Endo Edibles

October 26, 2022
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Bardot Brasserie [31,] Las Vegas NV

Bardot Brasserie

Iced Tea

Baguette, Butter

Oeufs Mimosa – Caviar, Chives

Steak Tartare – Egg Yolk, Cornichon, Sauce Verte, Potato Chips

Smoked Sturgeon Rillettes – Ossetra Caviar, Lemon Aïoli, Fines Herbes, Espelette Pepper, Buckwheat Crackers

Duck a l’Orange Salad – Duck Confit, Sauce Remioulade, Endive, Orange Glaze

Michael Mina’s Caviar Parfait – Imperial Golden Osetra Caviar, Alderwood Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche, Parsley Oil, Egg Mimosa, Caramelized Onions, Shallot Potato Cake

Moules Marinier – PEI Mussels, Pernod Cream, Onions, Espelette Aioli, Toasted Country Bread

Pâté Grand-Mére – Grandmother-style Pâté, Blueberry Mostarda, Baguette

Pan Roasted Foie Gras – Pain Perdu, Caramelized Apples, Granola, Calvados Glaze

Steak – Prime Dry-Aged Beef, Sauce Bearnaise, Sauce Bordelaise, Potatoes, Broccolini

Idaho Trout Amandine – Passion Fruit Beurre Noisette, Haricots Verts, Marcona Almonds

Glazed Beef Short Rib – Baby Confit Carrots, Mushroom Fricassee, Short Rib Jus

Espresso Creme Brulee – Madelines

Apple Tart Tatin – Puff Pastry, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Mille-Feuille – Caramelized Puff Pastry, Pumpkin Creme Patissiere, Pumpkin Custard

Chocolate Macaron – Candied Citrus, Almond Cookie, Cacao Berry Chocolate Mousse

Some say the best Restaurants are those that a guest wants to revisit even before leaving, and over the course of thirty-one meals served across seven years Bardot Brasserie has redefined “the best,” not only in terms of Food but setting and service that all continue to shine under the direction of Chef Joe Cadina.

Less crowded for dinner than brunch it was at noon on Wednesday that Aria’s second floor was found lively, a familiar front-of-house greeting four diners who were seated comfortably at a table in the center of all the action.

Still going strong, no small feat in a city with such diversity of options, it was with confirmation of no allergies or intolerances that Carte Blanche was deferred to a team that has earned unwavering trust, the city’s best Baguette arriving first with a delicate crumb beneath crackling exterior.

Served at a careful pace, Chef Cadina’s recent shift from International Smoke to take over for Nick Dugan seeing ideas from each presented, course one featured a familiar trio of shared Appetizers including Deviled Eggs with Caviar plus ground-to-order Tartare that has wowed diners since day and a plus-size version of Michael Mina’s famous Caviar Parfait.

Continuing with four additional Appetizers, Pâté Grand-Mére and Smoked Sturgeon Rillettes each highlighting classic techniques, it seems hard to believe that a Restaurant doing such volume makes time to plate Salads so elegant as the all-new Duck a l’Orange with Remoulade.

Always doing something seasonal with Foie Gras, currently a classic pairing of Apples and Calvados, Mussels are brightened Pernod plus Espelette Aioli prior to Beef Short Rib that is everything Pot Roast aspires to be.

Served Steak for the first time in a while at Bardot, Prime Beef aged on the Bone never a bad idea, those seeking something lighter should strongly consider Trout Amandine that sees Passion Fruit add subtle tartness to classic Brown Butter.

Nearly too full for Dessert, but only nearly, Bardot’s Macaron remains a must for Chocolate lovers while new or returning items include Espresso Creme Brulee, Apple Tart Tatin and a seasonal Mille-Feuille with Pumpkin Custard.

FIVE STARS: Having repeatedly challenged fellow gourmands to name a better Bistro, Brasserie or Café in North America than Bardot none have yet stood up to the task, and while some may believe that a Restaurant doing big numbers cannot possibly compete with a place that seats fifty I’ll simply say I’ve done the legwork and Bardot can. That Chef Smith, Dugan and now Cadina can maintain such quality at that volume speaks…well…volumes.

RECOMMENDED: Pâté Grand-Mére, Duck a l’Orange Salad, Steak Tartare, Michael Mina’s Caviar Parfait, Pan Roasted Foie Gras, Apple Tarte Tatin, Chocolate Macaron, Mille-Feuille.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Follow @bardot_lv for specials.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/las-vegas/bardot-brasserie

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October 24, 2022
11:30 AM
by: Uhockey

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company [11,] Las Vegas NV

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company

Half & Half Cookie

Cinnamon Sugar Cookie

Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie

Sugar Cookie

Banana Walnut Cookie

Located inside Suite 242 of 6380 South Valley View Boulevard it seems likely that no one will accidentally stumble upon Chocolate Chip Cookie Company, but for those with the prudence to seek Dessert while out and about the small store in front of a commissary kitchen may just be serving Las Vegas’ best collection of locally made rounds.

Focused on “Bringing the Cookie Back,” and previously available only by delivery, it was late 2018 that Jovan Mesa-Glennon and husband John opened a small store at the back of an industrial complex, hours from 10:00am till six o’clock or later daily giving guests a chance to see the facility and take home one or more of several styles.

Baking everything from scratch, Jovan’s secret recipes yielding the sort of Cookie that blossoms a bit around the edge before becoming crisp, it was based on prior experience that two-dozen were ordered, the business’ namesake buttery with just enough Vanilla and Cinnamon to perfume the palate while chunks of Bittersweet Chocolate are partially melted throughout the center.

Prioritizing customer safety by individually bagging each Cookie at no extra cost, Banana Walnut wins guests over by way of natural sweetness and toasty spots in juxtaposition to sugary Toffee Chocolate Chip that is also slightly salty and heterogeneous from bite-to-bite.

Not forgetting White Chocolate and Craisins, nor simple Sugar, Chocolate Chip Cookie Company’s version of a Snickerdoodle lives up to its title of “Cinnamon and Sugar Cookie” thanks to a granulated top plus plenty of Butter while “Half & Half” offers indecisive customers the best of both worlds.

FIVE STARS: Although unlikely to get a lot of foot traffic at the back of an off-strip industrial complex the wife and husband team behind Chocolate Chip Cookie Company are quickly making a name for themselves thanks to a “do one thing and do it well” spot featuring locally-made rounds in a variety of flavors.

RECOMMENDED: Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cinnamon and Sugar Cookie, Half & Half Cookie, Banana Walnut Cookie, Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Currently open 10:00am to 6:00pm daily and taking orders 24/7 via the website. Available via delivery with GrubHub.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.chocolatechipcookiecompany.com

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October 23, 2022
5:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Zam Zam Market, Hawthorne CA

Zam Zam Market

Mango Lassi

Butter Naan

Chandad Kabab

Lamb Korma

Migrated from adjacent King Fahad Mosque in Culver City to a nondescript strip mall in Hawthorne Zam Zam Market continues to draw crowds for Pakistani Food prepared fresh by a wife and husband kitchen.

Little more than a convenience store at first look, the menu laminated on a wall and service hardly acknowledging guests’ arrivals, it is after brief indecision that choices are made with the bill paid immediately and wait times dependent on robust take-out business.

Stripped-down being generous, the market dusty and tables’ best years passed, it was while sipping room temperature water from a cooler that twenty minutes passed in silence before a sizable plate of Chandad Kabab arrived to ignite the palate with a juicy blend of Meats brightened by Green Chiles.

Barely quelling the fire with a generous Mango Lassi, though a squeeze bottle of Raita helped, course two consisted of Bone-In Lamb Korma better than any tasted elsewhere, fatty Meat gone first followed by every drop of Sauce sopped up with Naan.

