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Best item on the menu at Gjelina?
I enjoyed their sweet corn dish and the Miatake mushroom toast.
Need a sure thing celebrity spotting restaurant
I'm dying to know, where did you decide to go sparkareno, and did you see any celebrities?
Monday at Rivera . . . what to eat?
We were there the other night and I would agree with the recs. of the tortillas and hot rellanos. We also enjoyed the pork shoulder and the quail. All of the desserts were really good. For a cocktail I enjoyed the Rivera Cup.
My "Remember Moment" report (long.) [Seattle]
Thanks to everyone that helped with their input. It was my first time in Seattle, I tagged along on my husband's business trip, and I loves me some food!! With that said, here's the rundown and the most memorable meals...
Arrived and went straight to Maxmilians for mussels. Loved the view, the mussels were okay, but I did score points for having this in my notebook and for it being very Seattle specific.
The next day for lunch, I went to The Market Grill and had the salmon platter over rice with sesame oil and tomatoes. It was tasty and a fun place to people watch.
Dinner was Nishino. The fish for the sushi and sashimi was very fresh and they were generous with their cuts. The cooked food didn't really impress.
Dessert was at Tango. Here's where I really scored points with our group. We ordered 3 desserts, the El Diablo, tres leches cake, and their cheesecake. Loved all 3!! The El Diablo was very memorable, I've never had anything quite like it.
Crush the next night for dinner. We had a party of 10, so we had a table set up upstairs. The service was great, and everyone's plate was empty. I saw people woof down the cod, many people had the scallops and a couple had the lamb. Everyone was really happy! I had a pasta and lobster dish to start and it was superb! I saw that some on the board think that Crush is overrated, but I would absolutely return.
I went to Purple alone for lunch the next day and had the best tomato/basil soup that I have ever had.
DInner was at Cafe Juanita for out 10th anniversary. I have to preface this by stating that my s.o. had a really tough day and we weren't very hungry. The restaurant is lovely and welcoming, the service was awesome, and the food was good. We both had the exact same meal, starting with the pasta with bolognese, which was amazing, but really rich, followed by the rabbit. I think that I had over-hyped it and was expecting to be blown away... It was good, but not great. I always look at the dessert menu, even if full, just to see what is being offered... they had a caramel salt gelato, got it, and it was sooooooo good! Best part of the meal.
Next night, Poppy. Loved the space, airy and casual, yet nice. We ordered the eggplant fries, despite my not liking eggplant. Loved them... Honey and sea salt on an eggplant never tasted so good! Everyone loved their meal, I got the scallops with pork belly, devine!!
Next day for lunch, wanted to go to Paseo for the shrimp sandwich, but too far... wanted to walk. Saw on the Food Network the night before Serious Pie. Went and loved it! I got the Chanterelle mushroom and truffle cheese pizza and my s.o. got the cherry bomb, fennel sausage pizza followed by a Huckleberry cannoli. Believe it or not, we both thought that this was the best meal that we had in Seattle and it wins for the best "remember moment" in Seattle. I saw in previous posts that some people have issues with the chef/owner, but we loved it and it very much like a place in L.A. called Pizzeria Mozza which we also love!!
So thanks ya'll for your help, sorry that this was soooo long!
A "Remember Moment" in Seattle
I am certainly going to try. I will report back after my trip...
A "Remember Moment" in Seattle
Thanks for all of your advice. Here is my plan:
Dinners:
Nishiro
Sitka & Spruce
Crush
Cafe Juanita
Poppy
Lunches:
Market Grill- tuna melt/grilled salmon sand.
Matt's
Maximilian- mussels
Salumi
Paseo- cuban roast and chicken thigh sandwiches.
Any place that I should miss/add??
A "Remember Moment" in Seattle
I'd like to have a remember moment in Seattle.
Remember the muffaletta we had at the Central Grocery in N.O.?
Remember the lemon ricotta pancakes we had in Sonoma?
etc...
