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On January 7th 2008, chef Jamie Gwen interviewed Sophie Gayot on her celebrated weekly radio talk show. The conversation focused on Los Angeles area restaurants.
During Gayot's KABC 790 appearance, the pair talked about GAYOT.com's Hot 10 restaurants in Los Angeles.

Jamie Gwen (left) and Sophie Gayot (right) in the KABC studios.

They also spent time giving those who called in restaurant recommendations from the "Best Of" Lists and discussing the opening of Hadaka Sushi on Sunset Blvd.

Below is the list of restaurants that were mentioned during the show.

LOS ANGELES

Angelini Osteria Italian
13/20
7313 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-297-0070 | Menu
This decidedly diminutive space manages to carry a vibe of accessibility and selectiveness all at once. Antipasti lead the show at dinnertime. More...

BLD American
13/20
Dining Room at BLD, Los Angeles, CA 7450 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-930-9744 | Menu
Stylish yet laid-back spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner (BLD), by the team behind Grace. More...

Campanile Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Campanile, Los Angeles, CA 624 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-938-1447 | Menu | Photo
Chef-owner Mark Peel's rustic French- and Italian-influenced dishes in Charlie Chaplin's old digs. More...

Clementine Bakery
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Clementine, Los Angeles, CA 1751 Ensley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-552-1080 | Menu
Simple, rustic dishes made with time and care. More...

Hampton's California
15/20
Dining Room at Hampton Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Two Dole Dr.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
818-575-3000 | Menu
California cuisine that pays homage to seasonality and natural flavors. More...

Il Grano Italian
16/20
Dining Room at Il Grano, Los Angeles, CA 11359 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-477-7886 | Menu
Sal Marino, chef-owner of Il Grano, uses only top-quality, seasonal products for his fine Italian menu. More...

Rustic Canyon Wine Bar & Seasonal Kitchen Mediterranean
13/20
Dining Room at Rustic Canyon Wine Bar & Seasonal Kitchen, Santa Monica, CA 1119 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-7050 | Menu
Owner Josh Loeb offers a thoughtfully chosen wine list and a home-cooking-style menu based on Californian-Mediterranean flavors. More...

Valentino Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Valentino, Santa Monica, CA 3115 W. Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-4313 | Menu | Photo | Video
Piero Selvaggio's Valentino has dominated Los Angeles' Italian dining scene for years. More...

Vivoli Cafe & Trattoria Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Vivoli Cafe & Trattoria, West Hollywood, CA 7994 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
323-656-5050 | Menu
Friendly neighborhood Italian restaurant with simple, fresh cuisine. More...

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Photo Alexandre Meiers
(Published: 05/28/08)

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