re: Some food porn pics from my Cali trip

Next day had lunch at Spago (Wolfgang Puck's first restaurant)

This was probably my favorite of the "higher end" places on the trip. Atmosphere, service, and food were all top notch. It was a little expensive even for the quality.

Started out with a "Londoner" cocktail at the bar.



Only 19 dollars

But a very refreshing cocktail made with Hendrick's Gin.

Some wild squash (I forget what kind) soup, Bacon Confit, Wild Mushrooms, Young Onions

First few bites I was thinking this is pretty much just like any pureed squash soup I've had. Once I started getting into the bacon and wild mushrooms it really took it to another level. More sophisticated than I originally thought. Very good on a cold fall day.

Then I got some Tuna cones. I only got 2 (you can order in any denomination)


These were a nice treat. The cone had some sort of sweet sesame glaze of some sort on the outside that really went well with the tuna tar tar.

Next I ordered a calf liver dish. Generally I hate calf liver but I decided that they probably don't serve anything too unappealing here. I really enjoyed it, although I'm sure there were more enjoyable entrees on the menu.



The potatoes were heavily flavored with horseradish. Served with a red wine and mustard reduction sauce and crispy onion rings.

Then I ordered dessert. My theory is there is no point in going to a high end restaurant if you don't get a bit of everything. This was a pear and butterscotch based dessert. Menu description was something along the lines of a pear/butterscotch compote, slices of puff pastry, pear puree, and caramel. This was another completely ridiculous dessert.





Would definitely recommend dining here if you're ever in the area. Would be a good anniversary type place.