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Two dishes that I loved and easily earned the five stars.
First of all, the pig's ear. As the menu says, it's crispy and fried on the outside. What it doesn't say is that, on the inside, it is supremely gooey. A texture similar to fat, and a lot like tendon if you've had it. It's molten cartilage with an intense flavor of pig skin. This was only my second encounter with pig's ear and the first where it was cooked to this texture. If it sounds at all interesting, then it is a must try. I should note, that when I went they were serving it with an aioli instead of the bearnaise. That was disappointing and I didn't use much of the aioli.
Second is the braised beef shortrib (bavette a la bordelaise). It was by far the best I've ever had. I never knew it could taste like that. It sat on the plate fully intact, not falling apart. The outside was a deep brown crust, almost black. When I stuck my fork in, it revealed a deep red meat that pulled apart with no effort. It was extremely tender and with an intoxicating flavor. It's going on my list of favorite dishes ever, joining the duck duo at Melisse, and the American wagyu strip at Cut. This is a must try for everyone.
We went there not expecting a whole lot due to the mixed reviews, but we thought we'd give it a try anyways.
It was a Saturday night and the hostess told us that we had to have a reservation to sit. Just as we were turning to leave (a little peeved since there were so many open seats) she mentioned that we could sit at the bar, which had a full menu, so we did that.
The bar is a little small but that's not really why one (I would think) would go to this place. It was pretty great, we had a nice conversation with the bartender who made us three good drinks.
The food was excellent. Couldn't pronounce the names but a plate with a lot of pork ($30 plate) and a duck plate ($18 or so). I don't really like duck but here it was very good.
The atmosphere is cozy and doesn't feel over-pretentious.
Definitely will go back.
Came here for dinner on a weeknight after much praise from my wine collector friends who raved about the food. We didn't have a reservation and got sat immediately.. The feel of this place is French bistro all the way and its truly genuine.
We ordered the frisee salad with bacon, the flavor profiles were just perfect, delicious. Next up was the escargots. WOW! texture and taste were perfect, spot on French. I thought I was in Paris..
Then the Steak Frites that I shared with my companion. This blew me away. Perfectly cooked steak with flavors that were mouthwatering and the fries were equally tasty...
This is hands down the best French restaurant in Los Angeles. Puts every other place that masquerades as a French Bistro to shame..
We skipped dessert as we were full from this perfect mouthwatering meal...
God bless Walter!
Actual rating: 3.75 stars.
I took a friend here for his birthday last week. We had reservations on the early side - 6pm - but arrived about 15 minutes before. The chef came out to greet us while we waited for the staff to finish their meeting. Our waiter was nice but had a very dry sense of humor and it came off as pretentious and awkward, but it really wasn't that big of a deal. He did, however, forget to bring the oysters. We ordered a good amount of food for 2 people to share, so it ended up not being a bid deal.
The food. Pig ears were a-ok. The mussels and frites served with a garlic aioli were good. My friend had never been exposed to garlic aioli before so he was loving this dish. The french fries were a little chewy and I would've preferred them to be more crispy. The frisee salad with lardon vinaigrette was very good. Much better than the one at Comme Ca because the Church & State version was not overwhelmingly salty. The braised short ribs was soooooo tender. It was marvelous. This dish blew my friend's mind! I don't think he'd ever imagine eating a meat that tender before. And surprisingly, the roasted chicken was excellent. One of the moistest chicken I've ever tasted. We completed the meal with a pot de creme topped with salted caramel. TO DIE FOR. I recommend you finish the meal with this dessert.
I really enjoyed the space and the decor. I love bistro and brasserie environments so the small tables and loud noise did not bother me at all. It's not that great for a romantic date because you may end up yelling in order to hear each other.
Went there for dinner right on Halloween night. The place was decorated with Halloween theme and employees were dressing up too. I like the ambiance. Location is a bit out there....i thought i was lost. My stupid GPS directed me to a one way street.
Service was better than I expected. Waiter and host were friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wine list. Bread, water and wine kept on pouring. They even offer to keep my food heated when i was away to the restroom
starters: foei gras terine with brioche, tart with guyere ham caramelized onion, fried calamari+shisizo pepper, escargot ( YUMS)
Main: 2 Steak frites, bouillabaise, duck confit
desert: profiteroles
This is the kind of restaurant that has such a nice vibe, you wish you could just gush over it, but there are flaws, not that anybody seems to care much. For starters, it's NOISY!!!, a good place to bring a first date that won't merit a second, but pretty irksome for anything else. No intimate conversation here, our server commented on how much he dug Kansas' "Dust in the Wind", which was blaring over the sound system, pretty much unrecognizable. High ceilings, no insulation, the industrial design, with the noise to match.
The service is OK, but the food is all over the place, both price- and portion-wise. The pig's ears are delicious, but tres skimpy, the wild mushroom salad was definitely sharable. Entree-wise, the "steak frites" was nicely done, and although it's not onglet, the frites were very good, and the meat tasty. The loup de mer (sea bass) was a cruel joke, two teeny pieces on top of some unknown puree (turnip?) along with some chanterelles. Tasted OK, but a total rip-off. I had to supplement with the hot bread that was quite good, and appeared out of nowhere. Don had the chocolate cup dessert which was generous, and tasted good. Very uneven, sadly.
This is the kind of restaurant that proliferates in the Bay Area, and they do it right up there. Here in L.A., its name is apt, because both the Church and the State exist primarily to separate you from your money. This is the kind of place you take out of town guests to show them you're clued in to "what's happening", but kind of a letdown in retrospect.
They can, and should, do better.
