Unless you`re a somebody, you may not even notice this somewhat well-worn classic with its picket fence border, but the somebodies from around the world favor this contemporary American restaurant. It`s wall-to-wall celebs, in the usual twos and threes, that dine on chef Richard Irving`s famous California dishes, including crab cakes and the favored grilled vegetable salad. It`s almost impossible ...
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One of LAs most intense power-meal spots is also one of its prettiest. The utterly charming patio, bordered by a white picket fence, is just one of the down-home design elements, created by co-ownerdesigner Lynn von Kersting, masquerading the fact that this is anything but a casual joint. Celebs come here to be photographed by the always-lurking paparazzi; Industry folks cut deals that they want everyone ...
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L.A. Desserts, the bakery arm of the Ivy, makes some of the best sweets in the city. Delectable, made-to-order cakes will make your sweetheart's birthday perfect. Call (310) 273-5537 to order.
The Scene Husband and wife co-owners Richard Irving and Lynn von Kersting installed a white picket fence in front of the patio adorned with antique French garden chairs. Pre-dating shabby chic, the interior is cluttered with peeling, painted furniture, faded chintz, old paintings and more American flags than a revival meeting. Celebrity sightings are commonplace--everyone from J.Lo to Adrien ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 06, 2008, (Edited June 07, 2007)
I have been to LA 4 times. This was my first visit to The Ivy. I called about a week in advance and made reservations for 2 at 1pm. I requested the patio and the woman on the phone said they would do their best to accomodate our request. They called the day before our reservations to confirm and I, again, requested the patio. Finally the day arrived. We showed up at 12:50 and although all the ...
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On a recent southern CA vacation from the midwest. My wife and 3 teenage children had to check out the Ivy. We made reservations on a Sunday late afternoon. Didn't need them. We were seated right away. Appetizers were fast and excellent. Service was great. Entrees were served very hot and portions were HUGE. We had a great dining experience. While we didn't notice any celebs, we had fun pulling ...
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The celeb frequented Ivy restaurant amazed me with their friendly staff. When I went for dinner at the restaurant, I received excellent treatment. Servers are nice and very helpful with my questions.
The menu is very typical American cuisine with some hints of Meditarranean.
I had the lobster ravioli and it was exquisitely made. The sauce was rich with flavor and the raviolis were perfect: not too ...
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