March 03, 2012  Angelini Osteria  7313 Beverly Blvd.  There are
many Italian restaurants in LA. There are many good Italian
restaurants in LA. But my (and Thomas Keller's) fave? Angelini
Osteria.  It's not really a mystery.  Every time I visit (which
is not often enough), I am happy and satisfied.  Simply
put, Angelini knows what to do, how to do, well.  That said,
don't go with too high of expectations.  It is, after all, still
just an osteria.  But it still boasts an extensive menu with an
equally long "specials" menu.  So what should you get?  Keep
reading.  Each table is given a standard complimentary bread
basket (or two).  The thin, crisp flatbread is strangely
addictive, but don't fill up on bread!  Great wines, but don't
fill up on alcohol either!  Grilled calamari salad with arugula,
fennel, and pomegranate seeds - $16  Polipo Octopus with cherry
tomatoes and arugula - $18  For our antipasti, we started with
two different cephalopods.  The squid and octopus are similar,
but their differences in physi