665207 Fri Nov 06 10:15:23 -0800 2009 113 2 Los Angeles Area 0 5161150 It’s time for the eighth annual poll of Chowhounders’ favorite Los Angeles restaurants. To quote the poll’s esteemed founder, Mr. Grub: "The concept is simple: everyone is asked to list, in rank order, your five top restaurants in Los Angeles County that you would recommend to houndly out-of-town visitors or to chowfriends for a special occasion. Since we worship at the altar of deliciousness, your ranking should be based 75% on food and 25% on everything else." Here are the results of past polls: 2002: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/52353 2003: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/55951 2004: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/63873 2005: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/76226 2006: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/357211 2007: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/490712 2008: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/580125 Last year I expanded the poll from five choices to ten – five restaurants in the category of over $25 per person, and five in the category of $25 or less. (The $25 is inclusive of FOOD ONLY for an average dinner order.) If different voters choose the same restaurant in both categories, the total points will be tabulated together and the restaurant will be ranked in the category for which it received the most points. I strongly encourage you to vote for exactly five restaurants per category. You may choose to only cast votes in the over-$25 category, or in the $25-and-under, but don’t vote for the same restaurant in both categories. Bottom line -- if you haven’t had at least ten restaurant meals worth voting for this year, what are you doing on Chowhound? ;) . If you vote for five restaurants, your first choice will receive 5 points, your second choice will receive 4 points, third choice 3 and so on. If you respond with more than 5 choices per category, only your first 5 listed choices will be included – no “ties”. If you vote for fewer than five, your choice will be tabulated with as many points as the number you voted for (so if you vote for only three restaurants, your first choice will carry three points, the second two points, etc.) This is to avoid the results being weighted in favor of those voters who make the fewest choices. Also, in case of a tie in the final tally, the number of five-point voters is used as a tiebreaker. I will assume the first restaurant on your list is your first choice and so on; to avoid confusion I’d prefer you not number them. If you vote for a restaurant that closed within the last twelve months, I’d appreciate if you flag it with an RIP tag. If two or more restaurants with the same name and basic menu get votes (e.g. Father’s Office on Montana or Helms), I will combine the results. Please make it clear what you’re voting for. If you vote for “Mozza” as several people did last year, I will assume you’re voting for Pizzeria Mozza since it bore that name before the Osteria opened. I reserve the right to make similar assumptions from vague responses – for example a vote for Surfas will be listed as Café Surfas. And everyone, spelling counts – it’s MASTRO’S Steakhouse, not “Maestros”!!! If you make a mistake or just change your mind, go ahead and post again; please re-cast your entire vote and not just the changes ... tell me it's a re-vote and I'll take care of it (I'm tracking names, dates and times on my tally, so I will