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March 25th, 2010 — Resturants, Things I Love
We’ve all visited Laduree and oh’d and ah’d over the gorgeously packed pastel macaroons, but what always sold me was the packaging not the taste. My favorite macaroons have always been from Yauatcha in London and the local patisserie ‘Paulette’ in Beverly Hills. Paulette Koumetz, the celebrated French pastry chef, that has a passion for reinventing the classic almond cookie infused with tastey ganache. Stroll into her shop just off Beverly Drive and the vivid hues of macaroons with have your mouth watering. Just one bite of my favorite Rose or Sweet Wedding Almond Macaroon and and you’ll be hooked! – THE WIFE
Paulette
9466 Charleville Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California
9 0 2 1 2
www.Paulettemacarons.Com
March 10th, 2010 — Resturants
I discovered Larchmont Larder last year and ever since have been in love with their selection of home-style comfort foods. The larder has a similar feel to Joan’s on Third, counter tops lined with food to dine in or take out. It’s literally the perfect pantry for THE WIFE who in a panic for dinner and needs a night off from cooking. Make sure to try the meatloaf with wild mushroom gravy and the beet salad with apples and goat cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, take home a container of the vanilla bean apple sauce for dessert! – THE WIFE
626 Larchmont Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
9 0 0 0 4
December 23rd, 2009 — Cooking, Resturants
The other day I was Babysitting family friend, 9 year old Lily, when she requested to go to MILK Cafe. While in MILK I ran into executive pastry chef, Dave Baker, who was telling us about an amazing new Ice Cream he Dreamt up. As soon as he said red velvet cake batter with cream cheese ice cream swirl my mouth started watering! And oh my God was it good! My heart has always belonged to Coldstone Creamery’s cake batter ice cream, But my new number 1 is this red velvet marvel. It’s available in pints in the Freezer section at MILK or for Special Order. So run don’t walk for this seasonal holiday treat!
MILK
7290 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, California
9 0 0 3 6
November 11th, 2009 — Resturants
Entrance to Bottega Louie
When Chelsea, My Best Friend, was turning 25, I already had it in my head I wanted to take her to new restaurant, Bottega Louie. Normally anything in Downtown LA would stop me dead in my tracks from trekking all the way down there. But in honor of the Birthday girl… I figured lets be outright adventurous!
Upon arrival we walked into the Restaurant only to discover they had the most adorable market place, shelves stocked with every kind of gourmet everything: jams, chutneys, sauces, oils, nuts, pastas, even freshly bundled flowers. On the counter tops food waiting to be boxed up for take out in fitting little pastel boxes (Resembling Laduree) Also every kind of pastry and sugary confection imaginable…. mini tarts, cakes, Macaroons, cookies, the list goes on. While waiting for our table we just stood trying to decide what to splurge on. I eventually chose lavender honey, apricot and fig chutney and Dark Chocolate Non Perils… My Favorite Chocolate Treat. Chelsea went home with an Assortment of Teas and Hot Chocolate.
After our Shopping spree in the lobby, we wandered over to the Bar Area for pre -dinner cocktails. The very sweet and accommodating bar tender mixed up a virgin moijito for me (since I’m allergic to alcohol) and a Fun birthday cocktail for Chelsea which coincidentally matched her gorgeous Coral Phillip Lim dress. Now that is noticing the details!
Finally it was time to be seated (they don’t take reservations) We were greeted by two of the most friendly and welcoming hostesses, which is rare to find females who are generally thrilled your dinning in their restaurant. Hahah! We sat down and took in the beautiful high ceilings and glowing ambiance. We also started to take notice to the fact that every waiter in the restaurant looked like a delicious male model straight off the runway. And most all of them had a flirty and sweet personality to back up their gentlemanly looks! Bonus! After dinning on Lasagna and Raviolis and Macaroons with a side of eye candy, I was shocked at how Reasonably cheap the Bill was! All and All a perfect evening out on the town! And to put the extra cherry on our evening, on the way out busboy said to us … “Thank you for decorating the restaurant with your beauty!”
I’ll definitely be back! – THE WIFE
Interior or the Restaurant, You feel more like your in New York then Down town LA.
Baskets of Fresh Fruit in the Lobby Market
Beautiful Macaroons lined up like Soliders in there Cute pastel Boxes. Perfect for Girlie Gifts for Friends.
Yummy Tarts Line the counters
Me, Miss Taryn, picking out which items to take home and cook with!
Bottega Louie
700 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California
9 0 0 1 7
October 29th, 2009 — Resturants
Wives, Have I got a brunching, lunching and everything else in between spot for you! After hearing rave reviews from a few friends, I made the drive to Santa Monica for Brunch with my friend Jill. And Oh My Goodness was it worth it!! Just Hidden next door to Santa Monica Seafood is this wonderful little gem. Don’t be Threatened by the Long line to order, they manage to turn out your food and a table to sit at quite quickly. I ordered the green eggs and ham ( photographed below ) which don’t let the name fool you, its Thinly Sliced La Queria Prosciutto, Poached Eggs, Basil Pesto all on top of the most delicious and thick homemade English muffin. I about feel to the floor after taking my first bite! Not only was my breakfast delectable, but I also couldn’t help but order some sweet pasty treats to take home for later. A Morning bun and Raspberry Strudel Muffin. Which were probably the best breakfast treats I’ve had in Los Angeles since I lived here. This is Definitely a new favorite spot of mine, But the only downside being its all the way on the West Side. So for those of you Wives living in Santa Monica or Brentwood… I’m extremely jealous!
You can also take home fresh baked bread for the week, Perfect to fresh morning toast and making yummy sandwiches to send your kids off to school with!
Oh my Goodness… Just order one of everything, instead of trying to make a decision. Its impossible.. Everything is just SOOOO GOOD!
The Famous Green Eggs and Ham for Breakfast! Too Good to be True!
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, California
9 0 4 0 4
