{"id":109,"date":"2009-03-23T18:32:00","date_gmt":"2009-03-23T18:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/endoedibles.ifm.yji.mybluehost.me\/?p=109"},"modified":"2009-03-23T18:32:00","modified_gmt":"2009-03-23T18:32:00","slug":"little-next-door-los-angeles-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/?p=109","title":{"rendered":"Little Next Door, Los Angeles CA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c12q-3oI\/AAAAAAAACXQ\/DphaSs2wXlM\/s1600-h\/090+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317938446528863874\" style=\"WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grey-opaque\/plugins\/lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c12q-3oI\/AAAAAAAACXQ\/DphaSs2wXlM\/s320\/090+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317938446528863874\" style=\"WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c12q-3oI\/AAAAAAAACXQ\/DphaSs2wXlM\/s320\/090+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<div>I love the idea of French bistro fare\u2026alas we lack any such thing in most parts of the Midwest and specifically in Columbus \u2013 you\u2019d be lucky to find a viable quiche let alone a crouque, terrine, or \u00e9clair. When deciding where to eat lunch on my shopping\/browsing day in Los Angeles I\u2019d originally thought sushi but after the excessive bill at Providence and an upcoming big meal with an old friend at Valentino I opted to go somewhat cheaper and look into the local French fare \u2013 specifically someplace that served Foie Gras terrine, Croque Madame, and pastry\u2026a quick perusal of the net indicated that The Little Next Door was just the place. <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d4imRWbI\/AAAAAAAACYI\/qbpYqJKMJSY\/s1600-h\/101+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317939592191629746\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grey-opaque\/plugins\/lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d4imRWbI\/AAAAAAAACYI\/qbpYqJKMJSY\/s320\/101+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317939592191629746\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d4imRWbI\/AAAAAAAACYI\/qbpYqJKMJSY\/s320\/101+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<div>Having heard mixed reviews of The Little Door in the past I admit there was some skepticism walking up to the jam packed bistro with its cute outdoor patio, but after seeing the food I figured I was in for a treat. Seated indoors by choice due to the loudness outside I chuckled as I made my way to the table and saw two oddly dressed poet-sorts rehearsing a script or play in the corner. I chuckled again later when I overheard the ladies at neighboring table discussing their heroin addict rocker boyfriends \u2013 like French Bistro fare, we lack these things in the places I\u2019ve frequented in Ohio.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2RFYg_I\/AAAAAAAACXg\/wY-8MVJoazk\/s1600-h\/092+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317938453618918386\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grey-opaque\/plugins\/lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2RFYg_I\/AAAAAAAACXg\/wY-8MVJoazk\/s320\/092+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317938453618918386\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2RFYg_I\/AAAAAAAACXg\/wY-8MVJoazk\/s320\/092+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<div>Greeted promptly by my server Ounaida I was reminded that despite the French name I was indeed in So-Cal and the multicultural kitchen staff furthered this notion \u2013 thankfully, however, the service and preparations were every bit on par with the authentic French staff of Butler and Chef in San Francisco. After listening to descriptions of the multiple specials of the day including a rabbit terrine and a duck confit sandwich I placed my orders I was brought a glass of water and a tasty French baguette that was cut and served with butter. As I waited for my food I stood up and browsed around the larder-esque interior which was laden with myriad jams, meats, preserves, terrines, pastries, and wines available to take home.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2TgEabI\/AAAAAAAACXo\/qvRU5NXGbXs\/s1600-h\/095+-+Baguette+with+Butter.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317938454267718066\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grey-opaque\/plugins\/lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2TgEabI\/AAAAAAAACXo\/qvRU5NXGbXs\/s320\/095+-+Baguette+with+Butter.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317938454267718066\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2TgEabI\/AAAAAAAACXo\/qvRU5NXGbXs\/s320\/095+-+Baguette+with+Butter.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2Dhe4rI\/AAAAAAAACXY\/0l25ibynrTE\/s1600-h\/091+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317938449978679986\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grey-opaque\/plugins\/lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2Dhe4rI\/AAAAAAAACXY\/0l25ibynrTE\/s320\/091+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317938449978679986\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2Dhe4rI\/AAAAAAAACXY\/0l25ibynrTE\/s320\/091+-+Little+Next+Door.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<div>After approximately 10 minutes my first course arrived along with a guess that I was \u201cnot from around here\u201d by my waitress. When I inquired about this assertion she stated that people don\u2019t often order the foie gras for \u201cethical reasons.\u201d Without getting into \u2018food ethics\u2019 \u2013 essentially the reason I avoid beef \u2013 I simply smiled and shrugged\u2026and proceeded to enjoy a very good example of how a foie gras terrine should be done. Served with apricot puree and port reduction plus warm brioche toast points the terrine was smooth and cool, fatty and spreadable without being oily, and quite flavorful. While the brioche certainly wasn\u2019t in line with the versions at TFL or Aqua, it was serviceable and buttery while the port reduction was sweet and savory and the apricot puree slightly sour with good texture. Served with a micro-salad with vinegar I rather would have liked something crisper as an accent, but at $18 the portion and quality were quite appropriate.