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The Scene – Legendary for its Oscar-night parties and over-the-cognac Hollywood handshakes. Starstruck celebrity watchers can often see their favorite actors in culinary repose--particularly on Mondays at lunchtime--but larger-than-life prices make it a ticket few can afford. – – The Food – The cuisine at Morton's stands out, though it falls just short of stupendous. The filet mignon does not disappoint, but neither does it impress. Far more memorable is the ahi tuna, carefully pan-seared and encrusted with sesame seeds for a subtle interplay of taste and texture. A…