527389 Mon Jun 09 14:34:23 -0700 2008 6 2 Los Angeles Area 0 3764489 If you had to choose a restaurant for a special meal for a person in L.A. one evening where would it be? I do not want anything with very complicated food and expensive is fine but not insanely expensive (like Capo). I prefer Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Hollywood or Malibu. I am considering Providence, Craft or Mastros but I'm open to any suggestions. He wants to go someplace he's never been and has already been to: The Ivy (and loved it) Hotel Bel Air BOA Geoffreys Citrus Little Door Pizzeria Mozza Cut Mon Jun 09 14:34:26 -0700 2008 155608 flowergirl 1 3764519 Didn't Citrus close a long time ago? Mon Jun 09 14:40:48 -0700 2008 3764489 10864 sel 2 3764619 It's now "Citrus at Social Hollywood" www.citrusatsocial.com Mon Jun 09 15:12:16 -0700 2008 3764519 11583 ipsedixit 3 3765642 Thanks for the update, I lost track of Chef Richard after he closed his place on Melrose and moved to DC. Mon Jun 09 21:19:33 -0700 2008 3764619 10864 sel 1 3764594 If you can score a reservation, I'd definitely check out Osteria Mozza. Comme Ca in WeHo, newly opened Anisette in Santa Monica and Fraiche in Culver City are also some nice options. Providence is definitely delish, but the prices can go pretty high esp. if you're doing tasting menu (but then again, if he's already been to Cut....) Josie in Santa Monica is also pretty nice. ~H.C. http://la-oc-foodie.blogspot.com Mon Jun 09 15:02:33 -0700 2008 3764489 11949 AquaW 1 3765701 Among your choices I'd avoid Craft -- it was very much underwhelming both times I've been there. And I love Mastro's, but for a special occasion I'd probably opt for Providence. If you're willing to go somewhere else not listed, my wife and I had our 5-year anniversary dinner at All' Angelo and absolutely loved it. We did the 5-course tasting menu with wine pairing and it was perfect. Mon Jun 09 22:05:02 -0700 2008 3764489 143085 soccerandlost 1 3766236 I would also consider Ortolon. My finace and I went there for our 3 year anniversary and it was fantastic and very romantic. I'm also a fan of Providence, Citrus and Craft. Tue Jun 10 07:24:56 -0700 2008 3764489 60801 Obessed 1 3766262 Providence. Don't hesitate to call Donato and make an appointment for the dinner, and tell him its a special occasion, get a chef's tasting menu. If you ask for the worst table in the house, I think you still get 10% off. I go there once a year for a special dinner, and this year I took my sister for lunch for her birthday. It is divine. Tue Jun 10 07:35:57 -0700 2008 3764489 11201 Diana