Life Captured

Petrossian’s New Chef Giselle Wellman

Petrossian Boutique and Restaurant

321 N. Robertson Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA

310-271-0576

Cheers to Girls Night Out!

The New Chef Giselle Hard at Work!

Duck confit salad with candied hazelnuts -Uh- May-Zing!!!

Smoked sturgeon risotto with caviar

Flat Iron Steak

Celery Root, Cumin Carrots, Shallots, Red Wine

Truffle Fontina Agnolotti

Aasparagus, Mushrooms, Parmesan, Prosciutto

Wild Striped Bass

yukon Gold Potato Noodles, Vodka Creme Fraiche, Chive Caviar.

Sorbet Trio

Mango, Peach, Lemon

Vanilla Panna Cotta

Espresso beads, Cardamom Short Bread Cookies

Lemon Tart

Meyer Leon, Meringue

Posted by Kwiri at 8:30 pm Food Reviews Comments (2)

Diva At the Met

December 25th, 2010

Diva at the Met, Vancouver’s premier dining location combining a unique blend of international styles with a generous dash of Pacific Northwest flavours.

Chef Quang Dang invites you to experience their uniquely-crafted, award-winning cuisine in an ambience that is simultaneously elegant and casual.

Special offerings include Diva’s renowned Chef’s Table and highly celebrated wine cellar featuring over 500 varieties.

Dungeness Crab Salad
Marinated Cucumbers, Shaved Fennel, Verjus

Crispy Pork Belly
Creamy Spinach Spaetzle, Red Onion Marmalade

Pan Seared Vancouver Island Scallops
Duck “Pho” Broth, Crispy Shallots, Vietnamese Herbs

Red Wine Crusted AAA Beef Tenderloin
Yukon Gold Potato Fondant, Celeriac, Bone Marrow Jus

Confit Duck Rillettes
Apple & Endive Salad, Castle Blue Cheese Dressing

Butter Poached Turkey Breast
Dark Meat Croquette, Chestnut Puree, Candied Orange & Cranberry Jus

Caramelized Stilton Cheesecake
Spiced Port Reduction, Rhubarb Compote

Warm Chocolate Soufflé
Valrhona Chocolate Sauce, Pistachio Ice Cream

Posted by Kwiri at 10:38 pm Food Reviews Comments (0)

Olive Kitchen + Bar

October 8th, 2010

Roasted Beet + Burrata

roasted Beets, Burrata Cheese, horseradish, Sicilian pistachios red beet and sherry puree

Bruchetta Rustica

Ciabatta Bread, slow roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella , walnut basil pesto, fennel pollen, lemon zest.

Crispy Roasted Chicken

Half boneless marinated chicken, grappa herb jus, grilled asparagus, creamy polenta

Goat Cheese _ wild Mushroom Lasagna

Mozzarella, Besciammella, Marinara sause

Linguini+ Claims

Olive oil, fresh herbs, dry white wine, shallots, garlic, butter

White Chocolate + Wildberry bread pudding

brioche, wildberries, white chocolate, creme anglaise

Six Layer Chocolate Cake

ghirardelli chocolate, toasted almonds, cocoa-mascarpone, chocolate glacage

Traditional Homemade Tiramisu

Burnt caramel sause

Address: 8462 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Parking: $10 for 3 hours valet with validation, $20 flat fee

Mon-Sun 9 am – 12 am

Posted by Kwiri at 10:24 pm Food Reviews Comments (0)

Delphine

October 7th, 2010

Pate Delphine – $16

Fritto Misto – $14

Shrimp, Squid, Mussels, Clams, Lemon

Pizza Bianca – $16

Spinach, Ricotta, Roasted Garlic

W Hollywood
6250 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Parking: 2 1/2 Valet $7 with validation and additional $6 each hour after that

Attentive and excellent Service.

Great for pre-performance dining ( Quick and fast)

Posted by Kwiri at 8:38 pm Food Reviews Comments (0)

Ortolan

October 6th, 2010

Ortolan By CHRISTOPHE ÉMÉ - Executive Chef, Owner

Ortolan restaurant is regarded as the finest French restaurant in town.

Christophe enhanced L’Orangerie’s reputation with his contemporary menu design, featuring elegant dishes that focused on simple preparations and fresh ingredients.