Recommended to a client to try, the terrible service of the hostess and waitstaff ruined their evening. Hostess was RUDE RUDE RUDE. Will never recommend again, and I so regret telling them to go there in the first place. Church and State ruins the downtown vibe, too Hollywood and "who are you and what do you do before I decide what table to put you at or even let you sit at all" so typical of LA, but wonderfully so not typical at most DTLA restaurants.
With so many amazing new choices, why waste money at this place.
C'mon, If you are making brilliant food then pay someone that's able to at least pretend to be intelligent and personable as the "face of your establishment".
The hostesses should have a clue as to what day of the week it is.
I practically had to wrestle like a sumo to grab a seat at the bar. I asked for assistance and was told, quite directly, it's a fight. I stood in the path of the workers, an inch from one of many open tables, narrowly avoiding the servers as they carried plates and glasses, for twenty minutes as I posted up at the corner waiting for a seat to free.
What else can I say...Loud. Unorganized. Cramped. Poor attitudes abound.
No one seams to know what the f*** is going on except the extraordinary chef, Walter Manzke .
One of my favorites of his is the Tart Flambee with dates.... NOT the Tarte de Saumon Fumé: this one is vomit, or at least will make you, vomit that is.
The menu changes and appeals to whatever is in season, This Is admirable in my opinion.
I wish I had never had tried the Bouillabaisse - it's criminal, how prawns, white fish and clams can be thrown in a bowl with what basically amounted to a flavorless tomato soup.
Ultimately Manzke wins all the Blue Ribbon with his unique master piece- Pied de Cochon, which is pork shoulder and pig feet, congealed into a puck and deep fried, placed atop lentils w/ "frisee aux lardon" (all the drippings!).
Oh, BTW...the B- in blue on the plaque to your left as you walk through the glass front door of the Bistro does not stand for Beautiful people!
Bonne chance to you!!!
I had heard so many great things about this place so I thought I would stop by today, 11/6/09, since I was in the area for some business in the building. The place looks very cool the big windows and bar on one end kitchen on other. Then low and behold I walked up to the fron entrance and there it was in Big bold blue letters a "B" from the health Dept. I couldnt believe it how could a restaurant with such a huge Vibe going on as well as getting even celebrities to travel all the way downtown to a less desirable area(although the street itself is very cool like an Oasis).
I said i am here I am just gonna try, then I wasnt even greeted or helped for a seat and it wasnt too busy either. I tried the bar and no luck there. So I got up and left, i couldnt tell you how the food was I didnt even get a chance to try. The B was definately given for some reason Because i am in the industry and if you at least trying to keep your kitchen cleaned and properly sanitized the inspector works with you. I would think all those people in the kitchen one would have to be on top of the cleanliness of the kitchen.
I doubt i would go back, but I am still curious, so who knows maybe one day when they get thier act together, "A" and better customer service.
Delicious! My bf and I have been meaning to come here for months and we finally made it this week. Our friend lives in Biscuit Lofts so we went downstairs to make a reservation a few weeks back and the host was extremely rude. They were setting up for dinner and we just wanted to make a quick reservation for later that night. Sure, we know it's hard to get one sometimes but this host totally ignored us from the get go. He acknowledged that we were there but refused to help us so we decided to leave. I have a short temper when it comes to bad service.
My bf had the day off though and it had been a couple weeks back so I checked OpenTable on my iPhone and SCORE! a reservation at 7:45pm - I booked it right away. We arrive and find parking... luckily! (For those of you who park illegally on the right side of the street, Toy Factory side, in front of the gates... be careful! I almost parked there and luckily I didn't because we saw them towing cars as we were coming out. Apparently, there are trucks going in and out at night).
The food was DELICIOUS. Price point is great, service is great, and the food is great. What more can you ask for? I love how they serve you fresh bread.., speaking of which, I want one of those bread tables myself! The servers are super attentive and helpful and have an eye on everyone to make sure they have water, have bread, and are happy. Although our "server" (I use it lightly since everyone helps out; but I mean the one who took our order) looked miserable, he was prompt and polite.
Here's what we ordered:
- Braised Beef Short Rib (petite order/4 oz.): cooked to perfection!
- Sea Bass (petite order/ 4oz.): it literally melts in your mouth. only bad thing was it came with the skin on which totally disgusted me out, but the bf removed it for me :)
- Ratatouille: ratatouille is one of my fave movies so I've been dying to try this dish. all in all, nothing special... it just tastes like vegetable stew in tomato sauce. very veggie friendly for me.
- Creme Brulee: great size for sharing. one of the best cremes we've tasted. great, thick, creamy texture and super crispy shell which makes me smile.
Again, the bf and I tend to eat small portions but what we ordered was more than enough for the both of us... I guess you have to take into consideration how much we love bread so we might have filled ourselves up there.
Pros:
- Decent parking
- Great prices and service
- Fantastic food
- Beautiful rustic yet modern feeling
Tried to get an early reservation on a Saturday night before going to a show at the Orpheum, but no luck. I was told if I was arriving at 6 PM when they opened, which I was, then I should be able to find a seat at the bar or on the patio. We were in line when the doors opened and made a bee-line to the bar. Took a seat and was soon sipping a vodka martini with olives, life was good.
We had done a little homework on the menu and started with the escargot. They were great, served with a delicious puff pastry atop each little porcelain dish. Dig in to the garlicky butter through the pastry, who knew snails could be so good? Next up was the Tarte Flambee, which turned out to be a rectangular "pizza-like" dish with carmelized onions, bacon & Gruyere cheese. Nice.
We then split the braised beef short rib with wild mushrooms in a red wine sauce. Again, hats off to the chef, we loved it.
