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LOCALS Jim Harris and wife Janna dine at neighborhood favorite El Coyote.

FAB FOUR vs. STONES in musical tribute of British Invasion.

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TOP CHEFS tell of their favorite ingredients for fall.

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including her early years in Los Angeles. The evening will include her signature solo, “Lamentation,” as well as her masterwork, “Chronicle.” In the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Beverly Hills venue Fri., Nov. 8 and Sat., Nov. 9. Visit thewallis.org.

Rita Wilson and Friends take a nostalgic look back to the soft rock of Los Angeles of the 1970s and 80s at a concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Tues., Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Jackson Browne, Micky Dolenz and Jimmy Webb are among guests. Wilson is also an actress and producer.

'Play Dead' at Geffen We’re never so alive as when we’re scared to death is the creepy back story to Teller and Todd Robbins “Play Dead” opening Tues., Nov. 5 at the

9 CONTEMPORARY work by the Martha Graham Company will launch at the new Wallis Annenberg Center.

Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse. Robbins is host of this terrorizing look at life, weaving stories, illusion and humor. At the Geffen, 10886 Le Conte Ave., through Sun., Dec. 15.

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'Love' on Skid Row

“Love on San Pedro” blooms on Skid Row in this new Cornerstone Theater Company production opening Thurs., Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the L.A. Mission. Artists rub shoulders with lawyers, pastors and bas-

ketball players in this tale by James McManus and directed

by Shishir Kurup. Continues through Sun., Nov. 24. Visit cornerstonetheater.org.

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The Martha Graham Dance Company will launch the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with an inaugural piece on Fri., Nov. 8. “Prelude and Revolt” combines dance and media to chart the era of Graham’s revolutionary discoveries—

Players' Snow White

“Snow White,” the musical, opens Sat., Nov. 9 at the Nine O’Clock Players Theatre for Children, 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl. The classic fairy tale is taken from a book, music and lyrics by Carole Weiss, directed by Todd Nielson and Bill Brown. Performances of the Assistance League of Los Angeles production are at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 24. Meet the princess, prince and rest of the cast after the show. Visit nineoclockplayers.com.

New 'Falstaff' at L.A. Opera In honor of Verdi’s 200th birthday, L.A. Opera debuts a new production of his comic

masterpiece “Falstaff,” opening Sat., Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center. Harken back to Olde England’s lusty times as Italian baritone Roberto Frontali takes the lead in this romantic twist of Shakespeare’s portly knight. Performances continue through Sun., Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. In Italian with subtitles.

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POISONED APPLE, beautiful princess and a fearsome witch are in the classic tale, “Snow White.”

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The comedic duo catch up on old times at a one-night show beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. A veteran of TV show classics “McHale’s Navy” and the “Carol Burnett Show,” Conway shares anecdotes from his memoir “What’s So Funny?” Multi Emmy awardwinning Burnett—the first woman to host her own comedy variety show, which ran for 11 years—joins him in a conversation. For tickets visit writersblocpresents.com.

Celebrate Autry's 25th

Celebrate Autry's 25th anniversary weekend Sat., to Sun., Nov. 23 to 24 with gallery tours, curator talks and screenings of Gene Autry films. Take part in a museum-wide scavenger hunt of the museum, a tribute to the American West, and have a slice of anniversary cake. Events take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Autry in Griffith Park.

"SLEEPING BEAUTY’S" Hannah Vassallo and Dominic North in the London production.

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Vampires and faeries come alive in this supernatural twist on a Tchaikovsky classic ballet by award-winning British cho-

reographer Matthew Bourne.

Performances of the gothic version of “Sleeping Beauty” are at the Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center Thurs., Nov. 21 to Sun., Dec. 1. Visit centertheatregroup.org.

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Tony award-winning Brian Dennehy stars in “The Steward of Christendom” as a casualty of a vanished order in Ireland’s struggle for independence. The Roman Catholic,

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Previews begin Tues., Nov. 26 at the Mark Taper Forum.

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Hailing from the Tokyo Jazz Festival, the Ai Kuwabara Trio Project stops in L.A. on a four-city U.S. tour. Sponsored by the Japan Foundation, L.A., hear their contemporary, urban sounds at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., on Sat., Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. $5.

