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arsoisaen Jul 2, 2008 02:48 PM

Best Lunch in LA?

I'm on an expense account.

Been to Spago already, so far I'm looking at Matsuhisa/Providence/Water Grill. Anyone have any other suggestions? I know these are all seafood restaurants, but I would actually rather go turf too. Only problem is from what I know Cut/Jar/Wolfgangs are all closed for lunch
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     nosh Jul 3, 2008 11:19 AM

    You mentioned that you would rather go turf: Pacific Dining Car is a great expense account lunch. I prefer the original location in the train car on 6th west of downtown, but the Santa Monica location may work better for you.
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       arsoisaen Jul 3, 2008 04:46 PM

      I actually work downtown, so this would work well. Hopefully its a step up from nick n stefs (which i've had almost weekly these days).
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       jlrobe Jul 2, 2008 10:55 PM

      Bastide was good before Manzke left. Lucques maybe?
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      1. ipsedixit Jul 2, 2008 10:27 PM

        Cafe Pinot

        One Pico (at Shutters)
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           arsoisaen Jul 3, 2008 04:47 PM

          been here a couple times. i feel like i can go down to patina and get the same (sometimes a little better meal).
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           omakase Jul 2, 2008 09:53 PM

          And next door to the La Brea Bakery is my favorite restaurant - Campanile (624 S. La Brea Ave.).
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             hhuunnggrryy Jul 2, 2008 08:16 PM

            i am a sucker for fresh baked bread, so I like La Brea Bakery for lunch:

            http://www.labreabakery.com/cafes.aspx
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               yogachik Jul 2, 2008 07:02 PM

              I love lunch at Pane e Vino in the back patio. Also love Michael's patio for lunch.
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                Emme Jul 2, 2008 07:31 PM

                pane e vino was gonna be my exact suggestion as well.
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                 ozhead Jul 2, 2008 04:26 PM

                Forget expense accounts. The best lunch in LA is the barbacoa de chivo at Monte Alban -- Sta. Monica Blvd. between Bundy and Barrington.
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                   NYCnowLA Jul 2, 2008 03:01 PM

                  craft is nice for lunch
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                     brandygirl Jul 2, 2008 02:59 PM

                    The Ivy on Robertson is one of my favorite lunch destinations. When I worked on Olympic, I loved having lunch at Il Moro.
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                      Emme Jul 2, 2008 07:00 PM

                      ridiculously overpriced but really yummy is that grilled vegetable salad :) oh, and the tarte tatin
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                    2. hrhboo Jul 2, 2008 02:58 PM

                      I love having lunch on the patio at Lucques.
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                        Foodandwine Jul 2, 2008 07:20 PM

                        Lucques is a Great Spot for lunch, laid back vibe, not very busy nor rushed and the food is on point as well.. A go to spot for me when I am in that area..
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                          David Kahn Jul 3, 2008 12:59 PM

                          Agree. Great steak frites, and the BLTA, when on the menu, is amazing.
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