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Ole Tapas Bar
Category:
Spanish Restaurants
13251 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
I love Spain, and have visited her a couple of times in the recent past. And I have enjoyed...
More 7 months ago
I love Spain, and have visited her a couple of times in the recent past. And I have enjoyed a variety of regional dishes, wines and mostly tapas that have sustained me throughout my travels. And it is my pleasure to report that Ole Tapas Bar is a breath of warm and dusky Iberian air right here in the San Fernando Valley.
From the moment we were warmly invited into the darkly reddish, glowing interior, we knew that the mood and tastes of Spain awaited.
We came specifically for Sangria and tapas. and we ordered accordingly. A pitcher of iced red sangria and the following: Pollo al Sabor de Granada--chicken breast strips with pomegranate sauce, and Pinchitos de Cordero--lamb brochettes in a sangria reduction sauce. We also enjoyed the Placa Caliente, which is an assortment of tapas featuring grilled shrimp, fried goat cheese in honey, patatas bravas, fried calamari, sauteed mushrooms and artichokes. We rounded out our meal ordering a fresh spinach salad with poached pear and goat cheese. Dessert was a lovely dish of sauteed banana carmelized in brandy, introduced into a puff pastry, baked and served with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and slivered almonds. Delicious and uncommon.
The dishes were appetizingly presented and satisfying. We definitely intend to return and sample more of the eclectic Spain-inspired fare. We also wish to enjoy the live flamenco show hat is currently scheduled for Tuesday nights.
The geography of southern California is very evocative of much of Spain. A meal and an evening at Ole Tapas Bar inspired memories and visions of our next journey to the ancient peninsula.
Pros: Ambience, menu selections, table staff
Cons: None of any consequence noted
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The Bird Cage
Category:
Local Favorite
11282 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
Talk about a unique place to eat. While the service was adequate, the food was fantastic. They...
More 1 year ago
Talk about a unique place to eat. While the service was adequate, the food was fantastic. They have different themed patios which gave it a great ambiance. I would recommend this place to anyone. They even offer vegan dishes.
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Vitello's
Category:
Local Favorite
4349 Tujunga Ave
Studio City,
California 91604
This is a wonderful classic Italian restaurant, it has great home style food at a good price. The...
More 1 year ago
This is a wonderful classic Italian restaurant, it has great home style food at a good price. The atmosphere is very warm and homey. I give this place five stars.
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Aura
Category:
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
12215 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
Got to admit, place rocks! Nice sound system, great lighting, and best yet, great crowd, had a...
More 6 months ago
Got to admit, place rocks! Nice sound system, great lighting, and best yet, great crowd, had a great time, made some great contacts, reminds me of the good music clubs in Boston. Definitely worth checking out!
Pros: Awesome music, great crowd, Great for networking!
Cons: none
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Pinot Bistro
Category:
Group Dining
12969 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City,
California 91604
(818) 305-6518
We had a great time at Pinot Bistro. The food was wonderful. My 10 year old nephew was with me...
More 6 months ago
We had a great time at Pinot Bistro. The food was wonderful. My 10 year old nephew was with me and he tried snails for the first time. Surprisingly, he loved them! The experience was positively memorable. We were luck enough to meet the Sous Chef, Steven Mary. He has a wonderful personality, warm and knowledgable. He even sent a surprise dish to the table. He made the experience priceless.
Pros: Sous Chef came out to the table to talk to us
Cons: nothing I can think of
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Wine Bistro
Category:
Restaurants
11915 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
My boyfriend and I have been searching for an authentic Parisian restaurant before we go on our...
More 3 months ago
My boyfriend and I have been searching for an authentic Parisian restaurant before we go on our trip to Paris next spring, so that we can get acquainted with the french food and terminology. WE FOUND IT! As soon as we walked in to the romantic dining room, we were sat by the matre'd who greeted us with the word "Bonsoir" which we knew how to respond to, since we have been studying our beginner french terms. Then we looked at the menu to find a "Recession" prix fixed dinner for an amazing price - we are aware we won't get that in Paris ;) The food was the real highlight, though. I am in culinary school training to be a chef and am currently learning how to make the french sauces. I have to say this chef made a divine Burnoise and Bechemel sauce for our steak and pork that were so tender we literally cut it with our fork. Take my advice and get these two entrees if they are available. It also comes with half a carafe of table wine, not the best, but, hey, it was only 12 bucks. For the dining experience, the ambience, the authenticity and economical prices, this place really can't be beat. We deem it, Tres Bien and Bon Appetit!
Pros: FOOD, SERVICE, AMBIENCE
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Yen Sushi & Sake Bar
Category:
Japanese Restaurants
12930 Ventura Blvd Ste 120
Studio City,
California 91604
PARKING IS FREE ITS IN THE BACK, LOCATED RIGHT ON VENTURA, THIS PLACE IS MY FAVE SUSHI SPOT IN THE...
More 2 months ago
PARKING IS FREE ITS IN THE BACK, LOCATED RIGHT ON VENTURA, THIS PLACE IS MY FAVE SUSHI SPOT IN THE VALLEY. THE SUSHI IS ALWAYS FRESH AND THEY HAVE A GREAT VARIETY. THE ROLLS ARE SOOOO GOOD! THE PLACE IS NEVER OVER CROWDED, AND ITS A SMALL CUTE INTIMATE SPOT FOR DINNER OR A A DATE. I GO HERE ATLEAST ONCE A WEEK WITH MY BF OR MY FRIENDS AND EVERYONE LOVES THE SUSHI.
MUST GO!
Pros: BEST SUSHI,BEST SAKE,CUTE LITTLE SPOT
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Went to the Fox for the first time a few months ago and now i'm addicted. I ALWAYS have a good...
More 2 years ago
Went to the Fox for the first time a few months ago and now i'm addicted. I ALWAYS have a good time. Parking's sometimes a bit of a problem but there's a small lot behind the pub, another two doors down the street behind them that's available every night and all day long on weekends, and a fair amount of street parking. Love their cheeseburgers, chips (fries) and chicken tenders. Great beer and cider selection. Their prices are very reasonable. Tons of TVs for the European football, my new favorite sport. The music most nights is really good. Tends to be quieter and more acoustic during the beginning of the week and great rockin bands on the weekends that emphasize Brit pop and classic Brit rock. And i'm there most Monday and Wednesday nights for their Pub Quiz which is really competitive and an amazing amount of fun. Saw Matthew Perry playing trivia there a few Wednesday nights ago. Highly, highly recommended.
Pros: Great food and drink, excellent service, fair prices, lots of nice / fun people
Cons: Sometimes a little too crowded for my taste
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Club Fuel
Category:
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
11608 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
The best fun I have had in a while. Underwear night, you check in your pants and shirt, walk...
More 1 year ago
The best fun I have had in a while. Underwear night, you check in your pants and shirt, walk around in your tighty whities and you get $2.00 off of every drink all night long. I am definitely going back next week. Hot guys, no attitude, lots of fun.
Pros: Cute people, Awesome Staff, Great Music
Cons: Parking can be tricky. No different than West Hollywood.
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My wife and I recently had our wedding there and the place and the food was exceptional. We where...
More 1 year ago
My wife and I recently had our wedding there and the place and the food was exceptional. We where very happy with the staff and how quickly they got things done within seconds. I searched and searched for a restaurant that is unique and different and Romanov stood out and I couldnt believe such a restaurant exiested.
Since the wedding, I have visited Romanov about three times for dinner and my wife and I have been amazed each and every time. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone thats looking to enjoy the dinner with some nice Russian music.
Pros: Excellent Place
Cons: No cons
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