Endo Edibles

November 7, 2022
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Anima by EDO [3,] Las Vegas NV

Anima by EDO

KUSHI OYSTERS – Aguachile, Cucumber, Cilantro, Lemongrass

PERUVIAN BABY SCALLOPS – Shaved Brown Butter, Lemon, Arbequina Olive Oil

HAMACHI CRUDO – Plum Ponzu, Grapes, Micro Cilantro

HAWAIIAN TUNA SASHIMI – Aji Amarillo Escabeche, Kalamata Vinaigrette

ITALIAN & SPANISH BOARD – Prosciutto de Parma, Paletilla Iberica, Lomo Iberico,
Chorizo Iberico, Salchichon Iberico, Mortadella, Speck, Mahon Cheese, Aged Manchego, Parmigiano Reggiano

CATALAN OLIVE OIL BREAD & SANTOÑA ANCHOVIES – Fresh Tomato, Olive Oil, Sea Salt

FOIE GRAS TERRINE – Don PX Gelée, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Black Currant Jam

CARBONARA TART – Pancetta, Egg, Olive Oil, Black Pepper

SPANISH ARTICHOKE A LA PLANCHA – Green Tomatillo Romesco, Shaved Foie Gras

DUCK & FOIE GRAS AGNOLOTTI – Butter, Parmesan Espuma, Vin Cotto

MORTADELLA RAVIOLINI – Spinach, Pistachio Pesto

CARROT CAPELLETI – Rabbit Ragu, Chestnuts

TRUFFLE CAVATELLI – Salchichon, English Peas, Bone Marrow

RAVIOLONE – Dungeness Crab, Ricotta, Soft Egg Yolk, Baby Corn, Brown Butter

LAMB NECK ROULADE – Chimichurri Caponata, Shishito

HUDSON VALLEY DUCK BREAST – Roasted Leeks, Fermented Persimmon, Grapefruit Gel

CRÈME BLULEE – Matcha Green Tea

PINEAPPLE CANELON – Mango Sorbet, Coconut Espuma, Caramel

CHOCOLATE CREMOSO – Dark Chocolate Fudge, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Crostini

Serving Las Vegas since January 8th 2022, the old Kitchen Table Squared space getting a big upgrade, Anima by EDO merges Italian and Spanish Cuisine into a whole new experience with several of Chef Oscar Amador’s signatures making their way over from Chinatown.

Tapping industry veterans from front-of-house to kitchen, Chris Leavitt heading up the bar, it is following warm greetings at the door that guests are led to a choice of diverse seating options, banquets in the back most quiet with a full view of murals from local artist Apolo Torres.

More “approachable” than EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine per General Manager Roberto Liendo, though certainly never lacking for creativity, Dinner at Anima begins with Appetizers briny Oysters preceding Baby Scallops topped in Brown Butter Curls plus good Olive Oil.

Serving Charcuterie from the former Barista station near the door, a mix of Spanish and Italian choices perfect for two-to-four alongside “Catalan Olive Oil Bread” and Anchovies, Sashimi-grade Tuna comes next coiled inside Aji Amarillo Escabeche.

Focused largely on new items, though Foie Gras in whatever form Oscar chooses to serve it is a must, Carbonara Tarts pack plenty of punch into just one bite while grilled Artichokes benefit tremendously from shaved Duck Liver plus Romesco utilizing Tomatillos and a bit of heat.

Going all-in on Pastas, four of five recently added and the Bone Marrow-slathered Cavatelli an Instagram-friendly signature, seasonality is embodied by vegetal Capelletti with Rabbit and Chestnuts served hot on the heels of an enormous Pasta-pocket filled with Dungeness Crab, Ricotta and Egg Yolk.

Richer with Cheese Raviolini topped in Pork, Spinach and Pistachios, more so via Duck Agnolotti fortified with Foie, entrees included rosy Duck Breast amidst acid plus Lamb Neck cooked crisp on the surface but rich and unctuous within.

