SLS Bazaar

The dinner at SLS Bazaar can easily be one of the highlights of the year. I have been DYING to try this restaurant but was only able to get drinks here last time I was in LA due to time constraints and poor planning. I have heard raving reviews of this place and I made sure that I made it my top priority to eat here this time. The food was everything that I wanted it to be and everyone enjoyed the dinner immensely. The atmosphere was also beautiful and definitely something to remember. I will definitely be back!

Japanese Taco - Grilled Eel, Shisho, Cucumber, Wasabi, Chicharron 
The eel was meaty, juicy and seasoned very well. The thin slice of cucumber was the perfect amount of crunchiness freshness and the chicharron provided another textural element. I would not say this is a MUST order as there is soooo much to eat here but nonetheless a delicious start to the meal. 

American Sturgeon Caviar Cones with Crème Fraîche and Chives
This was such a lovely way to enjoy caviar. The rich caviar flavor went perfectly with the creme fraiche and the crispy cone added that ideal crunch to this luscious dish. 

Tortilla de Patatas “New Way” - Potato foam, Egg 63, Caramelized Onions
This dish was like cashmere for your mouth. The potato foam was very smooth and the egg was silky and smooth. The flavors were also very comforting but the one complaint I would have is for a crunchy or crusty element to offset this intense smoothness.

Fermín platter - Assortment of Jamón Serrano Fermín, Jamón Ibérico Fermín, and Jamón Ibérico de bellota Fermín
High quality meats with well made bread. Excellent.

Sea Urchin - Avocado, Steamed Buns
The buns were light and airy and the sea urchin creamy and sweet. Yum!

Your Life Will Change Dashi Linguine - Parmesan, Quail Egg, Basil
Although this was a excellently executed dish, the name causes one to have unrealistic expectations. It was good yes, but did my life change? Don't think so. It was visually stunning though and the flavors were distinct, yet I was not blown away.

Brussels Sprouts - Lemon Purée, Apricots, Grapes, Lemon Air 
Perfectly cooked brussels sprouts dressed in a delectable dressing which highlighted the natural flavor of the vegetable. Beautifully presented like a mountain of green gems. 

Eggplant Tempura - Local Honey, Buttermilk
The batter was crunchy and light and the slightly sweet glaze was quite unique. 

Not Your Everyday Caprésé - Cherry Tomatoes, Liquid Mozzarella
This is one of the Bazaar's most famous dishes. The deconstruction of the traditional caprese salad is just genius and you all know that I am usually not a massive fan of innovation molecular gastronomy cooking. The adorable cheesy balls burst in your mouth to result in a flow of creamy cheesy goodness and the tomatoes are so sweet and all the flavors just melt together oh so gloriously. EAT THIS.

"Philly Cheesesteak" - Air Bread, Cheddar, Wagyu Beef
Ok this dish is the real deal. This is amazing. THIS is the truly life changing dish. The bread is extremely thin but still able to hold its own. The wagyu beef is fatty and flavorful and when you bite through the tender beef you will then taste the crunchy bread and then... amazingly smooth cheese. This is the food of champions. 

Heaven.

Just Shrimp Cocktail - Yeah Right!
This shrimp cocktail was pretty interesting and the cocktail in the pipette tube was nice and tangy and went well with the shrimp. I would not say this is a must order but worth a try especially if you like shrimp cocktail.

Seared Scallops - Romesco Sauce 
Perfectly seared scalloped with a robustly flavored sauce. I did not think this dish was very creative as compared to the other dishes I tried but it was also very delicious. 

Seared Mary’s Farm Chicken with Honey Dates, Mustard Caviar, Mustard Greens
Doesn't this look like pork belly? The chicken was so tender and well flavored throughout you can instantly tell it was marinated perfectly. The skin is crispy the sweetness from the honey dates and the spicy tang from the mustard caviar just results in a beautiful medley of flavors. 

Hot Chocolate Mousse - Pear Sorbet and Salty Hazelnut Praline
A rich and intense chocolate mousse. Good for chocolate lovers!

Red Velvet Cupcake
This was unfortunately the one dish we did not like. C commented that it tasted a bit salty... a bit like shrimp? I am unsure what resulted in this strange flavor but it was not the best red velvet I've had.

Apples "Carlota" - Bread Pudding with Saffron Sauce
DELISH. Soft, gooey, crispy on the outside bread pudding. Perfect ending.

