tapas

Perfect Chemistry – The Bazaar

July 14, 2010
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When The Bazaar by Jose Andres first opened in Beverly Hills’ SLS Hotel, it was an instant hot spot in the trendy LA scene. Add to that the four stars from the Los Angeles Times, becoming a finalist for the James Beard Awards’ “Best New Restaurant,” plus numerous other awards and Andrés’ appearance on 60 [...]

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Date Night – Primitivo

October 2, 2009
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Located on Abbot Kinney in the heart of Venice, Primitivo is an intimate Mediterranean bistro with an extensive wine list with impressive selections from New Zealand, South Africa and Chile. The menu includes cold and hot tapas, perfect for tasting and sharing. I had an argument recently with someone about which day of the week [...]

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Back to Basics – Cinco

September 25, 2009
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Cinco is an intimate American restaurant on Nantucket owned by avid bar eater and ex-bartender, Michael Sturgis. With an eclectic tapas-style menu featuring small plates meant for sharing, Cinco is a bar eaters dream. Chef Jean-Luc Matecat tinkers with the menu daily, and keeps a bar menu going to 1 AM-ideal for those who like [...]

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