Rounding out the night with Desserts, Matcha Creme Brulee polarizing but poignant in its bitter-sweet juxtaposition, Pineapple Canelon remains light and bright while Chocolate Cremoso shows off Ingredient quality through its simplicity.

FIVE STARS: From the team that brought Las Vegas EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine, Anima by EDO is bigger and brighter with all the right ingredients to succeed where others have struggled, its continued evolution since opening a testament to the talent of Chef Oscar. GM Roberto Liendo and everyone else involved.

RECOMMENDED: PERUVIAN BABY SCALLOPS, ITALIAN & SPANISH BOARD, FOIE GRAS TERRINE, SPANISH ARTICHOKE A LA PLANCHA, RAVIOLONE, CARROT CAPELLETI, DUCK & FOIE GRAS AGNOLOTTI, LAMB NECK ROULADE.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 5:00p-9:00p Thursday through Tuesday, Wednesday dark. Reservations via OpenTable.

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

www.animabyedo.com

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November 5, 2022
6:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Trattoria by Chef Joel, Las Vegas NV

Trattoria by Chef Joel

Prosecco

Wine Flight

Beets & Burrata – Roasted Beets, Stracciatella Cheese, Arugula, Fennel, Toasted Pistachio

Charred Spanish Octopus – Roasted Garlic Aioli, Crispy Potatoes, Citrus Marinade

Chicago Style Calzone – Roasted Garlic Butter, Mozzarella Cheese, Mushrooms & House Meatball – Roasted Garlic Butter, Baked Ricotta, Sunday Gravy

Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli – Sautéed Spinach, Ricotta Cheese, Chive Butter, Tomato Sauce & Osso Buco Ravioli – Veal Shank, Italian Cheese Blend, Sage & Brown Butter Sauce, Herb-infused Veal Bordelaise

Chicken Parmesan – Breaded and Baked, Marinara Sauce, Melted Mozzarella, Rigatoni

Revier Farms USDA Prime NY Strip & Wild Shrimp Scampi – Garlic Butter, White Wine, Lemon & Broccolini – Garlic Butter, Grana Padano Cheese & Mashed Potatoes

Old Fashioned Carrot Cake – Cream Cheese Frosting, Walnuts & Sticky Toffee Pudding – Sweet Date Cake, Toffee Sauce, Walnuts, Vanilla Gelato & Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Cake

Recently replacing Marc Sgrizzi’s 6th restaurant in the past decade Trattoria by Chef Joel will soon be reformatting inside the Ahern Hotel, but on Saturday four guests sat down for a look at whats to eat on the tasting menu overlooking an open kitchen.

Not a new Restaurant as opposed to basic rebranding, Joel Ott’s name replacing Marc on the marquis in Ahern’s lobby, it is alongside construction curtains that diners will find tables plus a counter suggesting what looks to have previously been a Buffet.

Familiar with Ott from the Four Seasons, a pleasant man happy to discuss ideas present and future, Trattoria’s Tasting menu features straight-forward Italian Fare alongside “flights” of Wine that see everything described and poured at once with numbering to pair each with a course.

Using a mix of robots and staff to serve, though the counter utilizes Ahern’s culinary team, course one offered a Beets and Burrata Salad followed by Spanish Octopus a bit overcooked alongside crispy Potatoes.

Not sure if the Tasting changes frequently, all items served essentially portioned down from Trattoria’s usual list, the “Chicago-style” Calzone impressed all despite criticism from a supposed Deep Dish expert while the Meatball at its side was crumbly thanks to too much cooking time just like the Cheese on top.

Improved with housemade Pasta, Osso Buco Ravioli reminiscent of Batali’s famous Beef Cheek version, Chef Ott’s Chicken Parmesan elevates a classic by cooking it extra thin and crispy beneath vibrant Tomato Sauce also served atop Rigatoni.