The Bazaar

SLS Hotel 

465 S La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills
Los Angeles
CA 90048
USA

Il Tramezzino

M went to school in USC and therefore I knew that he would have a good list of yummy places to visit. I had a bunch of "must eats" that I was eager to try but the place that M chose was pretty satisfying. The croissant panini was particularly delicious and made for a instagram worthy shot :) I don't think I would make a point to come here if I was in LA as there are so many interesting places to go to but if I lived here I would love to come here for a very solid panini.

454 N Canon Drive

Beverly Hills

CA 90210

USA

Serendipity

A short and sweet post of the crazy delectable treat I got in Vegas :D

Serendipity 

Caesar's Palace

3570 S Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas

NV 89109

USA

Milk

The house we lived in was right by the Grove which was super convenient and also really close to the amazing Milk. J has posted a picture of a red velvet macaron sandwich before on instagram and I have been dying to try this so I was so happy to find out that Milk was only down the street (road to obesity). Milk is a cute little shop serving delicious desserts and has both a ice cream parlour and a bake shop. I was unfortunately unable to try everything (perhaps would not be able to fit into my clothes if I did), but everything that I did try was deliciousss. Milk desserts for breakfast = the true breakfast of champions. Make sure you go and satisfy your sweet tooth when you are in LA!

GIMMMEE

Red Velvet Ice Cream Bar... heaven.

Milk

7290 Beverly Boulevard 

Los Angeles

CA 90036

USA

Urth Cafe Again

Urth Cafe is a classic favorite and is a place I always make a point to go to when I am in LA. The food is always fresh, delicious, and hits the spot. We came to Urth for our first meal back in LA after driving from Joshua Tree after a night of camping and it was definitely what I needed. I thought I was going to die driving through the desert because we forgot to turn on the AC (.... I know). It was definitely a relief when we finally got back to civilization and I was ready to eat some glorious food.

Quiche of the Day with a Fresh Salad
T and I were choosing between a quiche lorraine or a more healthy version and we choose the healthier version which contained tomatoes and rosemary? The quiche was scrumptious - the crust was buttery and flakey and the filling was rich and flavorful. The salad was fresh and sweet and went perfectly with the quiche. Yum yum yum.

Arugula Salad with Burrata and Heirloom Tomatoes 
I love every single component of this dish. Arugula is one of my favorite types of veggie for salads and heirloom tomatoes are just the best. And burrata, do I even need to explain? Get this salad, it's looovely.

Urth Cafe
Various Locations 

Delmonico

Vegas has a plethora of steakhouses and it may be hard to decide which one to visit as many have impressive accolades. M highly recommended Delmonico and I was really impressed with my dining experience there. Delmonico is opened by famous chef Emeril Lagasse and has been known to serve very high quality steaks. This was the first proper meal after our 3 days of partying and it was definitely a satisfying one.

Steak Tartare 
This was a very well executed steak tartare and I liked how the meat is not too finely minced. The ingredients were high quality and I enjoyed how the tartare was already well seasoned but the other condiments were on the side so you could adjust the flavor to your own personal liking.

Oops forgot which cut
The steak here was excellent. The flavor of the meat was heavenly and it was incredibly tender and juicy. The boys enjoyed the steak here more so than they did at Mastros (WHAT!). But I must agree this was a extremely delicious piece of steak, definitely up there with some of the top steaks I've tasted. 

Creamed Corn Gratin
This is AMAZING. Possibly the best creamed corn I have ever had. The panko crust on the top is absolutely genius and goes perfectly with the luscious cream sauce which is smothering the sweet and juicy corn kernels. I still dream about this cream corn all the time and hope to recreate it myself but I probably do not want to know about all the butter and cream which makes this so divine. 

Chocolate and Peppermint Ice Cream Layer Cake
I am not the hugest fan of chocolate and mint but this was definitely a delicious dessert. Hence I can only imagine how amazing this would be for someone who did enjoy this flavor combination. I would say that the presentation was not that desirable (poop).

The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas
NV 89109

Pretty Salmon

Oh gahhhh super super behind on posts! Was so busy getting settled in then T came to visit and we had such a great time all over New York. I am getting into the hang of classes and will start to churn out the backlogged posts (as long as the ridiculous amount of readings don't drown me).

Salmon is one of my favorite types of fish to eat (BEST is black cod nom nom). This was at a restaurant in Vegas (forgot which one). Just a pretty food porn pic for you all.