EVERYBODY’S A CRITIC

I would like to suggest a few of my favorites: Aunt Kizzy’s Back Porch in Marina del Rey--great Southern cooking and not too expensive; Babalu on Montana in Santa Monica--cool setting (check out the bathroom) and great pastas and mango ice tea; Patout’s on Westwood Boulevard--delicious Cajun food (the best are soft-shell crab and sweet potato-pecan pie; the service is very good).

ANGELA MATANO

Santa Cruz