How does a girl in L.A. celebrate her birthday? At Le Petit Cafe, of course. Chef/Owner Robert Bourget (formerly of L'Ermitage ) runs this little unpretentious, nothing fancy little restaurant on Colorado Ave. But don't let the simpleness of the decor fool you. The food is fabulous, rich and oh so french. The seafood is fresh, the duck is crispy and the lobster bisque is creamy beyond belief. In fact, eating here will have you thinking you're on the Riviera instead of a main street in Santa Monica. As a group of six, we celebrated for hours without feeling rushed - just like in France. Everyone enjoyed their meals, the wine and the service, without frills to focus on, were were all able to instead focus on an excellent meal and good conversation. It made my birthday parfait!