I forgot to post this a while ago! If you are ever around SC, try the Galen Center for lunch. It is so good, but beware it is a little pricey. Great sandwiches, burgers, and specials of the day. The staff is very friendly and if you are lucky...you might get a chance to sit in one of the long booths with a computer! hahaha.
Off to another adventure,
LA Girl
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Central Coast
Next week, I will be blogging from Central California about restaurants, shops, and attractions!
:) LA Girl
:) LA Girl
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Mastro's Ocean Club
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If you are near Crystal Cove, you must try Mastro's Ocean Club (they have Mastro's in LA too). The view is breathtaking and the food is even better. In case you were wondering, the iced tea is flavored! and that gets one bonus point right there :)
I ordered the mahi mahi which came grilled with 3 sauces: a tartar, an olive tapenade, and a cocktail sauce. For side dishes, we ordered cream of spinach and the BEST ever...lobster mash potatoes. These mashed potatoes are amazing--they come with chunks of lobster! They are quite expensive though, but they are worth getting, to experience the flavors.
For dessert we had the butter cake, which is a light (but rich) yellow cake, that came with ice cream and raspberry sauce. Pretty good!
Off to another adventure,
LA Girl
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Village Pizzeria
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Like pizza, pasta, and a warm eclectic atmosphere? If yes, then Village Pizzeria in Larchmont Village is for you. The pizza by the slice is HUGE, enough for possibly two dinners. I had the antipasto salad which had olives, feta cheese, ham, salami, and artichoke hearts. The house dressing was delicious. We sat outside on the sidewalk and it was great for people watching and even saw a celebrity come in with her family. So, if you have some time and want to go and explore, I definitely recommend heading over to Larchmont Village and grabbing a slice of pizza!
Off to another adventure,
LA Girl
Sunday, April 11, 2010
French Opulence
Pictures from: http://www.coolhunting.com/images/Bottega-Louie_0.jpg, http://resources.zagat.com/img/buzz/20090428_la_bottega_louie_CT.jpg, http://bottegalouie.blogspot.com/2010/04/torpedo-takes-off.html, https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZBEEo0MIWPoRGKXqGIHPcyC2rUtg5w_HdCGzl3wdMcOqQ97iO7Q5lneWFw_t0pJgkE4J4154qHe1AMxeTjP1WWJwwS51x5Nc5CSX2NeyosHMV6opjKUNrTiWbeXedAAcUP2d8nRioBg/s400/BOTTEGA_LOUIE_MACARONS.jpgToday was quite the adventure! We left for downtown a little after eleven. My culinary partner and I arrived at our destination, Bottega Louie off of South Grand in less than ten minutes. The easiest place to park is the lost next door off of Grand, it's a $5 flat rate lot. The restaurant is gorgeous both inside and out. You cannot miss it, it is a large white marble tile building with GOLD letters that spell out Bottega Louie across the top of the restaurant. We walked through the large glass door and realized, we were not going to be eating right away. The market (sandwiches, cheeses, macaroons) was buzzing, the bar was completely full, and the gigantic dining area was completely full as well. It took a few minutes with the sea of people to see where it was that we needed to go to request a table (it's the large Napoleon like desk past the bar towards the wood-fire pizza ovens). We were told 25 minutes, so we decided to go for a walk. The walk was relaxing. I enjoyed the architecture that downtown LA has to offer, especially the older hotels that are now apartment buildings. We got back and were seated right away, one table away from a large picture frame window.
I ordered the Torpedo sandwich, which is basically an Italian sub with homemade potato chips and an iced tea of course. The iced tea came with your choice of liquid sugar, an orange slice, a lime slice, and a slice of lemon all presented uniquely on a little white plate. A few minutes later, a server also, brought over a cup of butter and strawberry jam, as well as a small white paper bag. Inside of the bag were two slices of bread. Delicious!
Lunch arrived (the service was a little slow, but that's due to the large volume of clientele--which was fine because I had great company) and it was a feast for the eyes. My sandwich was literally a torpedo, it was huge and required a fork and knife. I cannot tell you how wonderful it was! My tastebuds were more than thrilled. My dining partner had the salad trio which came with a toasted bagel, it seemed to be a popular entree, since most of the people seated near us had ordered the trio as well.