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October 23, 2022
1:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Sweet Red Peach, Inglewood CA

Sweet Red Peach

Red Velvet Cake

Banana Pudding

7-up Cake

Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie

Delight Cookie

Karolyn Plummer says that since the day she started selling Baked Goods she’s offered a money-back-guarantee that has never been requested, and after visiting Sweet Red Peach before a recent game at SoFi Stadium one is inclined to believe the woman frequently referred to as “K.”

Tucked away in a shopping plaza buzzing with activity before game time, the shop’s presence predating both The Rams and Chargers relocation to Los Angeles, it is inside that guests find friendly servers and myriad choices ranging from Cakes to Cookies, Pies and Puddings.

A story like many others, the love of baking prompting a career change, Plummer started out selling her goods at alternative venues before setting up shop officially in 2000, the same Banana Pudding that once wowed at Salons or Church still doing the same today thanks to heft and smoothness but more natural flavor than others.

Protecting products behind glass, the kitchen in back still hard at work midday Sunday, additional selections included two Cookies and a pair of Cake slices, the former still gooey and messy in a good way while Red Velvet and less commonly seen 7-Up each serve as a reminder that Food made for the #gram doesn’t necessarily taste better than good ol’ fashioned classics made with passion.

www.sweetredpeach.com

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October 23, 2022
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Cobblers Cakes & Kream, Inglewood CA

Cobblers Cakes & Kream

Peach Cobbler

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Red Velvet Cake

Sweet Potato Pie

Banana Pudding

The anchor of Woodside Plaza, featuring SoCal’s “Cobbler Lady” Pam Wright, Cobblers Cakes & Kream may not seem like much from a distance but just like their eponymous Fruit beneath Pastry its whats on the inside that counts.

Part of Inglewood since 2011, though Wright’s love of baking predates her teenage years, it is amongst sterile confines that guesrs will find an abudance of choices at fair prices, the Cobblers ready to reheat and in this case filled by juicy Peaches without too much added sweetener underneath a buttery golden top.

Opting for variety, staff helpful but not particularly friendly, additional choices included a forgettable Cookie followed by classic Red Velvet Cake, smooth Sweet Potato Pie and Banana Pudding so thick it’ll hold a spoon upright for as long as it takes to devour each delicious bite.

www.cobblerscakesandkream.com

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October 23, 2022
8:20 AM
by: Uhockey

Pann’s Restaurant, Los Angeles CA

Pann’s

Coffee

Biscuit, Butter

Waffle, Fried Pork Chop, Grits, Melted Butter, Syrup

Opened in Westchester by George and Rena Poulos in 1958 Pann’s is likely more famous for the architecture, signage and role in movies than the food – though the latter is perfectly adequate for a Diner while prices are fair for what one gets.

A rare remnant of Eldon Davis’ Googie design, sharp angles with large windows looking out to a parking lot plus surroundings, guests are seated in booths or at a bar surrounding the kitchen where line cooks operate efficiently as music plays overhead.

Decorated with photos of Vin Diesel, Pann’s part of xXx as well as other feature films, the menu is fairly basic ranging from Breakfast to lunch and with no Dessert available the choice of a Waffle, Pork Chop, Grits and a Biscuit was fairly simple with each properly made while Coffee is so acrid that one doesn’t mind the lack of timely refills.

www.panns.com

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October 22, 2022
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Mother Wolf, Los Angeles CA

Mother Wolf

BRUSCHETTA ALICI E BURRO – Cultured Butter, Parsley, Acciughe di Cetara

FIORI DI ZUCCA – Squash Blossoms, Ricotta Romana DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano

POLPETTE DI CODA – Oxtail Meatballs, Sugo di Pomodoro, Pecorino Romano DOP

LA PANZANELLA – Pomodori Misti, Burrata Pugliese, Basil, Market Vegetables, Pane Fritto

SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO – Risotto Croquette, Guanciale, Pomodoro, Mozzarella di Bufala, Pecorino Romano DOP

FILETTO – Mozzarella di Bufala, Valdivia Farms Pomodorini, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil

LA MORTAZZA – Mortadella di Bologna, Ricotta Fresca, Pistacchio di Bronte, Agrumato

SPAGHETTI ALL’ARRABBIATA – Sughetto di Pomodoro, Pecorino Romano DOP, Troppo Diavolicchio

MEZZE MANICHE AL CINGHIALE – Wild Boar Ragù, Pecorino Romano DOP, Finocchietto

PUTTANESCA – Sugo di Pomodoro, Pomodorini, Acciughe, Green Olives, Black Olives, Basil

RIGATONCINI ALLA VACCINARA – Oxtail Ragu, Guanciale, Peperoncino, Pecorino Romano DOP

TONNARELLI CACIO E PEPE – Pecorino Romano DOP, Black Pepper

RIGATONI ALL’AMATRICIANA – Guanciale, Salsa di Pomodoro, Pecorino Romano DOP

MEZZI RIGATONI ALLA CARBONARA – Guanciale, Egg, Black Pepper, Pecorino Romano DOP

ARROSTICINI – New Zealand Lamb Belly, Insalata di Cipollina, Lemon

Warren Pear & Cardamom Sorbetti – Crespelle

Malted Milk & Chocolate Chip Gelato – Crespelle

TORTA DI RICOTTA – Blackberries, Raspberries, Streusel di Noci, Raspberry Sorbetti

SBRICIOLATA DI PESCHE – Peach Preserves, Oat Crumble, Peach Sorbetti, Vanilla Gelato

MARITOZZO ROMANO – Crema di Limone, Vanilla Chantilly, Pistachio

With the runaway success of Felix it was only a matter of time before Evan Funke opened his second Restaurant, and with Mother Wolf the man who hashtagged #fuckyourpastamachine has somehow outperformed expectations aidst an impressive ballroom space.

Designed as a fast-paced Roman-themed eatery, Funke’s obsession with top-tier Ingredients turning what at first seems like a see-and-be-seen party into a dining destination, it is via coveted Reservations that guests find themselves seated beneath chandeliers plus loud music while servers circulate at a brisk pace.

As much a social event as Dinner thus far, think Carbone without theatrical captains, Mother Wolf’s menu looks a lot like Felice a Testaccio and whether one begins with Bruschetta beneath Anchovies or Cheese-filled Squash Blossoms the quality is evident in each bite.

Not forgetting a Panzanella Salad benefited by imported Burrata plus California’s bounty, nor Suppli and fried Oxtail Meatballs better than the majority in Italy, Funke’s Pizzas receive due praise thanks to a fair price and gently blistered Dough that supports Tomatoes with Mozzarella well but truly shines wrapped around Mortadella, Ricotta and Pistachios.

A “scene” by 7:00pm, the foyer clogged by would-be diners and Bar four-deep, Pastas tally nine and of the seven tasted standouts included masterful Cacio e Pepe, creamy All’amatriciana flecked with Guanciale, vibrant Puttanesca and Mezze Maniche beneath complex Wild Boar Ragù.

