As a new regular, having just moved to the valley less than 2 years ago, I can't say enough about the firefly. I live south of Ventura and have the lovely pleasure of being able to walk briskly and arrive at the the front door within minutes. Aside from work, I have met the some of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of stumbling upon (having been here for 25+ years working in the dreaded industry) right down the street at the firefly. Yes the food is the best in valley, hands down, sure the ambiance and the lighting sets the mood for the perfect night out, and of course the people are hip and beautiful, but what sold it for me is the character of not only the guests, but those who work hard to make so many feel welcome, time and time again. I cannot say enough about the staff who have made the firefly more than a local spot to see and be seen, but a place that takes all the greatest aspects of LA minus the pretentiousness while ""saying what they mean, and meaning what they say."" I highly recommend the firefly, and have been more than impressed on every occasion I walk out that front door-
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