Since the wedding, my girlfriends and I decided to try to get together once a week. It worked…for about two weeks. And then we just informally decided that getting together a couple times a month would be better. Besides talking on the phone, that would allow us to catch up on each others’ lives, gossip, enjoy the company of just the girls, and gossip some more. We especially love getting together during dinner – there is a foodie in each of us – and there is no better time to eat and bond then during Dine LA!
The last time we experienced Dine LA together, we went to Mr. Chow. Kris really wanted to try Spago, but we just could not get a reservation. However, we decided much earlier this time around and booked a reservation before Dine LA began. So on a Wednesday night, after each of us got off of work, we headed to Beverly Hills to try out Spago. What can I say? It was delicious! The Dine LA menu had a lot to offer, allowing us to order and share a variety of dishes; the regular menu was really reasonable as well, so I definitely want to take Taro there to experience one of Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants.
It is always nice to hang out with the girls, but even nicer when we get to share a nice meal out together. Next on our list? Brunch at Bouchon since they opened up here in Los Angeles!
To start there is a variety of bread: sourdough, french, olive oil, walnut, and flatbread. I tried the walnut bread and it was nice and nutty! As the first course, Vivian ordered the Heirloom Apple and Endive Salad. From my bite, I thought it was pretty refreshing and had a lot of flavor to it. I would definitely order this – a nice, solid salad.
I actually started with the Celery Root and Apple Soup. There were chunks of bacon in it, but for once, I did not think bacon was necessary in this dish. However, the pieces of apple in the soup were delicious! I love drinking soup so I would definitely order this again – or try any other seasonal soup offered. Kirs and Tricia both ordered the Maryland Crab Raviolini. For a seafood raviolini, it was not too bad, but I think the salad and soup were both stronger appetizers.
Steak Tartare with Quail Egg:
For my main dish, I decided to go with Grilled Prime Rib Eye Steak. The aroma of it when the dish came out was amazing and Vivian even commented that she could only smell my food. The portion was generous so I was able to share pieces with all the girls at the table and even take a few home! It was just as tasty the next day.
To finish off, dessert – Lemon, Lemon, Lemon and Black Forest Chocolate Cake. The Medjool Date Cake is not pictured, but that was by far the best dessert on the menu. Luckily, since there were four of us, we were able to order all three and sample them.
I can’t wait to dine out again with the girls; it is always a treat and so much fun!
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