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Dining & Entertainment Guide Stones or Beatles? You pick at House of Blues tribute Bad boy Mick Jagger and clean cut Paul McCartney are coming! The House of Blues celebrates the 50th anniversary of the British Invasion with

a Beatles vs. Stones show on Thurs., Nov. 7 at 8 p.m.

It’s not the real thing, but it is close in this tribute by bands Abbey Road and Jump-

ing Jack Flash, who face off at the “Musical Shoot Out.” Fans choose between “Sir Mick Jagger” fronting the Stones, or the Beatles beloved

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“I Want to Hold Your Hand” began playing on U.S. radio stations Dec. 26, 1963 and the western world would never be the same. The boy band was goofy and good-natured and parent friendly.

Then came the Rolling Stones, a more edgy, scruffy and even dangerous band.

During the show, band members exchange tonguein-cheek barbs about the rivalry between the bad boys of London and the lads from Liverpool.

“In fact, the Beatles and the Stones were fast friends,” said Young Hutchison, who plays

“Keith Richards” in the show.

“But if you were a 60’s kid, you had to be one or the other— not both.”

The two bands have always been close. The Stones’ first hit was a Beatles song called “I Wanna Be Your Man,” and it was George Harrison who recommended that Decca sign the Stones after the record company passed on the Beatles.

Abbey Road will play three sets from the early days to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to the Revolution years.

Jumping Jack Flash’s crowdpleasing numbers will be led by an electrifying showman.

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Dining & Entertainment Guide Chefs tell favorite ingredients from persimmons to squash

By Helene Seifer Autumn days are upon us, and we say goodbye to Heirloom tomatoes and turn to heartier fare. Chefs across the southland are tweaking their menus to reflect the tastes cooler weather brings. We wondered what ingredients they were embracing.

Suzanne Goin’s food obsessions for fall are brightly pigmented persimmons and pomegranates. “They are the ultimate symbol of fall to me, and are really truly seasonal.”

Chef of Lucques, a.o.c., and Tavern, and restaurateur with her husband David Lentz at Hungry Cat, Goin uses the fruits in a variety of dishes.

Tossed with root vegetables they “add further texture, color and flavor.” Pomegranate juice is featured in Burton’s Way, a new cocktail at Tavern. Her cookbook, “Sunday Suppers at Lucques,” pairs a Pomegranate-Persimmon salsa with halibut.

Cook’s County chef Daniel Mattern also loves persim-

mons. “They can be sweet or savory.” Available in two varieties, the hard fuyu and the soft hachiya, he uses both in his cooking. “I do a persimmon pudding. I’ll do a salad with fresh fuyu persimmons and dates.” He makes a savory glaze from hichaya persimmons for roasted pork or duck.

At brunch Mattern serves oatmeal with persimmon puree, toasted almonds and almond milk.

Another persimmon fan is chef Karen Hatfield, who favors the fuyu variety. “They have great sweetness and they’re so crisp and way more versatile than people realize.”

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Food partners in crime, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, the chefs behind Animal and Son of a Gun, and partners with Ludovic Lefebvre in Trois Mec, have very different food obsessions. Shook surprises with a standard pantry item. “Plain distilled white vinegar is under-utilized. It’s amazing for marinades and sauces.” At Animal he serves Chimichurri, a vinegary Argentinian sauce, with bone marrow. He soaks pork shoulder in a vinegarbased marinade before roasting. Red onions marinated in sugar and vinegar is one of his favorite accompaniments to meats. As Shook points out, white vinegar is not only versatile in cooking, “at the end you can clean your oven with it!”

Our farmer’s markets are brimming with squash and Dotolo favors Delicata, “’cause you can eat the whole damn thing.” The skin is so thin that it’s unnecessary to peel. He cuts the squash into rings and roasts it, then browns it in butter, then layers the rings with other flavors and textures: apples, pecans and arugula; lime, chiles, pomegranate and crème fraiche; sava (grape syrup), pine nus and Pepato (mild pecorino).

At Luna Park, chef Sammy Zepeda is obsessed with celery root. He nestles diver scallops on a bed of celery root puree, and throws some in his gnocchi sauce. For vegan risotto he adds pureed root, Brussels sprout leaves, and mushrooms to the rice.

Johnny cake flour from Kenyon’s Grist Mill in Rhode Island is the ingredient of choice for chef Jason Travi of littlefork. He explains that flapjacks (or Johnny cakes) are thinner and less fluffy than pancakes. At brunch they are served simply with maple syrup or Concord grape curd and also substituted for English muffins in Eggs Benedict.

