Boa Steak house- Don't believe the hype

Okay steak-lovers. If your friends have been telling you how cool Boa is, don't believe them. I took step inside the Santa Monica location and squinted. The room was so dark, I don't know how anyone can see what they're eating. The dishes are way over priced for the mediocre quality of food they delivered. I had a lobster salad ($29 cha ching!). It was thinly sliced asparagus and citrus chunks served in a vinaigrette with lobster chunks. The lobster was either over cooked or just plain old. There was no sweetness to the lobster. And the filet mignon wasn't anything to blog about. (HAH!) Only saving grace is that the service was quite good. But overall, wouldn't recommend it. A disappointing meal for the price you pay.

Mozza Pizzeria

Wowwy wowwy. I love a good crispy thin pizza pie with a thick chewy crust. This place knows how to make a delicious gourmet pizza. The toppings aren't your regular pedestrian mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. These pizzas are interesting. Like the Squash blossoms, burrata & tomato pizza or the White anchovy, tomato & hot chiles. And how about a pizza with clams on top! This small and stylish modern pizzeria by culinary trailblazers Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich makes pizza into an art form. It's unique and avant guarde. And the tapas style antipasta choices are equally delicious. Like the crusted goat cheese on beet greens. Or the thin prosciotto slices. Or the very popular fried squash bottoms stuffed with warm ricotta. And damn, if you don't fight the desire to order two of these desserts all to yourself. I had the pumpkin gelato pie and really really wanted to order the butterscotch bordini too. You can't go wrong with this menu. You feel like whatever you order, you end up the winner. You've chosen the right dishes! I can not wait to make my way through every item on this menu. I highly recommend Mozza Pizzera. My only complaint was that the service was on the very slow side. Other than that, a delightful meal. Located on 641 N. Highland Avenue at Melrose.