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We would like to thank KNX1070 radio host, Frank Mottek, for inviting GAYOT.COM, represented by Sophie Gayot, to talk about what is happening in Los Angeles on the dining scene during the one-hour “Money 101” show on Thursday, December 22, 2005, at noon.

From left to right: Frank Mottek, Ludovic Lefebvre, Sophie Gayot, Stéphane Clasquin and Gérard Ferry

To join her in the studio to discuss this ever endless topic, Sophie chose a trio of celebrated Los Angeles chefs, Gérard Ferry for L'Orangerie, Ludovic Lefebvre from Bastide and Josef Centeno from Meson G.

In their own words, the chefs described their different styles of cuisine, while Sophie explained why it might sometimes be difficult for restaurants to stay in business in the City of Angels. She also gave a list of interesting places to dine out, all for a different reason. Many calls also came in from listeners suggesting their favorites dining spots. L'Orangerie maître d', Stéphane Clasquin, gave a hint on how to get a table at a fully booked restaurant (just call late in the afternoon of the same day).

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

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Bastide Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Bastide, West Hollywood, CA 8475 Melrose Place
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-651-5950 | Menu
Bastide now features a more casual bistro menu and a bookstore inside. More...

The Blvd California
No Rating
Dining Room at The Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-275-5200
Definitively more modern and hip than the previous Lobby Lounge. More...

The Brandywine Continental
14/20
22757 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-225-9114 | Menu
This charming little restaurant offers a sense of old-fashioned continental grace and a menu to match. More...

CUT Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at CUT, Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-276-8500 | Menu | Photo | Video
Wolfgang Puck’s modern, elegant steakhouse at the Beverly Wilshire has been a star-studded success since its opening. More...

Il Fornaio Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Il Fornaio, Beverly Hills, CA 301 N. Beverly Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-550-8330 | Menu
Beverly Hills loves this sunny Italian trattoria. More...

Katana Japanese
13/20
Dining Room at Katana, West Hollywood, CA Piazza del Sol
8439 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-650-8585 | Menu
A hip Japanese restaurant and creative sushi hot-spot on the Sunset Strip. More...

Le Petit Bistro French
13/20
Dining Room at Le Petit Bistro, West Hollywood, CA 631 N. La Cienega Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-289-9797 | Menu
Authentic French bistro food complemented by an affordable wine list. More...

Melisse French
18/20
Dining Room at Melisse, Santa Monica, CA 1104 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-0881 | Menu | Photo | Video
The epitome of Los Angeles fine dining, Melisse fluently bridges French sophistication with style. More...

Nook Neighborhood Bistro American
14/20
Dining Room at Nook Neighborhood Bistro, Los Angeles, CA 11628 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-207-5160 | Menu
A modern neighborhood Cali-bistro that offers creative fare and great value. More...

Ocean & Vine California
14/20
Dining Room at Ocean & Vine, Santa Monica, CA Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-6700 | Menu
Loews Santa Monica's contemporary Ocean & Vine affords great ocean views and eclectic seasonal dishes. More...

Providence Seafood
17/20
Dining Room at Providence, Los Angeles, CA 5955 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-460-4170 | Menu | Photo | Video
Providence reinforces what we've long known: Michael Cimarusti is a master with fish. More...

Spago Beverly Hills California
17/20
Dining Room at Spago Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA 176 N. Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-385-0880 | Menu | Video
Wolfgang Puck's Cal-Pan-Asian fare is as much of a celebrity as the chef himself. More...

Vibrato Grill Jazz...etc. Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Vibrato Grill Jazz...etc., Los Angeles, CA 2930 N. Beverly Glen Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-474-9400 | Menu
Vibrato is all about music: the name, the nightly live modern jazz, the cuisine and the décor. More...

Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Wolfgang 445 N. Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-385-0640 | Menu
Wolfgang Zwiener brings his traditional New York steakhouse to Beverly Hills. More...

 

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(Published: 12/23/05)

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