Dear John's@Culver City ★★

Nice Cocktails and Steakhouse from Michelin Chef. Server made great recommendations. Everything was delicious. I am not a meat person, but their steak was moist and tender. Closing for good as of 5/31, 2023 due to lease up. They are still trying to negotiate. They also have their sister restaurant, Dear Jane's, but it's not as good.

I Get a Kick out of You $17
mijenta blanco, los vecinos mezcal, jalapaño, hibiscus, passion fruit, chartreuse

Steak Tartare, Egg Yolk Fritter, Everything Crackers $26

French Onion Soup $16

Special – Smoked Salmon Sashimi Style with Bread

Oysters Rockefeller $18

Interesting Egg Yolk Fritter & Everything Crackers from Steak Tartare

16 oz Ribeye $68 (cooked medium)

Broccolini, Chili, Lemon, Breadcrumbs $13

Truffle Mac 'n Cheese $13

Dear John's
11208 Culver Blvd Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 881-9288
https://www.dearjohnsbar.com

American Beauty@Venice ★★

Great Food. We ordered all our server's recommendations (see pictures below), and everything was fantastic. All vegetables and Fish were great. Lamp Chop was tender and nice. Just the sauce on the Brussels Sprouts were a bit on the heavy side. I do like their "If You Like Piña Coladas". Alcohol in cocktail is on the stronger side, which I like. It's a better deal. The server told me since it's my birthday, I get to pick the dessert. I thought the dessert was on the house, but we got charged for it. They were not wrong. It was just kind of misleading. Free 1 hour street parking if you can find a spot.

If You Like Piña Coladas $14
house rum blend, pineapple, coconut cream, citrus

Steak Tartare $19
fermented hot sauce, crispy shallot

Grilled Prawns $22
herb butter, lemon

Grilled Lamb Chops $35
tzatziki, harissa, mint

Crispy Brussels Sprouts $15
kimchi aioli, pickled fresno chili, mint

Grilled Orata $37
ajo blanco, grape & leek condiment

Charred Broccolini $13
calabrian chili caesar, parmesan, migas

Molten Chocolate Cake $13
peanut butter, vanilla ice cream

Interior Neon Sign

American Beauty
425 Rose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90291
(310) 412-0075
http://www.americanbeauty.la

The Palm@Beverly Hills

Good Food but Mediocre Service. Expected better service in Beverly Hills. Bread service available but have to request it. Won't be returning again anytime soon. Parking at nearby public lot for $5.

Crispy Calamari Fritti $19.50

Lobster Bisque $17.50

Banfi Rosso di Montalcino $55
Rich in Body & Tannin from Italy

Gigi Salad $19.50 (Signature Salad)
shrimp, green beans, tomatoes, onions, bacon, iceberg, roasted peppers, eggs avocado, garlic vinaigrette

Pastrami-Crusted Bone-In Ribeye 22 oz $83

Half & Half (Chips & Thin Onion Rings) $16

Broiled Jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster 3lb. $103.50 (MP)

Broiled Jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster 3lb. $103.50 (MP) (cracked open)

New York Style Cheesecake $15 (comp for birthday)

The Palm
267 N Canon Dr
Ste A7
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 550-8811
www.thepalm.com

Tam O'Shanter@Los Angeles ★★

1st Time to have Lunch@Tam O'Shanter. They turned their lunch into a much more casual sandwich place.

Hand Carved Plate: Beef Brisket $16-$20

Tam O'Shanter
2980 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0228
www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp

Tam O'Shanter@Los Angeles ★★

Tam O'Shanter is a Lawry's Restaurant. The Lobster Pot Pie is made with Shitake Mushrooms, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Curried Cream, and Puff Pastry.

Lawry's Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef - English Cut $28

Lobster Pot Pie $24

Lobster Pot Pie $24

Tam O'Shanter
2980 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039-1524
(323) 664-0228
www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp

Arroyo Chop House@Pasadena ★★

Porterhouse is a better deal - it has half of the Filet Mignon and half of the New York. Decent Alaskan King Crab Legs. Mac & Cheese is nice and cheesy. The orange flavor in the Grand Marnier Soufflé stands out really well. Grand Marnier Soufflé is highly recommended.

Porterhouse $44

Alaskan King Crab Legs $37

Grand Marnier Soufflé $12

Sequoia Grove 2007, Napa Valley $62

Chocolate Soufflé $12

Arroyo Chop House
536 S Arroyo Pkwy
Pasadena, CA 91105-2520
(626) 577-7463
www.arroyochophouse.com