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[ JiRaffe | The Palm | Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel ]
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A.O.C.

With 50 wines by-the-glass and an amazing selection of small plates, you can nibble or indulge at A.O.C. Chef and co-owner Suzanne Goin and partner Caroline Styne (also co-owners of laudable Lucques) created a casual spot where you can sit at the eight-seat Charcuterie bar or at a table for your international tapas. Named after the French commission that regulates the quality of French wines, cheeses and even Bresse chicken, "Appelation d'Origine Controlee," the menu features cheeses, sausages and prosciutto plus delicacies such as mushroom stuffed vol au vent and garlicky Manila clams steamed in sherry.

A.O.C.
8022 West 3rd St.
(323) 653-6359
www.aocwinebar.com

The Belvedere Restaurant at The Peninsula

Peopled by the powerful from breakfast through dinner, this posh and popular Mobil Five-Star dining room remains one of the top Zagat-rated restaurants in town. Whether you dine outdoors by ivy-covered latticework or within the calming luxe of the dining room, you'll be delighted by the atmosphere and top-notch modern American fare. A popular menu attraction is the "Small Bites" selection where guests can create their own tasting menu from a selection of signature menu items that includes macaroni and (tellagio) cheese, blinis and caviar, potato crusted seasonal fish and day boat scallops.

The Belvedere Restaurant at The Peninsula
9882 Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills South
(310) 975-2736
http://beverlyhills.peninsula.com

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Bistro 45

Pasadena is notable for more than the Rose Bowl. There's the Norton Simon Museum, the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens and Bistro 45. Owner and host Robert Simon has been selecting perfect pairings for market fresh dishes in his tiny Art Deco designed restaurant. Choose black and white sesame crusted ahi tuna with a soy ginger sauce, foie gras, roasted prime Angus beef tenderloin or seared diver scallops plus a dessert of chocolate "Soup."

Bistro 45
45 South Mentor Ave.
Pasadena
(626) 795-2478
www.bistro45.com

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Campanile

Charlie Chaplin constructed the building's courtyard, fountain, Romanesque arches, brick walls and atrium in 1929; then, gave it up in a divorce settlement. Chef and owner Mark Peel helped create Campanile under its high-ceilinged space in 1989. Beautiful, romantic and family friendly (at weekend brunch and Monday and Thursday dinners) it's a place for great breads, wines, cheeses, and perfectly prepared beef brisket hash with poached eggs (brunch), crisp flattened chicken (lunch), sauteed trenne pasta with Bolognese (dinner) and a chocolate tarte.

Campanile
624 South La Brea Ave.
(323) 938-1447
www.campanilerestaurant.com

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JiRaffe

Chef and owner Raphael Lunetta's acclaimed French food features his prepared-to-order specialties at dinner only. Taste pasta, dry aged Angus beef, caramelized pork chops, New Zealand rack of lamb or Pacific swordfish. Crepe lover's savor cream-filled, hazelnut crepes topped with sauteed apricots, cre�me anglaise and chocolate. The pleasant atmosphere plays off of a bright, airy space accentuated by two walls of windows, dark wood furnishings, and several antique mirrors and paintings steeped in 19th century French tradition.

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The Palm

Want milk? Buy a quart. Want steak? Head to The Palm and indulge Atkins style with a jumbo shrimp cocktail and a prime aged steak or lobster. You don't have to stop there. Add crisp cottage fries, fried onions and New York Cheesecake for good measure. Some meals are simple and most are simply delicious. The walls of each Palm are covered with caricatures of popular locals and national celebrities stemming from the landmark family-owned restaurant's 80-year history where the original owners hadn't the money for traditional decor. Some 25 locations later, it's among the many things synonymous with this casual dining classic.

The Palm
9001 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood
(310) 550-8811
www.thepalm.com

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Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel

From morning 'till midnight, the moguls, models and mainstream people flock to the Polo Lounge in the legendary "Pink Palace." The most famous restaurant in this 12-acre bungalow-filled compound is a place to be whether you order a simple Kobe-style beef burger, a grilled steak or more exotic Cal-Asian cuisine like a chilled duck salad. Champagne by the glass, lunch and dinner served with piano accompaniment on the patio, and a Sunday brunch with a jazz trio add to its appeal. Take in the lush scenery and bathe in the rich history that features top grade service and a price in kind with the glitz and glamour of its surroundings.

Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills
(310) 276-2251
www.beverlyhillshotel.com

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Spago Beverly Hills

Spago is still trendy after all these years since the move from West Hollywood to Beverly Hills. New, hip spots come and go, but Wolfgang Puck's glamorous garden remains a see-and-be-seen spot and chef Lee Hefter's imaginative seasonal menus showcasing the French/Asian California cuisine keeps guests smiling. Some say that the tasting menu is the best way to appreciate the fare. Puck's flagship restaurant provides a sophisticated, elegant and warm environment and a colorful kitchen viewed through etched glass to stage the culinary artistry.

Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills
(310) 385-0880
www.wolfgangpuck.com

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Valentino

Piero Selvaggio welcomes oenophiles (there are thousands of wine bottles in the wine cellar on the upper level) as well as Italophiles (there are the finest Italian olive oils, prosciutto, truffles and cheeses). His is a legendary restaurant where pastas reign supreme with such dishes as bucatini with spicy shrimp and cherry tomatoes or maccheroncini with crumbled sausage and strips of charred eggplant. The menu selections are straightforward and the plates superb.

Valentino
3115 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica
(310) 829-4313
www.pieroselvaggio.com

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