only take your last vote). Remember, this poll is for Los Angeles County restaurants only. OCAnn has said she will again be running an Orange County poll in parallel with this one, so keep your eyes peeled. Anyone want to tackle Ventura County? Let me know and I'll link to your post. I’ll keep the polls open until December 12 and post the results shortly thereafter. The more replies we receive the more useful are the poll’s findings, so please vote. Cast your votes as a reply to this post. And thank you for participating! Fri Nov 06 10:15:23 -0800 2009 85884 maxzook 1 5161205 You are AWESOME, what a task! Fri Nov 06 10:31:51 -0800 2009 5161150 166707 JEN10 1 5161285 Thanks for taking the time to do this Max! Over $25 1 Mastros Steakhouse 2 Lawry's Prime rib 3 Lucques 4 Westside Tavern 5 Orris Under $25 1 Langer's 2 Philippe the French dip 3 Bay Cities deli 4 Sam Woo (I know its a chain but the Van Nuys branch is the best chinese greasy spoon in the SFV) 5 Swan Restaurant (great Thai in North Hollywood) Fri Nov 06 10:57:59 -0800 2009 5161150 10605 RacerX 1 5161344 +$25 Animal Church & State The Bazaar Gjelina Spago -$25 Langer's Father's Office Jitlada Marisco Chente Torihei Fri Nov 06 11:12:17 -0800 2009 5161150 12268 mollyomormon 1 5161453 I guess I'm now committed...unless someone else wants to take over! =) Just so folks know, I'll start the OC poll during Thanksgiving week and will let it go thru the end of December (if you guys want me to start now, let me know). Fri Nov 06 11:49:47 -0800 2009 5161150 12873 OCAnn 2 5161657 I live in Orange County so this is my list. Over $25 Mastro's Steak Mastro's Ocean Club Javiers Charlie Palmers - South Coast Stonehill Tavern Under $25 25 Degrees Mahe Gullivers Gyu-Kaku Crow Bar Fri Nov 06 12:48:29 -0800 2009 5161453 209207 Jaytizzle 3 5161738 We'll start a different thread for OC later this month; please save your votes for that list. =) Fri Nov 06 13:12:13 -0800 2009 5161657 12873 OCAnn 1 5161589 Under $25 1. Langer's 2. Brent's Deli Northridge 3. Mariscos Chente 4. Santouka 5. Philippe's French Dip Over $25 1. Matsuhisa 2. Gjelina 3. Animal 4. Mozza 5. Saddle Peak Lodge Fri Nov 06 12:27:32 -0800 2009 5161150 234367 wienermobile 1 5161752 >25 Spago Church & State Fraiche Il Pastaio Carlitos Gardel <25 Umami Burger El Parian Father's Office Langer's Dino's Chicken Fri Nov 06 13:17:02 -0800 2009 5161150 28703 RicRios 1 5161772 over $25 Providence Mozza Osteria Animal Grace Angelini Osteria Under $25 Langers Parks BBQ Fri Nov 06 13:25:29 -0800 2009 5161150 18267 samtron608 2 5162736 I'm not sure Park's BBQ qualifies in the "Under $25" category. Fri Nov 06 22:10:25 -0800 2009 5161772 11583 ipsedixit 1 5161941 Over $25 1. Chameau 2. Babita 3. Hungry Cat 4. Lucques 5. Boss Sushi Under $25 1. Bloom 2. Tamarind Ave. Deli 3. Vegan Glory 4. Golden State 5. Singapore Banana Leaf Fri Nov 06 14:16:45 -0800 2009 5161150 106305 countdeville 2 5200673 Ack! I'm not sure about the Singapore Banana Leaf...it was worse than mediocre to me. Having lived in Singapore for 11 years, I was thoroughly disappointed! Sun Nov 22 15:11:21 -0800 2009 5161941 1108992 burp_excuzme 1 5162083 Over 1. Lucques 2. Fraiche 3. Sushi Zo 4. Izaka-Ya by Katsu-ya 5. Mozza Osteria Under: 1. Malibu Seafood 2. Bay Cities 3. Kogi 4. Mariscos Chente 5. Tacos Por Favor Fri Nov 06 14:58:18 -0800 2009 5161150 15398 Discokill 1 5162218 Max, this is an incredible undertaking. Thank you! +25 Providence Hump Locanda Veneta Mozza Osteria Urasawa -25 Maria’s Fresh Seafood (Central