GOOD LIFE
How to Vacation Like a Movie Star

Who says L.A. has no culture? Our correspondent's picks for enjoying sun-drenched Southern California.
By Tara Weingarten | Newsweek Web Exclusive
Mar 12, 2008 | Updated: 2:58 p.m. ET Mar 12, 2008

"Eats: The vaunted Michelin guide recently bestowed a star on Ortolan (ortolanrestaurant.com), an opulent and exquisite restaurant serving modern French fare by superchef Christophe Eme. The cream-colored dining room, with its deeply tufted banquettes, wide-plank oak floors and array of crystal chandeliers is intimate and romantic, and oh-so-beyond the typical L.A. scene--even though it's in the heart of West Hollywood. Try my favorite, the roasted monkfish with chorizo, lemon confit, artichoke and baby arugula for $39."

~

Read the whole article: http://www.newsweek.com/id/121533