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June 08, 2005
Our favorite restaurant
Kathryn and I spent one of those errands-in-L.A. days yesterday (you know - teeth, hair, shoes, bathroom accessories - all the sexy stuff). But we did treat ourselves to dinner at our truly favorite restaurant in the universe. An unimposing place on Montana Ave. in Santa Monica, Vincenzo Ristorante is run by Vincenzo Nicoletta, a very Italian, very lovely friend, who catered our wedding fourteen years ago. His tiramisu - the best on the planet - was our wedding cake! I've eaten lots of places around the world, and his stuff remains a benchmark for the best basic Italian - the stuff we'd eat regularly. Treat yourself, if you're ever in the mood for really good (I mean, like, really good) food, plus understated neighborhood Italian style. Hint: penne vodka and rack of lamb with mustard sauce. Tell him David sent you. 714 Montana (just above 7th) in Santa Monica CA - 310-395-6619.
Me and Kathryn and Vincenzo last night
Posted by David at June 8, 2005 01:28 AM
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I just had to chuckle at the name of the restaurant and owner.
My wife, daughter and I have an all time favorite Italian restaurant that we call "Vincenzo's". Not bacause it's the actual name but because of the 8 year old son of the owner that's friends with our 6 year old daughter. His name is Vincenzo and all Amy can talk about is: "When can we go to Vincenzo's!!"
It's good to have places like these to vist from time to time isn't it? :-)
Posted by: John at June 8, 2005 09:33 AM
lovely photo... lovely restaurant... lovely santa monica. thanks for the memories and all that!
Posted by: shar at June 8, 2005 07:56 PM
My wife & I ate at Vincenzo's two years ago, on Valentine's Day. We still remark on how wonderful the food was and the service and the lovely, comfortable restaurant itself. We are folks who often cook at home for each other and we appreciate fresh dishes and trying things that are new. Vincenzo's is absolutely amazing. We are SO glad they're here!!
Posted by: greg at February 6, 2006 07:13 PM
