but not too expensive) places to eat? > >In Los Angeles, I highly recommend Campanile, on La Brea, 1/2 >block north of Wilshire. Campanile is also the owner of the La Brea >Bakery, considered to be one of the best bakeries in the country, and >their bread and rolls are served. Co-owner and bread and pastry chef is >Nancy Silverton, who won the James Beard award last year for best desserts >in the country. > I've been told by people whose taste I trust that the dinners aren't really up to the price. Personally I've only been for breakfast (a dozen or so times) and found it to be more than outstanding. Whenever I'm in CA I try to bring back at least one loaf of La Brea Bakery bread, which is no sold in many gourmet Super- Markets. I'm sure the dinner isn't bad just may be not a good deal. Definitely go for breakfast. For an excellent dinner my favorite is Downey's on State street in Santa Barbra if the trip is long enough to go a few miles out of the way. Elliot
Santa Barbara, CA