Thursday, July 6, 2023

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

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Telefèric Barcelona@Westwood ★

Nice Sangria, Tapas, & Paella. Tapas are tasty. I like Paella Negra with seafood. Paella serves 2 people. Some dishes are on the salty side, but alcoholic drinks will help balance it. The Catalan Tomahawk Ribeye was nice. Mandatory 18-20% tip added to the bill. Parking is tough in Westwood area. $10 valet parking, street parking, or metered parking for $2 per hour.

Sangria Flight $29
3 glasses of homemade sangria (Spicy, Telefèric, & Barceloneta)

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota $29
exquisite 38 months cured Iberian Pata Negra ham 38

Bread

Pan con Tomate $9
traditional Spanish dish of toasted bread with tomato dressing & chorizo butter

Iberian Oyster $4 each
fresh oyster with gazpacho & Iberian ham

Artichoke Hearts $12
crispy artichoke with light pistachio foam & red curry

Cali-Flower $10
crispy cauliflower pops with a deliciously tangy 'romesco' glaze

Gambas al Ajillo $18
gulf shrimp, lemon zest & crispy garlic

Ibérico Pork Paella $46
acorn-fed pork chop, pork belly & mushrooms

Paella Negra $46
squid ink, gulf shrimp, scallops, octopus & clams

Catalan Tomahawk 40 oz $115
40 Oz prime rib eye 'chuletón',  potatoes & a set of dressings

Telefèric Barcelona@Westwood
11930 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(424) 832-7595
telefericbarcelona.com