The Westside does Italian. If ever there were a past shortage, the effect in L.A. would be felt most severely from Beverly Hills to Brentwood and nearby points south and west.
Fortunately, such a disaster scenario has yet to occur. So, rejoice Westsiders, and indulge in the ubiquity of decadent Italian cuisine without ever having to cross the dreaded 405.
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