Surf n’ Turf to finish, Prime NY Strip and Wild Shrimp prepared Scampi-style each cooked flawlessly, Dessert may not scream “Trattoria” but it is nonetheless successful with Carrot Cake and Sticky Toffee Pudding both better than most in Las Vegas and Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Cake an unexpected winner.

THREE STARS: Best gauged as a “work-in-progress” right now Trattoria by Chef Joel serves competent Italian Cuisine at a fair price, but considering its location and current lack of traffic the execution of certain items could have been better and none of it is good enough to make the Restaurant a destination as opposed to a hotel amenity.

RECOMMENDED: Calzone, Chicken Parmesan, Osso Buco Ravioli, Old Fashioned Carrot Cake.

AVOID: Charred Spanish Octopus, House Meatball.

TIP: Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with differing menus for each.

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

www.ahernhotel.com/dining/trattoria-by-chef-joel/

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November 3, 2022
11:30 AM
by: Uhockey

Crumbl (Durango) [2,] Las Vegas NV

crumbl Cookies

Milk Chocolate Chip – Milk Chocolate Chips

Peanut Butter Nougat – Peanut Butter, Nougat, Vanilla Bean, Milk Chocolate, Snickers Candy Pieces

Blue Monster – Brown Sugar, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, CHIPS AHOY! Cookie Pieces, Blue Vanilla Frosting, Mini CHIPS AHOY! Cookie

Almond Coconut Fudge – Chocolate Cookie, Sweet Coconut, Milk Chocolate, Almonds

Sugar Cookie – Mother’s Eerie Critters Cookies, White Chocolate Chips, Sprinkles

Cornbread Honey Cake – Cornbread Cookie, Honey Cream Cheese Frosting, Golden Honey, Cornbread Streusel

Born in Logan, Utah Crumbl took the city by storm, their Instagramable rounds offered in thirty stores across six states by 2019 and now easily 100+ with six in Las Vegas including the Durango location opened in May 2020.

Created by Sawyer Hemsley and Jason McGowan, rapid expansion through franchising yielding mixed results from store to store as evidence by Social Media, it was after three improving experiences that the westside storefront proved competent, the staff exceedingly pleasant whilst describing each $3 choice.

Undoubtedly popular in part due to photogenicity, though a sterile interior oversells the fact that everything is made from scratch, the first thing those entering will notice is Crumbl’s limited collection of just six weekly flavors, four specials alongside Sugar slathered in seasonal Icing plus Chocolate Chip that uses all Milk Chocolate and trends far too sweet.

Still a young company, so much success despite only starting in September 2017 certainly enviable, best bites came from specials that included “Peanut Butter Nougat,” all the flavors of Snickers well represented even before placing Candy pieces on top.

Offered onsite or via delivery from 8am until at least 10pm Monday through Saturday it was next that Blue Monster merged crumbl’s Sugar and Chocolate Chip into something slightly better while Almond Coconut Fudge riffed on a Mounds Bar nicely.

Again finding “Cake” concepts better than the Cookies by which crumbl made their name “Cornbread Honey Cake” set a high standard for both the brand and Cookies in general by creating something just savory enough to be Cornbread and then offsetting it with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting plus textural components.

FOUR STARS: With Cookies currently seeing a surge in popularity Utah-brand Crumbl lures guests in by rotating flavors weekly, this collection successful with a few flavors but still more “cake” than cookie.

RECOMMENDED: Peanut Butter Nougat, Almond Coconut Fudge, Cornbread Honey Cake.

AVOID: Chocolate Chip, Sugar.

