May this autumn bring you a harvest of fun times and laughter with family and friends!

Find your new favorite Italian eatery in the SCV at Piccola Trattoria. Quaint by appearance on the exterior of the restaurant, Piccola Trattoria dresses to impress on the inside. A full bar sits on one wall, with shelves of wine lining another. From the main dining area to the covered patio, you'll find the atmosphere pleasant and perfect for date night or a quick lunch.

As for the food, Piccola Trattoria has everything you could possibly want, from lasagna to cannoli. If you're there for lunch, you certainly can't go wrong with a caprese sandwich. Fresh mozzarella mixed with tomato, basil, and italian dressing sits atop Piccola Trattoria's homemade Italian roll. For dinner, the lasagna is the house favorite and comes highly reviewed at a modest price. Vegetarians will love the risotto ai funghi with its creamy carnaroli rice and mixed wild mushrooms.

Piccola Trattoria takes reservations, so plan ahead for large groups. They are open 7 days a week with just dinner hours on Sundays.

Piccola Trattoria
18302 Sierra Hwy
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
(661) 299-6952
www.piccolatrattoria.com

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If you go to Jersey Mike's Subs around lunchtime on a weekday, expect to encounter a line. The popular local sandwich shop tends to attract a crowd during peak lunch hours. That's because, unlike its competitors, Jersey Mike's serves truly fresh subs made using the best possible ingredients. Its staff actually shaves meat fresh from the spit for each order, so you know you're getting the best stuff available when you order your sub.

Regulars highly recommend the chipotle chicken cheesesteak sub. It may not be the most traditional of the cheesesteaks, but it's smothered with a spicy chipotle mayo and filled with grilled onions and peppers. You can always opt for the classic Famous Steak Philly instead, which sports only grilled onions and peppers. Jersey Mike's dishes out cold subs, too, filled with fresh cold cuts, as well as wraps.

Jersey Mike's Subs
25660 The Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 253-1600
www.jerseymikes.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jersey-mikes-subs-stevenson-ranch-2

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