75372 Fri Nov 11 16:41:15 -0800 2005 5 2 Los Angeles Area 0 414808 Looking for a rec near the Writer's Guild (Doheny near Wilshire) for a weekday earlyish dinner, not Italian. Not Kate Mantalini. Thanks. Fri Nov 11 16:41:15 -0800 2005 0 ThatPat 1 414821 How about AOC (tapas) or LITTLE DOOR (mediterranean) or maybe PASTIS (Cal/French)? Fri Nov 11 17:24:27 -0800 2005 414808 0 ipse dixit 1 414867 There's an Indian restaurant just to the south of the Writer's Guild on the same side of the street. I forget the name, but as I recall it's gotten some good comments on this board. Fri Nov 11 19:22:23 -0800 2005 414808 0 Foodseeker 2 414869 The Indian place is MAURYA. Was highly thought of by the LA board's resident Indian food expert, Suvro (who hasn't posted in ages, unfortunately). Seems a bit upscale, but sounds unique and authentic. Perceptor's Wife took some pix awhile back, linked below. Maurya Authentic Indian Csn (310) 786-7858 151 S Doheny Dr Los Angeles, CA 90048 Link: http://www.kodakgallery.com/SlideshowEnd.jsp?&collid_list=21749374103.731880074203.1131755120067:&img_size=5&trans_delay=3000&trans_enabled=true&conn_speed=1&mode=fromshare&collid=21749374103.731880074203.1131755120067&Upost_signin_override_collid=21749374103.731880074203&Upost_signin_override_collid=21749374103.731880074203 Fri Nov 11 19:28:34 -0800 2005 414867 0 rabo encendido 1 414961 Just mentioned the very pretty Cobra Lily in another thread; it fits your description as well. Wilshire, one block east of La Cienaga. The lomo embuchado and spicy lentils are to die for, plus they have a short and sweet wine list which has never served me wrong. Sat Nov 12 05:29:54 -0800 2005 414808 0 Lisa Bee 2 415164 Cobra Lilly was good when I was there last year (we had tapas), but I thought I had read on the this board that they had closed recently. When were you last there? Sun Nov 13 14:50:06 -0800 2005 414961 0 ThatPat