Will you help me with finding a restaurant, meal, drink, muffin... anything that will help me finish the phrase
Remember the ________ we had in Seattle?
Thanks!
Sushi in the SFValley, p l e a s e!
It is actually very light and open. No television on, usually some jazz playing. Omakase will run you about 80/pp and he doesn't serve any of those crazy rolls or crispy rice that are at other sushi places. Kazu may seem a bit grumpy, but he's actually really nice once you get to know him and he gets to know you. Service is very good also. Hope that helps. I haven't been to the other places that you mentioned, can't help with those.
Sushi in the SFValley, p l e a s e!
Im my opinion, Kazu is the best sushi that I've had, and it has also spoiled me to the extent that it is difficult for me to stomach other sushi restaurants. It is pricey and some on this board have had a problem with Kazu himself, but if you want great food and a quiet atmosphere, I would give it a try.
Soul Folks Cafe ??? what's the deal??
The owner is opening a restaurant on Hollywood Blvd. called Hollywood Soul or Soul Hollywood... something like that. It was supposed to have opened in July, not sure of the delay. They will have a liquor license.
Ordering Thanksgiving Take-Out
Greenblatt's on Sunset makes a tasty Thanksgiving dinner.
Pastis
I made a reservation for tonight, is it worthwhile to try? I looked for some recent threads but came up empty... Thanks!
kid friendly restarants
Art's Deli is very child friendly. I don't know how healthy it is, but kid friendly it is...
Trendy, Hollywoodish, reasonable place for visiting 13 year old from KY
I vowed never to return, but they may have a fun Hollywood experience at Ketchup. It's in a good location, and if the 13 year old watches "The Hills," I think that she would have a good time here. It is really loud though.
Joe's in Venice
Going this Saturday night, how has it been lately? Any standouts on the menu? Thanks.
Ketchup
My husband and I stopped in just to check it out and have some apps., we ordered the fries, sliders, mini hot dogs and mac and cheese... plus some cocktails. The mac and cheese was actually pretty good, the fries were... fries (can't go too wrong), but how can a place possibly commit such a crime making sliders and mini hot dogs. The buns were awful and the meat on both was really dry. The cocktails were "specials," my husband's tasted like cough syrup and mine was just ehh... I love a lively place, but the music was incredibly loud and obnoxious, needless to say I will never go back even if it is someone else's treat. Like ExtraCheese... I am also pretty easy going, there just is no excuse for this place. Our server was sweet though.
Press Panini Studio City
Has anyone been yet? Any standouts or anything to avoid? Thanks.
Carnival Sherman Oaks
I'd like to try it tonight for dinner, any standouts or anything to avoid?? Thanks!
PLEASE POST YOUR VOTES HERE: Ultimate Los Angeles Restaurants 2007
1. Kazu
2. Bastide
3. Osteria Mozza
4. All' Angelo
5. Vincente
One Burger: Hungry Cat, 25 Degrees or Lucky Devil's?
I have not been to 25 degrees, but I have been to the other two and loved their burgers. They are both quite different. Hungry Cat's burger is not the kind where you pick it up and eat it, I tend to cut it into pieces... it's a pretty/fancy burger and kind of on the smaller side from what I remember but very tasty. Lucky Devil's is a big burger, nice soft bun, Many different burgers to choose from. I've had the Kobe with bacon and blue cheese twice and both times were fantastic. If you want to indulge, I would say Lucky Devil's, of the two.
Paperfish
I have reservations for next week, has anyone been for dinner, and if so, what did you think? Any recs. or anything to avoid? Thanks in advance!
What Are Your New Years Resolution Restaurants?
Fraiche
Father's Office and 2
Comme Ca
Little Door
Babita
Michaels
Table 8
Madeo
Any of these that I shouldn't rush to??
Suggestions for Christmas Day?
La Terza is having a special Christmas day dinner from 4-8 pm (I think those times). I think that you can choose from a preset meal or the menu. I didn't read the E-mail they sent very closely, but I think those were the details.