Market) Urth Café La Brea Bakery BH Cheese Shop The Pantry Cafe Fri Nov 06 15:45:10 -0800 2009 5161150 238488 lorisueb 1 5162593 > $25 Providence Lucques Pizzeria Mozza Spago Church and State < $25 Yai Restaurant Jitlada Thai Restaurant Park's BBQ Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi Rajdhani Fri Nov 06 19:55:30 -0800 2009 5161150 101478 beezees 1 5162786 Over $25 Church & State Cut The Hungry Cat Valentino Tavern Under $25 Loteria Grill Bay Cities Italian Deli Fathers Office In N Out Burger Zankou Chicken Fri Nov 06 23:15:54 -0800 2009 5161150 27075 SugarFrosted 1 5163138 Over 25: Osteria Mozza Yu-n-Mi Sushi Drago Centro BLT Steak Pizzeria Mozza Under 25: Santouka Mandarin Deli (Northridge) Zankou Chicken Langer's Bay Cities Sat Nov 07 08:00:48 -0800 2009 5161150 12132 manku 2 5163186 Over 25 1.Urasawa 2. Providence 3. Spago 4. Church and State 5. Bazaaar Under 25 1. Langer’s 2. Father’s Office 3. Marty’s 4. Bay Cities Sat Nov 07 08:22:57 -0800 2009 5163138 11756 lizziee 1 5163308 Over Hungry Cat Orris Drago Centro Zucca R23 Under Nickel Diner Full House Jitlada Umami Burger Langer's Sat Nov 07 09:35:12 -0800 2009 5161150 10332 mc michael 1 5163350 This is awesome!! Over $25 Urasawa The Bazaar Osteria Mozza Animal Providence Under $25 La Brea Bakery Philippe French Dip Sat Nov 07 10:03:35 -0800 2009 5161150 251266 funkyshanna 1 5163426 Over $25 1. Jar 2. Pizzeria Mozza 3. Providence 4. Grace 5. The Little Door Under $25 1. The Golden State 2. The Little Next Door 3. Daisy Mint 4. Pie 'n Burger 5. Philippe's French Dip Sat Nov 07 11:05:30 -0800 2009 5161150 268584 tbwenzlau 1 5163572 Thanks for managing the poll again this year! OVER $25 Pizzeria Mozza Lou on Vine Sanuki No Sato $25 OR LESS Langer's Deli Oinkster Izakaya Bincho Xiang Wei Lou Seongbukdong Sat Nov 07 12:16:53 -0800 2009 5161150 170696 Peripatetic 1 5163586 Over $25: Urasawa Providence Ortolan Totoraku Izakaya Bincho Under $25: Asa Ramen Shabu Shabu House Hakata Ramen Shin-Sen-Gumi Nickel Diner Wurstküche Sat Nov 07 12:28:38 -0800 2009 5161150 107648 mrhooks 1 5163638 Thank you for doing this again! Over $25: Ortolan Osteria Mozza Animal Jar Orris Under $25: Langer's Bay Cities Father's Office Torihei Marisco Chente Sat Nov 07 12:59:43 -0800 2009 5161150 10728 New Trial 1 5163658 I love this poll! SushiLush.com only knows about Japanese cuisine and here are my favorites in the $25+ category: Sashi (Manhattan Beach) Matsuhisa (West Hollywood) R 23 (Little Toyko) Asanebo (Studio City) Urusawa (Beverly Hills and uber expensive) Sat Nov 07 13:10:26 -0800 2009 5161150 1122547 sushilush.com 1 5163901 Over Gjelina Ortolon Animal Barbrix Fig Under Shinsengumi yakitori M cafe Cobras Bacaro Sat Nov 07 15:35:51 -0800 2009 5161150 242519 sumo3175 2 5165698 Maybe it's just me, but I've never been able to eat at Yakitori SSG for under $25. I'd have voted differently otherwise. :D Sun Nov 08 15:58:10 -0800 2009 5163901 107648 mrhooks 1 5164173 Thanks for the heroic feat in advance! Over 25 Urasawa Spago Providence Bazaar Church and State Under 25 (this is even tougher and two make it for frequency...) Monte Alban Mariscos Chente Jitlada Thai Nate'n'Al's (a weekly dinner...) Greenleaf Chop Shop (lunch multiple times a week...) Sat Nov 07 18:15:46 -0800 2009 5161150 15572 Emme 1 5164577 Over $25 Urasawa Providence Jar Animal Cut Under 25 Alejo's Bay Cities Golden State Santouka Ramen Jitlada Sun Nov 08 01:18:28 -0800 2009 5161150 19525 Psiweaver 1 5165207 under: Jitlada Elite Monte Alban Mariscos Chente