TIP: Delivery range and offerings found at www.crumblcookies.com/order

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

www.crumblcookies.com

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November 2, 2022
6:08 PM
by: Uhockey

CHĪ Asian Kitchen, Las Vegas NV

CHĪ Asian Kitchen

OOLONG TEA

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI – Jalapeño, Garlic, Ginger Crunch

SWEET & SOUR PORK RIBS – Toasted Peanuts & Scallions

PORK BELLY BAO BUNS – Braised Greens, Hoisin Glaze, Toasted Peanuts

SPICY SICHUAN DUMPLINGS – Pork & Shrimp, Garlic & Chili Sauce

CURRY PUFFS – Ground Prime Beef, Toasted Cumin

LEEK CAKE DUMPLING – Pork & Shrimp, Shiitake Mushrooms

OXTAIL NOODLE SOUP – Oxtails, Green Onions, Ginger

BBQ FRIED RICE – Char Siu Pork, House Fried Rice

MONGOLIAN BEEF – Green Onions, Chili, Garlic

CHARRED GREEN BEANS – Hoisin Garlic Sauce, Chili Oil

KUNG PAO CHICKEN NOODLES – Red Peppers, Peanuts, Chili Crunch

EGG CUSTARD TART – Berry Cream, Berries

CHINESE DONUTS

Built out of dead space at The Strat CHĪ Asian Kitchen opened without fanfare in late October, only a few signs around the property alerting guests to a secret that may just be one of 2022’s best new Restaurants in Las Vegas.

Concepted by Chef Bradley Manchester, time spent staging in San Francisco’s Chinatown not promoted but used to refine skills and understand traditions, CHĪ offers a wide variety of traditional dishes plus several innovative ideas all made from scratch in a brand new kitchen.

Decorated to reminisce of Asian alleyways, though Private Dining Rooms and Bar Seating are also available, CHĪ’s menu ranges from Buns to Noodles made on site, the former fluffy but generously loaded with fatty Pork, Greens and Peanuts.

Coating Calamari with Salt, Pepper and Garlic, or Pork Ribs in tangy Sauce plus Scallions, Dumplings shine whether resting in vibrant Chili Sauce or pan-seared in the form of springy Pork and Shrimp Leek Cakes.

Just $11 for Curry Puffs in flaky golden Pastry, a bargain among bargains since many of the dishes from Chef Manchester and team are priced similar to mom n’ pop spots along Spring Mountain, Oxtail Soup arrived split for five with great depth of flavor created by Stock braised all day including a starter from old batches.

Doing justice to Mongolian Beef, plus BBQ Fried Rice that sees sliced Pork on top plus bits mixed in, “Charred Green Beans” come hard with Garlic while “Kung Pao Chicken Noodles” eat a lot like Dan Dan elsewhere aside from the alternative Protein.

Not listing Desserts on the website or bill of Fare, CHĪ’s Egg Custard Tart a bit flaccid compared to many but propped up by delectable Berry Cream, Chinese Donuts come in a takeout box with Granulated Sugar and hints of Citrus coating the fluffy and oilless base.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS: An unexpected stunner built from the ground up CHĪ Asian Kitchen walks a fine line between traditional and modern, its success thus far a result of fair pricing plus the sort of effort rarely exerted by a casual ethnic eatery on The Strip.

RECOMMENDED: Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs, Pork Belly Bao Buns, Leek Cake Dumplings, Oxtail Noodle Soup, Beef Curry Puffs.
AVOID: Egg Custard Tarts need work.

TIP: Open noon-10p Tuesday through Thursday, till 11p on Friday and Saturday.

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

www.thestrat.com/restaurants/chi-asian-kitchen

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November 1, 2022
11:05 AM
by: Uhockey

Purple Potato Bakery [3], Las Vegas NV

Purple Potato

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

Calamansi Funfetti Cookies – Calamansi, Rainbow Sprinkles, White Chocolate Chips, Butterscotch Chips

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

Red Velvet Cookies – White Chocolate Chips

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies – Milk Chocolate Chips, Walnuts

Classic Ensaymada – Cheese

Ube Ensaymada – Ube Cheese

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

Calamansi Pie – Calamansi Custard, Meringue, Butter Crust

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 Tuesday that nine items were delivered, Savories skipped in favor of recently-added Ensaymada featuring a cloud-like base and Ube or Cheese Topping.

