Showing posts with label DTLA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DTLA. Show all posts

Monday, February 24, 2014

Baco Mercat

One of my favorite places in DTLA (downtown LA) - never disappoints. Always so good!

Baco's very own POP
baked crispy eggplant (tomato, oregano, mozarella) 
new on the menu, " crispy pork testa
(lentils, romesco, gremolats)
"the original" pork, beef carnitas, salbitxada 

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Bugatta Melrose

Bugatta Restaurant & Bar is among the row of restaurants on Melrose Avenue in LA.  It has a vibrant atmosphere and quite lively!  I love that every room is different!  For a more romantic and quiet atmosphere, Bugatta has the outside patio dining area with different sections to your specific liking, or big groups of up to 15 can be seated in one of their lounge areas for cocktails and appetizers.   Each area in the Outside Patio has a theme: The Patio Dining Area, Miami Seating,  The Bungalows, and The Bar.  I like The Bungalows best -- a white curtain drapes down to give it a more romantic feel.   The white furnitures also gives it a cozy feeling, especially the one next to the fire and ice fireplace.

I can see this place to be great hang out.  Even with its casual atmosphere, one can still dress up and enjoy an evening with friends without feeling stuffy.

Our group was seated in the Dining Lounge.  It was very casual.  We shared appetizers and enjoyed champagne and wine to cleanse our palates.  It was great!  Our server, Gillian and host, Annette were  amazing!  The birthday celebrant, Xerez sure picked a great place to celebrate her special day with friends.

Valet parking is available right outside.  Unfortunately, it's LA so parking is scarce and a permit is required to park in the streets.

                         Location: 7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046



The Bungalow

One of the seating areas in the Patio Dining
Crab Cakes  - Truffle Oil Corn Puree, Citrus Apple Slaw, Pea Sprouts
Tuna Tar Tar - Jalapenos, Scallions, Avocado Mousse
Calamari - Spicy Marinara 
SPICY BBQ CHICKEN - Smoked gouda, mozzarella, onions, chilies, cilantro





Xerez, the birthday celebrant! 
Cheers to another fun birthday celebration! 




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Monday, April 8, 2013

Hot and Trendy in DTLA

Baco Mercat, located on Main Street in downtown Los Angeles is another unique dining experience. "Baco" is their signature flatbread stuffed with crispy pork belly and beef carnitas. It's served like a taco with toppings on crispy flatbread.  According to Baco's chef Joe Centeno, this inspiration is taken from the Spanish version of a pizza called "coca."

Many dishes are in small plate portions or tapas style and are  influenced by the Western and Eastern-Meditarranean cultures.  What I like best about this restaurant is that they get their poultry, pork and beef from producers who raise their animals humanely with no growth hormones or antibiotics.

The restaurant is small and trendy!  Reservations are required; otherwise the wait could be up to 2 hours on a Friday night.  It's a "hot spot" in DTLA (downtown Los Angeles).

                  LOCATION:  408 S. MAIN ST., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90013 | 213.687.8808


crispy surf clams
remoulade, yuzu, aleppo
 
za’atar & sumac lebni
puffy bäco bread, olive oil
 

“el pesco”
crispy shrimp, sriracha, chive dressing
 

2 oz. fresh burrata
pickled mushroom, tomato, pomegranate
“the original”
pork, beef carnitas, salbitxada
 

caramelized cauliflower
pine nuts, mint, garlic, lebni
Baco Pops: Hibiscus Sweet & Sour and Tamarindo & Mango