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Dining & Entertainment Guide Blaze brings artisanal pizza to Market Chan Dara chosen Blaze Pizza, an artisanal pizza joint from Wetzel’s Pretzels founders Elise and Rick Wetzel, is coming to Farmers Market in November. “It all started with the simple idea of making a great artisanal pizza, custom builtto-order and served freakishly fast—for about $7,� says Elise Wetzel.

Her frustration grew from not being able to find good fast

LONGTIME CUSTOMER reopens Tom Bergin’s.

pizza for lunch. “We knew that if we could execute on this simple idea, we could sell a lot of pizza,� she said.

The Wetzels collaborated with executive chef Brad Kent to create a signature “light-asair crispy crust� that could be pressed fresh for each guest.

Another six Southern California locations are planned this year and 10 next year.

Chan Dara, 310 N. Larchmont Blvd., was one of hundreds nationwide selected by the Thai government to promote Thai food in America.

The restaurants highlighted their three must-try dishes.

Chan Dara’s were: lobster salad, seafood pad thai with shrimp, clams, mussels and king crab meat, and Thai lollipops: rack of lamb in masaman sauce with coconut rice.

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Tom Bergin’s Tavern reopens in time for the holidays Derrick Schreck has purchased, Tom Bergin’s Tavern, the 77-year-old landmark at 840 S. Fairfax Ave., after it had been closed for nine months for restoration.

A Carthay Circle resident who lives a half-block away from Bergin’s, Schreck had been a regular for many years.

Schreck’s partner Jordan Delp is general manager. He has worked at restaurants in New York City and Los Angeles and had worked at Tom Bergin’s previously. T.K. Vodrey, who ran Tom Bergin’s for nearly 40 years, has been helping Schreck in an advisory role.

He will be returning the traditional autographed cardboard shamrocks to the ceiling of the bar. They were removed during the remodeling.

The only major change is that the entrance is now off the parking lot.

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Dining & Entertainment Guide Plays examine assassination, partnerships and advertising Nov. 22 of this year will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In a compel-

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The play’s action takes place in Dallas Police Captain William Fritz’s office. Fritz is played with pitch perfect intensity by Darrett Sanders. He juggles Secret Service, FBI, and district attorneys all circling Oswald.

The familiar ground is covered and all the buzz Theater words heard: the ZaprudReview er film, the by grassy knoll, Patricia the Italian Foster Rye Carcano rifle, the mysterious package Oswald said was curtain rods, the number of shots that were fired, the wedding ring and cash on the dresser, the infamous black and white picture of Oswald with guns.

This is one of the best ensemble casts I’ve seen in long time. It’s chilling to see Secret Service agent Forrest Sorrels (a wonderful Donnie Smith) covered in blood, and talking about Mrs. Kennedy trying to put the President’s brain back in his head.

There is an enigmatic figure named Howard Hunt (Mark St. Amant), but to tell you any more will spoil the mystery and your theatergoing experience.

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Former stars of vaudeville Al Lewis (Judd Hirsch) and Willie Clark (Danny DeVito) have not spoken to each other in more than 40 years after a falling out that meant the end of their act.

Willie’s nephew Ben Silverman (Justin Bartha) attempts to get them back together one last time for a television show. What ensues is laughter that comes, in part, from hearing many of the familiar one-liners of the day. It’s like catching up with old friends you haven’t heard from in a while. And the jokes that these talented actor’s deliver makes you believe they really do speak in one liners, punch lines and the comedy rule of three. The second act that takes place in the television station is flawless.

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CHOCOLATE CHIP cookies were Erin Zabel’s first foray into the baking business.

Cookie Casa’s roots stretch from Hancock Park to Spain

By Suzan Filipek Her chocolate fudge “crack” bar is “famous,” so much so Erin Zabel has trademarked the treat.

“It’s addictive,” explains the petite blonde, who reaches back to her childhood for inspiration for the sugary treats sold at her Cookie Casa Bakery, 8116 Beverly Blvd.

The mom of two daughters, Charlotte, 7, and Maggie, 4, she opened the storefront in February after outgrowing her Plymouth Blvd. kitchen.

With the help of two chefs among her nine-member staff she makes small batches of cookies, brownies, cupcakes, pies and cakes.

Erin descends from a long line of bakers. A grandfather taught her a Spanish family recipe for rosco, a flaky cookie with anise and sherry, rolled in cinnamon and sugar.

