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???
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..."
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