A very hip vibe is felt the moment you walk in the door. The music is loud, the kitchen is clanging, and plates of food are being shared everywhere. It's a little off the beaten path in an otherwise nondescript, industrial part of downtown, but worth looking for. We ate and drank well, and had time to get to our 8 PM show at the Orpheum, a few blocks away.
the food here was pretty good. I don't really have a complaint about that, but the service was SLLLLOOOOWWWWW. we waited over 40 minutes for our food which may have been a mistake on our waiter's part, but he didn't seem to notice or really care... so I'm not sure. I had a friend say their food was pretty slow coming out when she went here as well.
I went to Church & State the other night and was expecting some pretentious Frenchie wanna be hip place but was happy to discover the atmosphere was open and relaxed. So far so good. Although, when we received the menus I was a little disappointed to find that it was a price fixed meal and had a limited selection. Previously that day I had gone online and checked out their menu and was impressed with the wide and tantalizing selection - I was expecting an entire menu to choose from and felt cheated in being forced to go with the priced fixed way of dinning. The wretched price fixed meal included a Tarte Flambee - carmaelized onions, bacon, gruyere cheese, a cup of Potato Leek Soup, a Shredded Apple Salad of some sort, Steak Frites, and a desert tray which consisted of a Chocolate Tart, Creme Brulee, and some Banana Profiteroles - underwhelming to say the least. My friend got the Vegetarian Pot Pie - ehhh. Thank god we went crazy on the appetizers because they saved the day and turned out to be the star of the show - Terrine de Foie Gras, Moelle de Boeuf - roasted marrow bone, and Echire - french butter. I was bummed that they were out of oysters otherwise we would have gotten those as well. All in all it was a good dining experience. I like that this nice restaurant is in such a sketchy part of Downtown which made seeing Nancy Silverton, the La Brea Bakery/ Osteria Mozza lady, seem surreal and of course she got the VIP treatment upon arrival. Next, out of no where I bumped into a group of old college buddies. I must say it was an interesting night for such an interesting location. C&S I'll definitely be back.
The chosen dining destination that was very hot at this moment is weirdly called "Church and State", which was just recently given a 3-stars review by LA Times restaurant critic Ms. Virbila. To appreciate Church and State's rapid rise from an miserable beginning, you will have to get know the chef in the kitchen.
That chef would be Walter Manzke.
Church and State Bistro had a rough start early on last year where they opened to a solid success, but with poor execution. If you read some of Yelp's earliest review of the place, you would have assumed this place is a mess. The restaurant itself was located on the ground floor of the ancient Nabisco Biscuit Co. building that is surrounded by factories and dock yards. The best advice anyone would give is to not wandered off too far from the restaurant late at night as the neighborhood is a complete slum yard that only a few places can be considered a beacon of light, dim ones at best.
Given the grim environment around the neighborhood, the owner Steven Arroyo was still unfazed and undeterred in making this restaurant a success. Mr. Arroyo was the brain behind the Cobras and Matadors franchise. Just like most of his establishments, it's a cool place to be, but the food is always secondary to the ambiance.
Hiring Walter Manzke was a major coup considering he was the only active head chef in Los Angeles to be awarded three 3-stars in reviews from Ms. Virbila while being the head chef (Patina, Bastide, and now Church and State). To many of his supporters, chef Manzke is a miracle worker that can turn around a restaurant's fortunes in a quick hurry and install a discipline like no others.
Now armed with being in charge of coming up with new bistro menu every other days, chef Manzke have change the perception of the place where it used to be that ambiance and environment comes first. To counter that perception, Chef Manzke is now making the food to be main attraction in coming to this place. It doesn't mean that the place is not going to be hip as witnessed by many of our dining mates. It went from business types to young crowd in a matter of hours (Ms. Virabila described it like a story taken from "Curious Case of Benjamin Button").
As I was chewing a few bite of this delicious fried cod fritters http://static.px.yelp.... that was served, I was enjoying every morsels of this well battered fritters with a scent of saffron aioli and the scrumptious cod.
The iced oyster http://static.px.yelp.... and the smoked herring http://static.px.yelp.... were also getting some needed attentions...by my stomach and taste buds. I was giddy when I saw a very fresh sets of oysters neatly stacked for of us to see. There were a bucket on each side of the table. It hit the spot immediately to satisfy my initial appetite growl. Luckily for the smoked herring which was on a plate by itself for everyone, was almost like a amouse as it can be eaten in one quite bite (according to my mouth).
Some of my favorite dishes of the night were well seasoned Santa Barbara prawns http://static.px.yelp.... which got great flavors from other ingredients of Lemon juice and olive oil and the Main Lobster http://static.px.yelp.... . I think the lobster is probably the best of the night even though I think a ringer was install in this plate, but you get a variation of different lobsters whenever Chef Manzke presented in his menu. Coupled with the asparagus from Hog's Farm in Salinas, California made this an attractive pair due to wonderful coupling of fresh vegetables with the Maine Lobster. The prawns was absolutely a winner as well as it was delicious.
Right now, there is something that people were excited about. The charcuterie http://static.px.yelp.... are freshly prepared by Chef Manzke daily and cut for our enjoyment. As you can see from the picture below is the various meat that is on display at a slab of a cutting board. Chef Manzke also had a jar filled with pork rillettes where he freshly made with pork made from pork fat with prunes and Armagnac. There was a special treat with a jar of rich foie gras sauce and a basket of brioche for the charcuterie.
The other recommended dishes from me would be: Flammenküche http://static.px.yelp.... , Moelle de Boeuf - Roasted Marrow Bone http://static.px.yelp.... , and their escargot http://static.px.yelp....
To be quite honest, you will get fantastic meal here. Just make sure you beat the happy hour crowd to get a table at this now much improved restaurant. For those who reviewed much earlier, give it another shot because majority of the early reviews are so badly outdated.
