Thursday, April 2, 2009

Providence 5x5 Menu Revealed!

The 5x5 Chef's Collaborative will kick off at Providence on April 28, featuring guest chef Alessandro Stratta from ALEX, a one Michelin starred restaurant in Las Vegas for 2 consecutive years.

Here's the menu for the first 5x5 dinner:

Kampachi Sashimi
Ton Buri, Asian Pear, Red Radish and Fennel
David LeFevre

Santa Barbara Abalone and Prawn “Printanier”
Shellfish-Lemongrass Emulsion
Josiah Citrin

Timballo di Orzo in Foglie di Spinaci
con Piselli, Carciofi, Fegato d'Oca, Salsa di Funghi
Gino Angelini

Sauteed Wild Striped Bass
White Carrot Purée, Nettles, Fava Beans, Fennel Pollen
Neal Fraser

Roasted Duck "Apicius"
Spiced Pineapple, Rhubarb and Celery Root
Alessandro Stratta

A Café in Bordeaux
Canelé Ice Cream, Coffee Parfait and Toasted Hazelnuts
Adrian Vasquez

$150 pp, $215 with wine pairing

For the date/restaurant/guest chef lineup, go here.



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Sunday Prix Fixe Meals around Town

A growing list of the Sunday Suppers and Sunday Prix-fixe deals in Los Angeles.
Know of one not on this list? Give me a talking-to at gourmetpigs@gmail.com !


1. Lucques Sunday Supper.
3 courses for $45.

You can't go wrong at Suzanne Goin's restaurant. In terms of higher end comfort food, this is one of LA's best.
8474 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, (323) 655-6277
www.lucques.com


2. Sunday Prix Fixe at The Foundry on Melrose
3 courses for $39, or 4 courses for $49.
Plus, don't forget "Scotch & Song Sundays" - that's live music and complimentary scotch tasting people!

7465 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 651-0915
www.thefoundryonmelrose.com.


3. Sunday Prix Fixe at Eva Restaurant
5 courses for $35, INCLUDING WINE!

Last time I went I had 4 courses + 1 side which included heirloom tomatoes, shrimp scampi, some mighty delicious fried chicken and addicting creamed corn as a side. Two flavors of cupcakes were served for dessert, all with overflowing wine.
7458 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036. (323) 634-0700
http://www.evarestaurant.com


4. Sunday Supper at Palate
3 courses for $35.

933 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, (818)662-9463
www.palatefoodwine.com.


5. Sunday Poor Man's Dinner at Larkin's
It's now quite a "prix-fixe". $12 gets you all the food you can eat!
5 PM til the food's gone.

1496 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock, CA 90041. (323)254-0934.
www.larkinsjoint.com

6. Pinot Bistro
Sunday "locals" night special prices, see the menu here.

12969 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604. (818)990-0500.
http://www.patinagroup.com/restaurant.php?restaurants_id=60


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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Clementine's Grilled Cheese Menu

It's the 8th Grilled Cheese Month at Clementine! No, no fooling.

Every week Clementine will feature 5 different grilled cheeses, including one by another great LA chef each week. 5 different ones every week?? Well, when should I go then? Go every week! Or if you can't make that, here's the entire menu schedule. Pick and choose wisely.

Here's what Clementine is serving up April 1-4:
  • Oliver's Grilled Cheese: pepperjack, soppresata, and Calabrian peppers, on white rye - courtesy of Nancy Silverton of Mozza and La Brea Bakery
  • The Original Beef Dip Grilled Cheese, on a French roll served with hot mustard (add a pickled egg, $1)
  • Monte Cristo: turkey, ham, gruyere, mayo and dijon on white bread, grilled French-toast-style, dusted with powdered sugar and served with strawberry jam
  • Pecorino sardo, oven-roasted tomatoes, olives and thyme on panini bread
  • Cheddar and Swiss on dark bread served with crunchy apple slaw

Week of April 6-11:
  • Chicharron de queso (crispy fried cheese!) with black beans, avocado, pickled jalapenos, mayo and pico de gallo - courtesy of Jimmy Shaw, chef/owner Loteria Grill
  • Grilled cheese al carbon: jack cheese, grilled marinated steak, bacon, avocado, chopped onions and cilantro, served with smoky salsa
  • Fontina with truffled mushrooms and brisket jus on country bread
  • Grilled Garlic Melt, served with fava bean puree, sauteed greens and shaved parmesan
  • Little Armenia: soujouk, melty cheese, herbs and grilled tomato on Armenian bread
P.S. Sandwiches can be prepared meatless and on matzah for Passover - just ask!
Week of April 13-18:
  • Provolone, hot Italian sausage and garlicky rapini on ciabatta - courtesy of Evan Kleinman, host of KCRW's Good Food and chef/owner Angeli Cafe
  • BBQ chicken with mozzarella, red onion, cilantro, and smoky bbq sauce
  • Croque Monsieur: ham and gruyere on country white bread, topped with mornay sauce and more cheese
  • Brie, baby spinach, balsamic onions, currants and pine nuts on panini bread
  • Quesadilla with havarti, roasted poblanos and ripe mango, served with salsa and black bean salad
P.S. Sandwiches can be prepared meatless and on matzah for passover - just ask!
Week of April 20-25:
  • Camembert with mustard greens and delicious mushrooms on country bread - courtesy of Amelia Saltsman, author of The Santa Monica Farmers' Market Cookbook
  • Tuna-Runa: Italian tuna, cheddar, and creamy mushrooms on buttery white bread
  • Chili dog grilled cheese: meaty chili and hot dog melted together with cheddar cheese. Our salute to Pinks!
  • Grilled Torta: ham, cheese, roasted tomato mayo, mustard-fried onions, grilled jalapenos, lettuce and avocado on homemade telera
  • Pastrami Reuben: Niman Ranch pastrami, gruyere, sauerkraut and our 10,000 lakes dressing on rye bread
Week of April 27-30:
  • Queso mahon with chorizo, quince paste and romesco - courtesy of Suzanne Goin, chef/owner Lucques, A.O.C. and Tavern
  • Cobb Sandwich with havarti, blue cheese, chicken, bacon, avocado and roasted tomato mayo on semolina bread
  • Ensley Cheese Steak - Annie's cheesy meatloaf grilled with peppers, onions, and pepperjack on a toasted french roll
  • Asparagus, green garlic, fines herbs and three cheeses on wholegrain bread
  • Mini Mouse Ears grilled cheese - for your kid or the kid in you


Clementine
1751 Ensley Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 552-1080
www.clementineonline.com



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