Her biggest seller is “Grandma Becky’s” molasses sandwich—vanilla buttercream

between two molasses ginger cookies.

Zabel started her adult life far from the kitchen. Wanting to teach, she studied in Spain and Ecuador, earning a degree in bilingual education. But the classroom wasn’t for her.

She found a job as a bilingual receptionist for AIDS Walk L.A., and moved up the corporate ladder.

Suffering from burn-out, after long days she found relief and joy over a hot oven baking chocolate chip cookies.

Her husband David carried her chewy concoctions to work—he was a writer/ producer for “ER,” the TV series. Erin listened to his colleagues’ feedback and perfected her recipe and packaging.

The cookies must have tasted good. A former agent remains Erin’s best client.

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Memories of her Sicilian Zia (aunt) Valentina’s homemade granitas were just too powerful to ignore.

After years of searching, tasting and enduring bitter disappointment in the drinks she sampled around the country, Kashi has opened her own granita bar. The result is Zia Valentina at the Farmers Market at 3rd St. and Fairfax Ave. Granita, which falls between a smoothie and frozen yogurt in its consistency, comes from Sicily.

Lucky for Kashi, she’s not in it alone. Her older sister, Dorit Simone, is the company business manager, while

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What’s unfortunate is that director Mikael Håfström inserts absurdly violent torture and fights in which the victims irresponsibly are shown suffering little or no lasting damage, looking unmarked and movie-star coifed in the very next scenes. Despite this and the hackneyed climax, the story provides good escapist tension.

Captain Phillips (8/10): Director Paul Greengrass, who has a string of terrific action films to his credit, and writer Billy Ray, who wrote and directed “Shattered Glass” (2003), one of the best print media movies ever made, make this worth the two hours plus runtime.

Greengrass films it like a docudrama, in the style of Roberto Rossellini’s “Rome, Open City” (1945) and Gillo Pontecorvo’s “The Battle of Algiers” (1966), striking a happy medium, obtaining the influence of the older films without sacrificing what makes Hollywood Hollywood, which is slam-bang action. Unfortunately, the film gives a relatively sympathetic picture of the pirates, especially their leader, Muse (well played by Barkhad Abdi), and actually makes the Navy look deceitful and dishonest. Maybe this is what happened, but you come away feeling that (Please turn to page 12)

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Dining & Entertainment Guide Eclectic cuisine at Sadie, breakfast at Fiddler’s After watching a flick at the Arclight, my husband and I enjoy sampling the ever-changing Hollywood food scene. This time we headed to Sadie Kitchen & Lounge.

The space consists of a vintage-style lounge dominated by a large bar, a smaller parlor with bar and a beautiful large brick and stone-walled garden out back, where we ate. Decostyle hanging lamps softly light the wood tables, upholstered seating and couch area.

It’s very elegant, but nearly empty at 8 p.m. on a Friday.

Apparently it starts hopping later, when young clubbers pause to refresh with stiff drinks and tasty dishes.

Giovanni Martinez crafted the

cocktail program, and all ofthe-moment ingredients are represented: mezcal, absinthe, aperol, cynar.

We ordered an On the excellent Lemon Drop and a balMenu anced Kentucky by Ninja, a blend of Helene Japanese single Seifer malt whisky, bourbon, lemon juice, lavender-infused honey and bitters. Drink originators are credited on the menu—a nice touch.

Chef Jonathan Moulton’s eclectic menu includes Tuscan black kale salad. Featuring almonds, butternut squash, blueberries and quinoa croutons in a bracing quince dress-

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ing, it’s a lovely juxtaposition of vegetal, fruit and vinegar notes. Five bite-sized Thai curry lamb ribs were wellseasoned, if unexceptional. Moroccanspiced grilled octopus was tender and succulent.

Two meaty 10-inch tentacles were nicely charred, yet juicy.

Small pickled turnips provided a flavor counterpoint to the smoky dish. Our server was brusque at first, but improved as the evening progressed.

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Dining & Entertainment Guide Classic menu items, friendly service draw customers to landmark owner, trainer and breeder of horses.

In 1970, Tex moved the restaurant to the corner of Ardmore and Eighth streets.

Bruce took over as owner following his father’s retirement in 1970.

