Spring in Provence at Kendall Brasserie (Los Angeles, CA)
by guest blogger @btsunoda
Taking a
staycation can be a unique way to try a restaurant that you wouldn’t ordinarily
visit. While on a staycation, consider changing your eating habits and wander
outside of your hood. Why not take the opportunity to mimic something that you
would experience in another country?
Kendall’s
Brasserie is the ideal place to have a transportive experience to France
without spending the money for travel. As in true brasserie form, the bar is
the center of the restaurant; the French antiques that adorned the walls made
me forget that I was only miles away from home.
From now until
the end of May, Kendall’s Brasserie is featuring “Spring in Provence”. This
special event is part of their “Passport to France” series where executive Chef
Jean-Pierre Bos takes guests through a virtual culinary tour through France.
Recently, I was able to preview some of the items that will be served.
Housemade albacore tuna confit is the centerpiece of their Niçoise salad.
Housemade albacore tuna confit is the centerpiece of their Niçoise salad.
They add Boston
lettuce, haricot vert, tomatoes, potatoes, chopped eggs, niçoise olives and toss the
ingredients with a shallot vinaigrette.
The fresh albacore confit made me realize how tasty tuna can be. Farmers market
quality ingredients allowed the salad to shine.
Tomato tarte tatin consisted of tomato confit, basil and parmesan.
Most tarte tatin crusts are similar to a pie or a quiche in
appearance. Their version was unique because the bottom of the crust was very
thin and super crisp. Tomato lovers will enjoy this dish.
