H: we're back! We had a lengthy hiatus. We're seated at that bar with our "sister", Michele Abbott, at the new, groovy INK restaurant.
Michele: my cocktail is noteworthy - fresh sprig of basil blossom.
H: is that why your drink looks like the contents of a lawn mower bag?
Michele: tequila, green syrup, Serrano chiles,
M: it's a breakfast cocktail. Hmmmmm. If I was having my car serviced, the decor would be fine here.
Michele: the music is Jimmy Hendricks hits the blues.
H: the kale salad with burrata, Asian pear and pumpkin seed is so beyond good!!
M: so far, Devin, the bartender, is the highlight. He,s a professional mixologist and has created an amazing menu of specialty cocktails.
H: the bigeye tuna with parsnip-sesame cream and smoked croutons is a must!! A little salty.
M: the squid spaghetti tastes like a seafood paella. Very fishy. Skip it!
Michele: The sea bass was light....missing a little chutzpah....like Madison said, "in other words, it was bland!"
H: I liked the sea bass.....the shishito peppers, kelp pasta and saffron did it for me!
Michele: I think everything needs more salt.
H: Hahahaha ah
M: the beef short ribs and turnips with tamarind BBQ was just the right amount of fat!
H: keep in mind that all the dishes are very small. The three of us have shared everything tonight....five dishes.
M: INK is good. I'm not overwhelmed....the food is ok. The bar is great. I give it 6 months!
Michele: I love Devin and his bar skills.
H: I like it but I wouldn't rush back. It's worth trying!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
H+M Eats: Tirovino Wine Bar - thank you GROUPON
H+M Eats: Tirovino Wine Bar - thank you GROUPON: H: we're no longer GROUPON virgins! We're seated at the Tirovino bar with our GROUPON and Sevi, the bartender, is attentive, welcoming and...
Tirovino Wine Bar - thank you GROUPON
H: we're no longer GROUPON virgins! We're seated at the Tirovino bar with our GROUPON and Sevi, the bartender, is attentive, welcoming and very excited about this new place. The music is energizing and mood enhancing.
M: I'm always looking for that neighborhood restaurant thats easy to find in the West Village, but impossible to find in LA. Lots of little bistros think they've done it....but they haven't. Tirovino looks promising. We've just finished our 1st course.
H: gamberi piccanti - deeelish. Arancini - not my fave as far as rice balls go. They were big balls but less flavor than I expected.
M: I agree. When it comes to Arancini rice balls, size really doesn't matter.
H: my pappardelle with wild boar is amazing. They make their pasta in-house. Perfecto!
M: my filet of sole is huge and delicious.
H: its not that huge. You're exaggerating!
M: since when is a ten inch piece of fish not huge?
H: anyway.....I love this place. Our GROUPON provided us this dinner (2 glasses of wine, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees) for $34. We'll be back because Tirovino is worth paying full price.
M: I really like it here. Simple decor, proper lighting, great music and reasonably priced.....sitting at the bar is a treat as Sevi wants to turn everyone into regulars!
H: Tirovino is located at 7166 Melrose, just west of LaBrea on the south side of the avenue. Parking is easy! get here!
M: I'm always looking for that neighborhood restaurant thats easy to find in the West Village, but impossible to find in LA. Lots of little bistros think they've done it....but they haven't. Tirovino looks promising. We've just finished our 1st course.
H: gamberi piccanti - deeelish. Arancini - not my fave as far as rice balls go. They were big balls but less flavor than I expected.
M: I agree. When it comes to Arancini rice balls, size really doesn't matter.
H: my pappardelle with wild boar is amazing. They make their pasta in-house. Perfecto!
M: my filet of sole is huge and delicious.
H: its not that huge. You're exaggerating!
M: since when is a ten inch piece of fish not huge?
H: anyway.....I love this place. Our GROUPON provided us this dinner (2 glasses of wine, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees) for $34. We'll be back because Tirovino is worth paying full price.
M: I really like it here. Simple decor, proper lighting, great music and reasonably priced.....sitting at the bar is a treat as Sevi wants to turn everyone into regulars!
H: Tirovino is located at 7166 Melrose, just west of LaBrea on the south side of the avenue. Parking is easy! get here!
Friday, August 12, 2011
H+M Eats: Il Covo - August 10, 2011
H+M Eats: Il Covo - August 10, 2011: "H: Madison is not with me tonight. I'm having dinner with my great friend, Gregg. Why isn,t il Covo (on 3rd St. across from Cedars)gett..."
Il Covo - August 10, 2011
H: Madison is not with me tonight. I'm having dinner with my great friend, Gregg.
Why isn,t il Covo (on 3rd St. across from Cedars)getting more press??? Sean Macpherson has obviously poured a pot of gold into this former famous Orso restaurant. It's over-the-top visually stimulating almost to the point of overwhelming. We,re seated in the dining room next to a beautiful burning fireplace. It's a chilly August night so it's quite cozy. The new patio is just as gorgeous and they've raised the walls so the paparazzi can't climb over to sneak pictures of us celebrities and restaurant bloggers.
David, the Server, is polished and effective - very confident with his food recommendations.
The watermelon salad special and the burratto was great. The branzino was brought to the table deboned.....with head and tail included. It was gorgeous and not a single bone was found. The ear-shaped pasta ( I don't the the Italian name and I'm not in the mood to google it) with black truffle cream sauce was very rich but the perfect portion. I feel light and petite as a feather.
Overall - Gregg and I love it here. I can't wait to bring Madison to see if he agrees. He's a much tougher critic.
Why isn,t il Covo (on 3rd St. across from Cedars)getting more press??? Sean Macpherson has obviously poured a pot of gold into this former famous Orso restaurant. It's over-the-top visually stimulating almost to the point of overwhelming. We,re seated in the dining room next to a beautiful burning fireplace. It's a chilly August night so it's quite cozy. The new patio is just as gorgeous and they've raised the walls so the paparazzi can't climb over to sneak pictures of us celebrities and restaurant bloggers.
David, the Server, is polished and effective - very confident with his food recommendations.
The watermelon salad special and the burratto was great. The branzino was brought to the table deboned.....with head and tail included. It was gorgeous and not a single bone was found. The ear-shaped pasta ( I don't the the Italian name and I'm not in the mood to google it) with black truffle cream sauce was very rich but the perfect portion. I feel light and petite as a feather.
Overall - Gregg and I love it here. I can't wait to bring Madison to see if he agrees. He's a much tougher critic.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
H+M Eats: Son of a Gun - Thursday, July 28, 2011
H+M Eats: Son of a Gun - Thursday, July 28, 2011: "M: so we roll into Son of a Gun at 6:15 with plans to sit at the bar and have dinner. The bar has two stools and then a little side return..."
Son of a Gun - Thursday, July 28, 2011
M: so we roll into Son of a Gun at 6:15 with plans to sit at the bar and have dinner. The bar has two stools and then a little side return with three more stools facing a wall adorned with tacky, nautical, fishing nic nacs.
H: the bar was full, it was really hot and really loud.....very small, neighborhood feel. The very sweet, kind hostess advised that all the tables were reserved.
M: We contemplated. The chefs from Animal have created a very clever menu at this place; featuring things that swim ( ie. Alligator).
H: we said thank you, we,ll try another time.......good night.
M: so where are we eating???
H: the bar was full, it was really hot and really loud.....very small, neighborhood feel. The very sweet, kind hostess advised that all the tables were reserved.
M: We contemplated. The chefs from Animal have created a very clever menu at this place; featuring things that swim ( ie. Alligator).
H: we said thank you, we,ll try another time.......good night.
M: so where are we eating???
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