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November 11th, 2009 — Resturants
Entrance to Bottega Louie
When Chelsea, My Best Friend, was turning 25, I already had it in my head I wanted to take her to new restaurant, Bottega Louie. Normally anything in Downtown LA would stop me dead in my tracks from trekking all the way down there. But in honor of the Birthday girl… I figured lets be outright adventurous!
Upon arrival we walked into the Restaurant only to discover they had the most adorable market place, shelves stocked with every kind of gourmet everything: jams, chutneys, sauces, oils, nuts, pastas, even freshly bundled flowers. On the counter tops food waiting to be boxed up for take out in fitting little pastel boxes (Resembling Laduree) Also every kind of pastry and sugary confection imaginable…. mini tarts, cakes, Macaroons, cookies, the list goes on. While waiting for our table we just stood trying to decide what to splurge on. I eventually chose lavender honey, apricot and fig chutney and Dark Chocolate Non Perils… My Favorite Chocolate Treat. Chelsea went home with an Assortment of Teas and Hot Chocolate.
After our Shopping spree in the lobby, we wandered over to the Bar Area for pre -dinner cocktails. The very sweet and accommodating bar tender mixed up a virgin moijito for me (since I’m allergic to alcohol) and a Fun birthday cocktail for Chelsea which coincidentally matched her gorgeous Coral Phillip Lim dress. Now that is noticing the details!
Finally it was time to be seated (they don’t take reservations) We were greeted by two of the most friendly and welcoming hostesses, which is rare to find females who are generally thrilled your dinning in their restaurant. Hahah! We sat down and took in the beautiful high ceilings and glowing ambiance. We also started to take notice to the fact that every waiter in the restaurant looked like a delicious male model straight off the runway. And most all of them had a flirty and sweet personality to back up their gentlemanly looks! Bonus! After dinning on Lasagna and Raviolis and Macaroons with a side of eye candy, I was shocked at how Reasonably cheap the Bill was! All and All a perfect evening out on the town! And to put the extra cherry on our evening, on the way out busboy said to us … “Thank you for decorating the restaurant with your beauty!”
I’ll definitely be back! - THE WIFE
Interior or the Restaurant, You feel more like your in New York then Down town LA.
Baskets of Fresh Fruit in the Lobby Market
Beautiful Macaroons lined up like Soliders in there Cute pastel Boxes. Perfect for Girlie Gifts for Friends.
Yummy Tarts Line the counters
Me, Miss Taryn, picking out which items to take home and cook with!
Bottega Louie
700 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California
9 0 0 1 7
October 29th, 2009 — Resturants
Wives, Have I got a brunching, lunching and everything else in between spot for you! After hearing rave reviews from a few friends, I made the drive to Santa Monica for Brunch with my friend Jill. And Oh My Goodness was it worth it!! Just Hidden next door to Santa Monica Seafood is this wonderful little gem. Don’t be Threatened by the Long line to order, they manage to turn out your food and a table to sit at quite quickly. I ordered the green eggs and ham ( photographed below ) which don’t let the name fool you, its Thinly Sliced La Queria Prosciutto, Poached Eggs, Basil Pesto all on top of the most delicious and thick homemade English muffin. I about feel to the floor after taking my first bite! Not only was my breakfast delectable, but I also couldn’t help but order some sweet pasty treats to take home for later. A Morning bun and Raspberry Strudel Muffin. Which were probably the best breakfast treats I’ve had in Los Angeles since I lived here. This is Definitely a new favorite spot of mine, But the only downside being its all the way on the West Side. So for those of you Wives living in Santa Monica or Brentwood… I’m extremely jealous!
You can also take home fresh baked bread for the week, Perfect to fresh morning toast and making yummy sandwiches to send your kids off to school with!
Oh my Goodness… Just order one of everything, instead of trying to make a decision. Its impossible.. Everything is just SOOOO GOOD!
The Famous Green Eggs and Ham for Breakfast! Too Good to be True!
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, California
9 0 4 0 4
March 5th, 2009 — Resturants
February 1st, 2009 — Resturants
Considering how Gorgous the weather has been lately… A Woping 85 Degrees Today! My mom and I had a Delightful outdoor lunch at Lemonade. The modern twist on a nostalgic concept is part lemonade stand, part grade-school cafeteria—come lunchtime, you’ll grab a tray and slide it down the counter to examine your options. Unlike those early years, though, you’ll actually want to build a meal from what you see under the glass—you might find a Grilled Cheese with Ham and Quince on Pumpernickel, which could work with a Snap Pea and Edamame Salad and a Lemon Meringue Pie. With numerous vegetable options, salads, braises and stews, there is no shortage of options to choose from.
