Design Amanda Peet's perfect Saturday night in Los Angeles. We would go to Madeo's, and we'd get dirty martinis. David would get the pasta with bottarga, and I would order a filet mignon. Then we would drive back up into the canyon, and David would have the pool at, like, 98 degrees, because he's crazy, and we would go get in the pool and listen to music outside. Or maybe we'd go to the Chateau Marmont; I like the lobby for drinks. It's really fun if you want to stargaze, because there is always someone there. You name it. So many famous people are there all the time. The lobby there is a beautiful room. But you have to be in the mood to deal with the, you know, the celebrity factor. It's not very low-key.

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Where Amanda Peet goes in Los Angeles when she's not "rolling calls"

LODGING
29 Palms Inn, 29 Palms, expensive,
(760) 367-3505

The Beverly Hills Hotel, very expensive,
(310) 276-2251

DINING
Axe, Californian, expensive, (310) 664-9787

Canter's Deli, inexpensive to moderate, (323) 651-2030

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, numerous locations, www.coffeebean.com

Jerry's Famous Deli, moderate, (310) 289-1811

Joan's on Third, café, inexpensive to moderate, (323) 655-2285

The Little Door, Mediterranean, expensive, (323) 951-1210

Locanda Veneta, Venetian, expensive, (310) 274-1893

Madeo, Italian, moderate to expensive, (310) 859-4903

Nate 'n Al, deli, inexpensive to expensive, (310) 274-0101

Nishimura, Japanese, very expensive, (310) 659-4770

Quality, café, inexpensive to moderate, (323) 658-5959 (breakfast and lunch only)