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I thought I knew all the fine Italian restaurants in Glendale. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon Notte Luna, a charming trattoria hidden in the alley between Brand Boulevard and Maryland Avenue. The place looked elegant, the service seemed attentive, and the aromas emanating from the kitchen were fantastic. Why were only two of the 20 or so tables filled? After enjoying a phenomenal meal there, I’m still trying to answer that question. I can only guess it’s because it’s hard to find.

Menu through June 23. Meals served at 11:30 a.m. daily at: ? Adult Recreation Center 201 E. Colorado St. Glendale (818) 548-3778 ? Pacific Park Community Center 501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale (818) 548-3775 ? Sparr Heights Community Center 1613 Glencoe Way Glendale (818) 548-2187 ? TODAY: Stuffed cabbage roll, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, confetti coleslaw, wheat bread, and fruit or apple pie. THURSDA Y: Barbecued brisket, oven-browned potatoes, corn on the cob, citrus salad, dinner roll and ice cream cup. FRIDAY: Fish or pork riblet, baked potato, green beans, country-style tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, whole wheat bread and yogurt.

The Glendale News-Press deserves praise for including Dan Kimber as one of its regular columnists. Kimber gives us an exceptional perspective from his vantage point within the public school system in his history classes at Hoover High School. He obviously writes it as he sees it. He is a shining example of how we benefit from the freedom of expression allowed and practiced in the Glendale Unified School District and in the community at large. While I share much of his perspective regarding the American “Melting Pot,” which he persuasively promoted in his column, I would like to mention the “Tossed Salad” concept that has been even more popular in recent years.