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2sURPnI\/AAAAAAAACXw\/Hi7rJPDxltI\/s1600-h\/096+-+Duck+Foie+Gras+Torchon+with+appricot+puree+and+port+reduction+with+brioche+toast+points.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317938460929113714\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grey-opaque\/plugins\/lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2sURPnI\/AAAAAAAACXw\/Hi7rJPDxltI\/s320\/096+-+Duck+Foie+Gras+Torchon+with+appricot+puree+and+port+reduction+with+brioche+toast+points.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317938460929113714\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0c2sURPnI\/AAAAAAAACXw\/Hi7rJPDxltI\/s320\/096+-+Duck+Foie+Gras+Torchon+with+appricot+puree+and+port+reduction+with+brioche+toast+points.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<div>Finishing up my Foie, my second dish arrived relatively quickly and once again with a salad like the version with the Foie. The Little Next Door\u2019s Croque Madame with an organic farm fresh egg was another good dish, though certainly not on par with that of Bouchon or The Butler and the Chef. Using a similar butter brioche to the previous toast points then topped with an adequate amount of cheese and the egg, there was vastly too little ham on the croque to provide sufficient texture and the overall consistency of the dish was somewhat mushy. Certainly fresh, at $13 I feel the dish was a bit overpriced for what it was and would look elsewhere in LA for my croque fix.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d4XaaD-I\/AAAAAAAACX4\/jVmd7L9xrU8\/s1600-h\/098+-+Croque+Madame.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317939589189079010\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grey-opaque\/plugins\/lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d4XaaD-I\/AAAAAAAACX4\/jVmd7L9xrU8\/s320\/098+-+Croque+Madame.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317939589189079010\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d4XaaD-I\/AAAAAAAACX4\/jVmd7L9xrU8\/s320\/098+-+Croque+Madame.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d4kupftI\/AAAAAAAACYA\/pOtvJt4frvw\/s1600-h\/099+-+Croque+Madame.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317939592763637458\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grey-opaque\/plugins\/lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d4kupftI\/AAAAAAAACYA\/pOtvJt4frvw\/s320\/099+-+Croque+Madame.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317939592763637458\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d4kupftI\/AAAAAAAACYA\/pOtvJt4frvw\/s320\/099+-+Croque+Madame.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<div>Having already eaten some of Paulette\u2019s wonderful macarons earlier in the day I was somewhat tempted to try LND\u2019s as a comparison but then my eyes wandered to the pastry case and the Tiramisu. Number two on my \u201cmust try\u201d desserts (behind only bread pudding) the appearance alone of the Tiramisu with its fluffy balls of mascarpone had me hooked. Weary of versions in angled glasses due to the occasional concentration of rum at the base I started my taste at the top and was instantly wowed by the fluffiness of the mascarpone and the perfect accent of the cocoa. Digging deeper I found thin layer after thin layer of ladyfingers soaked in rum yet wonderful in consistency intermingled with even thinner layers of chocolate \u2013 and at the bottom of the glass, no rum\u2026just a thick layer of chocolate ganache as though the creator realized the potential for pooling. Though I cannot be certain, my memory puts this Tiramisu at the apex of the ladder along with Jean-Philippe\u2019s in Vegas and the portion size was significantly larger with a lower pricetag.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d49ZvVtI\/AAAAAAAACYQ\/BP-K4QTvVEQ\/s1600-h\/102+-+Tiramisu.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317939599386826450\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grey-opaque\/plugins\/lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d49ZvVtI\/AAAAAAAACYQ\/BP-K4QTvVEQ\/s320\/102+-+Tiramisu.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317939599386826450\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d49ZvVtI\/AAAAAAAACYQ\/BP-K4QTvVEQ\/s320\/102+-+Tiramisu.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d5e82RMI\/AAAAAAAACYY\/Ex-wCAOkSAE\/s1600-h\/105+-+Tiramisu.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317939608392451266\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grey-opaque\/plugins\/lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d5e82RMI\/AAAAAAAACYY\/Ex-wCAOkSAE\/s320\/105+-+Tiramisu.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317939608392451266\" style=\"WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_xdnxgKcsXfw\/Sc0d5e82RMI\/AAAAAAAACYY\/Ex-wCAOkSAE\/s320\/105+-+Tiramisu.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<div>When it was all said and done I walked out of The Little Next Door very satisfied with the experience and despite my disappointment with the croque I was more than impressed by the Tiramisu. Similarly priced to Keller\u2019s Bouchon I would put the experience on par to the Yountville version but not quite on par with the service and quality at the New York or Las Vegas locations. A good experience that I would recommend, especially given the broad range of menu options, and a good incentive to return and try the sister restaurant in the future \u2013 right after I try Chuch and State and Comme Ca for comparison. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love the idea of French bistro fare\u2026alas we lack any such thing in most parts of the Midwest and specifically in Columbus \u2013 you\u2019d be lucky to find a viable quiche let alone a crouque, terrine, or \u00e9clair. 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