Mushroom Soup

Seared Quail and Parmesan Emulsion

Halibut Ceviche
Soy Sauce with Lemon Grass Sorbet

Tomato Coulis
Coulis with Heirloom Tomato and Yogurt Sorb

Braised Short Ribs
Polenta Olives and Tomato Confit

Opened Ravioli ( Rather unfinished dumpling) -unique and interesting…

Seared Scallop ( little bit of smell of santa monica…) Yellow Corn Coulis and pumpkin gnocchi

Autumn Vegetable Tart

Eggplant Caviar with vegetables from the market

Caramel Panna Cotta

Green Apple Caviar

Lemon Cream

Pear Sorbet and Lemon Emulsion

Excellent service

Delicious Appetizers & Desserts

Great ambiance and Neighborhood Gem.

Address:

8338 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Parking: $5.50 Valet

Tue-Sat 6 pm – 10 pm

Posted by Kwiri at 7:55 pm Food Reviews Comments (0)

Tres by Jose Andres at SLS Hotel

October 5th, 2010

Its LA dine week and of course…it’s the start of FOOD-A-THON for me.

Jose Andres has always been my idol and a favorite chef of all times. Tres and Baazar is both located in SLS Hotel right next to another. Though it was the dine LA week, my foodie yelper buddy Jefferson and I decided to go with our favorite “tapas” style. Thanx for the awesome bday dinner Jefferson! :)

Surprisingly, the restaurant was pretty empty yet the service was superve.

We were first greeted by the manager and had amazing service by 2 alternative very cute “aspiring to be the next Hollywood stars”. But very knowledgeable of the dishes and had awesome recommendations. (Always nice to have waiters who knows their “st**f”)

Delicious & visually pleasing = one of the many reasons why you should live to eat not eat to live.

“THE ULTIMATE GIN & TONIC”

YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM FOUR GINS (BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, TANQUERAY, OXLEY OR HENDRICKS) AND TWO TONIC WATERS (FEVER TREE OR STIRRINGS) – $18

CHEF’S SELECTION OF FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICE SMOOTHIE

RASPBERRY -$8

MINI SHORT RIB SANDWICHES

BRIOCHE BUNS, LETTUCE, TOMATOES -$12

RED SNAPPER CEVICHE

SPICY AVOCADO PURÉE, WASABI, POTATO PUFFS -$15

GRILLED ARTICHOKE

TOMATO TAPENADE, ST. MAURIE GOAT CHEESE – $12

CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN

SERRANO HAM & BÉCHAMEL FRITTERS -$10

LEMON TART

RASPBERRY SORBET -$12

HAZELNUT PEAR CLAFOUTIS

COFFEE ICE CREAM – $12

Trés by José Andrés, a three meal restaurant ensconced in the guest lobby, is a sophisticated and secluded sanctuary peppered with cozy nooks, books and fireplaces, blending the soul of home with the luxury of exceptional dining and service. Endless options await for the SLS guest at Trés, an intimate, Philippe Starck-designed lounge space featuring sleek leather loveseats, communal seating on marble counters, wireless connectivity and two private dining rooms. Chef José Andrés serves up a menu of comfort food with a twist, including everything from an extraordinary European breakfast to inspired evening cocktails.

Executive Chef – Jorge Chicas

Chef De Cuisine – Joe Anguiano

Open Sunday to Thursday, 6:30AM-10:30PM
Friday and Saturday, 6:30AM-11:30PM

Parking – Valet $12

Posted by Kwiri at 11:53 pm Food Reviews Comments (2)

The Sunset Restaurant @ Malibu

October 4th, 2010

The Sunset Restaurant has a Beautiful lounge and banquet facilities, a beach front patio and a completely redesigned & refurbished dining room.

The Sunset Restaurant is located in Malibu, California.

Monday to Sunday – 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Parking – Privat Lot $20 all day, $3/2 hrs with validation

SCALLOPS

Lobster mashed potatoes, white wine sauce – $14

MISO GLAZED SALMON

Bok choy, dashi broth, tofu, udon noodles, piquillo peppers, sesame seeds -$22

TRES LECHES CAKE

Marinated strawberries, marcona almonds, caramel -$8

Posted by Kwiri at 11:43 pm Food Reviews Comments (0)

Gonpachi

October 3rd, 2010

Hidden in Beverly hills, the restaurant has an appearance of a traditional Japanese home. The wood was used in an actual old folk dwelling, and the authentic roof tiles gleam with the luminance of oxidized silver. The building itself is comprised of three distinct wings which encircle the inner garden and express the traditional beauty of Japanese architecture.

134 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Sun.-Thur. 5p.m. – 11p.m. (Last Call 10:30p.m.)

Fri.-Sat. 5p.m. – 12a.m (Last Call 11:30p.m.)

Parking – Private lot $valet