Anniversary Dinner Date at Spago

Celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary at Wolfgang Puck's Spago in Beverly Hills -- one of only four 2-star Michelin rated restaurants in Los Angeles.  We've been to the other one, Providence  (on this blog) but haven't been to Melisse and Urasawa yet.

Back to Spago, the experience was one you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber from start to finish... elegant dining room, top-notch dishes and very polished service. 

 On the table...

- Chirashi Sushi Box, Big Eye Tuna, Salmon Pearls, Red Snapper, Hamachi Tosa Soy and Yuzu Gelee

- Half-Dozen Iced Fanny Bay and Kumamoto Oysters, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette  

- Farfalle Pasta with Maine Lobster, Spring Onions, Micro Basil 

- Agnolotti, with Black Truffles

The bill came out to almost $500 including tax and tip.

Address: 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 
Phone   :(310) 385-0880

Valentine's Dinner @ L'Ermitage

We had a reservation in Downtown, but traffic was horrible and we were running late so we ended up at Livello at L'Ermitage in Beverly Hills.

On the table:

Amuse Bouche: Oyster 

Antipasta: Cauliflower Soufflé and Grilled Octopus

Primi:  Pappardelle with Lamb Ragu and Egg Yolk Ravioli with Sage

Secondi: Mediterranean Sea Bass (we both ordered the same)

Dolci:  Pannacotta

Birthday Dinner at Montage Beverly Hills

Husband brought me to Scarpetta at Montage in Beverly Hills for my birthday dinner.

On the table:

Bay Scallops on Creamy Polenta
Spaghetti with Tomato and Basil (the best I had in the US.. best ever is in Venice, Italy)
Crispy Striped Bass
Braised Veal
Coconut Pannacota
Vanilla Caramel Budino

Friday Dinner Date at Il Cielo

What a perfect place to enjoy our very first "real" date night after becoming Mom and Dad to our almost one year old baby. The atmosphere is so romantic, service is top-notch and food is great!

On the table... 

Sfogliatina di Salmone

Sardinian flatbread layered with shaved red onion, caper berries, roma tomatoes & mascarpone cheese topped with Scottish smoked salmon

Carpaccio

Filet mignon carpaccio with arugula salad in a lime citronette dressing and sshaved parmesan with freshly squeezed lemon

Filetto di Manzo

Grilled prime beef filet mignon served with sauteed swiss chard, garlic mashed potatoes and wild mushroom sauce

Pappardelle Sorrentine

Homemade pappardelle with Maine lobster in spicy cherry tomato sauce

Panna Cotta

Traditional Piedmont pudding with fresh berry sauce

Chocolate Souffle

Friday Dinner at Mastro's Steakhouse in Beverly Hills

A place that needs no introduction, Mastro’s Steakhouse is one of the best steakhouses in Los Angeles. 

On the table...

- A Seafood Tower

- Lobster Mashed Potatoes

- Steamed Asparagus
- Creamed Corn
- Creamed Spinach
- 22-oz Bone-in Ribeye for me
- Crème Brulee (shared with hubby)