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???
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Mezze - Tuesday, July 26/2011
H: we are so excited to try the new Mezze (formerly Sona) on 401 N. La Cienega. Specializing in Contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine, Madison and I are psyched to compare the food to what we enjoyed in Istanbul just two weeks ago.
M: First, let me say that I really like the vibe. Finally a casual place with good energy. Love the stained glass windows. The faux finish is ghastly - so wrong. The paint color in the men's bathroom would've been so much better. The Moroccan tiles on the bar floor are fab.
H: Madison, this isn't an interior design blog.
M: I care more about design than food.
H: We've ordered the recommended Tabouli plate and the merguez sausage flatbread. Of course we're seated at the bar with a very busy bartender that isn't very chatty. I love the fava beans and marcona almonds in the tabouli salad.......and tons of chopped parsley
M: why on earth haven't they lit the two olive trees in the dining room? That's Lighting 101!
H: OMG....the flatbread is amazing!
M: the wild salmon sashimi is weird.....fishy. I don,t like it.
H: the Hashweh Risotto with summer truffle is deelish. But then again, how can you screw up truffle and or risotto? Hahah!
Omg...the white corn with moroccan spices...yum....better the the chipolte corn at Boa Steakhouse!
M: We need a rating scale.....food, decor, service and overall. Then we should have a rating on how attractive the staff is!
H: no! We are not rating the staff on their looks. Someone is bound to get hurt.
M: on a scale of 1 to 5....
Food: 3
Decor and vibe :
The way it looks: 3
The way it feels: 4
Service:
Efficient: 4
Engaging: 2
Overall: 3
H: I agree. Good rating system Madison.
M: First, let me say that I really like the vibe. Finally a casual place with good energy. Love the stained glass windows. The faux finish is ghastly - so wrong. The paint color in the men's bathroom would've been so much better. The Moroccan tiles on the bar floor are fab.
H: Madison, this isn't an interior design blog.
M: I care more about design than food.
H: We've ordered the recommended Tabouli plate and the merguez sausage flatbread. Of course we're seated at the bar with a very busy bartender that isn't very chatty. I love the fava beans and marcona almonds in the tabouli salad.......and tons of chopped parsley
M: why on earth haven't they lit the two olive trees in the dining room? That's Lighting 101!
H: OMG....the flatbread is amazing!
M: the wild salmon sashimi is weird.....fishy. I don,t like it.
H: the Hashweh Risotto with summer truffle is deelish. But then again, how can you screw up truffle and or risotto? Hahah!
Omg...the white corn with moroccan spices...yum....better the the chipolte corn at Boa Steakhouse!
M: We need a rating scale.....food, decor, service and overall. Then we should have a rating on how attractive the staff is!
H: no! We are not rating the staff on their looks. Someone is bound to get hurt.
M: on a scale of 1 to 5....
Food: 3
Decor and vibe :
The way it looks: 3
The way it feels: 4
Service:
Efficient: 4
Engaging: 2
Overall: 3
H: I agree. Good rating system Madison.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Tower Bar - June 22' 2011
H: The Tower Bar has been our favorite for the last six years. Now that's staying power! We're at the bar now.....having dinner.
Madison and I have decided to blog during the dining experience rather than write about it later. It's more interesting and fun if you hear about the restaurant as it's happening!
Michael and Derek, bartender Extraordinaires, are like family!! We may invite them for Christmas dinner. They always take great care of us. The crudités has been presented but it doesn't compare to Club 55 in St. Tropez.
M: funny how the only bartenders Hobie considers family are the hot ones...okay, so I agree...whatever...the best part is the people that work here...they are AWESOME!!!!! The ambiance is second (except for the new fake orchids)...
H: the salmon, sauteed spinach and truffle fries have arrived! That was fast! I can't find a single area of improvement.
M:I would hope not...not a difficult order...I like plain and simple food...that is what it is..delicious!
H: well.....the salmon was a little too sashimi for me. Spinach was perfect (no salt) and truffle Fries were a little over fried.
As we said, this place is like our remote dining room. We love the staff.
M: not so remote..it's down the hill, but I agree, our favorite (I can have more than one fav...right?!)
Madison and I have decided to blog during the dining experience rather than write about it later. It's more interesting and fun if you hear about the restaurant as it's happening!
Michael and Derek, bartender Extraordinaires, are like family!! We may invite them for Christmas dinner. They always take great care of us. The crudités has been presented but it doesn't compare to Club 55 in St. Tropez.
M: funny how the only bartenders Hobie considers family are the hot ones...okay, so I agree...whatever...the best part is the people that work here...they are AWESOME!!!!! The ambiance is second (except for the new fake orchids)...
H: the salmon, sauteed spinach and truffle fries have arrived! That was fast! I can't find a single area of improvement.
M:I would hope not...not a difficult order...I like plain and simple food...that is what it is..delicious!
H: well.....the salmon was a little too sashimi for me. Spinach was perfect (no salt) and truffle Fries were a little over fried.
As we said, this place is like our remote dining room. We love the staff.
M: not so remote..it's down the hill, but I agree, our favorite (I can have more than one fav...right?!)
H+M Eats: Craig's - June 21, 2011
H+M Eats: Craig's - June 21, 2011: "H: This relatively new Italian hotspot on Melrose Ave. is probably the hippest in town right now. We were there to celebrate the birthday..."
Craig's - June 21, 2011
H: This relatively new Italian hotspot on Melrose Ave. is probably the hippest in town right now. We were there to celebrate the birthday of Hollywood Hottie - Kristen Detwiler.
Appetizers: The meatballs were cold. The shrimp cocktail was like any other restaurant. The fried mozzarella looked like a brown breaded brick. The bread basket used to be worth waiting for. Tonight it was stale and crunchy instead of warm and doughy.
The green goddess salad is the best on the menu. You gotta try it!
Entres: The whitefish was OK. Brussels Sprouts are in every restaurant these days and they tasted like every restaurant. The honey, truffle fried chicken had an incredible taste; perfect balance between sweet and truffle - amazing.
M: I thought the cocktail sauce that accompanied the shrimp cocktail was the best ever. I, too, remember the whitefish being better at a prior dinner at Craig's. Love the atmosphere. Enjoy all the table hopping and people spottings. The service was OK - not enthusiastic. The desserts were the best part - bread pudding, apple tarte.
Bottom line - the energy at Craig's is 2nd to none and we had a great time. Can't wait to go back and have dinner at the bar!
Appetizers: The meatballs were cold. The shrimp cocktail was like any other restaurant. The fried mozzarella looked like a brown breaded brick. The bread basket used to be worth waiting for. Tonight it was stale and crunchy instead of warm and doughy.
The green goddess salad is the best on the menu. You gotta try it!
Entres: The whitefish was OK. Brussels Sprouts are in every restaurant these days and they tasted like every restaurant. The honey, truffle fried chicken had an incredible taste; perfect balance between sweet and truffle - amazing.
M: I thought the cocktail sauce that accompanied the shrimp cocktail was the best ever. I, too, remember the whitefish being better at a prior dinner at Craig's. Love the atmosphere. Enjoy all the table hopping and people spottings. The service was OK - not enthusiastic. The desserts were the best part - bread pudding, apple tarte.
Bottom line - the energy at Craig's is 2nd to none and we had a great time. Can't wait to go back and have dinner at the bar!
Monday, June 20, 2011
H+M Eats: House - June 20, 2011
H+M Eats: House - June 20, 2011: "H: This neighborhood favorite always delivers. Although I'm sad to hear that they are discontinuing the roasted chicken (for two). What ..."
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