This week has been filled with social events. Most involved eating, and there were three restaurants worth mentioning. One old favorite, and two new experiences.
Wednesday night we met with Stephen and Todd at Sanamluang Cafe, our favorite Thai restaurant. (Sorry Jill B. I took my camera, but forgot to get some Kodak moments.) Sanamluang’s food is super tasty and cheap. It also opens late for club goers to get some food in their stomachs after a night’s activities. We ordered some usual appetizers, Shrimp cakes and Satay. Those can never go wrong. My favorite is the Spicy Beef Noodle. Super hot, but so delicious.
Thursday noon we met Nancy and Mark at Canter’s Deli, a Los Angeles landmark that I always wanted to visit. Very friendly service. I ordered Corned Beef and Cabbage. I almost fainted when it arrived. The thing was HUGE! Half head of cabbage covered with layers of thinly sliced corned beef. Plus a super large broiled potato. So good, but there was no way that I could finish the whole plate. I would definitely order it again though!
Thursday evening we went to a new French restaurant comme Ça. Nicely decorated interior. Music was a bit loud when we walked in. But then we were lead to a section partly enclosed by walls that dampened the sound a bit. Waiter was very attentive and friendly. (Cute too!) Maybe too friendly that it bothered CB and Dorothy. It was fine with me.
We started with Moules Frites and Tarte Falmbée. OMG! The fries with garlic aïoli were just heavenly. And the mussels, the broth was not too heavy, but flavors just exploded in the mouth. CB especially loved the tarte. Caramelized onions so sweet and tasty. And it was as big as a medium pizza!
For entrées, Dorothy ordered Salmon, CB ordered Beef Stroganoff, and I ordered the waiter-recommended Braised Lamb Shank. I didn’t try the salmon or stroganoff. But the tasters assured me that they were really good. The lamb shank was tasty but a little too salty for me. They did top it with a sweet tomato jam that balanced the saltiness. But there was too little to go with the meat. I am not saying that it was bad though. Just a little salty. I think I will try the Duck Confit next time.
Mmmmm, now I’m really hungry. It all sounds so wonderful!
Do you find, after a week of eating out and eating rich foods, yourself just wanting simple (but good) food for a few days?
I do feel like having simple food now. Small portions!
Also, just feel like staying home and stay in bed. 