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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 8 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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Spark Woodfire Grill
Category:
Date Spot
11801 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
(818) 284-4215
what a delight to dine here! Just went with friends and my child for dinner, they were completely...
More 4 months ago
what a delight to dine here! Just went with friends and my child for dinner, they were completely accomodating to my 2 yr. old, had a delicious dinner and great wine list to boot! the place is spotless, and really elegant for a small restaurant. makes you forget you are on ventura blvd when inside!
Pros: menu, waitstaff, atmosphere
Cons: small
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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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Asanebo
Category:
Restaurants
11941 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
Micheline Guide was right about them. Asanebo is a great restaurant. In my mind, they are one of...
More 2 years ago
Micheline Guide was right about them. Asanebo is a great restaurant. In my mind, they are one of the few restaurants in LA that have class. They are traditional but not pretentious in the way Nozawa is (I'm talking about their attitude, not the decor.) Asanebo chefs use fresh sozai (materials) and yet the prices are not so high as, let's say, old Ginza Sushiko. In terms of innovativeness, they try just about enough to surprise us but won't go into the degree of banality. I like Matsuhisa too, but I think you need to think of their food as totally different category from Japanese cuisine. And nothing wrong with that. But when you are really craving for Japanese food like I do sometimes (because I'm Japanese,) I'd go to Asanebo.
Pros: Food
Cons: Some dishes are better than the other, but isn't that the case with any restaurant?
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Great atmosphere, romantic. The food is always so wonderful. Every time, we try something new...
More 2 years ago
Great atmosphere, romantic. The food is always so wonderful. Every time, we try something new and are always pleased. The waiters are very friendly. One of them continually offers reasonable wine selections that won't break the bank! We eat out regularly and this is one of our favorites!!!
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Il Tramezzino
Category:
Restaurants
13031 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The chicken special sandwich, the salads, the pasta...there has never...
More 1 year ago
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The chicken special sandwich, the salads, the pasta...there has never been anything I've tried and disliked. The service is amazing, the waiters all know me by name and are always friendly. Its really an amazing place to catch up with friends over some food and coffee...the fact that it is one of the few places where you can smoke makes it even better
Pros: the pesto sauce
Cons: parking
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i've been going here since i moved to the neighborhood from chicago. the staff are wonderful! ...
More 1 year ago
i've been going here since i moved to the neighborhood from chicago. the staff are wonderful! they know my drink, they shake it right and i usually order a glass of wine which they offer a nice variety, spanish and california varietals dominate my tastes here!
as for food...order the mini kobe sliders which aren't on the menu...delish! you can get a dish from $5-$25 which allows for flexibility, portion and cost wise.
and the chocolate crepes or volcano cake are MY WEAKNESS...i often have sushi then stop over for desert and wine.
LOVE IT!!
Pros: valet, ambience, taste buds are delighted.
Cons: sometimes too crowded on weekends, what gives?
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Yuta
Category:
Local Favorite
11266 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
The best sushi I have had. I've been to sushi spots all over the US and nobody has come close. Do...
More 1 year ago
The best sushi I have had. I've been to sushi spots all over the US and nobody has come close. Do yourself a favor and tell Yuta DJ Stealth sent you.
Pros: Sushi
Cons: Parking
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the food here is phenomenal! For an LA Italian restaurant, it rivals NY's best.
The restaurant is...
More 9 months ago
the food here is phenomenal! For an LA Italian restaurant, it rivals NY's best.
The restaurant is owned by a very nice couple who are always excited to tell about the specials of the day.
very quaint restaurant with some romantic outdoor seating.
Pros: see description
Cons: see description
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Mama Juanas
Category:
Tapas Bar
3707 Cahuenga Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
Read the last review and obviously it's personal. Now about my experience!
Had a awesome time....
More 1 year ago
Read the last review and obviously it's personal. Now about my experience!
Had a awesome time. Got there early for the lessons as recommended. The lesson allowed me to meet and dance with different ladies. Everyone was super friendly and we all laughed at ourselves for our efforts. The instructor made it fun. After the lesson was over me and my buddy went to the bar to have a couple of drinks and order some food. Food was great, loved the shrimp (cameron) pasta. My buddy ate the filet mignon. Our server was great. The band was awesome. Met a lot of new people. I will be back.
Pros: Unlike other places you eat, drink and dance all in the same room
Cons: wish a danced better
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