I don’t think there is a good source for all. Kehilla Kosher (heart K) does a good deal of restaurant supervision, as does the RCC. Both have web sites. There are a few in Los Angeles, and more in the San Fernando Valley, under Rabbi Bukspan. He’s THE acknowledged kashrus expert in the Los Angeles area, yet he is not universally accepted, possibly because one must carefully read the teudah to know what, exactly is being certified kosher by him. Also a player is Rabbi Benzaquen, who supervises Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf all over the area, and also a few other restaurants. I cannot tell you how to get in touch with the latter 2 to see which restaurants are under their supervision. There are several private rabbis as well- the Agoura Hills area is certified largely by Rabbi Bryski (sp?) of Chabad, and there are a few other private hechsherim, but by and large, your interests will probably be served by Kehilla and RCC.

Shilo’s has a very good reputation here. Unfortunately, I’ve never had the opportunity to dine there.

Pat’s is good, solid food. But at that price, I’d like something I can’t easily make at home. Good, solid food I can make at home.

Quality-wise, Pat’s is definitely a cut above most of the kosher restaurants out there, and I’d place its food on the quality par of the best kosher restaurants in the USA. That’s why I always did hit Pat’s during those rare times when I was in LA. Now that I live in LA, however, PAt’s quality is not enough of a draw to get me out to the restaurant for any reason, since the food is neither interesting nor original, and certainly not inspiring. We can and do have food of the same quality and style at home. Greta’s might draw me due to my limited experience with Tunisian food.

On the whole, we had a great time at Pat’s. Good bread, good wine, good food, attentive service, lively atmosphere, but I will say that the veal chop at Tevere in NYC was much better than Pat’s.

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