Actually, the title of this should be It’s NOT Out Here. We’ve written about Cafe Firenze, a gem of a restaurant in Moorpark, previously. Then we started to hear rumblings that perhaps the chef Fabio Viviani had a falling out with his in-laws, who apparently helped bankroll the restaurant. Unfortunately, it’s true! Fabio is no longer in charge at Cafe Firenze. In fact, he’s just opened a new place, Firenze Osteria, in Universal City. We’re sure it’s great, just a little ticked he didn’t stick with us.  Oh well, give him some business and persuade him to open a Firenze Osteria II out this way someday soon.

Firenze Osteria

4212 Lankershim

818-760-7081

Also, weigh in if you’ve tried Cafe Firenze since Fabio left. We want to know if it’s still a great place to eat….