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Animal vs Providence
Animal and Providence are both praised by professionals. On balance, Providence scores significantly higher than Animal. Providence comes in at 92 with recommendations from 14 sources including Time Out, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Animal
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Frommer's
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435 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
From $20 /night
Concierge
"This no-frills spot, with its wooden tables and apron-wearing bartender, just might be one of the few restaurants in L.A. where you'll find top-rate food served without a hint of attitude or fuss."
Travel + Leisure
"The unexpected gem is the crudo: a recent combo of raw fluke, yuzu, serrano chile, apple, and pungent mint was no macho plate but downright girly—silky, sexy, and impeccably dressed."
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Zagat
"An "exploration of everything carnivore" where the "superbly prepared" snout-to-tail plates are bound to entice you "out of your comfort zone"."
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Frommer's
"The best on the menu were the balsamic pork ribs, which were a textural success, but a touch too sweet."
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BlackBook
"All about food: and it’s pig, pig, more pig. Leave your veggie feelings at the door. But leave your palate open. They do vegetables. As a bed for pork."
Providence
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5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038-3623
From $41 /night
Concierge
"Michael Cimarusti... continues to turn out some of the best seafood in the city."
Fodor's
"Obsessed with quality and freshness, the meticulous chef maintains a network of specialty purveyors, some of whom tip him off to their catch before it even hits the dock."
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Travel + Leisure
"Signature favorites include the Wild Striped Bass and Kanpachi Sashimi, complimented by excellent desserts and an extensive cellar."
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Rough Guide
"Near the top of the LA pricey-restaurant scale, and for good reason: the place is swarming with foodies, who come for the black sea bass, foie-gras ravioli, lump blue crab and plenty of other tremendous choices."
Time Out
"Very few restaurants aim for, little less achieve, the level of grace exhibited nightly at Providence."
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