Thursday, April 11, 2013

The Little Door

A secret garden in LA -- A hidden gem amidst the city’s busy streets.  Unless you happen to Yelp this location or heard it from someone, you would never know this place exist. The restaurant’s name “The Little Door”  is nowhere to be found.  If you happen to be passing by, you will notice people going in and out of the rustic “little door”.  

As you enter The Little Door, you will be greeted by the hostess who will take you through a courtyard dimmed with white and shimmering lights.  Already you will feel the warmth and coziness of LA’s secret garden.  It’s an excellent place for a romantic Mediterranean dinner.  There's a theme for every room.  There are four different dining areas:  Patio,  Winter Garden, Blue Room and Piano Room.  Each one is unique.  We were seated in the Winter Garden.  We loved it!  

Valet parking is also available in front of the restaurant.  By the way, you won't miss it.   The Little Next Door is right beside it.  

                                                Location: 8164 W 3rd St  Los Angeles, CA 90048
The Patio

The Little Door is behind us.
Celebrating one of my sister's birthday.  We were seated in the Winter Garden. 

“Little Door Mezze Royale” Assorted Mediterranean Appetizers 
Tuna Tartare, Goat Cheese, Merguez Sausage and Grilled Scallops
Oxtail “Tajine” with Baby Turnips, Chickpeas and Tomatoes 
Couscous
Sesame Crusted Seared Day Boat Sea Scallops with Preserved Lemon Sauce 
Braised Leeks and, Ginger Carrot Flan
Couscous “Royale” with Lamb Stew, Lamb Chops, Chicken & Merguez Sausage
Harissa and Onion Confit
 
Grilled White Mediterranean Sea Bass
with Saffron Espelette Pepper Sauce 

Roasted Parsnip Purée, Steamed Spinach and Baby Carrots
Dessert Board
Dessert menu changes daily, so menu choices are written on chalkboard and
the server will bring this to your table. 
 "Molten Chocolate Cake"Our Birthday Cake for the Celebrant

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