Entirely over-the-top, skewered New Zealand Lamb Belly an added bit of indulgence with char juxtaposing rendered Fat, Desserts include housemade Gelato and inventive Sorbetti while those in need of something a bit more filling should head straight for the Sbriciolata or signature Maritozzo.

www.motherwolfla.com

Posted in California, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Italian, Los Angeles, Mother Wolf, Pizza, Pork, Vacation Tagged #fuckyourpastamachine, Acciughe, Acciughe di Cetara, Agrumato, Agrumato Olive Oil, ALLA CARBONARA, all’Amatriciana, ALL’ARRABBIATA, ALL’ARRABBIATA Sauce, Anchovies, Anchovy, Anchovy Fish, ARROSTICINI, Basil, Beef, Belly, Black Olive, Black Olives, Black Pepper, Black Peppers, Blackberries, Blackberry, Blossom, Blossoms, Boar, Bread, Bruschetta, BRUSCHETTA ALICI E BURRO, Buffalo Mozzarella, Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese, Burrata, Burrata Cheese, Burrata Pugliese, Butter, CA, Cacio e Pepe, Cake, Cakes, California, Carbonara, Cardamom, Chantilly, Chantilly Cream, Cheese, Cheese Cake, Cheesecake, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chips, Cinghiale, Cinnamon, Cipollina, Cipollini, Cipollini Onion, Cipollini Onions, Cipollinis, Cookie, Cookies, Cow, Cows, Cream, Crema, Crema di Limone, Crespelle, Croquette, Croquettes, Crumble, Cucumber, Cucumbers, Cultured Butter, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Egg, Egg Yolk, Egg Yolks, Eggs, endoedibles, Evan Funke, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, FILETTO, FILETTO Pizza, Finocchietto, Fiori di Zucca, Fish, Flower, Flowers, Food, Foodie, Fried Bread, Gelato, Green Olive, Green Olives, Guanciale, Hollywood, Insalata, Insalata di Cipollina, LA, LA MORTAZZA, LA PANZANELLA, Lamb, Lamb Belly, Lemon, Lemons, Lettuce, Los Angeles, Malt, Malted Milk, Malted Milk & Chocolate Chip Gelato, Maritozzo, MARITOZZO ROMANO, Market Vegetable, Market Vegetables, Meatball, Meatballs, Mezze Maniche, MEZZE MANICHE AL CINGHIALE, Mezze Maniche Pasta, Mezzi Rigatoni, MEZZI RIGATONI ALLA CARBONARA, MEZZI RIGATONI Pasta, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Mortadella, Mortadella di Bologna, Mother Wolf, Mozzarella, Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella di Bufala, Mozzarella di Bufala Cheese, New Zealand Lamb, New Zealand Lamb Belly, Noodle, Noodles, Oat, Oat Crumble, Oatmeal, Oats, Oil, Olive, Olive Oil, Olives, Onion, Onions, Oxtail, Oxtail Meatball, Oxtail Meatballs, Oxtail Ragu, Oxtails, Pane, Pane Fritto, Panzanella, Panzanella Salad, Parmigiano, Parmigiano Cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Parsley, Pasta, Pastries, Pastry, Peach, Peach Preserves, Peach Sorbet, Peach Sorbetti, Peaches, Pear, Pears, Pecorino, Pecorino Cheese, Pecorino Romano Cheese, Pecorino Romano DOP, Pecorino Romano DOP Cheese, Peperoncino, Pepper, Peppers, Pig, Pistacchio di Bronte, Pistacchios di Bronte, Pistachio, Pistachios, Pizza, Polpette, POLPETTE DI CODA, Pomodori Misti, Pomodorini, Pomodorini Tomato, Pomodorini Tomatoes, Pomodoro, Pomodoro Sauce, Pork, Preserves, Puttanesca, Ragu, Raspberries, Raspberry, Raspberry Sorbet, Raspberry Sorbetti, Rice, Ricotta, Ricotta Cheese, Ricotta Fresca, Ricotta Romana, Ricotta Romana Cheese, Ricotta Romana DOP, RIGATONCINI, RIGATONCINI ALLA VACCINARA, RIGATONCINI Pasta, Rigatoni, Rigatoni all’Amatriciana, Rigatoni Pasta, Risotto, Risotto Croquette, Salad, Salsa, Salsa di Pomodoro, Sauce, SBRICIOLATA, SBRICIOLATA DI PESCHE, Sheep, Sorbet, Sorbetti, Spaghetti, SPAGHETTI ALL’ARRABBIATA, Spaghetti Pasta, Squash, Squash Blossom, Squash Blossoms, Streusel, Streusel di Noci, Sugar, Sughetto, Sughetto di Pomodoro, Sugo, Sugo di Pomodoro, Suppli, SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO, Tomato, Tomato Sugo, Tomatoes, Tonnarelli, Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe, Tonnarelli Pasta, Torta, TORTA DI RICOTTA, Travel, Troppo Diavolicchio, Vacation, Valdivia Farms, Valdivia Farms Pomodorini, Valdivia Farms Pomodorini Tomato, Valdivia Farms Pomodorini Tomatoes, Vanilla, Vanilla Chantilly, Vanilla Chantilly Cream, Vanilla Gelato, Vegetable, Vegetables, Walnut, Walnuts, Warren Pear, Warren Pear & Cardamom Sorbet, Warren Pear & Cardamom Sorbetti, Warren Pears, Wild Boar, Wild Boar Ragu, Yolk, Yolks, Zucca, Zucchini, Zucchini Flower, Zucchini Flowers, Zucchini Squash

October 22, 2022
3:10 PM
by: Uhockey

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (175 South Fairfax Avenue,) Los Angeles CA

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

Saigon Cinnamon Crumb

Susie’s Blueberry Pancake

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Self-described as “The World’s Freshest Doughnuts,” and personally felt to be the Nation’s premier purveyor of fried Dough ever since stumbling across the Costa Mesa flagship in 2013, it was via good fortune that Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee was found at Fairfax and 3rd on Saturday, several fresh-from-the-fryer rings again demonstrating unparalleled Ingredients and smartly developed recipes.

Currently location number seven, 175 South Fairfax Avenue near The Farmers Market and a clientele capable of paying upwards of $5 for something many associate with an on-the-go bite sold for less than a buck by Dunkin, it was mostly from novelties that a four were selected, Susie’s Blueberry Pancake a mix of Maple with Fresh Fruit amidst Cake while Bourbon Pecan Pie utilizes Brioche to make a statement better than any Crust might.

Moving next to a classic, Sidecar’s Saigon Cinnamon Crumb showing why sourcing matters as bold aromatics are carried by Butter, it should come as no surprise that when Sidecar does Pumpkin Spice it gets a little extra love with Cream Cheese drizzle and a base as delicate as it is moist.

www.sidecardoughnuts.com

Posted in California, Dessert, Food, Los Angeles, Sidecar, Sidecar Doughnuts, Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee, Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee 175 South Fairfax Avenue, Vacation Tagged 100% Maple Syrup, 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Bean, Beans, Bismark, Bismark Donut, Bismark Donuts, Bismark Doughnut, Bismark Doughnuts, Bismarks, Blueberries, Blueberry, Blueberry Glaze, Bourbon, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Bourbon Pecan Pie Donut, Bourbon Pecan Pie Doughnut, Bread, Brioche Donut, Brioche Donuts, Brioche Doughnut, Brioche Doughnuts, Brown Butter, Brown Sugar, Bullseye Donut, Bullseye Doughnut, Butter, CA, Cake, Cake Donut, Cake Donuts, Cake Doughnut, Cake Doughnuts, Cakes, California, Cheese, Cheese Cake, Cheesecake, Cinnamon, Cream, Cream Cheese, Crumble, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Glaze, Icing, LA, Los Angeles, Maple, Maple Syrup, Michael Uzmann, Old Fashion, Old Fashion Donut, Old Fashion Donuts, Old Fashion Doughnut, Old Fashion Doughnuts, Old Fashioned, Old Fashioned Donut, Old Fashioned Donuts, Old Fashioned Doughnut, Old Fashioned Doughnuts, Pastries, Pastry, Pecan, Pecans, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin Cheesecake Donut, Pumpkin Cheesecake Doughnut, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkins, Pure Maple Syrup, Raised Bullseye Donut, Raised Bullseye Doughnut, Raised Donut, Raised Donuts, Raised Doughnut, Raised Doughnuts, Saigon Cinnamon, Saigon Cinnamon Crumb, Saigon Cinnamon Crumb Donut, Saigon Cinnamon Crumb Doughnut, Sidecar, Sidecar Doughnuts, Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee, Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee 175 South Fairfax Avenue, Sugar, Susie’s Blueberry Pancake, Susie’s Blueberry Pancake Donut, Susie’s Blueberry Pancake Doughnut, Syrup, Travel, Vacation, Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean Glaze, Vanilla Beans, Vanilla Glaze, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream

October 22, 2022
2:10 PM
by: Uhockey

Wanderlust Creamery (7920 West 3rd Street,) Los Angeles CA

Wanderlust Creamery

Pandan Tres Leches, Calamansi Creamsicle, Pandan Cone

Inspired by travel, and likely firm believers that not all who wander are lost, it was midday that Wanderlust Creamery on 3rd was found sparsely populated, previous visits to the Venice and Atwater Village locations setting expectations high and the Ice Cream once again excellent.

Owned and operated by Jon-Patrick Lopez and Adrienne Borlongan, the former attorney providing financial backing to Ms. Borlongan’s talents fostered in Food Science, guests entering the shop will quickly notice stark design, an expansive footprint with limited seating plus flavors listed with comprehensive notes including Ingredients and cities of reference.

Still skimpy with samples, Turon and Halo Halo essentially indistinguishable by the shaving, it is with good fortune that both chosen flavors featured a bold base and good texture, Pandan Tres Leches a Wanderlust must and Calamansi Creamsicle everything Orange Sherbet aspires to be, but better.

www.wanderlustcreamery.com

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October 22, 2022
12:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Pizzeria Sei, Los Angeles CA

Pizzeria Sei

Giardinera – Pickled Vegetables, Olives, Herbs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Toasted Bread

Diavola – Tomato, Fior di Latte, Basil, Soppressata, Chili Flakes, Olives, Parmigiano Reggiano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Datterni Filetti – Fior di Latte, Shaved Garlic, Basil, Cherry Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt

Patate – Yukon Gold Potato, Shaved Garlic, Shallot Cream, Provolone, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano, Oregano, Thyme

Although it took Ugly Delicious to inform most of Tokyo-style Neapolitan Pizza Chef William Joo and wife Jennifer So seek to spread the word in Southern California at Pico-Robertson hotspot Pizzeria Sei.

A veteran of Ronan, Angelini Osteria and Pizzana, his own oven a Gas-augmented Wood-burner ranging 800-900 Fahrenheit, Joo choose the name Sei as homage to Susumu Kakinuma’s Seirinkan plus the Italian number “Six” – by no coincidence the same number of slices as in one of his Pies.

Reservations recommended, just the bar and a few tables available to enjoy Pizzas blistering hot from the oven, it was while enjoying pickled Vegetables from the Market that three guests watched a lone Pizzaiolo at work, each round given the utmost attention to detail from stretching to topping to firing and service.

Best compared to now-shuttered Sotto, the Crust less “Bread” than Mozza but charring more aggressive than Pizzana, each of three Pizzas is subtly different than the others, yet whether topped as spicy Diavola or daily-special Patate the combination of peerless Ingredients and crispy Cornicione with a delicate crumb is tough to call anything less than next-level for America.

www.pizzeriasei.com

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Food, Italian, Los Angeles, Pizza, Pizzeria Sei, Pork, Vacation Tagged Basil, Bread, Butter, California, Carrot, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cheese, Cherry Tomato, Cherry Tomatoes, Chili Flake, Chili Flakes, Chili. Red Pepper Flakes, Chilis. Red Pepper Flake, Cream, Datterni Filetti, Datterni Filetti Pizza, Diavola, Diavola Pizza, endoedibles, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fior di Latte, Fior di Latte Cheese, Flake, Flakes, Food, Foodie, Garlic, Giardinera, Herb, Herbs, Jennifer So, LA, Los Angeles, Michael Uzmann, Mozzarella, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive, Olive Oil, Olives, Onion, Onions, Oregano, Parmigiano, Parmigiano Cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Patate, Patate Pizza, Pecorino, Pecorino Cheese, Pecorino Romano, Pecorino Romano Cheese, Pepper, Peppers, Pickle, Pickled Carrot, Pickled Carrots, Pickled Cauliflower, Pickled Onion, pickled onions, Pickled Vegetable, Pickled Vegetables, Pickles, Pig, Pizza, Pizzas, Pizzeria Sei, Pork, Potato, Potatoes, Provolone, Provolone Cheese, Red Pepper, Red Pepper Flake, Red Peppers, Romano, Romano Cheese, Salt, Sauce, Sea Salt, Shallot, Shallot Cream, Shallots, Shaved Garlic, Soppressata, Thyme, Toast, Toasted Bread, Tomato, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Travel, Vacation, William Joo, Yukon Gold, Yukon Gold Potato, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Yukon Golds

October 22, 2022
10:01 AM
by: Uhockey

Holey Grail Donuts, Culver City CA

Holey Grail Donuts

Hot Single – Neighborhood Honey, Sea Salt

Island Chocolate – Lydgate Farms Single Estate Chocolate Icing

Life of Pi – Kabocha Squash, Pumpkin Spice, Vanilla Bean

J Thrilla – Chocolate, Coconut Butter

Theobroma – Cacao Sugar

Begun as a “Sunday Ritual” by Nile and Hana Dreiling in Kauai Holey Grail can safely now be called a pilgrimage, those hand-fried Taro Donuts from a Burger trailer since spawning three Hawaiian storefronts plus Food Trucks including one at the Culver City Platform on Washington Boulevard.

Still generating lengthy waits circumvented by pre-orders, a local team enjoying Donuts nearby after a long run, it was Saturday morning that five freshly-fried rounds were enjoyed beginning with a piping-“Hot Single” with its crispy exterior decorated by Honey plus flakes of Sea Salt.

Sustainability and Supply-chain focused, local farmers from Hawaii to California and Oregon involved with Donuts all built upon Hawaii-grown Taro fried in 100% organic and sustainably-sourced Coconut Oil, “Island Chocolate” taps Lydgate Farms for Single Estate Chocolate Icing while “J Thrilla” ups the ante via a drizzle of pure Coconut Butter.

Heavy on branding, perhaps sacrilegious to some, Donuts arrive in 100% compostable packaging and completing this week’s “Community Box” with Cacao Sugar-rolled “Theobroma” plus Pumpkin-spiced “Life of Pi” it’d be hard to say this “culinary crusade” isn’t worth celebrating.

www.holeygraildonuts.com

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October 22, 2022
9:15 AM
by: Uhockey

Zooies, Los Angeles CA

Zooies

Nutty Carrot Cake

Baklava

Almond

Salted Caramel

Apple Tarte Tatin

Yellow Brick Road

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip

Made famous by an LA Times article in 2019 Zooies Cookies remains hidden inside a Cheviot Hills gas station still today, the “We Got It” convenience store adjacent selling all the usuals while Arezou Appel and her team of Bakers churn out more than thirty styles of baked Dough daily.

Trained as a Chiropractor, immigration from Iran after the revolution prompting a career change inspired by the Food Network, Appel’s counter inside husband Jeff’s shop takes on global inspiration – Baklava perfumed by Rose Water while Tarte Tatin shines thanks to a buttery round beneath caramelized Fruit.

