Los Angeles

At the Avalon Hotel: 9400 W. Olympic; Beverly Hills; 310.277.5221

This new Italian eatery fully renovates the Blue On Blue space w/ ceramic columns and a marble bar, plus an all new menu with updates on classic dishes made with ingredients taken from the hotel's rooftop garden: beef carpaccio w/ sweet garlic sauce, tortelli w/ braised lamb, tomato, and black olives, and branzino w/ zucchini and candied tomatoes, which your mom learned the hard way will get your house egged on Halloween.

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