Came here awhile ago and thought it'll be worthy to mention the place. My date at the time is the sous chef at Osteria Mozza in Melrose, so he always knew people in the restaurant business. When we walked up to the place, he saw the owner standing out front with a friend of hers and I was introduced to her and her male friend. I forgot their names. lOl (Sorry!) It's pretty small, but very upbeat and classy inside with dimmed lighting and French style decor. The place was packed! Including the bar. The hostess said because we didn't have reservations, it'll be a 40+ min wait, but my date name dropped one of the chef's he knew that was working that night and said who he was and she was a little surprised (I could tell..) so she suggested if we wanted her to let the chef know we were here tonight, but my date said it wasn't necessary because the kitchen was VERY busy that night. (I personally think she asked because she didn't believe us. Bitch!) So she asked if we wanted to be seated inside or outside and we opt for outside. She then went looking for a table that would be available for us and we waited outside because it's so tiny in there. We waited for almost 15 minutes and I was getting restless because we never have to wait more than 5 minutes when we name drop. (Lucky advantage, I know..) We kept seeing the hostess walk back and forth, but never attending to us. Like as if she forgot we were there! Then, we saw her give a table outside to a group of 6 girls!!! That obviously came after us. I was at my breaking point and before I could do anything, the owner I just met walked passed us and saw us still waiting and asked if we've been seated yet. I obviously was the first one to say no. She then said she didn't understand why not and I thought she would go look for the hostess and get us seated but she seated us herself! She pulled up a table for us outside and brought all our plates, glasses and utensils over. She's the best! She even asked us what we wanted to drink and my date ordered us Rosé Wine. The perfect pink wine for the night. It tasted so good! Light and very flavorful! I let my date ordered for us because I trusted him with my food and I like it when we share because we always taste and discuss after every bite! lOl That's what happens when you date a chef. Our server came out and he was so cool! Obviously he knew my date and they talked a lot! So we were complimented with the TARTE AUX PECHES, a flat bread tarty pie with peaches, brie cheese and arugula. Which came as a surprise and I think it was for the shitty hostess we encountered! The starter was very yummy and flavorful! It literally melts in your mouth and the peaches were great! And this is coming from someone who hates peaches, okay... =P We ordered the OREILLES DE COCHON, crispy pig's ears in bearnaise sauce and most think it's just okay, but I thought it was good! Crispy and soft with the fat and stuff! Then we had the MOELLE DE BOEUF, roasted bone marrow on crunchy baguettes with vegetable toppings. Mmmm! Next was the PIED DE COCHON, pork shoulder and feet with lentils, bacon and a raw egg on top. It's fun to watch my date poke the egg yolk as it oozes over the meat and it tasted wonderful! Our server then came out with two wine glasses and some kind of red wine for us to drink with our meal. Complimentary I assume because we never asked for it. It was tasty but a little strong for me. Then it was the STEAK FRITES which was cooked to perfection! The meat was juicy and tender and the fries are the best restaurant fries I've ever had! I really would just go there again for the fries and a cocktail =] Then our server came out again and gave us another wine to try with our steak and this time, it was way to strong for me! lOl I drank as much as I could, but the date finished whatever I couldn't. After the meal, I was ready to go because I could feel the alcohol kickin' in and I was about to fall over the table and snooze! lOl (Given the fact that I woke up at 5am for jury duty that day!) But noooo... they brought out a platter of ALL the desserts for us to try. I will say it was very tasteful, but a little too heavy. My favorite was the POT DE CREME AU CHOCOLAT, a chocolate mousse creme with caramel and hazelnut. So, as we were about to leave, the chef my date knew came out and said hi and stood there talking to us for couple minutes. Which was nice. After he left, I was very much so looking forward to hitting the sheets, but ANOTHER server who knew my date came out with a full glass of red wine and pulled up a chair and sat down at our table and sipped on his wine and started talking to us. OMG, I thought I was going to die. These people are so kind and gracious but if you know them, they'll talk forever! lOl Everyone left already and they were cleaning up and yet the server just wanted to talk. *sigh* So I was forced to stay and listen. We got there around 9pm and left around Midnight. Believe me, it was a night I wouldn't forget!
I would rate it a 5+ if that was an option. I just had such a blast here, I can hardly describe it. We got there before our 9:30 seating time and had absinthe at the bar for the first time. Then we had the oyster plate and a sushi appetizer (forget the name, like hakano). We ate family style and had New York steak, jumbo prawns and sea bass. Everything was delicious including the bread. Great people watching, real funky eclectic crowd I would describe as sophisticated Bohemian.
The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the cheaper chenin-blanc I ordered. I should have seen through the sommelier's hint that this was a blander one. I thought my guests would like something a little less obscure. We still had a great time.
There is no reason for me to dislike downtown. Really. I mean aside from the fact that I came from cities with far superior downtowns such as San Francisco, Hong Kong, and yes even Fort Worth, TX (oh burn.) While I understand that downtown is going through major renovation and quickly becoming the hub for the younger It crowd, isn't it like 20 years too late? The buildings are gorgeous, the Church and State space is magnificent. But what are they going to do about the walkability factor? The stretches of spaces where there's..nothing? Yea, go ahead call me a cynical snob. (lols. I initially typed cuntical which would have been appropriate too)
So back to C & S, the space as I mentioned is really impressive. Huge open kitchen. Décor = Industrial + Old Money + Kitchsy/Gorgeously Antiquated. The restaurant was ridiculously packed for a weekday so we snagged two chairs at the bar.
