Friday, June 24, 2011

Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen@Napa Valley ★★★

Cindy Pawlcyn from Top Chef Masters.

Mini Crab Cakes
cayenne and sherry aioli

Mini Duck Burgers
shiitake mushroom ketchip

Tomato and Peanut Soup
basmati rice

Quail
coriander spice, peas, spinach, roasted potatoes and whole grain mustard sauce

Incredible Mushroom Tamales
creamy grits and yucatecan salsa

Strawberry Shortcake

White Wine

Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen
1327 Railroad Ave
St. Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1200
www.cindysbackstreetkitchen.com

Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Bazaar by José Andrés@Beverly Hills ★★★

Unusual Dessert with an Usual Name.

Blueberry Chocolate Tart $12.00

Tres Leches $12.00

Clementine $1.50, Passion Fruit $1.50, Maldon Salt $3.00

Chocolate Heart $12.00

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

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

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Gatten Sushi@Monterey Park ★

Revolving Sushi Bar. Fun Stuff.

California Roll with Baked Crab on Top $3.00

Ikura $3.00

Shrimp Tempura Roll $2.50

Tobiko $2.00

Salmon Skin Handroll $2.00

Scallop Mayo $2.50

Eggplant $1.50

Halibut $3.50

Dragon $3.00

Inari $1.50

Fried Squid Legs $2.50

Gatten Sushi
500 North Atlantic Boulevard
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 457-5943

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Scoops Westside@Palms ★★★

Homemade Ice Cream in Special Flavors.

2 Flavors $3.50
chocolate soy and pandan hazelnut

Scoops Westside
3400 Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(323) 405-7055

Mayura@Culver City ★★★

My First Time to have Indian Crepe. It's huge. Fun to try. The appetizer Bhel Puri is fun to try too.

Bhel Puri $3.95
a thorough mix of fresh vegetables; tomatoes, onions, chickpeas, boiled potatoes, and tamarind chutney spices

Mutter Paneer $8.95
peas and indian cheese in savory sauce

Spinach Masala Dosa $7.95
crepe roasted with freshly ground garlic, mint, and spinach

Mayura Restaurant
10406 Venice Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 559-9644
mayura-indian-restaurant.com

LAttitude@Santa Monica ★★★

Best Thai Food in LA. Got 50% off Groupon deal. Don't forget to try their Thai Iced Coffee.

Crab Roll $6

Garlic Lover $11
garlic prawns with spinach noodles bedding with steam mixed vegetables

Pad Se-Ew with Chicken $8.50
rice flat noodles with egg and mixed vegetables

Thai Iced Coffee $2.95
LAttitude Thai
2906 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-4726
www.lattitudethai.com