Fly,
Cat and I spend about $500 - $650 (depending on if we go to the grocery store or not.
You need to get down to the Valley more often.
Lots of nice restaurants here, especially on Ventura Blvd. Or try La Cienega in West Hollywood (aka "The Restaurant District")
There is a nice italian place not too far from you in Burbnk, "Market City Cafe" and it's not too expensive.
There's a good cuban place on Ventura "Cha Cha Cha" and accross the street from that is "Bucca De Beppo" probably the most authentic italian place in LA.
PLus in Bucca, they photos of cocks on the walls. It's funny. LOL