For appetizers, we ordered the Moelle de Boeuf (roasted bone marrow) and fried pigs ears. Fat alert. The bone marrow came with bread and radishes to cut the fat but omg it was ridiculously rich and fatty. To the point where you can't have more than a couple bites (and I eat all kinds of fatty unhealthy crap.) The pigs ears was pretty good. Still fatty tho.
Here's where I fail. You would think that after two rich courses I'd go with something light like...fish. Or something veggie based but no.....I decided to go with pork belly as my main. Oh you fatty whore. The pork belly luckily was very good - crisp but melt in your mouth. The corn accompaniment paired well and the pork belly was well cooked. Kudos. I tried some of my friend's duck leg and potatoes and it was really good. Probably the better choice between the two.
Note: Considering that this is still considered a bistro with a limited menu, prices are decently cheap so it's definitely a good option for downtown folks to come have a beer or some wine after work.
I actually came on recommendation from a friend who had lauded this as one of his favorite places to eat with 'orgasmic' food, but I have to say... He eats MY food all the time and touts it equally amazing also, so to be fair he probably doesn't have the most discerning palette.
Did you see how I totally shatted on his tastebuds, gave myself a backhanded compliment, AND insulted the restaurant all at once. Cuntastic I know.
After a tepid opening, I dismissed Church & State as another mediocre bistro catering to the city's not-so-starving artists. But the arrival of chef Manzke, departure of co-owner Arroyo, and steady stream of glowing reviews made me reconsider this rash judgment. It turns out that being wrong never tasted so good.
Tucked away in the shadows of processing plants and fashionable lofts, Church & State anchors a neighborhood that's equally suited for manufacturing and urban posturing. I was worried that I had written down the wrong address -- the aptly-named Industrial Street is not exactly a hub of weekend activity -- but then I found myself standing in front of the tasteful façade.
The interior is charmingly rustic, as is the food. This may be my Peter Pan complex speaking, but any place that makes fries and mac and cheese this skillfully deserves a second chance.
If you dig on swine, as I do, you can cobble together a five-course tribute to the noble pig that includes fried ears, pork rillettes, tarte flambé, pork belly, and finally, a juicy chop. Just don't attempt it alone, and be sure to document the experience for your National Pork Board medal of honor.
A couple of additional suggestions. If you're a party of two, request a table against the wall. And unless you're starving, stick with the petit portions of the entrees. I like the steak frites and loupe de mer.
And finally, don't skip dessert. The pot de crème and crème brulee are both worth the discomfort and shame you'll experience on the drive home.
NEW KID ON THE OLD BLOCK SEEKING - M4MF
New to Los Angeles, is seeking some people to hang out with, enjoy some good food, good wine and good conversation.
Who I am and who I'm not:
Though I'm American by birth, I consider myself French in heart and soul, but without the snobbery. I don't think that I'm what you refer might to as avant-garde or part of haute societe. What I am is a simple, laidback, relaxed, down-to-earth French who enjoys the good things in life. Classic and timeless.
Outgoing and boisterous at times, and I think, someone that you can get comfortable with easily in a very platonic kind of way. I'm an open-book, you can literally see me from the inside out.
I'm not perfect, I know that. But who is, anyway? If I must admit, I'm very bad with returning phone calls. And, sometimes, I still am learning a few lessons here and there especially when I comes to interpersonal skills - hello, that's why I'm posting this ad.
What I'm looking for:
Just about anyone - any color, any orientation, any age - who is looking for something new in the city.
Foodies (what the hell does it mean really) , flakes and people who drop names need not reply. Pictures available for trade.
Wait, this is not Craigslist!
Sorry, my bad.
Anyways...this is French bistro in true form.
Though it started rough, called a couple times and never got a return call andI finally decided to book through Open Table three weeks from date, it ended on a high note.
I'm familiar with the area but going to his part of town at night is an adventure. People, it's smack in Skid Row and the Wholesale District. But, I'll give them that for being brave enough to open up shop here. Subscribing to "build it and they will come" mantra, we sorely need to gentrify this part of town. And I see why they'd pick this location.
We got there a bit early but was seated promptly. Our server look dazed and I understand why. The place is packed and buzzing. No, loud. Space has high ceiling, open kitchen and you can see the entire restaurant, including the kitchen, from the outside.
Menu changes frequently serving classic bistro food.
Updated. Simple. Refined. Comfort food.
The type that takes you back, bringing memories of mom and home. The kind that makes your feet curl up, make your eyes roll back and you won't even know what hit you, and put that smile on your face.
If there is such a dish, their bouillabaisse is right up there. The crispy pig's ears, pig shoulder and feet are in close second and third, respectively.
And stop whining already with how the service might be too slow (by LA standard). Again, this is French. Relax, and just for once, dine and wine, okay?
By the way, if you're actually looking for a down-to-earth, laidback guy, you can always PM me.
I don't and I won't bite. Really.
When they fix their problems, I will fix my review.
My friend & I walked in & asked for a table. The hostess said "please wait a moment". We waited 10 minutes & no one came over and said anything. Finally after being ignored for almost 20 min I went over & asked if we could have an ETA. She said "oh we can't seat you, we're booked."
WTF?
I mean, why didn't you TELL ME THAT when I walked in? I totally get that you're full but don't waste my time by not SAYING anything for 20 minutes!
(The longer version of this story includes another host & the floor manager alternately ignoring us & telling us to "wait" before we were told "no dice". Then the host got all indignant with us like it was our fault because we walked in! Uhh, we're the customers??)
Seriously, if you're FULL tell people right when they walk in - its the polite and professional thing to do.
Wonderful food. Slooow seating (and not just because it's a French restaurant!). We had an 8 p.m. reservation and were seated around 8:40. It was a cool evening, so no one was sitting outside, and the hostess said that that was why the inside was so slow to turn over. I wonder whether it's just bad table management.
