Bar Food


Bar Food
12217 Wilshire Blvd
http://www.barfoodla.com/

Beers, Irish Bartenders (for the Cha), Sweet Frites & Bacon Jam? I'm so there.
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FIG: Santa Monica


FIG Santa Monica
www.figsantamonica.com

Bacon Waffle a la Mode?! Yes please!!
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The Gardens of Taxco


The Gardens of Taxco
http://gardensoftaxco.com/index.php

How have I never been here? P.S. Who's coming with me??
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To Try: STOUT

http://la.eater.com/archives/2009/10/30/hollywood_gets_another_beer_and_burger_bar.php
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To Try: Library Bar at Hollywood Roosevelt

Last Tango in Modena: Hendricks Gin, muddled strawberries, 3-year-old balsamic vinegar topped with St. Germain foam. I’d say the margarita and this cocktail tied for the number-one favorite. I love the innovativeness of this and how he turned one of my favorite desserts into an impressive cocktail. It even looks like dessert in a glass. I kinda wish it wasn’t served over a big block of ice though because I wanted more of it to drink! Perhaps a smaller cube for me?

Library Bar at Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028
(323) 466-7000
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California Roll Factory


California Roll Factory
http://calrollfactory.com/

For the non-traditional roll, I absolutely LOVE the garlic sauce on their rolls! It's to die for!
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Attari Sandwich Shop


Attari Sandwich Shop
1388 Westwood Blvd
West Los Angeles, CA 90024
Yelp Review

Absolutely delicious. Something to try, Ash soup & the Chicken Kotlet Sandwich.
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Voyeur

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Bar To Try: The Roger Room


The Roger Room
EaterLA Review

370 N La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 - (310) 854-1300
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Quality Food & Beverage

Quality Food & Beverage

FINALLY tried this place & I totally understand why my boss loves it so. Had the Mozzarella scramble & it was super yummy. The Potatoes were well seasoned & the biscuit was divine.

Next time to try: Scallop Eggs Benedict
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Yatai - Japanese Topless


Yatai Bar
yatai-bar.com

I always forget about this little gem right up the street! The food is well priced, very tasty & as we discovered this weekend, this restaurant is full of beautiful people. Seriously everywhere we looked! Guys & girls equally hot.

To order, Albacore w/ crispy onions & ponzu. Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms w/ Spicy Tuna, Thai Style Green Curry, & Spicy Tuna Rice Burger
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Sofi Greek



To Try: right next to Quality on 3rd. Very cute courtyard area.
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Buttercake Bakery

Aside from the adorable boxes, these cupcakes look super yum! Going to try them out... bought a box of mini's for $9!

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Sweet Love Hangover


Sweet Love Hangover
Food: B
Ambiance: A-
Mad Libs: A+

Would I go here again? If I were drunk, absolutely!
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The Den of Hollywood


The Den of Hollywood
http://www.thedenofhollywood.com/

Checked out this place w/ P & M on a Wednesday night, excited for 2 things. 1 check out the decor, which was OK, had a very good birthday bar feeling, and 2 Angry Mac! Pepper Jack, Chorizo, Roast Chilies & Chipotle make up this gooey dish & it's spiced to perfection.

To try next time, TV Dinner & Bacon wrapped dates.
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Lemonade


So yums, loved the spaghetti squash salad thing, and the fig salad. Really want to try the stews next time!
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susan feniger's street

susan feniger's street
http://www.eatatstreet.com/

We decided to go on a lovely tour, with their Globe Trotting Menu & Beer Pairings.

Enter text here.KOREAN RICE SALAD fried egg atop chopped lettuce, brown rice, soybean sprouts, enoki mushrooms, nori, daikon radish, tofu, and sunflower seeds in a spicy sweet sesame dressing.

Kind of like a fancy Bim Bim Bop

INDIAN SEMOLINA CAKES crispy pan fried cakes of utma semolina with toasted cashews, peas, tomato and spices; topped with tomato chutney.

Enter text here.MOLDAVIAN MEATBALLS ground beef & kasha meatballs simmered in a sweet and sour tomato sauce with dill sour cream.

The Meatballs were super yummy... the cakes, just OK.


Enter text here.MASSAMUN CHICKEN CURRY traditional Southern Thai curry with chicken, red yam and mushrooms, simmered in a coconut milk and spices of Muslim Indian influence.

Enter text here.VIETNAMESE CORN wok cooked medley of fresh corn, spring onions and glazed pork belly.