Once you’ve filled your tray with quirky, mouthwatering morsels, pay up at the central stand, where you’ll select from several varieties of the requisite house-made lemonade Favorites are Rosemary watermelon and Peach Ginger—these would have taken your childhood stand to the next level.
January 18th, 2009 — Resturants
good morning.
Breakfast is served Monday through Friday 8am - 12pm and Weekends 8am - 2pm.
Soft Boiled Organic Farm Egg 4.
with toasted pain de mie
Egg Basket - Omelette served with sour cream
plain 9. fines herbes 9.
with cheese and/or mushrooms 9.50
with asparagus & goat cheese 9.50 bonne femme ~ potatoes, onins, bacon 9.50
Housemade Granola Parfait 8.
with organic yogurt & fresh berries
Scottish Smoked Salmon 12.
capers, red onion & cream cheese with toasted bagel
Buttermilk Pancakes 7.
French Toast 7.
Chocolate French Toast 8.
Irish Steel Cut Oatmeal 5.
with brown sugar & steamed milk
New York Breakfast Sandwich 9.
scrambled eggs, bacon & monterey jack cheese on toasted country bread
* Make sure to order a Morning Bun…. I look forward to them every Sunday!
Sooooooo Good!
Joan’s On Third
8350 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, California
90048
January 17th, 2009 — Resturants
Sweetie Pie is the new Serindipty, The Restaurant is described as a cross between a “bake-sale” and a fantasy land of Marie Antoinette sweets and pastries.
19 Greenwich Avenue New York, New York 10014
For Reservations : 212 337 3333
November 29th, 2008 — Resturants
Shortly after the original Sant Ambroeus opened its doors in Milan in 1936, a devoted following emerged. This celebrated pasticceria and confetteria became the meeting place for the local intelligentsia, whether beginning their day with Sant Ambroeus’s legendary cappuccino and cornetto, savoring panini at lunch, or spending their evening enjoying refined cuisine in the restaurant’s elegant dining room.
We translated these old-world sensibilities of Sant Ambroeus to modern times, and imported our rich culinary traditions to three New York neighborhoods: the West Village, the Upper East Side, and Southampton. Each of our restaurants remains authentic to our Milanese origins, and we continue to serve our culturally inspired delectables in a casual yet elegant environment.
Sant Ambroeus is my favorite restaurant in New York. Every time I’m in the city, I have to eat here. You’ll feel right at home with their welcoming Maitre D’ Enzo. Thier food is perfection. Even if your not hungry, Sant Ambroeus is great place to catch up with friends over a cup of espresso or their amazing gelato!
November 6th, 2008 — Resturants
Milk Cafe, Ice Cream Parlor and Bakeshop is my favorite place for the most delectable treats in Los Angeles. Its the perfect place to take kids for an after school treat, when they’ve brought home all A’s. Or an after dinner treat, If they’ve eaten all their vegetables. Owner and Chef Brett Thompson has created an amazing Cafe with not only yummy sweets, but savory foods as well. You’ll feel right at home with these comfort foods made to warm your heart a soul for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
My Breakfast favorites include their Iced Chai Tea Latte, They make there Chai syrup from scratch. Milk’s pain o’ chocolate, tastes just like they make ‘em in France. Their Loaf cakes (Blueberry cornbread, banana-walnut, zucchini-walnut bread, pecan crumble coffee cake, candied carrot-cream cheese bread) are perfect to take home.
For Dessert make sure to gobble up all their fresh baked cookies (Chocolate Chip Cookies with or without walnuts, Ooey Gooey Double Chocolate Cookies, Snicker doodles). All of Milk’s Ice cream flavors are dreamed up by Chef Brett Thompson and Dave Baker, with Delicious and Interesting flavors like: Pumpkin Ice Cream and Thai Iced Tea. In addition to Ice cream, They also offer an assortment of Shakes, Floats and Malts. The Chocolate chip bread pudding with Vanilla Beam ice cream and Velvet Popper Cupcakes are a must.
MILK
7290 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.939.6455
October 24th, 2008 — Resturants
Porta Via is one of my favorite places to go Lunching in La. Located in the heart of the Beverly Hills’ shopping district. Porta Via is a contemporary California Bistro serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Porta Via’s cooking philosophy is to start with the best seasonal organic ingredients and prepare them simply.
A regular at many of Southern California’s Farmer’s Markets, owner Peter Garland and staff hand-pick produce to ensure that only the best food is served at his restaurant. Wild caught seafood and “all natural” meats are brought in daily. The Daily Specials are always a must order,in addition to the Chicken Pillard. Although its not on the menu, ask specially for their delicous fresh berries and cream. The wine list includes nearly 150 wines from around the world, including a private consignment of mature Classed-Growth Bordeaux.
Porta Via Resturant
424 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, California
90210
For Reservations Call : 310- 274-6534
