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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:05 pm    Post subject: Name The Best Italian Spots

And please don't anyone say "Olive Garden"!

I fancy Italian food and want to know where some AUTHENTIC spots are.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:19 pm    Post subject:

I thought you said sports, I would have to go with Bocce Ball.
As for food, it depends on what area you are in. Around my area there are a few small family owned places that are pretty good. It all starts with a fine marinara, and to be honest, most places aren't worth a damn.
Olive's Garden and all these places have a little too many cream sauce dishes for my liking.
Some places around me I would recommend are Avolio's, Palermo's, and that's about it that I know of.
Claro's is a great little market to go to as well.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:26 pm    Post subject:

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I thought you said sports, I would have to go with Bocce Ball.
As for food, it depends on what area you are in. Around my area there are a few small family owned places that are pretty good. It all starts with a fine marinara, and to be honest, most places aren't worth a damn.
Olive's Garden and all these places have a little too many cream sauce dishes for my liking.
Some places around me I would recommend are Avolio's, Palermo's, and that's about it that I know of.
Claro's is a great little market to go to as well.




And I actually like the cream sauces more than the marinara sauce. And thanks for the spots!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:14 pm    Post subject:

Olive Garden actually has good Italian food, why are you hating?
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:16 pm    Post subject:

My good friend Steve Bosell likes Olive Garden. Well, he doesn't go there anymore.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:29 pm    Post subject:

I like the spot on Monica Bellucci!!!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:39 pm    Post subject:

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I like the spot on Monica Bellucci!!!




Other good Italian spots...

Firenze

Hadrian's villa

Rome was OK

Venice is overrated, but still worth the trip

I saw nothing of interest in Napoli
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:08 pm    Post subject:

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Olive Garden actually has good Italian food, why are you hating?


A fan of Chef Boyardee, too?
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:36 pm    Post subject:

La Rizza's in long Beach has pretty good Italian food and has been there since 1960, there is even a photo of Elvis , who ate there.

And before someone starts it, THEY HAVE THE BEST PIZZA!!!!!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:00 pm    Post subject:

KOBE 2.0 wrote:
Olive Garden actually has good Italian food, why are you hating?


Cuz it's fake Italian. But hey, whatever fake things float your boat.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:02 pm    Post subject:

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La Rizza's in long Beach has pretty good Italian food and has been there since 1960, there is even a photo of Elvis , who ate there.

And before someone starts it, THEY HAVE THE BEST PIZZA!!!!!


We covered that thread!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:40 pm    Post subject:

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:46 pm    Post subject:

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Cuz it's fake Italian. But hey, whatever fake things float your boat.


Olive Garden uses Macaroni, Italian sauces, and other Italian items. whats so fake about it? doesn't the other great Italian spots use Macaroni's? Italian bread? like Olive Garden does?
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:54 pm    Post subject:

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LuxuryBrown wrote:
Cuz it's fake Italian. But hey, whatever fake things float your boat.


Olive Garden uses Macaroni, Italian sauces, and other Italian items. whats so fake about it? doesn't the other great Italian spots use Macaroni's? Italian bread? like Olive Garden does?


I think you said somewhere that you only eat 500 calories a day. Although that is likely a great understimate, given your food choices, I see why you eat so little.

Guys, try out pizzicoto... its in brentwood. They have the best authentic northern italian pizza I know of in So Cal. Great rissotto too.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:10 pm    Post subject:

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Cuz it's fake Italian. But hey, whatever fake things float your boat.


Olive Garden uses Macaroni, Italian sauces, and other Italian items. whats so fake about it? doesn't the other great Italian spots use Macaroni's? Italian bread? like Olive Garden does?


Yeah. Ok. You just keep doing what you know, bro. It's all good.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:13 pm    Post subject:

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:18 pm    Post subject:

Bay Citites Italian Deli!

Also like Fritto Misto!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:22 pm    Post subject:

I do enjoy the Italian Margaritas at the Olive Garden.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:51 pm    Post subject:

If you're ever in LAX/Westchester area, you should go try Alejo's. Generous portions and their bread is off the hook. They do use a lot of garlic though.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:39 am    Post subject:

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If you're ever in LAX/Westchester area, you should go try Alejo's. Generous proportions and their bread is off the hook. They do use a lot of garlic though.


I went there last weekend. Linguini Pescatore is awesome, as is the chicken parm. The meatballs weren't that great as I used to remember last time, they seemed overcooked.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:46 am    Post subject:

This place in Hollywood off of Hollywood Blvd, east of the Kodak Theatre. When I remember the name I'll post it here. The Veal is excellent and the ambiance & dark, old fashioned design is awesome. They have 3 stories, and the underground floor turns into a piano lounge at night.

For something not so fancy but still authentic, The Deli News near CSULB on Bellflower Blvd. has the best lasagna I've ever tasted domestically. Damned fine Pizza and the clientele is young and beachy.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:04 am    Post subject:

Macaroni Grill anybody...

If you are in NYC, try Carmine's in the Theater District.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:41 am    Post subject:

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If you're ever in LAX/Westchester area, you should go try Alejo's. Generous portions and their bread is off the hook. They do use a lot of garlic though.


Cool. Sounds good.
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This place in Hollywood off of Hollywood Blvd, east of the Kodak Theatre. When I remember the name I'll post it here. The Veal is excellent and the ambiance & dark, old fashioned design is awesome. They have 3 stories, and the underground floor turns into a piano lounge at night.

For something not so fancy but still authentic, The Deli News near CSULB on Bellflower Blvd. has the best lasagna I've ever tasted domestically. Damned fine Pizza and the clientele is young and beachy.


I've heard of them and heard they are pretty bomb.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:43 am    Post subject:

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Macaroni Grill anybody...

If you are in NYC, try Carmine's in the Theater District.




Now, is that same Carmine that used to date Shirley?
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