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I was lucky to be invited to join several PuristS for an epic 'meat' dinner at chi Spacca restaurant. This restaurant opened last year by Mario Batali, Nancy Silverton and Joe Bastianich and is located next to their Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza restau...  

Well, ok, not a little bit but a LOT! LOL. It was an enjoyable meal and best of all spending some time with great dining companions. Regards, ED-209

Though I'm sure someone bought a new watch as well.... Mally

The pano bianco with drippings sounds a bit heavy. The rib-eye looks delicious. How would you rate the steak compared to other places you've been to? -MW

The bone-in NY strip was very good, but I still like the rib eye at Mastro's better. If you go, I highly recommend the tomahawk pork chop. It was delicious. Regards, ED-209

as I eat my oats for breakfast Don't try that too often. It is positively dangerous ( I mean delicious) Julian

Thanks Julian, hope to share a nice meal with you on your next visit to LA. Regards, ED-209

Something healthy and simple suits me fine Definitely at my next visit to LA Julian

on my list to go now.. looks fantastic..diet be damned...

Thanks ocwatching, we've got to get you up here for a GTG. Hope all is well! Regards, ED-209

That looks so good. And the dishes kept on getting better. They were fabulous charcuterie plates but then hot plates just looked even more amazing. It'd be hard to pace yourself by not eating all the charcuterie and save room for the main courses.

Hope you get a chance to try this restaurant on your next visit to SoCal. Have you discovered any new dining places recently? Regards, ED-209

During my visit two weeks ago, a local PuristS member took me to Basix Cafe in West Hollywood. It was decent and reasonably priced. I still go to Wurstkuche and The Pie Hole, for sausage and pie, every time I come down to LA. During my visit last week; Ha... 

I've been to Wurstkuche a few years ago. The sausages were good, but I'm kinda territorial and don't like the community seating. Plus the area is kinda sketchy. The Pie Hole sounds good though. Regards, ED-209

Maple Custard at Pie Hole. I once had a friend who once said, "the first meal is on me, but every dish later you have at that restaurant, you owe me a nickel." This is one that I'd be happy to submit for.

Hey Ed, u cant go on a diet ! U have to go back ! And ... show us more fabulous dishes ... Me stomach is growling .... and I just had breakfast !

:) Thanks for checking out the post. Definitely need to go back next time for a protein fix. Regards, ED-209

Highly recommended, hope we can do a dinner together there sometime soon Jed. Regards, ED-209

My kind of food. I think you can go for a drive to work that off, no diet. JerryW

So many great places for dinner. Hope we can share a meal again soon. Regards, ED-209 ...  

with wonderful friends. Just a great day in California. Look forward to a repeat day. Best, JerryW

Think I will be out that way in early January. Look forward to visiting with my PPro friends. JerryW

. . . we've gotta go to Chema's Tacos in Whittier. Carne asada, tripas, lengua, al pastor, and cabeza - and that's it. Nothing else on the menu except chips and salsa. Been a long time, but from treasured memory, Chema offered some of the finest beef in L... 

Hmmm, Chema's sounds interesting. If it's anything like your recommendation for Arry's then I'd love to try it out. So when are you taking me? :) Regards, ED-209

. . . on a Saturday to meet up at his place, then we'll all drive down to Chema's in one car. Next stop will be Scatch in La Mirada for an hour or so of pool, then pastrami at Arry's for dessert. Sounds good? :-)

Sounds good Art. We'll also have to do Connie & Ted's at some point: New England Boiled Dinner: Hot Lobster Roll: :) -MW ...  

. . . in Pasadena. Excellent Lebanese cuisine, fabulous beef and lamb, loads of vegetarian dishes, and best of all, very reasonably priced for the quality served. Let me put it this way: Dad, Uncle Jake, and myself make the trip from Camarillo to Pasadena... 

:) Regards, ED-209

A really long walk might also help, Ed. :-))) Everything looks D-lish!!! Thanks for sharing with us, Alex

Hope we can meet up and have a nice meal together. Regards, ED-209

What a beautiful meal, each dish looked fantastic, thanks for sharing it with us ;-) S

It was a fun time with fellow PuristS. Regards, ED-209

I definitely must try this place! - AT

It's next door to the Osteria Mozza that we had dinner a few years back. Hope you can try it, the food was excellent. Regards, ED-209