Regardless, once you're seated, you'll forget all that. The wine list is intriguing -- we had an excellent red. Try the pate sampler appetizer. The ham and parsley pate is a little lackluster, but the pork shoulder, rabbit, and others, were to die for. Excellent bread.
I got the steak frites, the small portion, and was impressed by the cut and cooking of the beef. The fries were awesome. I didn't pay much attention to what my wife and our friends got, but we all enjoyed the meal thoroughly.
The food wasn't so good that it eclipses the wait -- which several other parties also experienced with us -- but it's worth trying. They've got the food down pat... some day, they'll work out the restaurant part.
When we finally left at 10:15 or so, there were a bunch of tables open, so depending on how late they serve, you shouldn't have any trouble walking in then... at least on a Tuesday.
The Short:
Pork Rillettes - solid
Bone Marrow - meh
French Onion Soup - very good
Herring Salad - very good
Duck Confit - solid
Apricot Tart - bleh; there were probably better desserts to order, but that's what the server recommended.
Will go back to try more stuff. All around good meal, but pretty poor service.
The Long:
The first impression you get from walking into this place is the architecture/design of the place. It's very much in the same vein as the rest of the Arts district places (R23, Wurstkuche, etc...). Very attractive, open space with a relaxed bistro feel, but then again, most places in LA don't really have that uptight vibe.
Went with a buddy and we probably got the worst 2-seater in the house (I'll chalk that up to being Asian), which was in a corner away from the open kitchen and right next to the bar. Like a lot of other patrons that day and other reviewers on Yelp and CH, service always seems to be a problem, regardless of where you're seated or what race you are. I had to flag a server/busboy/host/manager down for every possible step of the dining-out process, meaning I had to flag a guy down to 1. Order a drink, 2. Ask where our drinks were, 3. Order food, 4. Ask where our food was, 5. Order a dessert, 6. Ask for the check.
Food-wise, the meal was thoroughly enjoyable. No misses in my book. Generally, I don't order bone marrow at restaurants (quite possibly the easiest thing to cook at home, ever), and I didn't here, but my friend did and it was the same as every other place that does bone marrow in the standard fashion. The only place I've ordered bone marrow since my revelation was at Cut, where it was well worth it.
I love pork rillettes so I might be a bit too biased to judge that. French Onion soup was good, but when is a mound of cheese not? And the salad hit all the right notes. The duck confit was okay, but if I came back, I would just order a bunch of apps and skip the entrée. There are a couple of apps that sound good that I missed.
Half of the stuff we ordered isn't on the menu anymore (changes seasonally, I'm assuming), so it should suffice to say that I think most of their food is solid. The quality of the food makes up for the crappy service. Hopefully they can straighten that aspect of the experience out and provide a good all-around dinner, but I'll keep coming back anyway.
BAD....BAD...BAD Service!!!! I went to day for lunch at 11:45. Waitress was very RUDE! When we asked her for service she just gave us a mean look. I rather pay for decent food with great customer service. The portion of the food size is very small. If your a guy you will leave hungry and low in cash. My coworkers and I waited 50min to get our food and we didn't even get a refill on the bread. I told the entire office not to go. I normally don't leave feed back but the service was so bad that I had to create an account.
DO NOT RECOMMEND
I really, really like this place. I don't care what anyone else says about Church & State. I love how its a downtown LA gem that probably only downtowners know about. Makes me feel like such a food snob.
For the hors d'oeuvres:
1. Moules Marinière: Mussels, white wine, pommes frites, aioli
2. Terrine de Foie Gras: Port wine gelee, toasted brioche
3. Moelle de Boeuf: Roasted marrow bone (first time I had bone marrow this one is DELICIOUS)
4. Never tried to French Onion Soup but apparently its their specialty
Plats Principaux:
1. Beef Short Rib à la Bourgeoise: French lentils, pickled cherries
2. Loup de Mer: Sea Bass, ratatouille Provençale
You can order your main course petite in size so you can gorge yourself on the appetizers....which is what I do ALL the time.
The atmosphere here in unbelievable..very European and unlike LA. Church & State is such an amazing little joint across the street from a nice pub at a dead end corner of this random industrial part of downtown LA. I would give this place 5 stars if the waiters weren't so swamped all the time. I would come here every weekend if I could.
This place has definitely improved over the last year. Let's start off by saying that I didn't even touch the main plates at all this most recent time and just ordered a bunch of starters to turn it into a meal. It was more fun and I got plenty of variety. My absolute favorites were the mussels (silky), the escargot, pig's feet (melts in your mouth), generous portion of marrow (but you really have to mess this up to make it bad), foie gras, and pig's ears (crispy with a velvety texture inside). There were others in there that were good but those were the stand outs for me.
Customer service can be a bit slow but I do not think that the kitchen can really work any faster here. You see how small that kitchen is and how packed the place gets for dinner? You gotta lay off of that crew but the servers... Well that I don't know. Grab a stiff drink and sit back and talk to the people your having dinner with. That is a great way to kill time.
After your meal or before it if you need to kill time cross the street and go to the Royal Clayton pub. That place is a definite visit as well. I really do hope that these places can attract more bars and restaurants to open up along the industrial area.
One word description - romantic
Pro
Great Escargot
Great boulliabaisse
Friendly hostesses
good selection of wine
ambiance
Con
Steak Frites - texture of the steak was bit off, bit mushy
Our Waiter
Food for most part was good, beside the steak frites. Unfortunately our waiter would disappear for 15 minutes at a time. We got our water 10 after we sat down, another 15 minutes to take our order. My friend also had to wait 15 for his iced tea that was never refilled during dinner. We constantly had to flag down other wait staff to get what we needed. This would have been 3.5 stars if not for our waiter. Next time, I'll suggest he spend less time talk to his buddies at the bar.