Not only is Taylor’s a family restaurant but it also boasts a “family” of employees. “Many of our staff have been here 20

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However, menu items haven’t varied over the years. Classic choices include prime rib, steaks from New York to top sirloin, ribeye to filet mignon, pan-roasted chicken and jumbo gulf prawns.

Taylor commutes between the original eatery and the Taylor’s Steakhouse in La Canada-Flintridge which he opened in 1996.

“They are both basic American steak- OWNER Bruce Taylor in front of the reshouses,” he explains. taurant showing off its new signage.

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and 30 years,” he said.

“I enjoy working here,” said Doris Pike, a 22-year veteran waitress. “The customers are really great, and we see the same people over and over.”

“We’ve had special occasions here, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement lunches, because our menu appeals to everyone,” said the owner.

The warm, inviting interior also pleases patrons. They sink into red leather booths, admire the dark wood paneling on the walls and are met by mature servers.

Taylor has recently completed an upgrade in the kitchen and restrooms.

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Muse ended up as a victim.

Kill Your Darlings (2/10): Pardon me if I do not genuflect at the altar of Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. This is a film about the germination at Columbia University in 1944, when Ginsburg was a naïve freshman, of the people who defined the Beat Generation, a group of writers influenced by Eastern philosophy and religion and known especially for their use of nontraditional forms and their re-

settle on a slogan until Noah (Matthew Shane), the teen-

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Here’s to a long life and a happy one,

jection of conventional social values. Up until an outrageous murder that occurs near the end of the film, it is a tangle of talk that is marked by how uninvolving it all is unless you buy the credibility of the fame of these people. Director John Krokidas has a style of quick cuts and time warping jumps that is more annoying than entertaining. Replete with graphic homosexual sex scenes, the only interesting part of the movie came before the end credits when graphics indicate what happened to the characters. I still didn’t care.

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The cast is good, especially Irene Roseen as a feisty, older ad exec, and John Sofge, as Theodore Cantopolis, the erstwhile inventor of the bulb.

There are lots of laughs and director James Mellon keeps the comedic pace humming.

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BERRI’S BREAKFAST BURRITO

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Chicken & sun dried tomatoes, parmesan in a cream sauce

PENNE PUTTANESCA (spicy)

Kalamata olives & capers, in a spicy marinara sauce

PENNE BOLOGNESE

Berri’s homemade Bolognese style meat sauce

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Topped with whipped cream and fresh berries

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SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

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LOBSTER RAVIOLI

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SALSICCIA PASTA (spicy)

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FETTUCINI SEAFOOD (spicy)

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Prosciutto & peas, in a creamy egg sauce Lobster stuffed ravioli topped with shrimp in a pink tomato sauce Italian sausage, red onion, spinach, & sun dried tomato in a cream sauce

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STEAK FRITES

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TUSCAN SALMON

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CHICKEN MARSALA

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EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

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8 oz. cut served with black pepper sauce 10 oz. peppered New York strip steak 10 oz. New York steak served with french fries Chopped fresh tomatoes & fresh basil, in a lemon wine sauce Capers in a lemon butter sauce Deep fried breaded chicken breast Sauteed with mushrooms and basil in a marsala wine sauce

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Choice of steamed or sauteed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or french fries

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MEDITERRANEAN CIOPPINO SOUP (spicy)

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Roasted garden vegetables & chicken topped with cheese & avocado Clams, black mussels, scallops, calamari, shrimp, fresh fish, served with crostini

GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP With seasonal pureed vegetables

TOMATO SOUP Roasted tomato soup

ARANCINI

Rice ball stuffed with shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce

SMOKED SALMON PLATE

Norwegian smoked salmon, red onions, capers, extra virgin olive oil, and herbs, served with crostini

CAPONATA

Eggplant, olives, capers, and onion, served on a bed of crostini

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CHICKEN WINGS

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BUFFALO SHRIMP

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PESTO SHRIMP RISOTTO

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Fresh clams, shrimp, calamari, black mussels, scallops & fresh fish in a white wine sauce or red marinara sauce

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Tomato sauce, cheese, garlic, red pepper, fresh calamari

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Cheese, bell pepper, onion, cilantro topped with sliced avocado

Tomato sauce, eggplant, fresh burrata cheese, topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese topped with olive oil

Chicken or shrimp, tomato sauce, cheese, herbs, prosciutto, onions, & arugula

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GOAT CHEESE & PORTOBELLO

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Grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, & mayonnaise Grilled lamb sausage served with a marinara sauce w/ bell peppers & onions Albacore tuna mixed with onion, celery, peppers, mustard & mayo

