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Cool bars in L.A. with decent parking? You're not dreaming
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Swing by Mission Cantina in Hollywood, the Alibi Room next to Culver City or El Prado in Echo Park and you'll find comfortable watering holes with good drinks and appetizers and a great vibe. YOUR favorite bar got you down lately? The miasma of dismal parking opportunities along the Canter's -dominated stretch of Fairfax Avenue has had you circling the Dime more times than you'd care to count. The last time you cozied up to the bartender at Frank 'n Hank's in Koreatown, a dart whizzed by so close to your ear that you could have come away with an unintended piercing.
How convenient: Los Angeles' new park 'n' meet bars
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
A smattering of bars and wine bars have opened that are ideal meet-up spots, with convenient parking and location, good food, plentiful seating and conversation-encouraging ambience.
'Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide No. 7' -- a departure from the past
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Wine critic Robert Parker deploys a team of tasters for his latest guide. ROBERT PARKER Jr., founder of the Wine Advocate magazine and indisputably the world's most influential wine critic, has published "Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide No. 7," the first of his series to be produced by a team of writers.

 

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Tomato Sandwich - Simple grilled recipe making two servings. Includes nutritional information and Weight Watcher points calculation.

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Apple, Cheese and Ham Grill - Made with honey, ham, apple and muenster cheese on cinnamon raisin bread.

Artichoke and Proscuitto Panini - Grilled sandwich filled with artichoke hearts and proscuitto.

Blackened Cajun Turkey Sandwich with Creole Sauce - A complex sandwich with homemade sauce and seasoning.
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Broiled Chicken and Red Pepper Sandwiches - Serve broiled or grilled with garlic flavor.
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Cheddar, Turkey and Cranberry on Sourdough - Sliced turkey, cheddar cheese, on sourdough bread spread with cranberry sauce.
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Flying Saucers - English muffins topped with minced ham, tomato slices, and Cheddar cheese.

Four Cheese Panini - Grilled sandwich filled with mozzarella, fontina, Gorgonzola and provolone cheeses.

French Riviera Turkey Sandwich - Fresh asparagus and turkey are served on bread grilled with tarragon butter.
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404 Garden Tuna Melts - Made with tuna, onion, green pepper, and cheese.

Golden Gate Grill - Made with turkey, tomato, avocado, cilantro, onion and cheese.
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404 Great Buccaners'Hot Dog - Barbecued wieners topped with diced tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, and served with oriental, Mexican, and Mediterranean sauces.

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Grilled Blue Cheese Sandwiches - Served with walnuts and watercress.
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Grilled Cheddar Cheese and Ham Sandwiches - Made with ham, red onion and tomato on country-style bread spread with cheddar cheese mixed with mustard, thyme, and parsley.
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Grilled Cheddar, Bacon and Tomato Sandwiches - Grilled with mayonnaise for crunch and color.
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Grilled Cheddar, Mustard and Chive Sandwiches - A simple and unique grilled cheese recipe with Dijon mustard.
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Grilled Cheese and Kalua-Pig Sandwiches - These luxurious grilled cheese sandwiches acn be served with slice of foie gras.
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Grilled Cheese Deluxe - Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions and mayonnaise combine in this recipe.
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Variations on a melted cheese sandwich from the Fannie Farmer Cookbook.
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Grilled Cheese-Chipotle Sandwich - Pureed chipotle chilies with cheese, onion, and cilantro.
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Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches - Served with feta, mint and lemon aïoli.
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Grilled Fontina, Arugula, and Mushroom Sandwich - A vegetarian sandwich with portobello mushrooms.
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Grilled Mozzarella Cheese Sandwich - Recipe calling for mozzarella cheese, milk, and eggs.

Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches - Simple recipe making four sandwiches.

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Grilled Prosciutto Sandwiches - Proscuitto and parmesan cheese served on sourdough bread.

Grilled Rueban Sandwich - Made with corned beef, sauercraut and Swiss cheese on dark rye bread.
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Grilled Rueben Sandwich - Made with sauerkraut, Gruyere cheese, and corned beef on rye bread.

Grilled Sausage Sandwiches - Served with carmelized onions and guyere cheese.
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Grilled Teriyaki Turkey Sandwich - Sherry wine, ginger, garlic and Teriyaki sauce flavor turkey breast.
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Grilled Turkey Spiedies - Citrus grilled turkey is served on Italian bread.
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500 Hearty Southwestern Grilled Turkey Sandwich - Made with sliced turkey, cheese and salsa.

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Meatless Monte Cristo Sandwiches - Made with Swiss cheese and tomato on egg bread.
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Melting Cheese Sandwiches - Grilled sandwiches made with sliced turkey, cheese, and olives on whole wheat bread.

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Portabella Sandwich - Made with grilled portabella mushrooms and roasted red pepper, served on toasted rolls.

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Pumpernickle Bun Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Made with turkey slices, tomato, and Swiss cheese.

Roast Beef Sandwiches - Created with chilled Roquefort and carmelized onions.
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Rueben Sandwich - Sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, on pumpernickel bread spread with Thousand Island dressing, and grilled.
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Smoked Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Lavish - Made with roasted red bell peppers, eggplants, zucchini, and salmon rolled in lavash.

Soft Shelled Crab Sandwiches - Served on English muffins with Old Bay seasoning.
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Soft-Shelled Crab Sandwiches - Made with marinated, grilled crabs served on English muffins.
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Stroganoff Steak Sandwiches - Steak marinated overnight in beer, then broiled, sliced and served on toasted French bread with onion and horseradish.
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Stuffed Cottage Cheese Sandwiches - Cottage Cheese sandwiches dipped in egg batter and fried.

Super Grilled Cheese - Made with mushrooms and smoked Gouda cheese.

Tandoori Chicken Sandwiches - Indian inspired sandwiches with minted mayonnaise.
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Tofu Provencal Club Sandwich - Marinated tofu and bell peppers served on French bread. Includes directions for basil mayonnaise.
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Tuna and Pepper Panini Melt - Tuna, red pepper, celery, green onions, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, capers, cumin, pepper, salt and cayenne pepper melt together in a grilled bun.
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Turkey Cheddar Sandwiches - Toasted tomato and turkey sandwich served with honey mustard.
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Turkey Reuben Sandwiches - Made with sliced turkey, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on rye bread.

Vegetable, pesto and Mozzarella Sandwiches - Eggplant and bell peppers make a colorful sandwich.
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Warm Tuna Panini - Made with canned tuna, spinach, and tomato on Turkish bread.

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