Food & Wine Festivals/Conventions & Shows

Louises Tratttoria in conjunction with the Santa Monica Chamber for a nice Red Cross Event (10/05)

Some great pasta dishes, foccacia and bruchetta were accompanied by some great wines from Napa at the Tag Gallery (

2903 Santa Monica Blvd.

) on 10/17/05. Portions of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross to help the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.  My favorites were the cheese ravioli and penne with chicken in cream sauce with onions and sun-dried tomatoes. My choice for wine was the Hess Chardonnay which complimented the Italian food. Chef Ignacio had all the dishes cooked to perfection. There are many Louise’s around but the 2 sponsored ones for this event were from

1008 Montana Ave.

in Santa Monica (310) 394-6666 and

264 26th St.

in Brentwood (310) 451-5001. Don’t miss out on one of these locations on your next visit to the area as the food is delicious and you will not leave hungry.