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THE ITALIAN

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HAM AND CHEESE

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Roasted turkey, turkey bacon, avocado, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, & mayo Prosciutto, salami, provolone, shaved parmesan, arugula & balsamic dressing

SALADS

Tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, onions, bell peppers & herbs

Chicken, cheese, sundried tomato, caramelized onion & pesto sauce

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Dipped in coconut batter, cooked to a golden brown, served with our famous tamarind sauce

RISOTTO Button mushrooms, shallots in a butter sauce

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Lamb sausage served with mediterranean grilled bell-pepper salad with albacore tuna on crostini

Tomato sauce, cheese, topped with shrimp, calamari, scallops, clams, mussels, fresh fish, sauteed in garlic butter lemon sauce

Grilled ham with carmelized onion, topped with provolone cheese

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Tomato sauce, cheese, sliced fresh tomatoes, and basil

Tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni, italian sausage & ground beef

Tomato sauce, cheese, herbs, bell peppers, eggplant, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, olives

Lobster blended in pink sauce, cheese & shrimp

Garlic oil sauce, cheese, herbs, portobello mushrooms, & goat cheese

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GRILLED CHEESEBURGER

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THE WORKS BURGER

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Romaine lettuce, cucumber & gorgonzola cheese with blue cheese dressing Chopped lettuce, salami, turkey bacon, roasted turkey, provolone, tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onions, garbanzo beans, & avocado with a lemon dressing Fresh tomatoes and burrata with a basil vinaigrette dressing Beets, endive, pine nuts, walnuts, tomatoes, goat cheese with a balsamic dressing Arugula, heart of palm, avocado, sweet corn, shrimp, with a lemon dressing

GRILLED SALMON SALAD

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CRANBERRY SHRIMP SALAD

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APPLE SALAD

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STRAWBERRY & AVOCADO SALAD

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Grilled salmon, sesame seeds, dill, cucumber, & arugula with a citrus dressing Grilled shrimp, cranberry, candied walnuts, & blue cheese with a tarragon dressing Apples, endive, spinach, celery, blue cheese served with a balsamic reduction Mixed greens with pine nuts, topped with our homemade citrus dressing

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The 1993 stop-motion animated feature tells of Jack Skellington, the king of Halloween Town. Weary of his year-after-year production of frightful witches and werewolves, Jack stumbles on a portal that leads to Christmas Town and assigns his equally clueless denizens the task of reinventing it.

The event also includes Dean Mora playing holiday music on the Orpheum’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ, the last remaining theatre organ on Broadway, and the Sound Stage Barbershop Quartet singing carols around the theatre.

Attendees can show their movie tickets at nearby restaurants for special discounts.

The Orpheum Theatre was the fourth and final home of the famed Orpheum vaudeville circuit in Los Angeles. Its Beaux Arts exterior leads to a grand French interior with gold-leaf decoration, silk wall panels, marble pilasters and enormous chandeliers. The Orpheum was renovated in 2001.

General admission is $15.

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Viennese music to ring in the New Year at Disney Concert Hall Celebrate the New Year with the Strauss Symphony of America performing waltzes, polkas and more at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., on Sun., Jan. 5 at 2:30 p.m.

The 10th Salute to Vienna recreates the Austrian capital’s tradition of Neujahrskonzert as 75 musicians, singers and costumed dancers take to the stage.

Also on the family program light-hearted operetta excerpts will be performed from “Die Fledermaus” and “The Merry Widow.”

Guest conductor is Andras Deak, with Viennese soprano

Alexandra Reinprecht and tenor Martin Piskorski.

Tickets start at $42 and are available at salutetovienna.com.

Magical ‘Magic Flute’

A mixture of silent films, cabaret and Mozart join forces in the U.S. premiere of “The Magic Flute,” opening Sat., Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Directed by Barrie Kosky with the British comedy group “1927,” L.A. Opera performances continue through Sun., Dec. 15. In German with subtitles. Visit laopera.com.

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Dining Guide 2013 Antonio’s

7470 Melrose Ave. (323) 658-9060 antoniosonmelrose.com A Los Angeles Mexican “hacienda-style” staple for over 30 years, Antonio’s prides itself on dishes from the Oaxaca, Guadalajara, Vera Cruz and Monterey regions of Mexico.

