Emrich Schnleber Nahe 2001 Monzinger Halenbery Riesling Sptlese, Germany, Nahe Region.

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Had this excellent German Riesling at the Pinot Bistro in Studio City, not the least expensive, but well worth it and quite tasty. Had a very fruity taste, almost of apple juice, with no aftertaste, went really well with the meal!

Jonah Lee Walker

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Pinot Bistro, French Cuisine, Studio City, California

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Pinot Bistro
12969 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA
(818) 990-0500GOOGLE MAP

This place is pretty incredible. A small restaurant from the outside on Venture Blvd's north side, it has reasonably priced valet parking. The inside is quite nice and elegant, with a dining room on one side, and a full sized bar on the other, along with some tables, near the window and along the bar. We sat on that side next to the window. Their are also seats out front on the sidewalk for when it is warmer. The service was excellent as was the food, this is highly recommended!

Jonah Lee Walker

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Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir 2004, Carneros

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I have to admit it that horrible documentary called MONDOVINO made me interested in trying a Mondavi even if it is portrayed as the big monster. And I got a 10 discount on any bottle that was over $10 from Ralph's in their wine club, so I figure why not try a $20 bottle of Mondavi Pinot Noir. I have to admit I have not developed my palette for Pinot's yet. I mean I like them, but haven't figured out why people go so wild for them as of yet. That being said this is a good dry wine.

Jonah Lee Walker

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Fred 62, American Diner, Los Angeles, CA

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1850 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-0062

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One of the few 24 hour diners in Los Angeles, and since it is in near the Dresden, you get yourself quite a hip retro place. It has seats inside and seats outside (so you will wait unless you want to sit at the counter and you want to sit inside). There is some valet parking, or you can try and find street parking.

Jonah Lee Walker

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Zankou Chicken, Chicken and Armenian Restaurant, Los Angeles, California

%08-%01-%2006, %RArmenian, Chicken, Middle Eastern

5065 W. Sunset Blvd.

Los Angeles, C 90027

(323) 665-7842GOOGLE MAP

Strangely the Zankou web site, doesn't list the original restaurant, which is in a little strip mall at the corner of Normandie and Sunset. If you like roasted chicken, you can't beat this place. The chicken is so moist, it just comes apart with a touch, and the garlic sauce is to die for. The menu is short and easy, and this one has more items than the rest. You really can't beat this place for some good chicken.

Jonah Lee Walker

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Romano's Macaroni Grill, Italian Restaurant, Burbank, California

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Romano's Macaroni Grill
102 E. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502-1715
(818) 729-9405

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In the same structure as the Burbank 16 theaters in Burbank, this is a tasty and inexpensive Italian chain restaurant. Certainly not as good as Magionos, but quite taste, and with an honor system where they leave large bottles of wine on the table, so you can help yourself without bothering the waitress, which is interesting.

Jonah Lee Walker

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The Water Grill, Seafood, Los Angeles, California

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The Water Grill
544 South Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 891-0900

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I have often heard this place called the best seafood restaurant in California, and after eating their I must say that is probably accurate. While quite expensive, this place is fantastic. The service is top notch, the food amazing, with gorgeous presentation and an extensive wine list. If you like seafood you must try this place out, but expect to drop some serious money. For my mom and I with a glass of wine each and appetizers it was over $180 with tip!

Jonah Lee Walker

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La Parrilla, Mexican Family Style Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA

%20-%11-%2005, %RLatin American

3129 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026-2131
(323) 661-8055

(though their are two more of these, and the one in Boyle Heights is the original and supposedly the best of the bunch)

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An excellent and tasty family style mexican restaurant, with good food and cheap and tasty Margaritas ($3.5 to $4). The waitresses are dressed in costume and their is a Mariachi serenading the guests the whole time.

Jonah Lee Walker

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Dumpling House, Chinese Restaurant, Temple City, California

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5612 Rosemead Blvd.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 309-9918

Hours of Operation: 11-9pm closed on Tuesday CLOSED!

THE HORROR, MY FAVORITE DUMPLING PLACE IS GONE! NO MORE DUMPLINGS OR ONION PANCAKES OR CUCUMBER OH NO!

GOOGLE MAP A bit of a ways away, but so worth it. I am allergic to pork, so I only get the chicken dumplings and Kelly (my girlfriend) says that the Pork Dumplings are tastier as they have less vegetables in them, but I am perfectly fine with my amazing Chicken Dumplings, and my ex who introduced me to the place thought the same. These are so tasty, and so delicious, that it is well worth the trip. If you like dumplings you will have to check this place out. And this Northern Chinese restaurant is also famous for it's noodles.

Jonah Lee Walker

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Elephant Bar and Restaurant, American Fusion food, Burbank, CA

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Elephant Bar and Restaurant
110 North First Street
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 842-1334

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So my girlfriend (this was Nan Lan) and I were going to go see Jarhead in Burbank, and we were hungry, and this restaurant is right by the parking structures at the AMC burbank 16, and it had a line of people waiting, so we thought it might be good, and decided to go for it. The menu was fusion, with good sounding dishes, and some really strange tropical drink creations that were pretty tasty, but the food was pretty bland, but fairly inexpensive, but...

Jonah Lee Walker

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