Crispy rimmed with soft centers, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip uncompromising and “Yellow Brick Road” chewy with Oats paired to Butterscotch, “Salted Caramel” unfortunately falls flat by relying too much on its topping without much going on beneath.

Also offering Cookies for those with restrictions, Diabetic-friendly, Paleo, Gluten-free and Vegan, suffice it to say that Zooies’ Almond Cookie outpaces those in the SGV while “Nutty Carrot Cake” would benefit from a bit more Clove or Ginger amidst the otherwise soft and moist base.

www.zooies.com

Posted in California, Dessert, Food, Los Angeles, Vacation, Zooies, Zooies Cookies Tagged Almond, Almond Cookie, Almonds, Apple, Apple Tarte Tatin, Apple Tarte Tatin Cookie, Apples, Arezou Appel, Baklava, Baklava Cookie, Bread, Brown Butter, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie, Butter, Butterscotch, Butterscotch Chip, Butterscotch Chips, Cake, Cakes, California, Caramel, Cardamom, Carrot, Carrot Cake, Carrots, Cheese, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chips, Cinnamon, Clove, Cloves, Cookie, Cookies, Cream, Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese Frosting, Cream Cheese Icing, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Frosting, Ginger, Honey, Icing, LA, Los Angeles, Michael Uzmann, Nut, Nuts, Nutty Carrot Cake, Nutty Carrot Cake Cookie, Oat, Oatmeal, Oatmeal Cookie, Oatmeal Cookies, Oats, Pastries, Pastry, Pistachio, Pistachios, Rose, Rose Water, Roses, Salt, Salted Caramel, Salted Caramel Cookie, Salty Caramel, Sugar, Tart, Tarte, Tarte Tatin, Tartes, Tarts, Travel, Vacation, Vanilla, Walnut, Walnuts, Yellow Brick Road, Yellow Brick Road Cookie, Zooies

October 22, 2022
8:01 AM
by: Uhockey

The Serving Spoon, Inglewood CA

The Serving Spoon

Fried Catfish, Waffle, Butter

Cornbread, Honey, Butter

A part of Inglewood since 1983 The Serving Spoon was originally opened by Ohio-native Harold Sparks, his dream of opening a Soul Food Restaurant fulfilled and family still in charge to this day.

Now managed by Harold’s daughter and son-in-law, “Love At First Bite” still the motto and signs throughout inspiring positive thoughts, it is from 8a-2p daily that guests can find favorites served amidst cozy confines as Soul plays at the bar with Sports on TV.

Using Friends or Family to name combo plates, perfectly fried Catfish and a crispy Waffle dubbed “Sparks,” it is with Hot Sauce on the former that bites disappear quickly while Cornbread on the side is cut a bit small but toothsome, moist and ready to sop up Honey plus Butter.

www.theservingspoon.net

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October 16, 2022
11:45 AM
by: Uhockey

Pucks Cookies & Treats [4,] Henderson NV

Pucks Cookies & Treats

Vanilla Icing

Peanut Butter

Chocolate Chip

Cookies and Cream

German Chocolate

Caramel Apple

Taking inspiration from the Vegas Golden Knights locals Jenny Lynne and Mark Edington opened Pucks Cookies & Treats in February 2022, premier positioning inside the District at Green Valley Ranch offering an opportunity at success selling 3-ounce rounds, Ice Cream and cleverly named combinations of both.

Smartly branded in the era of Instagram, signage and décor just begging for a picture behind scratch-made Cookies baked from good Ingredients, Pucks menu currently consists of seven or eight flavors including a “Gluten-Friendly” option, first bites of sugared-Dough beneath white Frosting impressive from crisp edge to soft center amidst bold notes of Vanilla.

Delivered as a 32-count “Mother Pucker” for $88, prices comparable to crumbl, additional highlights include rich Peanut Butter and a weekly special German Chocolate complete with Caramel plus Coconut.

Open at 11:00am daily with fresh bakes to replenish supply it should come as no surprise that best-selling Chocolate Chip features hints of Cinnamon in the heterogenous matrix while Cookies and Cream reminisces of an Oreo without being overly sweet.

Finishing up with recently-added Caramel Apples, certainly more enjoyable than vulcanized rubber but less than the Cookies, a look at this week’s menu suggests several reasons including Pumpkins and Apples to return quickly.

FOUR STARS: Now changing the menu week-to-week the team at Pucks gets it right with their clever branding, fair prices and quality.

RECOMMENDED: Vanilla Icing, Peanut Butter, German Chocolate.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Mon – Wed: 11am – 9pm, Thursday – Saturday 11am – 10pm, Sun: 11am – 7pm. Online Ordering available.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.eatpucks.com

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October 15, 2022
8:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Jean Georges Steakhouse [21,] Las Vegas NV

Jean Georges Steakhouse

Lychee Raspberry Bellini – Prosecco

Brioche Bread, Herb Butter

Golden Osetra Caviar Egg Toast

Japanese Wagyu Carpaccio, Black Truffle Fritters, Lime Salt

Foie Gras, Hibiscus-Fig Sauce, Black Mission Figs, Marcona Almond, Brioche

Crispy Sushi Sampler – Salmon, Tuna, Hamachi, Crispy Rice, Chipotle Mayonnaise

Char-grilled Octopus, Smoked Paprika Creme Fraiche, Crunchy Potatoes, Guajillo Vinaigrette

Endive, Pink Pearl Apple, Bartlett Pear, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Pecans, Herbs

Wedge Salad, Blue Cheese, Bacon, Tomato

Tomato Salad, Hearts of Palm, Coconut

Roasted Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Sweet Soy Brown Butter

Tempura Butternut Squash, Black Truffle-Wildflower Honey Butter, Black Truffle

Ribeye Cap, Filet Mignon, F1 Wagyu NY Strip, F1 Wagyu Ribeye, Fragrant Spiced Lamb Chops, Cucumber Yogurt, Shishito Peppers

Crunchy Organic Chicken, Spinach, Hot Sauce

Black Truffle Mac n’ Cheese

Lobster Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

Mushroom Risotto, Black Truffles

Crunchy Potatoes, Chili Yogurt, Herbs

Housemade Hot Sauce, Soy Miso Butter, Aerated Béarnaise, JG Steak Sauce

Passion Fruit Flower

NY Cheesecake, Sour Cherry Sorbet

Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream

Market Apple Pie, Maple Pecan Ice Cream

Now a yearly tradition it was alongside four others on Saturday night that Jean Georges Steakhouse once again found Chef Sean Griffin and his team executing at an unparalleled level.

Led by Chef Griffin since 2015, including a renovation that upgraded décor and delivery of pristine Proteins and Produce, guests entering Jean Georges Steakhouse are greeted first at a podium before being led to spot-lit tables, the mood upscale but never stuffy while prices track similar to other like-Restaurants that feature far less creative cuisine.

Decorated in gold, and buzzing with activity, it was at a long table that carte blanche was deferred to the kitchen, Wine and Cocktails quickly followed by indulgent Caviar Toast, buttery Loaves of Brioche and familiar appetizers such as Charred Octopus, Wagyu Carpaccio and sliced Fish draped atop pan-seared Rice.

Always inventive, Foie Gras with Hibiscus-Fig Sauce absolutely stunning, Salads served as a segue to grilled Meats, the iconic Hearts of Palm and Tomatoes praised by all for its brightness while a hearty Wedge and complex plate of Endive also lightened the load before Lamb Chops alongside Rib Cap, Filet and F1 Wagyu cooked Medium Rare.