Cost - Dinner for 4
$140
Went here when it first opened, the area is a little sketchy since the building is surrounded by dimly lite streets as well as being so near skid row. However, the studio apartments and small establishments around Church and State are very nice.
The ambiance was very nice, just as you would expect of a French Bistro. The staff was friendly and prompt with serving us, and everything had air of class to it.
The food, however, was not so memorable we ordered a salad, some scallop dish and the chicken liver mousse. The only thing I can remember was the chicken liver mousse, it was perfection! It did not encompass that grainy grit that you get when you consume liver. It was smooth and creamy and perfectly seasoned. I can't attest to the other items on the menu but if you're eating here please don't pass up the chicken liver mousse its DELICIOUS!
Update...... Aug 29th 2009
Went up w/ my china once again. Bought her a School girl outfit with garters and a Hello Kitty BackPack.
Now keep in mind that it was saturday and my driver called to see if we could get a table around 10pm. They swore that It was too full to accomodate one.
Since I had a driver, I said "lets go anyway.... I have to show off my china"
We arrived and we were sat in 12 seconds...... OOOOOH yea!!!!
Had done some investigation on a cutie with an xotic look that works there. She looks respectable, so I never said anything to her. Not a super Model but just someone with that "Je ne se Quoi" that gets your attention....
Found out she was a little more than a regular employee but aside of that theres, something there. I look FWD to seeing her when I go.
Makes my heart palpitate.
Should I replace my china??
or my Wera?
hmmmm?
UPGRADE TO 5 STARS.......
Oh yea ask MIchel for a KIOKE coffee, lets see if he figured out what it is yet.
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Once again for the 10millionth time I find myself at this place.
Just cant get over the Bone Marrow craving.....
Went out w/ my pinay import model girlfriend, this time I told her to enjoy and not worry, I had a driver!!
We started at the Royal Clayton's, had a few. Then she must have gotten hungry cause she was trying to bite me.
But keep in mind that this was not planned. We were xtreemely under dressed. I had a tank, camouflage shorts and "Chanclas"..
and we all know that you wont get seated w/o reservations.
If you've read my other reviews you ll know that dress codes dont apply to me. But i was embarrassed to go.
I actually called from across the street and noticed an employee I knew, so i said fuck it. I crossed the street and asked if We could be seated. The response was yes...
I crossed the street. Closed my tab, fetched my import model, that by now had 10 guys around her and just as many new drinks on the table....
I said thanks!! downed the ones I could w/o expelling the spirits...
So i made my "I'm gonna kill you face" paid and we left.
We were seated immediately. Not a min wait, on a Friday night, 7-8pm, mind you.
The other overdressed patrons made "fucchi faces" at me. Cause they were dressed for the opera.....But when the staff started to line up to say hello and bring me goodies.... the other hotties and Milfs started to Smile at Moi......
well!
this time we had the same stuff:
bone marrow,
escargots,
gin and tonics 4me
Mojitos for her
a few other things I've mentioned already
BUT TODAYS BIG PLATE IS THE......
Cut of Beef--- it was in french and although I may be french I never learned it well.....
It was about a 1.5 - 1.75lbs of one of the best cuts I've had in a while.
It was like butter in your mouth.... really!
But you MUST!! order it Rare........ really rare! If you had it raw It be better....
but CAUTION.....
if your frugal
this plate alone, is just short of $70dollars.....
So we had to Bolt cause if I was getting bitten across the street, I was getting eaten by this time..... and people were watching....
plus the milfs were winkn, blinkn and knod...
had too much to drink and i didnt want to make it a 3some...
well, i did but you know..... im getting old.......
and in this heat I didnt want to.... Overheat...
This place is fucken great and the relationship I'm developing w/ the staff makes the whole experience better....
I regret loosing one of them Friday, this guy is great and even offered to make accomodations for my spoiled Boxer..... and I wish him the best on his new ventures......
George LaBorde
gl3
Church and State
French Restaurant
Mmmmmm!
"Je un bon gran bit!"
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i went here for my friends birthday and just fell in love with this place.
they had the best steak and porkchops ive ever had. the escargot and macaroni and cheese we got for our appetizer was just DELICIOUS!! they had quite a list of wines to choose from and their different selections of cheese and dessert were very good. the only bad thing about this place is that the servers were kinda slow and didnt get our order right the first time. the kitchen looked a bit hectic and out of order but the food was great!
Probably closer to 3.5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this place for a while, as there's been a lot of hype since Manzke took over the kitchen. A lot of the reviews have talked about inconsistent service, and our visit was not an exception.
We tried:
Fried pig's ears
Roasted bone marrow
Steak tartare
Pear tart
Steak frites
Roasted Chicken
Sea bass
Creme brulee
Chocolate pot au creme
The food, overall, is pretty good. To me, the pig's ears didn't really taste like much of anything. The pear tart, recommended by the server, was very good - and a great starter to share. The steak frites were good; however, the steak was noticeably cooked more on one side.
In terms of service, it often took a while to get attention, and we had a terrible time getting the dishes we ordered. There are small versions of many of the entrees, and they mixed up the small and full size entrees a number of times. However, the restaurant was very gracious and gave us a complimentary dessert.
Overall, a good restaurant to go to - but I'm not in a rush to go back.
had reservation for 9 pm on a Saturday night. Received menus and made selections. When starting to order, the waiter tells us they are out of 3 of the items we had planned to order. Same thing happened with dessert. We had one time we wanted to order and they were out of it. Also one items we did order as a side dish, never arrived. By then end of the evening, the wait person seemed to forget about us entirely and never offered cheese selections.
