Kali@Melrose ★★

Michelin Star Restaurant with Gastronomic & Asian Influence. Beautiful presentation. 5-Course Seasonal Tasting Menu $165 with $55 optional wine pairing (5 half glasses). 9-Course Kali Chef's Menu also available for $210 with $95 optional wine pairing. For lighter eaters, it's good to share the 5-course menu with a la carte items.

Seasonal Tasting Menu: 1st course: Crowded Beach
oyster, yellowtail, mussel, uni, abalone, prawn

Riesling Trocken – Keller $99
"von der fels" 2021
Rheinhessen, Germany

Local Yellowtail Carpaccio $24
shaved fennel, buttermilk, rice puff, agretti

Oyster

Complimentary Bread & Butter

Beef Tartare "Cigar" $18
charcoal essence, yolk emulsion

Seasonal Tasting Menu: 2nd course: Black Truffle Risotto
blue oyster mushroom, fava beans

Seasonal Tasting Menu: 3rd course: Caramelized Bay Scallop
English peas, potato dumpling, preserved lemon, walnut

Sea Urchin Pasta $42 (also comes in 1/2 portion for $28)
spaghetti, bread crumbs, ricotta whey

Caramelized Bay Scallop $42 (a la carte)
English peas, potato dumpling, preserved lemon, walnut

Sonoma County Liberty Farms Duck Breast $46
beet, sorrel, cherries, pistachio

Seasonal Tasting Menu: 4th course: Santa Carota Ranch New York Steak
carrot purée, brown butter, bordelaise

Seasonal Tasting Menu: 5th course: Meringue Gelato
straus cream, salt cured egg yolk

Strawberry Sorbet $12
pickled green strawberries, lavender, mint

Complimentary Chocolate Truffles

Kali
5722 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 871-4160
kalirestaurant.com

Taste on Melrose@West Hollywood ★★

American Food on Melrose. Using Bloomspot coupon. The food is pretty good. The Sangria was nice. Carafe is a good deal. Mac & Cheese is a bit sour for some reason. Noise level was high.

Pomegranate Basil Sangria (Carafe) $25
veev acai spirit, st. germain liqueur, pomegranate purée, fresh basil, mixed  berries, sparkling wine

White Truffle Oil & Mushroom Mac & Cheese $8.50
with smoked mozzarella

"Kobe" Beef Meatballs $15.75
american wagyu beef, pine nuts, golden raisins, caramelized onions, white truffle cheese fondue, linguine, grana padano cheese

Roasted Vegetable & Quinoa Salad $12.50
organic maxed greens, red quinoa, fennel, carrots, red bell peppers, red onions, zucchini, tomatoes, grilled lemon, tempura onion rings, honey mustard dressing

Key Lime Pie $7.50

Bread Pudding $8.50

Taste on Melrose
8454 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 852-6888
www.ilovetaste.com

The Village Idiot@Melrose ★★★

Nice Breakfast.

Full English Breakfast $13
eggs & heinz beans on toast, rasher & banger, roasted tomato, mushrooms

Chopped Salad $15
kale, little gems, cucumbers, chickpeas, feta, mint, chicken, poached egg

The Village Idiot
7383 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 655-3331

Blu Jam Café@Melrose ★★★

Fantastic Tapas. Super Great Service. Burrata & Strawberries was my favorite.

Sautéed Jumbo Scallops $16
green pea risotto, parsley sauce, charred meyer lemon

Burrata & Strawberries $10
grilled bread, micro greens, reduced balsamic

Spanish Shrimp $12
capers, honey, sherry, lime, grilled bread, chives

Burrata & Strawberries $10
grilled bread, micro greens, reduced balsamic

Sautéed Jumbo Scallops $16
green pea risotto, parsley sauce, charred meyer lemon

Argentinean Steak $18
crispy potatoes, chimichurri, tomato, onion salad

Sangria $8
"Mimosa" Sparkling Wine w/ Fresh Orange Juice $9

Tres Leches Cake w/ Fresh Seasonal Fruit $7

Blu Jam Café
7371 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 951-9191
www.blujamcafe.com

Frida Tacos@Melrose ★★

I think I like Fish Taco better than Meat Taco, but Fish Taco is always pricier than any Meat Tacos... You get a little bit of everything in the Combination Platter (a Taco, an Enchilada, and a Tamale), but too bad you can't choose Fish Taco for the Combination Platter. I like their Tamale. I also like their name play of the restaurant. Frida Tacos rhymes with Frida Khalo.

Cochinita Pibil Burrito $6.95

Cochinita Pibil Burrito $6.95

Combination Platter: 1 Meat Taco, 1 Enchilada, and 1 Tamale $8.95

Sauces

Frida Tacos
7217 Melrose
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 549-4666
www.fridarestaurant.com