Adding a few new specials, Lion’s Mane Mushroom with Sweet Soy Brown Butter a Vegetarian’s dream stand-in for Steak, Black Truffle Risotto performs expectedly well while no guest should leave Jean Georges without a taste of the city’s best Fried Chicken – and if in season also the Tempura Squash with Honey and Truffles.

Refreshing the palate between bites with Mac, Vegetables and Potatoes in three forms Dessert saw a “Passion Fruit Flower”plus old favorites down the line, Chef Vongerichten’s Chocolate Cake served with tableside theatrics and followed by Cheesecake plus exceptional Apple Pie.

FIVE STARS: Lots of people like to misappropriate terms like “farm-to-table” or “chef-driven” to differentiate their idea from others, but if one wants the very best of what Vegas has to offer there’s no finer place to trust the Chef than at Jean Georges Steakhouse at ARIA where Chef Griffin continues to create sides and starters every bit on par with the stunning selection of Meats.

RECOMMENDED: Caviar Egg Toast, Japanese Wagyu Carpaccio, Tomato Salad, Foie Gras, F1 Wagyu NY Strip, Crunchy Organic Chicken, Crunchy Potatoes, Tempura Squash, Roasted Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Cheesecake, Apple Pie.

AVOID: N/A…but this writer passed on Passion Fruit.

TIP: Online Menu is currently up-to-date.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.aria.com/en/restaurants/jean-georges-steakhouse.html

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October 15, 2022
11:30 AM
by: Uhockey

Purple Potato Bakery [2], Las Vegas NV

Purple Potato

Creme Brulee Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Cream, Raspberry, Caramelized Sugar

Strawberry & Cream Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Strawberries, Pastry Cream

Maple Bacon Donut – Croissant Donut, Maple Icing, Peppered Bacon

Calamansi Donut – Brioche Donut, Calamansi Curd, Meringue, Citrus Polvoron

Coco Pandan Donut – Brioche Donut, Coco Pandan Cream, Coconut Polvoron, Sesame Seeds

Coffee Cheesecake – Coffee, Chocolate, Cream Cheese

Ube-Mango Hand Pie – Ube Jam, Mango Jam

Nutella Eclair Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Nutella, Chocolate, Vanilla

Ube Cream Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Ube Buttercream, Ube Sugar

Young Coconut Pie – Young Coconut Meat, Custard, Coconut Streusel, Butter Crust

Ube Custard Pie – Cream Custard, Ube Jam, Caramelized Sugar

Calamansi Pie – Calamansi Custard, Meringue, Butter Crust

Ube Polvoron Donut – Brioche Donut, Ube Cream, Ube Polvoron

Ube Velvet Cookies – Ube Jam, Cashews, Milk Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Chips

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies – Milk Chocolate Chips, Walnuts

Ube Coconut Cream Pie – Coconut Cream Filling, Ube Jam, Butter Crust, Whipped Cream, Toasted Almonds, White Chocolate

Classic Ensaymada – Cheese / Ube Ensaymada – Ube Cheese

Strawberry Donut – Brioche Donut, Strawberry Jam, Vanilla Cream, Meringue, Strawberry Polvoron

Choco Butternut Donut – Brioche Donut, Chocolate Cream, Pretzel, Choco Butternut Crumbs

Named after a popular crop in the Philippines, and a favorite snack of Chef Ramir Bolanos DeCastro, Purple Potato unfortunately shut its doors in the middle of 2019, the closure after just 21 months largely a result of location rather than Food as the healthy Bowls and quick-casual Sandwiches were almost universally well-received.

Now three years older and wiser, COVID-19 having entirely reshaped an Off-Strip dining scene that Chef Ramir helped to initiate with Yonaka in early 2013, Purple Potato marches on as a bakery at 6370 W Flamingo Rd #20 featuring donuts, cookies, Ube-based treats and Filipino Pastries.

Previously offered for delivery or takeout only, but now brick and mortar with pre-orders available online, it was Friday that fifty items were procured for tasting, Savories skipped in favor of recently-added Ensaymada abd Handpies filled with Ube plus Mango.

Scaling back “Monster Cookies” to approximately 4”, Ube Velvet Cookies featuring a crisp rim and soft center while Chocolate Chip Walnut is more traditional, Ube Custard Pie is an unexpected highlight thanks to its rich texture and crackling Sugar top.

Never actually gone from the local food scene, the rebranding of Yonaka and Purple Potato followed by a consulting gig at McCarran, Chef DeCastro’s current lineup continues with Donuts, this day featuring a dozen-plus varieties offering a delicate crumb and fillings ranging from Calamansi or Pastry Cream to Strawberry and Chocolate.

Unafraid to be creative, a Coco Pandan Donut with Sesame Seeds almost more savory than sweet, it was after indulging in Choco Butternut and Calamansi that “Layered Donuts” were tasted including more American ideas such as Maple Bacon or Creme Brulee.

Not forgetting Pie, or Cheesecake that references a Mocha Latte atop a robust Graham Cracker Crust, fans of Coconut will be torn between lavish Young Coconut or lighter Ube Coconut Cream while those who favor Lemon Meringue will find something even better in Purple Potato’s Calamansi Pie.

FIVE STARS: Unlikely to be stumbled upon inside Phoenix Plaza the success of Purple Potato Bakery will depend largely on word of mouth, and based on this first visit plus prior experience it is safe to say Chef Ramir Bolanos DeCastro’s Desserts are better than ever with no lack of creativity.

RECOMMENDED: Creme Brulee Layered Donut, Calamansi Donut, Coco Pandan Donut, Ube-Mango Hand Pie, Young Coconut Pie, Calamansi Pie, Ube Velvet Cookies.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Open 10a-6p Tuesday through Sunday, online ordering available via Instagram or contact@purplepotatolv.com for more information.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.purplepotatolv.com

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October 14, 2022
7:25 PM
by: Uhockey

EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine [12,] Las Vegas NV

EDO

Charles de Fere Cuvee Jean-Louis Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne

GAZPACHO – Watermelon, Tomato, Pimento

IBÉRICO CHARCUTERIE BOARD – Paletilla, Salchichón, Lomo, Chorizo, Manchego Cheese, Drunken-Goat Cheese, Olives, Piparra Peppers / Pan con Tomate, Boquerones, Anchovies

Bees Knees – Gin, Lemon, Honey

Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon

SHELLFISH PLATTER – Tokyo Kusshi Oyster – Pico De Gallo, Trout Roe, Ponzu / Monterrey Abalone a La Gallega – Smoked Pimenton, Sherry Vinegar, Confit Garlic / Peruvian Baby Scallop Sashimi – Lemon, Arbequina Olive Oil, Shaved Brown Butter / Little Neck Clams – Piparra Mignonette, Champagne Vinegar / Spanish Cockles – Sichuan Pepper Oil, Black Pepper / King Crab Merus – Crème Fraiche, Kaluga Caviar / Lobster and Gulf Shrimp Cocktail – Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette, Avocado, Yuzu, Wasabi Tobiko / Salt Spring Mussels Vizcaina – Spicy Tomato Sauce, Sherry Vinegar / Spanish Pulpo a la Vinagreta – Piparra Peppers, Cilantro-Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Smoked Wild Trout Pate – Trout Roe, Onion-Potato Chips

30-day Dry-Aged Carpaccio – Payoyo Espuma, Puri Bread

Duck Fat Financier – Ibérico Ham Mousse, Rhubarb Jam

Rabbit Rillettes – Carrot Macaron, Pickled Mustard Seeds

Buckwheat Pancake – Octopus Head Cheese, Saffron all I Oli, Fennel

Bikini Sobrasada – Mahon Cheese, Pressed Sandwich

Patatas Bravas – Crispy Layered Potatoes, Traditional Brava Sauce

Chawanmushi – Mirin, Oxalis, Sea Urchin

New Zealand Langoustine a La Plancha – XO Ibérico Sauce

Chipiron a La Andaluza – Lemon all I Oli, Sunchoke Chips

Foie Gras Poele – Lentil Cream, Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Dover Sole – Pine, Matsutake Mushrooms, Kaluga Caviar Beurre Blanc

Koji Cured-Washugyu Hanger Steak – Black Trumpet Dust, Gooseberry Charcutière Sauce

Pumpkin-Saffron Macaroon – Candied Butternut Squash, Dry Praline, Aji Amarillo Whipped Yogurt

Blandy’s 5 Year Old Malmsey Madeira

Opened in 2018, with Anima by EDO debuted January 7 2022, EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine remains Las Vegas’ most exciting Restaurant thanks to its unrivaled ability to look backwards while at the same time pushing boundaries rarely approached by off-Strip dining.

