Showing posts with label tapas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tapas. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Cobras & Matadors@West Hollywood ★★★

Great Tapas Bar. You can bring your own beer without being charged. Too bad it's closed now.

Sweet Potato Fries $7
heinz 57, aloli

Roasted Mushrooms from the Wood Oven $9
sherry glaze, hazelnuts, sea salt

Flatbread $14
wild mushroom, truffle crème fraiche, greens

Steamed Clams $15
white wine, garlic

Risotto $16

Flan $8


Cobras & Matadors
7615 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 932-6178

Saturday, November 5, 2011

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

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Santino's@Santa Monica ★★

Their Tapas and Sangria are Great. Sometimes they have live music performances.

Gambas al Ajillo $8.50
shrimp, garlic, paprika, white wine

Patagonia Lamb Ragu $8.50
red wine stewed lamb, red bliss potatoes

Fried Calamari $9
fresh squid grilled w/ olive oil, lemon, spices

Garlic Fries $3.50

Sangria (pitcher) $22

Santino's
3021 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-7898

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Blue Stove@Santa Monica ★★★

3-Course dineLA Dinner for $26. Good deal for tapas.

Lemon Scented Risotto with Seared Scallops & French Beans
lemon scented risotto, parmesan cheese, seared french beans, seared scallops


Chocolate Banana Crème Brulee

Sangria


Lump Crab Cakes with Remoulade
jumbo lump crab cakes, frisee lettuce, quince vinaigrette, remoulade sauce, lemon wedge


Butterscotch Pot de Creme
butterscotch custard, fine sea salt

Local Cheese Plate with Quince Jam & Natural Honeycomb
chef's choice of two cheeses, quince jam, natural honeycomb, rosemary leaves, port wine reduction

Blue Stove
222 Broadway St
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 752-4110

Monday, October 10, 2011

The Bazaar by José Andrés@Beverly Hills ★★★

dineLA@The Bazaar by José André. $44 3 course per person. Fantastic tapas.

Green Asparagus
labne, macadamia nuts

Philly Cheesesteak
air bread, cheddar, wagyu beef

Cotton Candy with Foie Gras $5

Tortilla de Patatas "New Way"
potato foam, egg 63, caramlized onions

Organized Caesar
quail egg, parmesan

Mussels
olive oil, vinegar, pimenton

Sautéed Cauliflower Couscous
cauliflower purée, harissa, lemon, crispy quinoa

Wild Mushroom Rice
idiazabal cheese

"The Ultimate Spanish Tapa!" Ensaladilla Rusa
potatoes, carrots, mayo, tuna belly



Creamy Chocolate Heart
coffee and cardamom

Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta
apricots and muscat gelatin

The Bazaar by José Andrés
SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
465 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 246-5567
www.thebazaar.com

Thursday, June 23, 2011

LA Paella@Los Angeles ★★★

Authentic Paella in Town with Decent Tapas. Their Paella requires a minimum of 2 orders. Bring some friends.

Sangria $26 (Pitcher)

Sangria $26 (Pitcher)

Gambas al Ajillo $8.25
shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili pot

Patatas Bravas $4.35
fried potatoes tossed with spicy tomato sauce

Champiñones al Jerez $4.85
mushrooms with sherry

Mejillones Costa Brava $6.75
steamed mussels with white wine

Caracoles al Ajillo $8.25
snails sautéed with garlic and a touch of chili

Arròs Négre $23.50 (minimum 2 orders)
cuttlefish, calamari, baby shrimp and mussels cooked with rice and squid’s ink

Arròs Négre $23.50 (minimum 2 orders)
cuttlefish, calamari, baby shrimp and mussels cooked with rice and squid’s ink

LA Paella
476 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 951-0745
www.usalapaella.com