I highly recommend you check out Bottega Louie. Not only is it incredibly beautiful inside (it's like stepping into another world), but the food is beyond exceptional. You might have to wait quite a while, but it's worth the wait, and you can always go explore downtown while you wait.
Off to another adventure,
LA Girl
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Cupcakes
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Saying that I love cupcakes...is an understatement. Recently, I tried to get a few from Sprinkles and it was packed, I mean 35 people out the door packed. Since I was not in the mood to wait in line, I ventured over to Bristol Farms and got a strawberry cupcake as well as a German chocolate cupcake. Both very delicious. The strawberry cupcake was definitely fresher than the German chocolate one. They definitely are not Sprinkles, however, they are tasty and worth trying.
Off to the Farmer's Market,
LA Girl
Monday, February 22, 2010
Old Time Hollywood
Last night I went on a little adventure with my mom and step-dad. There is something about Hollywood, (LA in general) that captivates me. Everywhere I look, I see something odd or unique. For instance, I had a drag queen stare me down, yes stare me down. I've never had this happen before... As I was getting out of the car, I looked up and saw an overly made up "woman" glaring at me. I wanted to compliment her on her flashy outfit and purple sparkly lip-gloss, but refrained from doing so. I think maybe she thought I was competition..? She was with an older gentleman, who obviously had no clue that who he was with, was in all actuality a man.
Since it was getting dark, and we were all hungry we decided to go to an old Hollywood staple (est. 1949), Miceli's. My step-dad has been coming here since he was a child, and I have been here at least three times over the years. It's located in a little old brick building that is off a side street off of Hollywood Blvd., past the Pantages and the Museum of Death (which I kind of want to google). Once you grab the handle to the front door, you see a sign "No cellular devices". I admit, this seems odd, being that we are in a smart/cell phone era, however, I am partial to the resistance to technology stance for an hour or so. It makes you feel like you are back in the days before cell phones, when this place was booming with celebs.
The interior of Miceli's is a feast for the eyes. It's old Hollywood, baby, it's the type of place Frank Sinatra would frequent. It is dimly lit, lots of red table cloths, a bar, an indoor balcony seating area, dark wood, oh, and ancient waiters, that have been there since the place opened. All of these details add to the places rustic charm.
Miceli's prides itself on top-knotch pizza and pasta and believe me, they deliver. In the past, I have had the antipasto salad, however, this time I opted for Aunt Angie's beef lasagna, which was very beefy, and very good. We also split a Miceli's special pizza, which had peppers, onions, sausage, pepperoni, and olives. The meal was fantastic, and I hope to go back soon!
Off to another adventure,
LA Girl
Since it was getting dark, and we were all hungry we decided to go to an old Hollywood staple (est. 1949), Miceli's. My step-dad has been coming here since he was a child, and I have been here at least three times over the years. It's located in a little old brick building that is off a side street off of Hollywood Blvd., past the Pantages and the Museum of Death (which I kind of want to google). Once you grab the handle to the front door, you see a sign "No cellular devices". I admit, this seems odd, being that we are in a smart/cell phone era, however, I am partial to the resistance to technology stance for an hour or so. It makes you feel like you are back in the days before cell phones, when this place was booming with celebs.
The interior of Miceli's is a feast for the eyes. It's old Hollywood, baby, it's the type of place Frank Sinatra would frequent. It is dimly lit, lots of red table cloths, a bar, an indoor balcony seating area, dark wood, oh, and ancient waiters, that have been there since the place opened. All of these details add to the places rustic charm.
Miceli's prides itself on top-knotch pizza and pasta and believe me, they deliver. In the past, I have had the antipasto salad, however, this time I opted for Aunt Angie's beef lasagna, which was very beefy, and very good. We also split a Miceli's special pizza, which had peppers, onions, sausage, pepperoni, and olives. The meal was fantastic, and I hope to go back soon!
Off to another adventure,
LA Girl
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