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There are some fantastic restaurants in greater Los Angeles. The problem is a full dinner for two at some of the best restaurants can sometimes cost a small fortune.
That is the beauty of the Dine LA Restaurant Week. Until February 8, 2008, over 140 of the best Southern California restaurants are offering special three-course dinners for a set price of either $25 or $34 (per person excluding beverages, tax and gratuity). Lunches are either $15 or $22. The special menus can be found online to savor the choices presented in each course.
Now is the time to explore those restaurants that you have read about but haven’t had a chance to visit. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Below is a brief list of notible restaurants. Each has a special menu item that looked delicious in itallics.
Warning: Do not read if you are experiencing an empty stomach.
Click here for a detailed list the 140 participating restaurants from OpenTable.com
Also, see our review of Patina at the LAist blog. Click here to read the review.
ADORO MEXICAN GRILLE
735 S. Figueroa St. Ste. 315, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Ensalada de Nopales – Grilled Cactus Leaves, Tomato, Cilantro, Onions, Ranchero Cheese, Avocado, House Chipotle Vinaigrette
CIUDAD
445 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Olive Oil Poached Artic Char served with Braised Orange and Fennel over Tacu Tacu, a Peruvian “Dirty Rice” Made with Mashed Lentils and Pan Fried Rice
NOÉ AT THE OMNI LOS ANGELES
251 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Warm Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
PATINA
141 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Beef Short Rib Filled Ravioli with Petit Vegetable Ragout and Red Wine Glace
ROY’S RESTAURANT LOS ANGELES
800 S. Figueroa St. Ste. 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Peppercorn Crusted Sirloin Deglazed in Sake with Green Peppercorn Sauce
TABLE 8
7661 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90046
Grilled Prime Beef Shortrib with Potato Gratin, Crispy Bacon and Creamed Swiss Chard
VIN BAR VALENTINO
3115 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
I Paccheri – Gragnano Pasta with Shrimp, Clams, Cherry Tomato, Zucchini and Fresh Mint
http://laist.com/food/2008/01/
