I purchased a restaurant voucher through LA Times Local Deals during holiday season. It was $59 for 6 course dinner with drinks @ Scratch Bar in Beverly Hills, originally worth $117. Finally, we redeemed it tonight.
Belgian beer for him $10
Frech rose for me $11
I didn’t expect we would be seated at the counter, but it was actually nice to sit next each other and feel more intimate. The deal includes $26 worth drinks.
First course: green mussel and sea urchin sake shooter
3 steps to enjoy this shooter. Bite a skewered mussel, sip sake and scoop uni custard on the bottom.
Surprisingly, he liked it (he doesn’t eat seafood). Glad that he’s developed his palate.
Second course: pork belly & raw oyster
It was just ok for both of us. I wouldn’t put pork belly and oyster together because I feel each flavor kills each other.
Third course: roasted yet raw prawns
This is probably best dish of the night. Prawn is perfectly roasted. A little bit crunchy outside and full flavor inside.
Again, he enjoyed it, which is truly a good sign.
Forth course: Blackened Cauliflower
Cauliflower puree gives nice texture, but we got too much burnt 😦
Fifth course: Hanger steak
We ordered a glass of Bordeaux and the bartender served into two glasses for us. Delicious steak with easy-to-drink wine.
Sixth course: Chocolate ganache with raspberry
Very rich. It goes well with Bordeaux too.
We paid $6 for red wine, tax & full tip. Total $37.
Scratch Bar
111 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 289-8010
www.scratchbarla.com
$$$
★★★
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