Sunday, July 17, 2011

Foraging for Dinner with Dudamel and Lang Lang

Going to the Hollywood Bowl for a show is a good time, but for some, setting up a table and enjoying the meal prior to the show are just as fun and important. Asking Google where to get a Hollywood Bowl Picnic Basket might not land you to Forage, yet knowing who cooks your food and from what farmers they get the ingredients might just win your heart.

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Ordered over the phone at 5 and picked up the boxes around 5:30 as Forage just opened for dinner, we had plenty of time to get to the Bowl since it’s not too far away.

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For the starter, Forage's large side order (24oz, $12) of Arugula and Kale Salad with Feta and Breadcrumbs, a crowd pleaser, dressed in garlic lemon vinaigrette, was light and tasty. Shareable for four.

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The special of the day, Grilled Yellowtail with Shoyu Glaze and Spring Onions With Two Sides ($15), was grilled and seasoned well. It tasted good even on a cold plate given the Los Angeles commute. 

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For the protein, Soy and Coca-Cola Marinated Flank Steak (Lg, $20), had a good texture and flavors. The surf and turf with the two small sides of Lime Creamed Corn and Gloria's Broccoli turned out to be a good combination.

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Desserts (caramel raisin cookie, chocolate financier & chiffon cake cup) were from Little Tokyo's Frances Bakery, because we knew they were good.  Forage does offer a decent variety of pastries and desserts that looked promising for a re-visit.

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At the end of the night, Forage offered a nice meal that touched parts of our hearts, very much like the symphony did.

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