Business Lunch
e Baldi
The Bites The Carpaccio Sampler (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, topped with capers and arugula); Spelt and Langoustine Salad with cannellini, celery, cherry tomatoes & lemon salad
The Sip Sauvignon Blanc, Salviano D’ Salviano, Umbria 2006 or another Italian white
The Seat The intimate, lush and green patio
375 N. Cañon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310/248.2633
ebaldi.com
Maccheroni Republic
The Bite Bianchi and Neri pasta with mushrooms, guanciale and shrimp
The Sip Free filtered water on every table
The Seat Anywhere a table opens up, as this place attracts lines, especially at dinner!
332 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213/346.9725
Taverna Tony
The Bites Saganaki cheese, flamed with Cognac; Taverna Salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, spring onions, bell peppers, feta, and olives
The Sip Kouros, a light, balanced and pleasant white wine from Greece
The Seat A spot on the festive Mediterranean patio
23410 Civic Center Way
Malibu, CA 90265
310/317.9667
tavernatony.com
Tuscany Il Ristorante
The Bite Veal scaloppine with prosciutto, Madeira wine, brown butter, and sage sauce
The Sip Consult their wine list for a Piemontese Barolo or another fine Italian red
The Seat A table alongside one of the pretty French door-style windows
968 S. Westlake Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
805/495.2768
tuscany-restaurant.com
Happy Hour
Cafe Fiore
Happy Hours 3-7pm, M-F; 3-5pm, Sa-SuThe Bites Hand-crafted pizza, calamari, and a slew of antipasti
The Sip The Last Call, with Bulleit Rye Whiskey, fresh peach puree, bitters, and habanero sugar rim
The Seat The Tree House Lounge area, where you can book a private cabana for a romantic dinner or bottle service
66 California St.
Ventura, CA 93001
805/653.1266
cafefioreventura.com
Cafe Habana Malibu
Happy Hours 4-6pm, M-F The Bites The Cubano Sandwich, Queso Fundido and Mexican-Style Grilled Corn with cotija cheese, chili powder and limeThe Sips Ice cold beer and well shots
The Seat Outdoors, for serious people-watching
3939 Cross Creek Rd.
Malibu, CA 90265
310/317.0300
cafehabana.com
Paiché
Happy Hours 2:30-6pm, dailyThe Bite Yuquitas, consisting of yuca beignets, manchego cheese, and serrano sauce
The Sip The Sandia Picante Margarita, with habanero-infused tequila, fresh watermelon, lime, agave nectar and salt
The Seat Anywhere along the bar, to watch margarita magic being made
13488 Maxella Avenue
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
310/893.6100
paichela.com
Scarpetta
Happy Hours 4-8pm, M-SaThe Bite Ricotta Raviolini with brown butter
The Sip The Portofino cocktail with gin, cucumber, lime, and mint
The Seat Facing out to the park area flanking the hotel
225 N. Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310/860.7970
montagehotels.com
