Cliff's Notes

A new restaurant? Sort of like a new book: potentially rewarding, but a lot to take in.

Hence an innovative study aid for mastering the complexities of the text that is L.A. gastronomy: Cliffs Notes on Silver Lake’s newest spot.

WORKING TITLE: Cliff’s (though they’re still flirting with Cliff’s Edge)

CHARACTERS

Keith Greco, a.k.a. Designer, also known for work at Cirque du Soleil, the Emmys

Dana Hollister, a.k.a. Nightlife Entrepreneur, as seen at Paramour Mansion, 4100 Bar

Pierre Casanova, a.k.a. Manager, formerly seen at The Little Door, Les Deux Cafes, Cafe des Artistes

Assorted Silver Lake hipsters, Hollywood trendites, curious West Siders, a.k.a. Crowd

SETTING
Silver Lake restaurant with an urban-rocker-chic dining area where a Rolling Stones Beggar’s Banquet poster lines one wall; secret lush garden patio with a warm, festive vibe, where “Costa Rica meets India”

SUMMARY
Concept hatched five years ago by Keith and Dana; a magical environment with a Cal-Italia menu of medium-size plates (think small dishes for hungrier people): kabocha pumpkin ravioli, rigatoni with boar ragu, prosciutto-and-wild-mushroom crepes, toasted brioche with sauteed fresh figs and honey

COMMENTARY
An instant classic; destined for the canon

Cliff’s Edge, 3626 Sunset Boulevard, at Edgecliffe Drive, Silver Lake (323-666-6116).