Oinkster Sun Nov 08 11:28:43 -0800 2009 5161150 217737 oldiebutfoodie 2 5166012 over $25 Park's (look at their menu...unless you mean Kal bi tang, most everything is over $25) Madeleines TAPS Chosun Galbee Sushi Gen under $25 Langer's Foo Foo Tei Tulsa Rib Daisy Mint Mariscos Chente Sun Nov 08 18:52:26 -0800 2009 5165207 120544 nomo_fan 3 5166994 ya, but i figure most meat dishes (1 order ) can be split between 2 people. i guess this needs to be debated.... Mon Nov 09 08:45:20 -0800 2009 5166012 18267 samtron608 4 5167058 The restaurant will be listed for whichever category it receives the most points (over or under $25). In other words, the participants will decide. Mon Nov 09 09:03:08 -0800 2009 5166994 85884 maxzook 1 5166158 Under $25: Gale's Chang's Garden Fred 62 Phillippe's Original Pantry Sun Nov 08 20:27:20 -0800 2009 5161150 1122923 wabelljr 1 5166179 Over $25 Providence Bistro LQ Animal Hatfield's Osteria Mozza Under $25 Langer's Scoops LA Mill Intelligentsia Kogi BBQ (I don't live in LA and tend to go to more upscale restaurants during my trips so that the under $25 list might look unusual) Sun Nov 08 20:44:38 -0800 2009 5161150 13239 honkman 2 5189883 Hatfield's is closed... RIP. Tue Nov 17 16:04:44 -0800 2009 5166179 1088858 Asperges 3 5189922 Yes, but they are supposed to be re-opening at 6702 Melrose (the former Red Pearl Kitchen) for New Year's: http://blogs.laweekly.com/squidink/la-restaurants/hatfields-opening-new-space-re/ http://www.hatfieldsrestaurant.com/ I'll list them as temporarily closed when I tally the poll next month. Tue Nov 17 16:26:00 -0800 2009 5189883 85884 maxzook 3 5190175 They are just moving to another location. You can follow the progress: http://twitter.com/twohatfields Tue Nov 17 18:18:19 -0800 2009 5189883 13239 honkman 1 5167134 over 25 Marche LA The Foundry Hungry Cat Drago Centro Spago Under 25 Bowery Corkbar Yai Thai Yucca Oinkster Mon Nov 09 09:27:06 -0800 2009 5161150 240330 sfgirl22 1 5168205 Hi maxzook, Thanks again for taking the time to compile for all of us! :) Love this topic. Over $25 1. Urasawa 2. Providence 3. Animal 4. Mori Sushi 5. Spago Under $25 1. Torihei 2. Izakaya Bincho 3. Mariscos Chente 4. Ichimian 5. Foo Foo Tei (Hacienda Heights) Thanks. Mon Nov 09 14:43:16 -0800 2009 5161150 113442 exilekiss 1 5168489 Can I add about 15 more to each list please??? >$25 Urasawa Spago Rivera Orris Osteria Mozza >$25 Langer's Park's BBQ Father's Office Elite Wurstküche Mon Nov 09 16:27:50 -0800 2009 5161150 262621 peppermonkey 1 5168531 under 25 - Langers Bay Cities Fab In n Out Pat's Topanga Grill Over 25 - Urasawa Valentino Spago Providence Water Grill Mon Nov 09 16:43:50 -0800 2009 5161150 14405 TomSwift 1 5169347 Under $25 Jitlada Nem Nuong Jongewaard's (Long Beach) Colori Kitchen Omelette & Waffle (San Pedro) Over $25 (I don't do this much) Fraiche Park's BBQ Taylor's (La Canada) Sushi Casa Arigato (Redondo Beach) Sushi Gen Tue Nov 10 00:42:42 -0800 2009 5161150 233427 tenxtone76 1 5170464 Chow Poll Trivia: Besides Langer's, what is the only deli to appear inn the Top Ten of a Chowhound Ultimate LA Restaurant poll? Tue Nov 10 11:20:00 -0800 2009 5161150 85884 maxzook 2 5170575 Bay Cities? Tue Nov 10 11:50:21 -0800 2009 5170464 12268 mollyomormon 3 5170603 You got it -- Bay Cities Deli was #9 last year. Tue Nov 10 12:00:32 -0800 2009 5170575 85884 maxzook 4 5171895 Hey max, How about a poll of most visited restaurants for 2009? More than 20x in 2009 and more than 10x in 2009 Tue Nov 10 22:03:50 -0800 2009 5170603 