Husband and I are lucky enough to have the freedom and frequent flier miles to take quick weekend trips when we're not working or feeling too attached to our cats. Such was the case a few weekends ago when we had the opportunity to visit my father-in-law out in LA. After a fun day of sightseeing and a Kings/Canadiens hockey game, we geared up for a schmancy dinner at Providence, which received two Michelin stars in 2009. They have a killer-looking tasting menu, but being on Pacific time and starting dinner at 9:30 pm, meant that Husband and I would have had to essentially pull an all-nighter. Taking in two courses was not disappointing at all and just means we'll have to go back one day for the full shebang. We first received a few amuse bouches, a soup (with a straw!) and a cute box of salmon skin topped with roe and a little seafood puff pastry.
Husband can't resist foie gras on a menu and started with foie gras ravoli. The end result was a clean plate.
I simply loved my farfalle with lots of delicious, fresh seafood. I would have been completely happy if they just brought me another plate of that for my main course.
My father-in-law at a very lovely-looking steak and potato-mushroom combo as his entree.
Husband clearly had fish, though I'm forgetting which one. Maybe someday he'll look at my blog and let me know.
I am very sure that I had salmon, and it was terrific. What you cannot see in this photo is a puree under the fish that I practically licked off the plate. I didn't really lick it off the plate; that would be gross.
You can see why I'd like to go back and try more. Ok, everything on the menu.
Providence
www.providencela.com
5955 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 460-4491
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