SMALL BITES PERUVIAN FLAVORS IN NORTHRIDGE.Byline: - Larry Lipson Reader Pat Herson of Van Nuys clues us in on a new Peruvian restaurant in Northridge. Calling the month-old Peru's Taste (Sabor Peruana), 8246 Louise Ave., Northridge, ``a delicious new restaurant discovery,'' Herson's e-mail praises the restaurant's ceviche ce·vi·che or se·vi·che n. Raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice with olive oil and spices and served as an appetizer. [American Spanish, from Spanish cebiche, fish stew, from , calamari and ``heaping platters'' of fresh fish and seafood, saying, ``We're ready for our fourth trip.'' Information: (818) 708-7061. NEW MINX: Now open in Glendale on the former site of the Rusty Pelican at 300 Harvey Drive is Minx, a multifaceted dining and entertainment complex. Minx, conceived by restaurant designer du jour, Margaret ``Peg'' O'Brien (Republic, Cafe La Boheme, Garden of Eden Garden of Eden n. See Eden. Noun 1. Garden of Eden - a beautiful garden where Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation; when they disobeyed and ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil they were , Monsoon Cafe), has well-chronicled chef Joseph Antonishek in charge of its kitchen. Menu highlights include braised braise tr.v. braised, brais·ing, brais·es To cook (meat or vegetables) by browning in fat, then simmering in a small quantity of liquid in a covered container. short ribs with lobster mashed potatoes ($26), New Zealand rack of lamb Noun 1. rack of lamb - a roast of the rib section of lamb crown roast rack - rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton lamb roast, roast lamb - a cut of lamb suitable for roasting with yellow beans and couscous salad ($24), ginger-hoisin-glazed salmon ($19), pan-fried half lobster ($16) and black truffle-filet mignon tartare
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Currently open for dinner only, Minx expects to start lunch service within two weeks. Information: ((818) 242-9191. TASTING MENUS: Chef Robert Gadsby's innovative six-course tasting menus ($65, add $20 for wine pairing) continue at Noe in the Omni Hotel, 251 S. Olive St., with hot and spicy offerings through Aug. 15, followed by a cold selection from Aug. 15 through Sept. 15. Menu details and reservations: (213) 356-4100. SIPS AND NIBBLES: Boutique wines and interesting bottled beers have been added to the downtown L.A. Pitfire Pizza, 108 W. Second St. Look for Danzante pinot grigio ($17), Boutari moshchofilero ($28) and Pabst Blue Ribbon ($11 per pitcher). Pitfire, whose original location is in North Hollywood at 5211 Lankershim Blvd., also has Pinkus pilsner and Samuel Smith lager among its downtown brew bottlings. Information: (213) 808-1200, (818) 980-2949 or www.pitfirepizza.com. ... A third Barney's Beanery has opened in Old Town Pasadena Built on the foundation of one of the oldest, most beautiful and most prosperous cities in California, Old Pasadena arose from the ashes of a decaying bowery that had a well deserved patina of homeless and hippie. at 99 E. Colorado Blvd. And just like the original at 8447 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, and No. 2 at 1351 Third St., Santa Monica, the newest Beanery bean·er·y n. pl. bean·er·ies Informal An inexpensive restaurant or café. actually sits on Route 66. Information: (626) 405-9777. |
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