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Page 26 Palisades News July 8, 2015DINING WITH GRACEVITTORIO RISTORANTE16646 Marquez Ave., Pacific Palisades • (310) 459-3755This Italian treasure hasthrived in the Palisades forthree decades, providingdiners of all ages everything fromNew York-style pizzas to pastas,entrees, salads and daily specials.While studying the menu andsipping a glass of wine, when askedif you would like bread—always say“yes.” It is nearly impossible to stopnibbling the little garlic-flavored “ballsof joy” that have been a trademarksince the restaurant’s opening.In addition to the appealingindoor atmosphere with its large oilpaintings, there is a partial outdoorsetting where my friend and I optedto dine. Large pots of colorfulbougainvillea shield diners from the sidewalk whileletting them take in the fresh air.There were so many tasty-sounding dishes it was hardto make a selection. Finally, we opted for the pumpkinravioli with sage-butter sauce, and the veal piccata.We started with a shared caprese salad that had alarge slice of tomato topped with mozzarella cheeseand sprigs of fresh basil with a fragrant basil-infusedolive oil dressing.The homemade pumpkin ravioli ($17.50) was excellent.Every bite, slightly sweet from the pumpkin, was freshand delicious.My veal piccata is on the regularmenu along with three other vealdishes. Tender and accented with asimple sauce and capers, the vealwas served with a side of freshpasta, or with vegetables. I optedfor the crisp broccoli and a smallside of the delicious simple pasta.My dessert memories of Vittorio’sunique homemade cannoli luredme to try it again. This memorabledessert is made with homemadecrisp cannoli shells stuffed withfresh sweet ricotta cheese andchocolate chips sprinkled withpowdered sugar.My friend ordered the chocolatemousse pie with its decadent filling of chocolate moussein a sweet Oreo cookie crust. While we both enjoyed abite of the scrumptious mousse, we devoured the crispcannoli to the last bite.Desserts are modestly priced: $5 for the cannoli and$6 for the chocolate mousse pie, or any of the otherdesserts such as an orange or lemon sorbet, spumonior tiramisu.The “Specials” menu offered everything from whitefishalla checca ($25) and linguini with mussels and clams($22) to a New York, or rib-eye steak ($26), to chickencannelloni with porcini cream sauce ($17.50). We alsomust not forget the regular menu with its array ofpizza specials ($18.50).Appetizers range from mozzarella marinara andstuffed mushrooms ($8) to mussels or clams marinara($17.50). Salads are $8 to $12. The more than two dozenpastas vary in price from $13.50 for lasagna and pastaArrabiata to $19.50 for linguine with clam sauce.Linguine with lobster is $25. But most pastas are pricedunder $14.Vittorio is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11a.m. to 10 p.m., Sundays from 4 to 10 p.m. ClosedMondays. Delivery is available.— GRACE HINEY
July 8, 2015 Palisades News Page 27Betty-Jo Tilley Real EstateLOS ANGELESEVENTS CALENDARJULY 2015Taste of LATIN-AMERICAFood Festival July 12Los Angeles Food Festivals give you the opportunity to tasteauthentic ethnic foods and celebrate the culture from 9different Latin countries!www.lafoodfestivals.comDragonfest Martial ArtsConvention July 18This Museum-themed event will be focusing on martial artscelebrities, noted authors, anime and design artists, martialarts-themed films, Asian arts and crafts and more. It’s thebiggest West Coast event of the year.museumdragonfest.comFoothill 5k Challenge July 19Find out if you have what it takes to tackle the San Gabrielfoothills at the 2nd annual Foothill 5k Challenge, benefitingBack on My Feet Greater Los Angeles! Participants arewelcome to run or hike the course and enjoy the spectacular360 degree views of the San Gabriel Mountains.www.la.backonmyfeet.org/5kchallengeCirque Musica July 19Cirque Musica takes audiences on a journey of spellbindinggrace and daredevil athleticism, featuring glorious orchestralmusic performed live in artistic partnership with the greatestcircus performers from around the world. Don’t miss this edgeof-your-seatexperience where you will be awed by beauty,thrills, and majesty.www.hollywoodbowl.comTchaikovsky Spectacularwith Fireworks July 24 & 25Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel joins thebeloved annual tradition to celebrate a favorite composer—there are sure to be fireworks on-stage and above the Bowlfor this spectacular weekend tradition!www.hollywoodbowl.comUS Open of Surfing July 25-Aug 2America’s largest pro surfing competition attracts the world’selite, who compete for big money while wowing 200,000beach boys and girls with their skill, grace and innovativeboard designs. Heating up the festivities are live bands, asports expo and after-parties with the friendly locals.www.usopenofsurfing.comSpecial OlympicsWorld Games July 25-Aug 2Over 7,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilitieswill compete in 25 sports at venues everywhere from LongBeach to Encino. The opening ceremony takes place at theColiseum on July 25.www.la2015.orgLUXURY PROPERTY SPECIALISTOutstanding Representation since 1987310.429.9833bettyjo@bettyjotilley.comwww.bettyjotilley.comTop 1% of Agents NationwideCalBRE #1001357
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