11583 ipsedixit 5 5172875 I think that's a wonderful idea, and on behalf of L. A. Chowhounders I want to thank you for volunteering to compile it ;P Wed Nov 11 09:47:39 -0800 2009 5171895 85884 maxzook 1 5170940 > $25 1. The Bazaar 2. Church & State 3. Sona 4. Ortolan 5. Melisse < $25 1. Furiabo 2. Simpang asia 3. Bar*Food 4. Sasaya 5. Santouka Tue Nov 10 14:00:54 -0800 2009 5161150 236272 stuffycheaks 1 5171065 Over $25 1 Providence 2 Spago 3 CUT 4 The Hump 5 Hatfield's Under $25 1 Pizzeria Mozza 2 Wurstküche 3 Mo Chica 4 Umami Burger 5 Kogi BBQ Truck Tue Nov 10 14:48:21 -0800 2009 5161150 1089897 albatruffles 1 5171088 over 25 1) Providence 2) Spago 3) Pizzeria Mozza 4) Chinois 5) Melisse Under 1) Hide Sushi 2) Gilbert's El Indio 3) Hole in the Wall Burger 4) Sushi Gen - for lunch 5) Father's Office Tue Nov 10 15:01:54 -0800 2009 5161150 69693 anothernotch 1 5171820 over 25 - 1. providence 2. ortolan 3. bistro lq 4. josie 5. pizzeria mozza 5. Tue Nov 10 21:14:44 -0800 2009 5161150 106840 jacknhedy 1 5171833 Over 25 - Pizzeria Mozza Church and State Lucques Bistro LQ Park's BBQ Under 25 - My Taco (Highland Park) Lunasia (dim sum) Sushi Gen (for lunch) Folliero's Pizza Pho 79 Tue Nov 10 21:21:35 -0800 2009 5161150 58104 Reeter1 1 5171874 Over 25 Spago Totoraku Bazaar Go's Mart Lucques Under 25 Langers Fathers Office Izakaya Bincho bay cities loteria Under 25 Langers Tue Nov 10 21:49:16 -0800 2009 5161150 157831 ldodb 1 5171965 Over $25 1. Melisse 2. Providence 3. The Bazaar 4. Mori Sushi 5. Spago Under 1. Father's Office 2. Monte Alban 3. 3 Square 4. Gjelina 5. Oinkster Tue Nov 10 23:10:34 -0800 2009 5161150 137061 foodiemahoodie 1 5172002 Over $25 Bazaar Providence Mastros Barbrix Sushi Nozawa Under $25 25 Degrees Gingergrass Toast Langers Mozza Pizzeria Wed Nov 11 00:07:30 -0800 2009 5161150 85417 TailbackU 1 5174746 OVER 25 CHURCH AND STATE LUCQUES TAVERN LOU TAYLOR'S STEAKS (Koreatown) UNDER 25 PIZZARIA MOZZA WESTSIDE TAVERN CANELE LOTERIA GRILL LANGERS Wed Nov 11 21:34:04 -0800 2009 5161150 10308 Tom P 1 5175666 Everyone be careful of similar names. For example, The Tavern in Brentwood is different than Westside Tavern on Pico (and then of course there's Laurel Tavern in Studio City and who knows how many other various Taverns ...) When in doubt, list the city or street in parentheses, otherwise I will assume that any stray "taverns" are the Brentwood establishment. Also: If you have posted your votes and then change your mind or want to fix a mistake, please DO NOT EDIT the original post, or there's a possibility I'll miss it (don't worry, Lorenzo dM, I caught yours). Just post is as a separate reply to the original vote, and to be extra careful say "I'm voting again". Thu Nov 12 08:59:43 -0800 2009 5161150 85884 maxzook 1 5175735 Over $25 1 Providence 2 Bazaar 3 Church & State 4 Babita 5 Drago Centro Under $25 1 Jitlada 2 Mariscos Chente 3 J&J Shanghai 4 Bludso's BBQ 5 Illegal al pastor cart at Avenue 26 & Humboldt, near Highland Park Thu Nov 12 09:17:04 -0800 2009 5161150 12292 estone888 1 5176287 > $25 1. Bazaar-(specifically Saam - never ate in the main dining room) 2. Osteris Mozza 3. Palate 4. Rivera 5. Z Sushi < $25 1. Viet Noodle Bar 2. Pure Luck 3. Hugo's Tacos 4. Ruen Pair 5. Huarache Azteca Thu Nov 12 12:01:33 -0800 2009 5161150 12340 Grog 1 5179018 A Chowhound LA Poll trivia question: What's the highest-ranking Mexican restaurant from any of the past Chow LA Polls? Fri Nov 13 10:27:33 -0800 2009 5161150 85884 maxzook 2 5179047 Babita? Fri Nov 13 10:35:21 -0800 2009 5179018 10883 JAB 3 5179171 No. Last year Babita got five points from two voters. Fri Nov 13 11:03:24 -0800 2009 5179047 85884 maxzook 2 5179234 I was thinking high end. TBE? Fri Nov 13 11:20:13 -0800 2009 5179018 10883 JAB 2 5180097 The answer: Babita debuted in 2006 with 24 points but only made it to 14th place. Last year, Loteria and Monte Alban had nine points each, but neither made it to a high ranking. The highest-RANKED Mexican place from any past poll ... and I am NOT making this up ... in seventh place in 2002 with eleven points ... Tito's Tacos. Fri Nov 13 17:03:22 -0800 2009 5179018 85884 maxzook 2 5180641 You're kidding, right Max? Fri Nov 13 23:11:57 -0800 2009 5179018 29007 GK in SO 3 5181625 If you knew me, you'd know there is nothing in life I take as seriously as the Chowhound Ultimate Los Angeles Restaurant Poll. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/52409 Sat Nov 14 13:14:19 -0800 2009 5180641 85884 maxzook 4 5181784 Max, I've seen past polls and know how serious you take them. No proof was needed! (but, thanks anyways!). I was just astonished that "Tito's" and "Best Mexican" were actually what Hounds voted. I find it hard to believe that there's not another Mexican resto in the LA area that couldn't top Tito's, such as Mariscos Chente. Sat Nov 14 14:37:03 -0800 2009 5181625 29007 GK in SO 5 5181985 That was then. This is now. Sat Nov 14 16:12:19 -0800 2009 5181784 10332 mc michael 6 5185699 My amazement was a cumulative one, meaning that over the many years the poll has been done, that there hasn't been a single under $25 Mexican restaurant in LA that's made the poll, what with some many excellent Mexican resto's in LA. Hopefully Mariscos Chente will change that in the 2009 poll! Mon Nov 16 10:13:31 -0800 2009 5181985 29007 GK in SO 1 5179537 Over $25: Melisse Osteria Mozza Bazaar Sona Lucques Under $25: Santouka Sea Harbor Torihei Jitlada Mariscos Chente Fri Nov 13 13:00:36 -0800 2009 5161150 114015 burglover 2 5179791 Over $25 Providence The Ivy Mastros Steak in Beverly Hills Osteria Mozza Lawry's Under $25 Mario's Peruvian Colori Kitchen Richmond Street Bar and Grille in El Segundo La Grande Orange in S M 3 Square Fri Nov 13 14:30:40 -0800 2009 5179537 155608 flowergirl 1 5181128 Over $25: Spago Palate Food+Wine Animal Church and State Providence Under $25: Park's BBQ Langers Umami Burger Carousel Ham Ji Park Sat Nov 14 08:54:55 -0800 2009 5161150 11347 caveatempty 1 5181984 Under $25 Vito's Pizza Jitlada Father's Office Irv's Burger Loteria Over $25 Animal Campanile Hungry Cat Pizzeria Mozza Jar Sat Nov 14 16:11:53 -0800 2009 5161150 60801 Obessed 1 5182897 Over $25 Nook Bistro Westside Tavern Orris Mozza Osteria Mozza Pizzeria Under $25 Javan Taco Miendo (Inglewood/Culver) Fresh Corn Grill Cuvee La Conversation Sun Nov 15 07:28:06 -0800 2009 5161150 16640 compucook 1 5183258 Over $25: Church & State Fig Saddle Peak Lodge The Bazaar Animal Under $25 Haru Ulala Cole's Jitlada Umami Loteria at the Farmer's Market Sun Nov 15 10:52:44 -0800 2009 5161150 13235 lotta_cox 1 5184876 Over $25: 1) Lucques 2) Joe's 3) Vincenti Ristorante 4) Grace 5) Osteria Angelini Under $25 1) Minestraio 2) Colori Kitchen 3) Bob's Doughnuts 4) Breadbar 5) Larchmont Wine and Cheese Mon Nov 16 05:16:48 -0800 2009 5161150 61011 herculesmulligan 1 5186074 Over $25 1. Lucques 2. Bazaar 3. Mozza 4. Hatfields 5. Angelini Osteria Under $25 1. Umami 2. Bay Cities Deli 3. Langers 4. Hide Sushi 5. Roscoes Chicken and Waffles Mon Nov 16 12:19:10 -0800 2009 