Inspired by Catalonian traditions, Chef Oscar Amador Edo’s upbringing in Barcelona gifting him with a respect for diverse Ingredients and an ability to craft poignant bites that highlight rather than hide them, it was as a party of four that guests were accommodated near the back, GM Roberto Liendo charged with creating a Menu Degustacion including both regularly offered items and nightly inspirations.

An acronym for “Extra Day Off,” though EDO itself is open from 5pm until 9pm daily, it was with most of the Restaurant’s other 32 seats full by 6:00 on Friday that things were underway quickly with others enjoying Bourbon alongside vibrant Gazpacho as well as Charcuterie.

Seafood-centric early, a nine-part composed Shellfish Platter highlighted by Abalone and King Crab with Caviar arriving before Smoked Wild Trout Pate, Dry-Aged Carpaccio remains an EDO classic while Duck Fat Financiers with Ham Mousse and savory Rabbit Macarons are equally praiseworthy.

Weaving traditional to modern in a manner not dissimilar from Jose Andres or even the Adria brothers, Blinis with Octopus “Head Cheese” a bold idea that works beautifully, New Zealand Langoustines succeed with spicy Sauce straight off the grill while no trip to EDO is complete without Patatas Bravas or Bikini Sobrasada.

Next tempura Squid in Citrus, or Spanish Fritto Misto, Oscar’s take on Chawanmushi is silky smooth beneath fresh Uni preceding seared Duck Liver on a bed of creamy Lentils.

Not about to forget Dover Sole in Caviar Beurre Blanc, its mildness magnified by cured Hanger Steak with Mushroom Dust and poignant Sauce, Dessert was gracefully singular but absolutely spectacular as Aji Amarillo Whipped Yogurt arrived atop a Pumpkin-Saffron Macaroon with Candied Butternut Squash.

FIVE STARS: In a city where dining “critic” or “expert” gets liberally applied to folks who’ve never eaten in a Michelin 3* Restaurant or traveled overseas it is hard to take any claim of “best” serious. Every steakhouse has an “amazing” tartare. Every off-strip spot opened by a former strip Chef is “incredible.” Fact of the matter is that not one of them has the skill, daringness or unintentional excellence of EDO. This isn’t food for the #gram. It is not a redundant Caviar cart or GM willing to monkey dance for influencers. The bathroom is *awful* for selfies. This is just pure, heartfelt cuisine from a Chef who understands flavor. It is Las Vegas most exciting restaurant every day and probably the best most nights of the week for anyone who truly values great Food.

RECOMMENDED: Everything was excellent.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 5:00p-9:00p daily. See Social Media for specials. Reservations available via Opentable.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.edotapas.com

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October 13, 2022
7:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Scotch 80 Prime [6,] Las Vegas NV

Scotch 80

Japanese Milk Bread, Butter

Japanese Whiskey Flight – Kujira 12 Year Ryukyu Whiskey, Shinobu 10 Year Old Pure Malt Whiskey, Bushido Rei Pure Malt Whiskey

A5 Wagyu Carpaccio – Mirin, Golden Osetra Caviar, Truffle Bomb

Seared Foie Gras – Brioche, Orange Marmalade, Prune Armagnac Ice Cream, Duck Confit Cigar

Steak Tartare – Prime Beef, Quail Egg, Black Garlic Aioli, Shaved Foie Gras, Gaufrette Potatoes

Steakhouse Jerky – Prime Beef, Green Papaya Slaw, Truffle Horseradish, Thai Basil Salsa Verde

Long Bone Marrow – Beef Cheek Jam, Sorghum Popcorn, Toast

Scotch 80 Brie Fondue – Bacon Jam, Baguette

Scotch Whiskey Flight – Caol Ila 12 Year Unpeated Malt Whiskey, Balvenie 14 Yr Caribbean Cask Whiskey, Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Whiskey

Sauces – Au Poivre, Bearnaise, 80 Steak Sauce

Lobster Fried Rice – Lap Cheong, Farm Egg

Forest Mushrooms – Foie Gras-Porcini Foam

Famous Hash Browns – Béarnaise

Millionaire’s Maccheroni – Prosciutto, Black Truffle, Poached Egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream, Gold Leaf

Mishima 5-Star Wagyu New York Strip, Mishima 5-Star Wagyu Rib Cap

48oz Japanese A5 Wagyu Tomahawk

Lemon Lime Pavlova – Citrus Custard, French Meringue, Zested Yuzu

Chocolate Tasting – Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate Crisp, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Berries

Basque Cheesecake – Brown Butter Pretzel Crust, Berries, Dried Fruit

Butterscotch 80 Crème Brulee – Espresso Crisp, Gooseberries

Sorbet Sampler – Melon Sorbet, Pomegranate Sorbet, Blackberry Sorbet

Fireball S’mores – Warm Chocolate Cake, Graham Cracker Ice Cream, Toasted Marshmallows

Already visited thrice since reopening after the pandemic and under new ownership there is little doubt that The Palms is seeking to regain its title as Las Vegas’ best Off-Strip resort, a goal with good chances in terms of dining thanks to Chef Marty Lopez, Tammy Alana and General Manager Jorge Pagani at Scotch 80 Prime.

Debuted late-Spring of 2018, stalwart N9NE Steakhouse making way for a room decorated in Basquiat and Haring, guests visiting Scotch 80 today will find much of the original aesthetic maintained minus paintings kept by past owners, the Bar still well-stocked with rare Whiskeys and service predictably impeccable.

Located at the resort’s east end with an entirely revamped menu, seasonal changes already underway along with an upcoming Tasting Menu and Wagyu Samplers including A5 varieties straight from Japan, it was deferring Carte Blanche to the kitchen that Dinner began with an A5 Wagyu Carpaccio Amuse followed by the first of two Whiskey trios.

Not forgetting delicate Milk Bread, nor hand-cut Steak Tartare made extra smooth by a Quail Egg and melting Duck Liver, the nightly Foie Gras special featured a good sear and Orange Marmalade alongside Prune Armagnac Ice Cream plus Duck Confit in Puff Pastry.

Getting creative with Bone Marrow by adding Beef Cheek and Popcorn alongside “Steakhouse Jerky,” the latter again stunning in terms of taste as well as texture with Thai inspiration, Brie Fondue with Bacon Jam remains a bargain at $17 for an Appetizer that is most certainly sharable.

Refreshing the palate with three more Whiskeys, this time Scotch, it remains safe to say Steaks and Sides at Scotch 80 Prime are amongst Las Vegas’ top-3, a never before seen Bone-in 48oz Japanese A5 Wagyu Tomahawk hulking alongside Mishima 5-Star Wagyu New York Strip and Rib Cap while the “best” side dish is a toss-up between Mushrooms beneath Foie Gras Foam, Truffled “Millionaire’s Maccheroni” or the “Famous” Hash Browns.