The curry was amazing, the corn was just OK. A little spicy for my tastes.

All in all, restaurant was a solid B. Good for a try, but not somewhere I need to return. However one thing to note, the beer pairings with the food were incredible!

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Tavern Brentwood Brunch

Tavern Brentwood
Simply Amazing. Totally worth a 2nd look.


We started with a Pecan Sticky Bun done "Suzanne Style" which meant complete with Bacon toppings. Yummy! Great combination of sweet & savory.


Then moved on to the The tavern “benedict” with prosciutto and lemon. I didn't actually try this one, but it looked beautiful.


Then M and I split the pork, pork, pork with manchego and romesco burger, mostly because we wanted to try the herb fries w/ a nice garlic aoli which turned out to be the right choice. The fries were perfectly crisp and well flavored, very reminiscent of the fries at Beppe back in NYC.

All in all a very successful trip. On tap for next time...

wild mushroom frittata with spinach and cheddar
The Pilgrim –roasted turkey, cranberry, stuffing
Monkey bread
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puff pastry is food of the gods.

This is the stuff of legends. Caramelized Onion, Kalamata Olive, Tomato & Goat Cheese Tart.

All I can say is this sucker was deeelicious.

2 Onions
2 tbs Chives
1 Cup Kalamata Olives Sliced
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes Sliced
4 tbs Butter
1 Log of Herb Goat Cheese
1 Puff Pastry Sheet
Parchment Paper

1. Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees. Line a cookie sheet w/ Parchment Paper & lay out thawed Puff Pastry. Poke holes in the pastry so it won't explode.

2. Slice the onions, and caramelize them in a pan using the butter, until they're golden and sweet. Salt and Pepper to taste. Add in the Chives and saute to mix.

3. On the Pastry, lay out the onions leaving a small boarder. On top lay the sliced tomatoes, olives and crumbled goat cheese.

4. Bake for 30 minutes or until pastry is golden.

Enjoy with a nice glass of Riesling and a summer salad!
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To Try: The 5th Amendment Alehouse


The 5th Amendment Alehouse
http://www.pleadfifth.com/
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To Try: La Grande Orange


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To Try: PACE


Honestly I can't believe I still HAVEN'T tried this place. I've passed it maybe a million times on my drive to school back in the day, but it's totally on my list.
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To Try: Botegga Louie


Botegga Louie
http://www.bottegalouie.com/

To try, aside from the obvious... their Calamari is supposedly awesome.
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To Try: Lemonade on Beverly


Because everything on their menu looks absolutely amazing.
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2 New Places to Try in Brentwood

Brentwood Restaurant & Lounge
http://www.brentwoodrestaurant.com/


Tavern Brentwood
http://www.tavernla.com/


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To Try: Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market

After reading the LA Times review, I've been wanting to have my own champagne and oyster party here forever! BYOB, sunsets on the beach and fresh seafood?

Also since my boyfriend has now become obsessed with fishing, this might curve his appetite to feast on fish instead of sit for countless hours hoping for a nibble.

Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market
http://www.malibuseafood.com/
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An Old Favorite: Sweet Lady Jane

Sweet Lady Jane
http://www.sweetladyjane.com/

I'd totally forgotten about this gem of a store, until last night when "desserts" were suggested in lieu of "drinks," and I thought to myself, why not? I seriously haven't been here since high school, and the yummy goodness of a 3 layer chocolate buttercream transported me back to the days of cotillion and after school play-dates.

They also have a nice selection of cupcakes, but the thing I remember most were their mini-tarts. This might have to be added to the rotation of meeting locales, especially since they're open until 11:30 & there's plenty of street parking in front.
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Burger Bracket

Another thing to follow, my dear friend Punky is doing a Burger Bracket for LA.

http://laburgerbracket.tumblr.com/

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A Love: Bazaar @ SLS

I absolutely LOVED dinner @ Bazaar, a must try now is their Brunch.


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Golden State: The Beer Float


One word, delicious! I absolutely LOVED this little treat, a 20 oz glass of stout topped with a fresh scoop of brown bread gelato... I thought it could be hit or miss, but this was definitely spot on. Paired with the sweet potato wedges and the amazing dipping sauce, this is a place to re-visit.

Golden State
http://thegoldenstatecafe.com/
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Places To Try

Animal


Boneyard Bistro
http://www.boneyardbistro.com/
Chili filled Donut Holes

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