Message: | Maggiano's in Costa Mesa is one of the best Italian places in Orange County. Here's the web site:
http://www.maggianos.com/index.htm
The gnocchi is really good, as is the new york steak,
contadina style (w/ grilled peppers, mushrooms, AND italian sausage) --
HEAVENLY!
In LA, Joe's on Abbott Kinney in Venice is my all time favorite. Go for the food over the scene (it's too small for a scene). You'll need reservations. Then after...
You could always go down the street to Hal's after dinner at Joe's (some people liken Hal's food to Joe's, but it DOESN'T COMPARE) to hang out at the bar. Other good bars would be Canal Club on Pacific (what used to be Rebecca's), and almost any of the restaurant bars on Main street. But I'd stick with Joe's for dinner. |