Torn between saving room for Dessert or sampling all seven Sauces on additional bites of Steak the decision to do both proved fortuitous, Marty’s Bordelaise made the right way as good as anything one might find in Paris before delving into Pastry Chef Tammy Alana’s delicate Lemon Lime Pavlova and Butterscotch Crème Brulee.

Getting fancy for the #gram with Fireball S’mores, flaming Liquor poured tableside revealing Warm Chocolate Cake, Tammy’s Basque Cheesecake carefully balances bitter and salty with Berries while a dish unveiled in a swirl of smoke finds five types of Chocolate varying in taste, texture, intensity and temperature.

FIVE STARS: Ever since Carnevino closed its doors the desire to visit any Steakhouse but Jean Georges at Aria has been minimal, but with Chefs Marty and Tammy now in charge Scotch 80 may just be the best of its kind. Under the direction of Chef Marcus O’Brien with Jorge Pagani leading the front of house the arms race for best sourcing has been declared via certificates from Japan while both sweets and savories are thoughtful, bold and balanced.

RECOMMENDED: Steak Tartare, Foie Gras, Long Bone Marrow, Steakhouse Jerky, Black Garlic Butter, Red Wine Bone Marrow Bordelaise, Forest Mushrooms, Famous Hash Browns, Millionaire’s Maccheroni, 48oz Japanese A5 Wagyu Tomahawk, Lemon Lime Pavlova, Butterscotch 80 Crème Brulee.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Japanese Wagyu, Snow Beef and Olive Fed Beef priced by the ounce.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.palms.com/eat-and-drink/scotch-80-prime

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11:45 AM
by: Uhockey

Mg Patisserie & Café by Michael Gillet [2,] Las Vegas NV

Mg Patisserie & Café by Michael Gillet

Oatmeal Cookie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cheesecake

Tiramisu

Blueberry Lemon Tart

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Located at 6365 South Rainbow Boulevard, inside the former Peridot Sweets’ adjacent Starbucks, Mg Patisserie & Café features the talents of Pastry Chef and Owner Michael Gillet, a former Michelin Star recipient with nearly three decades of experience.

Established in June of 2019, a mostly turnkey transition from Tiffany Jones’ well-liked bakeshop, it was in short-order that a line of Cupcakes, Cookies and Muffins transitioned to Viennoiserie and Dessert, prices from $4-8 par for the course though the former were previously found Freezer-cold when picked up early morning.

This time received as a gift, two Cookies flat and fairly basic in comparison to others in town, Desserts were highlighted by a Blueberry Lemon Tart inside a delicate Shell plus airy Cheesecake, while Tiramisu lacked any trace of Mascarpone making it nearly as rich as Gillet’s poignant Chocolate Cake.

TWO AND A HALF STARS: A graduate of CFA Marzy Pastry School in France, Michael Gillet spent nearly two decades preparing elegant Desserts at some of America’s top hotels before striking out on his own in 2019, the results of time with Caesars, Red Rock, The Peninsula and Ritz-Carlton evident in items such as airy Cheesecake and Tarts but little else across two tastes.

RECOMMENDED: Cheesecake, Blueberry Lemon Tart.

AVOID: Tiramisu, Chocolate Chip Cookie

TIP: Follow @mgpatisserieandcafe for specials.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.mgpatisserie.com

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October 8, 2022
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Trustworthy Brewing Company [3,] Las Vegas NV

Trustworthy Brewing Company

BEER FLIGHT – T-SHIRT WEATHER PILSNER, MERIT BADGES HAZY PALE ALE, TRUSTWORTHY IPA, SPLIT THE DEADE WILD ALE

CHILI & CHEDDAR CHEESE OMELET, SEASONED TATOR TOTS

TRUSTWORTHY BENEDICT – POACHED EGGS, BRIOCHE TOAST, WHIPPED MASCARPONE & CHEDDAR HOLLANDAISE, SMOKED COUNTRY HAM, SEASONED TATOR TOTS

HUEVOS RANCHEROS – SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS, AVOCADO, QUESO FRESCO, SOUR CREAM, SALSA VERDE, BLACK BEANS, CRISPY TORTILLA, SEASONED TATOR TOTS

ALL-BEEF CORN DOGS – CORNMEAL BATTER, KETCHUP, STOUT MUSTARD

ULTIMATE BRISKET NACHOS – ALL-NATURAL BEEF BRISKET, TORTILLA CHIPS, CHILE VERDE, PICKLED ONIONS, JALAPENOS, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, QUESO FRESCO, FRESH GUACAMOLE

FRIED SHRIMP BUCKET – GIGIL RICE PILSNER TEMPURA, HAND-CUT FRENCH FRIES, HOUSE-MADE SPECIAL SAUCE, KETCHUP

BAVARIAN-STYLE PRETZEL – WHAT PLANE? STOUT MUSTARD, BRASS JAR BEER CHEESE

COLOSSAL CARROT CAKE – TRADITIONAL CARROT BATTER, CHOPPED WALNUTS, RAISINS, CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Born in Burbank, and brought to Las Vegas Boulevard by the folks behind Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, it was August of 2019 that the Strip finally started brewing once again, and although Trustworthy Brewing Company’s location in Palazzo’s Grand Canal Shoppes will always be challenging the Food is both accessible and delicious while service exudes friendly professionalism.

Now re-opened post-Pandemic, and beginning to gain traction during a busy Conference season, Trustworthy Brewing Co. occupies a sizable footprint ready to seat more than four hundred guests and capable of producing some 1150 gallons of Beer from tanks inside a specially-designed room.

Sparring no expense in the build-out, a large bar surrounded by tables, booths, event space and a PDR, it was after greetings from a bubbly hostess that three guests were seated, televisions showing College Football plus playoff Baseball while commentary played overhead.

Built with “Fun” as a core-value, several styles of Beer with quirky names poured throughout a space featuring Skee Ball, it was alongside a $15 flight that Brunch got started, the Omelet with Cheese plus Chili well-executed while Trustworthy’s Benedict riffs on tradition utilizing whipped Mascarpone in the Hollandaise atop Brioche.

Continuing with crispy Tots plus excellent Huevos Rancheros, then some less-inspiring Fries alongside Beer-battered Shrimp, Chef JL Carrera’s all-new Corn Dogs earn praise thanks to snappy Franks and delicate Cornmeal alongside “Ultimate” Brisket Nachos that are pretty much ideal for sharing during the game.

Built to be an eye-catcher, bright blues and reds coating walls throughout the continuous main room, it was here that GM Robert Parekh stopped by to tell of upcoming additions including more TVs and a better sound system before watching Ohio State complete a blowout victory while devouring a perfectly prepared Pretzel and “Colossal” Carrot Cake that lives up to its name.

FOUR STARS: Already better than anyone might guess, Trustworthy Brewing Co. Las Vegas now offers brunch from 10a-2p plus all the old favorites to enjoy while watching the game. With Emeril’s now closed and more TV’s coming the Venetian & Palazzo might just have the best family-friendly spot to watch sports come Super Bowl LVII.

RECOMMENDED: TRUSTWORTHY BENEDICT, HUEVOS RANCHEROS, ALL-BEEF CORN DOGS, BAVARIAN-STYLE PRETZEL, COLOSSAL CARROT CAKE.

AVOID: French Fries were pretty bad.

TIP: Open from 12p-10p M-F, 10a-10p Weekends on the second floor of Palazzo, inside the Grand Canal Shoppes. Happy Hour Drink deals from 3pm to 6pm.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.trustworthybrewingco.com/las-vegas

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