Life In Sherman Oaks

What can I say? If this restaurant was across the street from the Mediterranean, I would be in absolute heaven. I arrived for lunch and ordered the 1/2 sandwich & 1/2 salad special for $9.99. The Bresaola sandwich, made with just right amount of bresaola, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, crisp salad, and ummm warm flat bread — was delicious. The staff at this restaurant is so friendly, the food prepared [...]

Three people were seated at the bar where the “game” was on when we entered FAB’S (located at 4336 Van Nuys Blvd in Sherman Oaks) at 5:45 on a Wednesday evening. Except for the elderly patron the hostess was busy helping, the place was basically empty. Another pleasant young lady arrived to help us to our booth — next to the service center. Well, we had asked for a cool [...]

We stopped in at Santino’s N.Y. Pizza (4319 Woodman, Sherman Oaks) to try out their — what else? Pizza. We ordered the classic thin crust, medium. On one side we had sausage, pepperoni and mushrooms. On the other, pepperoni and anchovies. The first thing we noticed was how relaxed this place was. The walls, covered with pictures from old N.Y. — some old movie stars. The tables covered in red [...]

I love this place. I love the music. I love the sandwiches. I love the old fashioned drink. The gelato. I love it when they put out the dog bowl for the dogs that tag along. And I really love it that when you bring in your computer to write — no one rushes you to finish you cafe latte. This place is a little bit of heaven, right here [...]