Scaling back “Monster Cookies” to approximately 4”, Calamansi Funfetti featuring a taste not dissimilar to Key Lime Pie, Ube and Red Velvet Cookies feature a crisp rim with molten center while Chocolate Chip Walnut is more traditional but no less enjoyable.

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 varieties offering a delicate crumb and fillings ranging from Flan to Strawberry or Ube Cream beneath Ube Polvoron.

Not forgetting Pie, fans of Coconut should head straight for lavish Young Coconut while those who favor Lemon Meringue will find something better in Purple Potato’s Calamansi atop an all-Butter Crust beneath airy sweetened Egg Whites.

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 a handful of visits it is safe to say Chef Ramir Bolanos DeCastro’s Desserts are better than ever with no lack of creativity.

RECOMMENDED: Calamansi Funfetti Cookies, Ube Velvet Cookies, Young Coconut Pie, Calamansi Pie.

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 30, 2022
1:00 PM
by: Uhockey

9th Anniversary Party, Las Vegas NV

9th Anniversary Party

XLB from Shanghai Taste

BBQ Pork Buns from Rice 2 Go

Crispy Chicken Skins with Smoked Honey from Carson Kitchen

Chicken Paprikas

Nukedli

Pita from Meraki

Falafel from Meraki

Hummus from Meraki

Brisket

Sweet Sticky Rice from Rice 2 Go

Dobos Torte

Ube Coconut Cream Pie from Purple Potato

Bunuelos

Purple Velvet Cookie from Purple Potato

Apricot Maple Clafoutis with Salted Maple Ice Cream

All the best people, anniversary potluck. Honored to have such amazing friends and family.

Posted in Carson Kitchen, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Meraki, Meraki Greek, Meraki Greek Grill, Nevada, Pork, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Sweets, Purplee Potato Sweets, Rice To Go, Rice To-Go, ShangHai Taste Tagged 100% Maple Syrup, 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Almond, Almonds, Apricot, Apricot Maple Clafoutis, Apricot Maple Clafoutis with Salted Maple Ice Cream, Apricots, Barbecue, Barbecue Pork, Barbeque, Barbeque Pork, BBQ, BBQ Pork, BBQ Pork Bun, BBQ Pork Buns, Bean, Beans, Beef, Beef Brisket, Bread, Brisket, Bun, Buns, Buñuelo, Bunuelos, Butter, Butter Crust, Cake, Cakes, Carson Kitchen, Cashew, Cashews, Chick Pea, Chick Peas, Chicken, Chicken Paprikas, Chicken Skin, Chicken Skins, Chickens, Chickpea, Chickpeas, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Frosting, Chocolate Icing, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Sugar, Clafoutis, Coconut, Coconut Cream, Coconut Cream filling, Coconuts, Cookie, Cookies, Cow, Cows, Cream, Cream Pie, Crispy Chicken Skin, Crispy Chicken Skins, Crispy Chicken Skins with Smoked Honey, Crust, Crusts, Dessert, Desserts, Dobos Torte, Dumpling, Dumplings, endoedibles, Falafel, Filling, Food, Foodie, Frosting, Garbanzo, Garbanzo Bean, Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzos, Garlic, Herb, Herbs, Honey, Hummus, Ice Cream, Icing, Jam, Las Vegas, Layer Cake, Lemon, Lemons, LV, Maple, Maple Ice Cream, Maple Syrup, Meraki, Meraki Greek, Meraki Greek Grill, Michael Uzmann, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Chip, Milk Chocolate Chips, Nevada, Noodle, Noodles, Nukedli, Nukedli Dumpling, Nukedli Dumplings, Nukedli Noodle, Nukedli Noodles, NV, Paprika, Pastries, Pastry, Pepper, Peppers, Pie, Pies, Pig, Pita, Pita Bread, Pork, Pork Bun, Pork Buns, pork xlb, Potato, Potatoes, Pure Maple Syrup, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato Sweets, Purple Potatoes, Purple Velvet, Purple Velvet Cookie, Purple Velvet Cookies, Rice, Rice To-Go, Salt, Salted Maple Ice Cream, Sauce, ShangHai Taste, Sin City, Skin, Skins, Smoked Honey, Soup, Soup Dumpling, Soup Dumplings, Sticky Rice, Sugar, Sweet Rice, Sweet Sticky Rice, Syrup, Toasted Almond, Toasted Almonds, Torte, Traditional Shanghai XLB, Ube, Ube Coconut Cream Pie, Ube Jam, Vanilla, Vegas, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate, White Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chips, White Rice, XLB, XLB Dumpling, XLB Dumplings, XLB Soup Dumpling, XLB Soup Dumplings

