"When was the last time you saw steak on the menu and thought, “Well, that’s reasonably priced!”? And if it was recently, was it actually good? Because the ten-ounce bavette from Sam’s Place is simple and fantastic—it does cost $32, but that’s a steal in LA. They won’t ask how you want it cooked, but it’ll show up 20 minutes later neatly cut into rare slices soaking in red wine jus with crisp watercress on the side. Long live the wine bar that’s kind of a restaurant." - carlo mantuano