658999 Mon Oct 12 18:01:22 -0700 2009 10 2 Los Angeles Area 0 5098329 I'm looking for a good place for a birthday dinner (this Thursday, so somewhere that will accept late notice reservations), and being a Vegetarian and heavy foodie, I'm looking for a unique dining experience with about six to seven friends. I prefer French Cuisine and something that wouldn't run up the bill above around 300-400$ for the six or seven of us. Anyone know something (preferably around the San Fernando Valley) that sounds like it would work for me? Thanks in advance! Mon Oct 12 18:01:22 -0700 2009 1115866 luxforsoul 1 5098364 French doesn't go too well with Vegetarian, I've found. Bistro Provence in Burbank would be one place to consider, they do a very nice risotto. Mon Oct 12 18:21:22 -0700 2009 5098329 13137 jackattack 2 5098386 Thanks! You really think so? I've found French cuisine works out most for me. Really though, I'm fine with mostly everything. Contemporary American is great too. Mon Oct 12 18:31:15 -0700 2009 5098364 1115866 luxforsoul 2 5098618 i agree with you that French doesn't go well with vegetarian unless one is able to 'overlook' the meat/poultry stock that is common in many french dishes (including, often, risotto). Mon Oct 12 20:10:09 -0700 2009 5098364 11935 westsidegal 3 5103684 And butter. And cream. And, oh wait, that's vegan. You're right tho, never met a French person who was vegetarian or vegan (but there must be some....right??) Akasha in Culver City. They do good veggie. Wed Oct 14 16:49:49 -0700 2009 5098618 90755 Phurstluv 4 5109756 although i'm not a vegetarian, i did try on three different occasions to eat a vegetarian (not vegan) meal in various french restaurants. practically impossible. . . . Fri Oct 16 22:56:17 -0700 2009 5103684 11935 westsidegal 1 5098798 While it may exceed your price range, Melisse does a wonderful vegetarian tasting menu. http://www.melisse.com/ Mon Oct 12 22:58:52 -0700 2009 5098329 11583 ipsedixit 1 5099468 this would work for your special event: MADELEINE BISTRO white linen tablecloth Organic Vegan, 18621 Venture Blvd. 818-758-6971. Tue Oct 13 08:39:06 -0700 2009 5098329 43037 NumeroUnoEat 1 5100662 I'd recommend checking out Fatty's in Eagle Rock - all vegetarian/vegan, delicious, not terribly expensive, and a good wine list. Tue Oct 13 14:46:35 -0700 2009 5098329 58039 ElsieDee 1 5100784 I took one of my vegetarian girlfriends to XIV where they do both a vegetarian and vegan tasting menu. She told me she really enjoyed it. They're participating in DineLA so it might be in your price range, but maybe it might be tough to get a Thursday reservation. Tue Oct 13 15:44:54 -0700 2009 5098329 1092366 pointone 1 5101701 Grace does some great vegetarian options... they have vegetarian tasting menus, but those will blow your budget. In the valley though, CA DEL SOLE just might work very well for you... Agree though that in the valley, Madeleine is a decent option, but I'm guessing you want a little more upscale than that. Wed Oct 14 01:11:10 -0700 2009 5098329 15572 Emme