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A Little Chicken Parmigiana Action At Nicola’s Kitchen in Woodland Hills

Written by Girard on November 12, 2009 - 0 Comments
Categories: Food

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The other day I asked one of my fellow Italian friends what he thought of Chicken Piccata, a personal favorite of mine.  He replied that he is not a chicken man.  He prefers to dine on Beef.  But, when he does have chicken, he prefers Chicken Parmigiana (A/K/A Chicken Parmesan).  Coincidentally, he also eats it while drinking a Dos Equis.

So, in his honor I decided to head out to a local eatery and dine on some Chicken Parm.  I ended up picking Nicola’s Kitchen as a good prospect for this dish. I’ve only eaten here once previously, and I recalled it being good, so I figured this was a good way to dive a little deeper.

First, they provide you with a delicious Italian flatbread which is delightfully seasoned, for dipping in oil and balsamic vinegar.  You can’t ever go wrong with that.

When the Chicken Parmigiana arrived I must say I was impressed.  I order the large portion for $15.00 (don’t worry, I wasn’t driving) because I wanted to get the full experience.  Kinda like the “Girlfriend Experience” but very, very different.  It was huge, and smothered in delicious mozzarella cheese and a rich marinara sauce and plated atop a bed of fettuccine.

It was a very solid Parmigiana.   The chicken was juicy, and tender, with a crisp and flavorful breading.  And the sauce was flavorful. Very good.  And, the service was attentive, which is always a plus.

I also heard them answering the phone for delivery orders, so that’s good to keep in mind if you ever aren’t in the mood for driving but feel like some delicious Italian food.  Their phone number is 818-883-9477.

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Some Good News For Taft, Kerstetter Dodges Bullet, Avoids Suspension

Written by Girard on November 12, 2009 - 0 Comments
Categories: Sports

As previously reported, it was believed that Taft’s Coach Kerstetter would have to sit out the last game of the season.  However, according to an article in the Daily News no one at the City Section “followed through,” so the suspension will not happen.

Daily News writes:

After an agonizing three days thinking he would be suspended, coach Matt Kerstetter of Taft of Woodland Hills will return to the sideline for Friday’s key West Valley League finale at Cleveland of Reseda.

Kerstetter was ejected last Friday after the game for arguing with an official in a 44-32 loss against Birmingham of Lake Balboa, but apparently no one followed through with the City Section, so Kerstetter does not have to sit out the next game.

“I just got an e-mail from John Aguirre, the assistant commissioner, and he cleared me,” Kerstetter said. “He said to chalk it up to a learning experience.”

There article also adds:

Taft (5-4, 3-1) must defeat Cleveland of Reseda (7-2, 3-1) to guarantee a City Div. I playoff spot.

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Taft Football Program About To Get Burned Due To Bercovici Shenanigan

Written by Girard on November 12, 2009 - 4 Comments
Categories: In The News, Sports

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Well, as previously reported, Taft played hard and fast with the City Section transfer rules this season, and got burned.

LA Times’ Eric Sondheimer writes:

Woodland Hills Taft’s football program is facing City Section punishment for allowing ineligible transfer quarterback Michael Bercovici to participate in the program in violation of rules, City Section assistant commissioner John Aguirre said today.

Aguirre has asked Taft administrators to write up an incident report, which will be forwarded to the City Section rules committee for possible disciplinary action.

Bercovici was declared ineligible last month by City Section Commissioner Barbara Fiege after transferring from Westlake, making him ineligible to participate in practice or games. But Bercovici allegedly has been at games on the sideline, participating with the team.

At this point, Taft’s disregard for the rules is pretty staggering.  And it’s also sort of hypocritical considering the fracas that was made last week by Taft’s Koach Kerstetter over an official’s ignorance of a tripping rule.

I wonder where the next stop is for Bercovici?

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Laying Pipe At Topanga Promenade Mall for Woodland Hills Ice

Written by Girard on November 12, 2009 - 0 Comments
Categories: Development, Local Businesses

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As previously reported, Woodland Hills Ice – a seasonal outdoor ice skating facility – will be opening at the northwestern corner of the Topanga Promenade Mall’s parking lot on November 25th.

Well, this morning on my drive to work I noticed that some of the groundwork has begun as a 300+ foot trench has been dug for a little cut-and-cover pipe laying.

I contacted Whitney over at Woodland Hills Ice and she confirmed that they have begun laying the pipe to bring electrical service out to the rink.  Hopefully they’ll get that pipe in place quickly because wow, that construction pretty much eats up 75% of that parking lot.  I pray it will be done by my next craving for Maggiano’s.

I’m hoping to secure a couple of complimentary passes from Whitney so I can send some of my field reporters out for a review.  I’d go myself but I’d probably slip and accidentally kill myself and possibly Barry Manilow, if he happens to be there.  That would suck.

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