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Oh WOW. I have never really been to Los Angeles and tend to think of myself as a Northern California kind of girl, but you're giving me pause, dear Luisa. What a trip! What food! That rapini with the oozy egg is my kind of dish - but then again, so is just about everything you described. And that budino? Maybe you should call in sick tomorrow and stay home to make it. Please?

xo!

Luisa - love your blog! Found it through Herbal Farmstead! I work for a chef - but, dream of writing a book! Seems our lives are complete opposites, huh? Feel free to check out my blog, if you get a free minute!

You are right about the Sunday Supper at Lucques.
The food and the pace are so perfect. We were there that same night. Hurry back.

I will keep this post on hand for my next visit to LA. What fun it will be to follow in your footsteps!

My son wants to move to LA. He's a film maker. Thank you for the tips. I was Kelly's blog and she talked you up. I had to visit.

Luisa,

You have given me a whole new perspective on LA -- and I live here and love it. I just never experience LA like a visitor does, and this post reminds me that every once in a while, I need to stretch my legs here. Thank you for the fantastic post and thank you for loving LA.

Luisa,

You were dining around all my neighborhoods! Clementine is a mere 10 minute walk from my apartment (I love spending Saturday mornings there before the crowds arrive!), while La Brea Bakery and cube are mere blocks away from where I work. Small world!

Anyway, so glad to hear you enjoyed your time here in Los Angeles, and thank you for sharing about it with us! That rapini dish sounds and looks delicious...and I can't wait to hear how the budino recipe turns out--keep us posted!

so, I think what you're telling us is you had fun? Ha, just kidding! Wow, you did some serious eating! And thanks for that pink & green salad "recipe." I have some leftover squid that, grilled up, would substitute well for the crab I feel. It sounds delicious.

The descriptions of these meals have me drooling. I won't be in L.A. anytime soon, but when I do, I'll be back at this post for a reminder of where to go. And the budino is a keeper. Thanks.

Isn't that budino absolutely life-altering?!?! The first time I ate it, it literally changed my life in that I now think about the butterscotch dessert about once a day! So glad you enjoyed our warm shores and I certainly hope you come again. Maybe you can start a "Summer in Los Angeles" series? We're always happy to have you!

You're not alone, I keep hearing how Mozza is the best pizza in the US. I soooo need to travel to LA, it's been far too long! And after reading your delightful dispatches from the sunny city, I keep asking myself why do I live in a grey city that only has apples and potatoes at the farmer's market in March?

Glad you enjoyed your LA trip :) I live in LA and still haven't hit Mozza yet but after your butterscotch description, I will make my reservation asap!

Who can resist such enthusiasm? I have printed out the butterscotch budino recipe and can't wait to try it.

You've also made LA -- towards which my usual attitude is indifference --sound so appealing. But I hope you are finding NY not so grey as when you left it. We're in the middle of a particularly glorious spring day where I am and I hope you are too.

"Praise be to the Los Angeles Times for printing the recipe, because this might possibly be one of the most delicious desserts I've ever eaten and I cannot wait to try this out in my own home so that I can tell you all that this is indeed a recipe to be photocopied, laminated and passed out to every single person you hold dear, because unless you have plans to visit Los Angeles any time soon, you are not going to want to let this thing pass you by."

Where is the link dear girl?

Your odes to LA are amazing! thank you for taking us along with you. Were you driving yourself around? THAT is waht daunts me the most! I fear i will only be able to blog about where i got lost...

I live in lovely LA County and always cringe at the sound of people berating my chosen home. I'm so glad to find you appreciating the tastes, sights, and indescribable feeling of the place. Thank you for writing so beautifully about this wonderful place.

Molly - yes, something tells me you would have enjoyed all the meals I did. You'll have to take a trip down there sometime. Or meet me the next time I go! As for the budino, soooooon, soooooon.

Kelly - thank you!

Nancy - how funny to imagine we were there the same night. It was good, wasn't it? I can't wait to come back again.

Lydia - oh yes, that is a great idea! And I had other places, too, that are being saved for the next trip, so I've got more up my sleeve for when you go.

Nadine - I hope you have as good of a time visiting your son when he's in LA as I did this past week!

Maya - isn't it funny how a new set of eyes can show you all kinds of things? That happens to me with New York sometimes.

Andrea - small world, indeed. Clementine was so peaceful when I was there - I can imagine quiet mornings there very well. And more on the budino soon, I promise!

Ann - how could you tell? :) It was a week of serious eating, indeed, but luckily I had people sharing all that food with me. You'll have to tell me how your squid version of that lovely salad turns out. I like the idea!

Mary - oh good, I hope it's useful to you when the time comes (soon!).

Anne - You have no idea how tempting that is! I am always happy to come back. Am already scheming for next time ;)

Lisa - just wait until you're standing in Santa Monica surrounded by all that loveliness. Those turnips and apples seem like a distant memory. You should go!

Clare - run, run, run to the phone and do so. Go for lunch! A snack! A pre-dinner! Whatever they have ;)

Julie - it's good to be home, particularly because of one handsome, tall man who was awfully glad to see me. That makes any gray city bearable.

Shuna - Thank you! I was indeed driving myself around - it was totally wonderful, I have to say. Had an amazing map, which helped a lot, but relaxed drivers made it easy, too. A lot better than driving in Boston or New York, for sure. Even the traffic was bearable. As for the recipe, the link's in the preceeding paragraph...

Christina - Thank you! It was just such a lovely week.

Omg, I was just looking thru my folder of saved recipes and menu's and I found the takeout menu I swiped from Clementine. I grew up in WLA and when I was back for a visit, I went to Johnny's pizza( the closest thing LA has to NY pizza). I parked on the street where Clementine is located and it was packed. I had my heart set on pizza so I just took the menu to read it while I ate my pizza. I'm now off to check out that banana cream pie recipe.

can i PLEASE get the butterscotch budino recipe? i have search high and low and am unable to find it! i too found it to be just delightful, you described it perfectly! thank you

Beth - I'm so sorry I've been delinquent in getting back to you! Here is the link to the recipe:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/09/dining/091mrex.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

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