Santa Barbara Shellfish Company@Santa Barbara ★★

Fresh Seafood by Santa Barbara Pier. Good quality. Rock Crab Shell was quite hard to tackle, but the crab meat was fresh and sweet. Abalone and Lobster Pasta was so-so. Everything else was good.

Uni Shooter $8.95
local uni in shot glass w/ ponzu, dash of tobasco & chives, topped w/ quail egg

New England Style Clam Chowder $12.95 (bread bowl)

Crab Cakes $18.95
house recipe served w/ chipotle aiolim cole slaw, & a garnish of onion rings

Abalone $26.95
fresh local red abalone pan seared, served over sautéed tomato basil rice
with garlic & sherry reduction sauce

Steamed Clams $19.95
white wine garlic broth

Rock Crab Special $44.95

Lobster Tacos $29.95 (market price)
fresh lobster sautéed with tomatoes, shallots, garlic, & basil
served on warm corn tortillas w/ Spanish rice w/ creamy salsa & avocado on the side

Uni served over Scallop & Lime $36.95 (6 pieces)

Lobster Pasta $29.95 (market price)
sautéed in butter, garlic, shallots, white wine, & sun-dried tomatoes over linguini

Firestone Draft Beer $8.50

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
230 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-6676
shellfishco.com

Hakata Izakaya Hero@Westwood ★★★

Authentic Japanese Izakaya. Everything was good. Ankimo is a bit pricier than usual, but it's really good. Motsu Nabe (Intestine Hot Pot) is better than Hachi Torrance. Less chewy. Would like to try their Lemon Ramen next time. Green tea $3.50. Reservation highly recommended, but they allow walk-ins towards the end of the night. Walked in at 8:30pm on a Friday night. Free street parking or metered parking around the block.

Sapporo Draft Beer $6 (glass)

Ankimo $18

Pork Belly Wrapped Skewer w/ Tomato $3.90
Pork Belly Wrapped Skewer w/ Lettuce $3.90

Shishamo Smelt Fish $2.50 per piece

Motsu Nabe (Intestine Hot Pot) $56

Noodles for Motsu Nabe

Teba Gyo $3.50

Hakata Izakaya Hero
1929 Westwood Blvd
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
(424) 832-3304
izakayahero.com

Matsuhisa@Beverly Hills ★★

Decent Sushi Lunch by Nobu Matsuhisa. I have been to Nobu, but it's my first time to Matsuhisa. Rice $4. They automatically serve you Hot Green Tea for $1 per person.

Combination Sushi Lunch $50

Scallop & Mayo in Orange

Negitoro Roll $30

Sashimi from Sashimi Beef Lunch Combo $48

Beef from Sashimi Beef Lunch Combo $48

Combination Sushi Lunch $50

King Crab Fried Rice $50

Silhouettes on the Wall - spotted Paul Marciano by the sushi bar

Matsuhisa
129 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 659-9639
matsuhisabeverlyhills.com

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

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