October 28, 2022
11:30 AM
by: Uhockey

Half Bird Chicken & Beer Catering, Las Vegas NV

Half Bird Chicken & Beer

Sauces – Green Curry Ranch, Sweet Miso BBQ, Wild Honey Mustard, Scallion Ginger, Chili Garlic Crunch, Yuzu Hot Honey, Sriracha Mayo

Nuggs

Brix’s Mac ‘n Cheese – Radiatori Pasta, Cheese, Crispy Spam, Furikake

Broccoli – Roasted Broccoli, Scallion Ginger Sauce, Crunchy Garlic

Chicken Pot Pie Bao – Corn, Chicken, Scallions, Umami Gravy

Spring Mountain “Hot Chicken” Sandwich – Pickled Cucumber, Green Curry Ranch, Shredded Lettuce, Potato Roll

Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich – Pickled Cucumber, Shredded Lettuce, American Cheese, Kewpie Mayo, Potato Roll

Gravy Fries – Umami Gravy, Scallions, Sesame Seeds

Fresh Baked Chocolate Chunk Cookie

Described as a “love letter” to Chicken Half Bird is the newest culinary concept from Chef Brian Howard, the man whose Sparrow + Wolf helped elevate Spring Mountain now focusing on a more casual Restaurant without sacrificing in terms of technique or complexity.

Opened in August to raves from (their words) “Cool Food Kids,” though the location at the end of a constantly-crowded plaza has thus far delayed an on-site visit by this writer, it was via catering that Chef Howard chose to send a smattering of menu offerings on Friday with delivery both professional and timely.

Offering “whatever Chicken you’re craving,” in this case omitting Rotisserie Birds in favor of fried “Nuggs” and Sandwiches, Half Bird immediately shows good branding in terms of packaging and nomenclature – the bite-sized Poultry moist with good spicing even before being plunged into one of seven housemade Sauces.

Comparable to Big Chicken in scope and price, though the source of Half Bird’s Birds is not promoted, Sandwiches see Howard and team coat Breasts delicately before placing them on housemade Potato Rolls, “Spring Mountain Hot Chicken” tingling thanks to Sichuan Peppercorn while “Classic” polarized audiences via Cheese and sweet Mayo.

Beta-testing Pot Pie Bao on the group, texture on point but the interior in need of seasoning, Sides feature big flavors but may not be for everyone as Broccoli eats akin to Garlic confit and Brix’s Mac ‘n Cheese has a soupy consistency outside of crispy bits of Canned Meat.

Better off with Fries, slow-cooked Rotisserie Potatoes roasted in the Chicken Fat as crispy as one can hope (and even better ladled with “Umami Gravy,”) Dessert is singular but mighty in the form of crispy-rimmed, soft-centered Chocolate Chunk Cookies flecked with Sea Salt.

THREE STARS: Based on catering alone Half Bird checks all the boxes in terms of customer service plus branding, but across this order seems best when focusing on simplicity rather than more creative flavors where “a Level Up from the Rest!” seems to obscure rather than enhance otherwise skilled cooking. An in-person visit to try the Rotisserie will need to occur for further comment.

RECOMMENDED: Nuggs, Spring Mountain Hot Chicken Sandwich, Gravy Fries, Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

AVOID: Broccoli, Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich.

TIP: Open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday 11:00am until 2:00am.

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

www.halfbird.com

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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