5161150 273467 toonoble 1 5186103 Thanks for doing this, Maxzook. Less than $25 Gilbert's El Indio The Oinkster Brent's Deli Sol y Luna In-n-Out (forgive me) Over $25 Mastro's Beverly Hills Joe's Warsawa Delmonicos Dar Magrebs Mon Nov 16 12:28:34 -0800 2009 5161150 219993 LA Buckeye Fan 1 5186191 OVER $25 Providence Sea Harbour Valentino's Spago Mastro's Steakhouse UNDER $25 Elite Restaurant Javan Pho 79 Savoy Grill Baby Blues BBQ Mon Nov 16 12:51:51 -0800 2009 5161150 15641 altstarr 1 5188938 Time for another Chow Poll Trivia Challenge: Can you name three of last year's Top 25 that close for business by 6 pm or earlier? Tue Nov 17 11:02:17 -0800 2009 5161150 85884 maxzook 2 5189767 Langer’s Deli Bay Cities Square One Tue Nov 17 15:13:20 -0800 2009 5188938 12340 Grog 3 5189925 We have a winner! Tue Nov 17 16:26:28 -0800 2009 5189767 85884 maxzook 1 5190628 REVOTE FOR UNDER $25 OVER $25 Providence Sea Harbour Valentino's Spago Mastro's Steakhouse UNDER $25 Elite Restaurant Versailles Javan Pho 79 Savoy Grill Tue Nov 17 23:45:59 -0800 2009 5161150 15641 altstarr 2 5191421 Revote noted. Wed Nov 18 08:53:26 -0800 2009 5190628 85884 maxzook 1 5193234 Which has received more points in past Chowhound Ultimate L.A. Restaurant polls: Osteria Mozza or Pizzeria Mozza? Wed Nov 18 20:55:50 -0800 2009 5161150 85884 maxzook 2 5194704 Pizzeria Mozza (originally named Mozza) opened in 2006 and got 22 points, just missing the Top 10. But even without that head start, over the last two years it has still beat the Osteria by 121 points to 97. Can you name two other pizza places that have made the Chowhound LA Poll Top 10? Thu Nov 19 13:31:41 -0800 2009 5193234 85884 maxzook 3 5195811 I'm guessing one of them has to be Casa Bianca. As for the other, maybe Joe's?? Fri Nov 20 03:14:36 -0800 2009 5194704 10605 RacerX 3 5196140 If one is Spago, I'm calling trick question. Fri Nov 20 07:21:47 -0800 2009 5194704 10332 mc michael 4 5196313 It's a trick question, but not just because of Spago which after all, *is* known to a lot of people from its days on the Strop as "Wolfgang Puck's pizza place." And Valentino has pizza on the menu as an appetizer. Spago has made the Top 10 every year except 2007; Valentino made it in 2002 and 2003. Last year's $25-and-under list had Casa Bianca at #11 and Caioti at #20. Fri Nov 20 08:31:50 -0800 2009 5196140 85884 maxzook 1 5193451 Over $25 1) Urasawa 2) Providence 3) Vibrato Jazz Grill 4) Asanebo 5) Water Grill 5) Under $25 1) Langer's 2) Tacos Baja Ensenada 3) Santouka Ramen 4) Pho 79 5) Porto's Bakery Thu Nov 19 01:28:12 -0800 2009 5161150 1117959 kiwi01 1 5194740 Over $25 Bazaar Spago Jar Melisse Gjelina Under $25 Antica Pizzeria Tacos Por Favor Bay Cities Wurstkuche La Grande Orange Thu Nov 19 13:46:22 -0800 2009 5161150 112691 Juji 1 5196588 >$25 AOC Chinois Pizzeria Mozza Chaya Venice Itacho <$25 Bar Pintxo Manchego Bulan Thai Seed BreadBar Fri Nov 20 10:57:14 -0800 2009 5161150 247306 ljeanne 2 5196671 Over 25 Osteria Mozza Mastro's Crustacean-Must have crab couple times a year Water Grill Leila's Under 25 Philippe's Apple Pan In n Out Apple Pan Lamonica's Pizza A wish for Bay Cities, being in Agoura, we don't have such a sandwitch shop that I've heard so much about but would love to try Fri Nov 20 11:32:37 -0800 2009 5196588 238196 gdodgerfan 3 5196693 Thanks for doing this! over $25 1. Animal 2. Osteria Mozza 3. Katsu Ya (original) 4. JiRaffe 5. Katsu (now closed, but I would put it on my list for this year) Under $25 1. Langers 2. Umami 3. Mo Chica 