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“Surprisingly good!”

Arigato Japanese Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Familyof5in5states
Los Angeles
Dec 8, 2009

We went on Thanksgiving day for lunch, as it was the only non-coffee place we could find open. We were stunned at how fresh and tasty everything was, and 3 of us were stuffed for under $50. Would...more

“Wow, what a find!”

Bistro63 at Monkey Bar Grill

5 of 5 stars
Familyof5in5states
Los Angeles
Dec 8, 2009

Would never have gone if Chez Albert wasn't booked up. Really great food, on the expensive side for Amherst but gargain-priced compared to equal food in New York or Chicago. Be sure to plan for one...more

“Always great!”

Chez Albert

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Familyof5in5states
Los Angeles
Dec 8, 2009

I get to go here about every 4 months because of travel, and it's consistently great dining. The menu is always different based on the season and special ingredients available. Not terribly...more

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