Be sure to try the chicken mole, made with more than 40 fresh ingredients, or sample one of the more than 300 tequilas offered at the bar. Take the number 10 bus to Gardner to avoid circling the block for parking.

Tom Bergin’s Tavern 840 S. Fairfax Ave. 323-936-7151 www.tombergins.com

Recently renovated, Tom Bergin’s has gone through some upgrades lately. The landmark Irish tavern is the place to meet friends, celebrate special occasions or watch sports on television while drinking a glass of Guinness or trying one of the many Irish whiskeys. Dishes on the menu include Gaelic beef, bangers & mash and filet mignon. Happy hour begins at 5 p.m. Parking available.

Berri’s Café

8412 W. 3rd St. 323-852-0642 berriscafeonthird.com

Open from 10 a.m. to 4 a.m., Berri’s Café offers a full array of sandwiches from albacore tuna sandwiches to lamb sausage to ham and cheese, with a choice of green salad, French fries or sweet potato fries. Or choose lobster pizza, chicken tortilla soup or cranberry shrimp salad.

Delivery available. Catering a specialty.

Chan Dara

310 N. Larchmont Blvd.

323-467-1052 chandararestaurants.com Seafood pad thai, made with shrimps, clams, mussels and king crab meat, is one of the house favorites at this California Thai fusion eatery.

The friendly service, Siamese decor and efficient take-out and delivery make this one of L.A.’s most consistently reliable hotspots.

The Dresden

1760 N. Vermont. Ave. 323-665-4294 thedresden.com

Known from hit movies “Swingers” and “That Thing You Do,” the Dresden is a Hollywood landmark that continues to entertain.

The restaurant serves filet mignon, roast rack of lamb and rib eye, while the lounge features jazz entertainers Marty and Elayne, who have performed their nightly routine for decades.

El Coyote

7312 Beverly Blvd.

323-939-2255 elcoyotecafe.com Diners enjoy traditional Mexican fare in this L.A. landmark since 1931. The familyowned, family-friendly restaurant is known for its house margaritas, daily drink specials, and vast menu choices.

Old standards include burritos, enchiladas, tacos and tamales. Banquet room available. Valet parking.

throwback to an earlier time.

Families can play jukebox favorites while they enjoy hamburgers, French fries, Philly cheese steaks and salads. But beware—the kids won’t let you leave without sampling one of the hand-dipped, handspun milkshakes or malts.

with crayons keeps the kiddos occupied while mom and dad enjoy a much-needed dinner out.

The Larchmont

The Marino family has been feeding Los Angeles Italian fare since 1957, and their Melrose location is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Famous for its homemade pastas, hormone-free meats, organic vegetables and linecaught fish, diners enjoy the freshness of the menu while relaxing in classic, old-school ambiance.

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The former Larchmont Grill has transformed into a light, breezy beach bungalow in this new California farmto-table dining establishment.

Popular items include a kale salad with pistachios, farro and blood oranges and chicken “under a brick.” Weekend brunch and Sunday dinner.

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3357 Wilshire Blvd.

213-385-7275 thehmsbounty.com Famous for its broiled top sirloin “baseball steak,” served with soup or salad, this popular neighborhood hangout has called the Gaylord Apartments building home since 1962. The bar has been called “Cheers West.”

The banquette booths and lighting keep it cozy. The bar and well-priced menu items keep the regulars coming back for more.

Johnny Rockets

6060 Wilshire Blvd.

323-634-0888 6333 W. 3rd St., #706 323-937-2093 7507 Melrose Ave. 323-651-3361 johnnyrockets.com Enjoy a classic all-American experience at this popular

6001 Melrose Ave. 323-466-8812 marinorestaurant.net

Mondo Taco

1292 S. La Brea Ave. 323-939-1041 mondotaco.com The motto of this casual dining establishment is “tacos without borders.” They start with a homemade corn tortilla and allow you to choose from more than 30 original recipes.

Thai, Indian, French, Italian, Japanese—whatever your choice, it can be served in a bowl, as a wrap, or in a flour or whole-wheat tortilla.

Fabiolus

Within walking distance of the Pantages Theatre, the Arclight Cinemas and the Cinerama Dome, this northern Italian cucina offers romantic ambiance and outdoor dining.

Favorites include penne alla vodka and pollo alla parmigiana, while the younger set can choose from the kids’ menu.

