"Chef-owner Lucio Bedon will debut his Vicini Ristorante & Wine Bar at 10645 W. Pico Boulevard, formerly the home of Louise’s Trattoria. Bedon, with experience from Michelin-starred Casa Bianca in Sardinia and under Gino Angelini at Louise’s, will bring his Venetian heritage to the new Vicini. The menu includes crudos, carpaccio, fried squash blossoms with ricotta, salads, pasta, risotto, grilled whole branzino, chicken paillard, and bone-in ribeye. The space features medium-toned woods, royal blue touches, long banquettes, and a marble bar, with room for over 80 people and a private dining room." - Farley Elliott