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!