In Short City National Bank no more, this revitalized space is a dramatic addition to the destination dining craze sweeping Downtown L.A. Here, famed Italian chef Celestino Drago adds another notch to his restaurant belt, right behind his eponymous Santa Monica gem. The sweeping expanse of the eatery's 9,500 square feet gives way to modern decor, from floor-to-ceiling windows to a...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 30, 2008)
The good parts are the decor very cool and room does have a good feel to it. The bartender was also very helpful in picking a few specialty drinks for us, most include some fresh ingredients in them.He was the highlight of the night. For dinner we had the muscles and they had this fishy smell like they were from the LA river. My wife had le paste di grano duro and I had the le pappardelle al...
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Couldn't find anything spicy on the menu... The cozze 'npepate missed the "pepata" (peppered/spicy) part.The lobster pasta carbonara style just tasted rich. Yep, the only flavor I could taste was the cream. For dessert, the waitress pushed for the finger size fritters: "The crowd favorites!". Well, I do not belong to that crowd then. They were very very dry. I loved the space, and the...
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Posted by sole123
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 16, 2009)
Went the day after Virbila of the L.A. Times gave the place a 2 1/2 star rating. Big mistake. Arrived early, seated 30 minutes later without apology even though tables were open. First courses of foie gras creme brulee and langoustine carpaccio were excellent (but neither is really "cooking."). Wide noodle pasta with Italian sausage was okay. Main course of pork belly was dry and not tender and...
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Posted by dodinbouffant
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 04, 2009)