4. Vito's Pizza 5. Jitlada (close 6. to In N Out) Fri Nov 20 11:38:12 -0800 2009 5196671 130022 SouthernFoodie08 4 5196703 I need to edit myself already!! How could I forget Mariscos Chente??? So. . my under $25 is: 1. Mariscos Chente 2. Langers 3. Umami 4. Mo Chica 5. Jitlada (6. between Vito's and In N Out) Fri Nov 20 11:43:42 -0800 2009 5196693 130022 SouthernFoodie08 3 5196855 gdodgerfan: You voted for Apple Pan twice. Post a revote as a reply if you wish. Fri Nov 20 12:47:54 -0800 2009 5196671 85884 maxzook 4 5196893 Probably means s/he orders the double cheese. Fri Nov 20 13:04:24 -0800 2009 5196855 10332 mc michael 5 5197210 Over $25 1.Water Grill 2.Cafe des Artistes 3.Girasole Under $25 1. Joe's Pizza (SM & West Hwood) 2. Vito's Pizza 3. Zankou Chicken 4. Griddle Cafe 5. The Village Coffee Shop (Beachwood Cyn.) Fri Nov 20 15:58:27 -0800 2009 5196893 19659 globalgourmet 6 5197246 Whoa! The Village Coffee Shop. Now, that's a time warp! Fri Nov 20 16:17:52 -0800 2009 5197210 10332 mc michael 1 5199304 Besides Urasawa, what's the only Japanese restaurant to make the overall Top 10 from any past Chow LA Poll? Sat Nov 21 19:51:03 -0800 2009 5161150 85884 maxzook 2 5199547 On a guess: Matsuhisa. Sun Nov 22 00:06:38 -0800 2009 5199304 10332 mc michael 2 5199995 I'd guess a sushi place as well... something like Zo or Nozawa or Katsuya.... Sun Nov 22 09:09:48 -0800 2009 5199304 15572 Emme 3 5200257 Sushi Nozawa was #10 overall in 2003. Last year Santouka Ramen tied for #6 in the $25-and-under. Nanbankan and Izakaya Bincho were #12 and #15. Sun Nov 22 11:37:51 -0800 2009 5199995 85884 maxzook 1 5199533 Over: 1) Providence 2) Melisse 3) Mori 4) Palate 5) Drago Centro Under: 1) Sea Harbour 2) Ruen Pair 3) Hide Sushi 4) Tibet Nepal House 5) Vito’s Sat Nov 21 23:46:01 -0800 2009 5161150 101107 Robert Thornton 1 5200685 I've never really had much + $25 meals, so here's my under-$25: - Umami Burger - Mendocino Farms - Mr Pizza Factory - Langer's - In-N-Out Sun Nov 22 15:16:44 -0800 2009 5161150 1108992 burp_excuzme 1 5203668 True or false: Spago is the only Wolfgang Puck restaurant to make the Top 10 in any Chowhound LA Restaurant poll. Mon Nov 23 16:29:56 -0800 2009 5161150 85884 maxzook 2 5205420 False. Cut was #8 in 2006. Tue Nov 24 11:49:49 -0800 2009 5203668 85884 maxzook 1 5205585 Over $25 Chiba Japanese Restaurant Under $25 Dino's Pizza Damons Glendale Steakhouse Lido Pizza Porto's Bakery (not for a special occasion, but definitely to out of town friends) Cole's Tue Nov 24 12:38:12 -0800 2009 5161150 48187 trixel 2 5206302 Over$25 Angelini Osteria Melisse Providence AOC Lucques Under $25 Phillipes King Taco Juniors Deli Bobby's Diner (W.H.) Langers Tue Nov 24 17:05:10 -0800 2009 5205585 64429 PaliBruin 1 5206418 Over $25 -wish I had $$ to go to the last 3 more. Pizzeria Mozza (Tuesday's duck confit) Carlito Gardel (lunch cheeseburger) Jar Lou on Vine Vincenti Ristorante Under $25 - don't get west of B.H. much. Langers La Cabanita (Montrose) Casa Bianca Carousel (Hollywood Blvd.) Portillo's (Buena Park) Tue Nov 24 18:09:40 -0800 2009 5161150 189290 dineomatic 1 5206539 +$25 Animal Church & State Gjelina Matsuhisa Providence -$25 Umami Burger El Conchinito Jitlada Marisco Chente Kogi Tue Nov 24 19:12:24 -0800 2009 5161150 173377 tablefor1 1 5206573 Thank you Max for doing this. Over $25 1. Urasawa 2. Providence 3. Kagaya 4. Eva 5. Bashan Under $25 1. Puro Sabor 2. Tropicalia 3. Mariscos al Chente 4. Ruen Pair 5. Taix Tue Nov 24 19:31:51 -0800 2009 5161150 13464 lil mikey