654448 Wed Sep 23 11:23:37 -0700 2009 7 2 Los Angeles Area 0 5052580 For 2 out of towners. We are staying in West Hollywood and want to keep driving to a minimum. We like mexican, italian, asian, and festive ambiance. I am the foodie and he not so much so the local opinion would be much appreciated! Wed Sep 23 11:23:37 -0700 2009 100856 rubyloo 1 5052704 www.marixtexmex.com www.mirabelleonsunset.com Wed Sep 23 11:56:58 -0700 2009 5052580 13137 jackattack 1 5052974 Cecconi's on Melrose and Robertson. Very nice interior with a great bar scene. Good drinks and solid bar menu. I've only had a full dinner there once and was underwhelmed, but that was early on and the quality of the bar menu (cicchetti) allows me to think that I might have had an off night. I've eaten at the bar many times and have been very satisfied. If you're doing a dinner during the warm weather lately, I'd definitely try and get a table outside. www.cecconiswesthollywood.com Also if you decide to do dinner elsewhere- Cecconi's is open for breakfast and it's great. Wed Sep 23 13:26:23 -0700 2009 5052580 1111160 LATrapp 1 5053081 Places I like that have good food and a fun vibe in WeHo: XIV (Sunset) Katana (Sunset) Yatai (Sunset) Yabu (La Cienega) Mexico (Santa Monica) Melrose Bar and Grill (Melrose) Comme Ca (Melrose) Luques (Melrose) Wed Sep 23 13:54:14 -0700 2009 5052580 11732 Ciao Bob 1 5053123 check out this post also: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/652809 Wed Sep 23 14:10:32 -0700 2009 5052580 60801 Obessed 1 5076768 THanks for all the recommendations - can't wait! Sat Oct 03 13:11:25 -0700 2009 5052580 100856 rubyloo 1 5077057 Animal is absolutely awesome The Bazaar is fun on a high end, molecular food level BLT is great at steaks Sat Oct 03 16:27:21 -0700 2009 5052580 90755 Phurstluv 1 5078869 Especially since you're out-of-towners, I highly recommend Gardens of Taxco; it's on Harper, just north of Santa Monica Bl., in the 8200 block of SM. Closed Mondays. This place serves a five-course Mexico-city-style dinner (not Tex-Mex) for under $20. Entrees include shrimp in cilantro sauce, carne asada, chicken mole, etc. Sun Oct 04 17:48:20 -0700 2009 5052580 19659 globalgourmet