Parking lot in rear.

Marino Ristorante

Le Petit Greek

127 N. Larchmont Blvd.

323-464-5160 lepetitgreek.com

Musso & Frank Grill 6667 Hollywood Blvd.

323-467-7788 mussoandfrankgrill.com

With its European-style outdoor tables and chairs, this traditional Greek restaurant has cornered the market on people-watching.

Popular lunch items include chicken or lamb gyros and moussaka. Dinner favorites are rack of lamb and saganaki, a Greek cheese that is ouzo-flame-grilled right at your table.

The 90-year-old American/continental menu hasn’t changed much since this icon of Hollywood history opened in 1919.

The leather booths and mahogany bar transport tourists and locals back in time as they enjoy the ever-popular New York strip steak or one of the daily specials, including corned beef and cabbage, flannel cakes and chicken pot pie.

Louise’s Trattoria

Off Vine

232 N. Larchmont Blvd.

323-962-9510 louises.com

6263 Leland Way 323-962-1900 offvine.com

An Italian chain that feels like a local family eatery, Louise’s maintains its popularity through its friendly service, comfortable booths and full menu.

The linguini & clams pasta dominates the seafood menu while the chicken marsala is tops on the entrees. A prixfixe menu includes soup or salad, pasta and tiramisu for $15.95. The kid-friendly menu

Traditional California cuisine is served in this turn-ofthe-century, craftsman-style bungalow, offering a quiet oasis in the heart of noisy Hollywood.

Diners enjoy plenty of options: outdoor patio seating, indoor fireside dining or banquet facilities for large parties.

The seasonal dessert special, a pumpkin soufflé, just hit the menu.

Tart at Farmer’s Daughter 115 N. Fairfax Ave. 323-937-3930 www.tartrestaurant.com

Attached to the Farmers Daughter Hotel across from Farmers Market, this urban dining spot offers a country feel in the middle of the city.

Dishes include the Tart burger with bacon and cheddar, steelhead trout with lemon confit, slow roasted pork with apple slaw and mac and cheese with white cheddar and garlic cream sauce. Open for brunch and dinner. Try the bottomless mimosa.

Taylor’s

3361 W. 8th Street 213-382-8449 taylorssteakhouse.com A family-run steak house since 1953, this mid-Wilshire location has an elegant oldworld setting, full bar, private tables and a group room for private functions. Popular menu items include chilled jumbo prawns, prime rib and Kansas City sirloin. The owners are dedicated to providing the finest aged, prime and certified Angus beef available.

Ulysses Voyage

Farmers Market, #750 323-939-9728 ulyssesvoyage.com Named for the famous voyage made by Ulysses, this authentic Greek eatery is perfectly located in the Farmers Market to satisfy your own gastronomical wanderlust.

Outdoor seating provides ample people watching while the kitchen serves slow-roasted lamb shanks in a tomatobased sauce and traditional Greek salads. Open seven days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Village Pizzeria

131 N. Larchmont Blvd.

323-465-5566 6363 Yucca St. 323-790-0763 villagepizzeria.net Enjoy New York-style pizza in the L.A. sunshine. Choose between the foldable Neapolitan thin crust and the thick Sicilian slices.

Toppings range from ham and pineapple to Greek to clam and garlic, or choose a vegetarian option. Serves beer and wine. adv.

SECTION THREE

November 2013

Larchmont Chronicle

L.A.’S FINEST SINCE 1953

Celebrating Our 60-Year Anniversary Here are some of the Taylor’s longtime staff members

Bruce Taylor, second generation owner, began working at the family restaurant when he was in college at USC. Esther Mendivil has been tending bar at the Steakhouse for the past 30 years.

Doris Pike has taken customers orders for the past 22 years.

Tony Mendez has been waiting on tables ever since 1988.

Fernando Mendez and Feliz Cabrera are longtime chefs at Taylor’s. Feliz has been with the restaurant 33 years, and Fernando has worn the chef ’s hat for 23 years.

“… a real urban steak house, a two-fisted meat-and-martini joint … at about half what you’d pay in one of those Beverly Hills joints.”

• LA Weekly

ORIGINAL OWNERS Tex Taylor and his wife Margie

3361 W. EIGHTH ST. LOS ANGELES • (213) 382-8449 Lunch 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ~ MONdAy - FrIdAy • dinner 4-10 p.m. ~ Nightly

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