538777 Mon Jul 14 19:20:49 -0700 2008 2 2 Los Angeles Area 0 3868949 i'm taking friends out who love brasserie food and in particular mistral. i recall it is always very good, but haven't been for a while. i really like comme ca lately....although do think that mistral has a more authentic look. so hounds...which is the better choice? thx. Mon Jul 14 19:20:51 -0700 2008 146657 jay 1 1 3869319 between those two, definitely comme ca. or option 3, Anisette. Mon Jul 14 22:55:42 -0700 2008 3868949 15572 Emme 1 3871789 I personally feel the looks have comparability, yet do not look the same. comme ca is more up to date, while Mistral looks the same as it did for the past 20 years with the black and white linoleum floors, the bar, the white tablecloths, and the finest all-around waitstaff in the valley. Food is good, yet seldom changes except in price, and represents reliability. Both are very noisy btw! Tue Jul 15 16:36:17 -0700 2008 3868949 10359 carter