The Official Los Angeles Shopping + Dining Thread

[whodini]

Originally Posted by eglbc

My experience there was perfect.
French service is slow for a reason.
How so?

The type of cuisine (or culture) has never been an excuse for me for slow service. Even in the other French-staffed joints around LA and elsewhere, I've had good service even if the food takes a while to prepare. Not getting a refill on my glass or waiting twenty minutes to find the guy to bring the check isn't part of some "experience" for me.

 

[eglbc]

Originally Posted by whodini

How so?

The type of cuisine (or culture) has never been an excuse for me for slow service. Even in the other French-staffed joints around LA and elsewhere, I've had good service even if the food takes a while to prepare. Not getting a refill on my glass or waiting twenty minutes to find the guy to bring the check isn't part of some "experience" for me.

While im sure not getting your check 5 minutes after the last course is served, or a water refill can be a bummer, thats a unique issue with the staff at that moment. How hard is it to flag the maitre de and express your needs?

I dont think i need to explain french service to someone who has experienced it and knows foods, im just saying that sounds typical. Its a traditional bistro, its going to be leisurely paced.

 

[CasinoRoyale]

I was just watching Man vs. Food and he went to El Tepeyac in Boyle Heights(I think). Had Machaca, it looked good. Anyone ever been there? I searched the thread and didn't find anything.

Thanks for the heads-up on the Food Truck thing. It's Saturday. I have to work now anyway so obv I'm passing.

 

[Biff]

Originally Posted by CasinoRoyale

I was just watching Man vs. Food and he went to El Tepeyac in Boyle Heights(I think). Had Machaca, it looked good. Anyone ever been there? I searched the thread and didn't find anything.

Thanks for the heads-up on the Food Truck thing. It's Saturday. I have to work now anyway so obv I'm passing.

Have the same question re: El Tepeyac... Been fiending for some good, greasy mexican food...

Skipping the food truck thing as I suspect it will be nothing short of a cluster...

 

[NameBack]

Originally Posted by whodini

I wouldn't be excited about Baazar.

Any particular reason?

I think it's worth going at least once, for the novelty of it.

Personally I find the food to be generally very good even without the novelty, and service is usually excellent.

 

[NameBack]

I guess I'll have to go back to AOC the next time I'm in LA

I went once and enjoyed it, but I sort of came out considering it to be on a tier below the more world-class establishments in LA

but seems like everyone in here is quite enamored

has it changed substantially in the last 18 months or so? It has been a while since I've been.

 

[oisin]

Originally Posted by NameBack

I guess I'll have to go back to AOC the next time I'm in LA

I went once and enjoyed it, but I sort of came out considering it to be on a tier below the more world-class establishments in LA

but seems like everyone in here is quite enamored

has it changed substantially in the last 18 months or so? It has been a while since I've been.

I agree. The one time I went I was not overly impressed. Fine but not awesome. I like Lucques better.

On another topic, besides Standard Issue, are there other good stores nearby for shopping/browsing? Gonna hit up MOCA and hopefully Lazy Ox tonight.

 

[PG2G]

Anyone try the burger at Gorbals? What's the verdict?

 

[theom-]

Okay so whos taking advantage of this $60 for dinner, movie, and valet for two at the Grove or Americana? Yeah they are kind of played out places in LA but a deal like that for a decent dinner and movie is ridiculous. I actually like Frida too.

 

[MIKE_JE]

American Rag is at 75% off. Picked up a Wings + Horns flannel from F/W for $45.00...I think i got the last small in those but there is plenty left in other sizes.

 

[driveslowk]

Grilled cheese sandwich at forage is goooood.

 

[jet]

Going to westside tavern this weekend.

 

[driveslowk]

Originally Posted by driveslowk

Grilled cheese sandwich at forage is goooood.

caramelized shallots, gruyere, white cheddar. more pics of pork belly

The pork is a bit absent from the sandwich but it's a pretty good sandwich. The cole slaw and the sauce give it a zesty/refreshing flavor that I like. Also, it was a bit different the two times I had it. now it's burrata time.

 

[fobe46]

Originally Posted by MSSneaker

American Rag is at 75% off. Picked up a Wings + Horns flannel from F/W for $45.00...I think i got the last small in those but there is plenty left in other sizes.

Any other W+H on sale?

 

[MIKE_JE]

Originally Posted by fobe46

Any other W+H on sale?

There was a tiger fleece size small, several red flannels M-XL, and some cardigans. It might all be gone by now though.