While everything we did have was delicious, their being out of so many items during prime time on a Sat. night was off putting along with not getting everything we ordered.
Also, we had a choice between regular sized portions or small portions. We got the regular and the portions were tiny. Slightly larger than tapas sized...maybe.
the vibe of this place reminds me of NYC. I'm completely in awe and have recommended it to everyone i've come across that's into food. i give five stars to ambiance, and i have to say i am the pickiest person when it comes to this and dining. I went with a group of 6. Great music, boisterous crowd that works perfect with a long dinner, laughter and wine. We closed the restaurant. I love the sommelier, he completely added to the experience. We were all over the menu and tried each other's dishes. Recommend the oysters!!!!! If you get anything get the oysters!!! I also loved the bouillabaisse and the short ribs. Everything was spectacular!
One star is lack of customer service.
My friends and I tried to make reservation at this place for more than 3 times. They failed to even call us back. This is simply BAD business, and BAD CUSTOMER service.
What do you call it when your local wine guy (Dave from Mission Wines, South Pasadena) recommends a restaurant on the same day you read a stellar review in the LA Weekly about that same restaurant?
A reservation for two on a Saturday night.
The Saturday night in question was yesterday, and the restaurant was Church & State, one of the Steven Arroyo family of eateries (the others being, for instance, Cobras and Matadors and the now-defunct 750 mL). It is located in the fabulous National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) building on the corner of Industrial and Mateo, in the industrial/warehouse district to the south-east of Little Tokyo. There is a small outside dining area surrounded by short potted plants. You SFers out there: try to go during dusk because the street and surrounding area is reminiscent of SoMa.
The interior is well-decorated and dim, though not as dim as 750 mL. There is plenty of dark wood, but this is offset by industrial metal and strings of light above. It has sort of a French bistro-meets-refurbished factory feel, which sounds strange but works well. No tablecloths on the tables; the tables themselves are dark wood, which is nice, but a bit cramped, which is not. There is a bar. Wine bottles line one wall, opposite are plate windows looking out onto the street, and the kitchen is not as much exposed as full-frontal. You can see the line cooks cooking and the expediters expediting, and hear the calls for plates and the sizzling of the food.
Before I get to the food, a note on the wine. I was thoroughly impressed and was tempted to get a bottle of Beaujolais or Burgundy, but my dining partner and I would not have been able to finish it (and remain sober, of course). We settled on a glass of the François Chidaine Montlouis-sur-Loire brut sparkler, which I've had before and was, again, blown away by. Dry and toasty on the entry but with long notes of dried currant on the finish--gorgeous and a great match for a number of foods. I got a rosé from Cotes du Provence whose name I will have to provide via an update. Suffice it to say now that the wine had a nose full of peach and a nice sassy snap in the mouth. Delicious.
The food is reasonably priced and, at least for the plats principaux, come in two sizes: the "regular" and the "small." For two, an appetizer, two small plats principaux, and dessert was perfect.
The appetizer was the escargot, six of which came housed in tall ramekins, doused in garlic butter sauce, and covered by chewy, Yorkshire Pudding-like pastry. The sauce was not overpowering and was surprisingly delicate. The escargot was not slimy, squisy, or sandy. The pastry was a bit too chewy for my tastes, but still, the whole package was delightful. The François Chidaine provided great counterpoint to the escargot.
Not to be overlooked was the baguette, straight from the oven and served with salted French butter. Probably some of the best restaurant bread I've had and, from what I remember, much better than that served at 750 mL.
My dining partner had the small plate of sea bass, which was served with what seemed like either sauteed kale or spinach and artichoke. The sea bass was tender and moist, very subtly seasoned, and the skin was extraordinarily crispy. Superb, and perhaps the best fish I've had at a restaurant. I had the small steak frites, medium rare, served with bearnaise sauce. The small steak frites came with roughly six or seven slices of steak--each of which was covered in a bit of what seemed like a wine reduction. The frites were individually crispy, if that makes sense, and excellent dipped in bearnaise. While good, the steak frites were not as good as what I had at 750 mL (though much, much cheaper) but better than, say, the basic steak frites at Bistro de la Gare (South Pasadena, CA) or Monsieur Marcel (Los Angeles Farmer's Market, CA).
For dessert, we shared a wedge of fig tart, which came with a spoonful of custard on the side. It was good but not awe-inspiring. It was better with a shot of espresso, which provided the perfect punctuation at the end of the meal.
The service was very good, unobtrusive yet masterful. The server was able to provide a useful recommendation between their three rosés, and the runners were swift and helpful as well. There was a bit of a long gap between the appetizer and main courses, but the meal was otherwise well-timed.
It is rare to find a restaurant that meets all the myriad requirements: location, ambiance, service, wine list, and, of course, food. Church & State passes with flying colors on each of these points. It is a bit pricey but is worth every penny. EXTREMELY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, especially for a date, in-laws, or out-of-towners. It is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Los Angeles and, indeed, anywhere.
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TOTAL COST: $85.00 (includes two glasses of wine, one appetizer, two small plats principaux, one dessert, one espresso, and tax--does not include tip).
LOVED IT.
Not for people who prefer quiet, light spaces where you're far from other tables. It's dark-ish with a constant din, and your table is tiny and they can only bring out two small or one big dish at a time.
We had the following, rated on a scale of 1-5
- green beans 4 - but I really like haricot verts, no matter what. had pine nuts and a nice buttery but not greasy finish
- tarte flambee 3 - (caramelized, gruyere, diced bacon) tasty, but I'd probably skip it. It's flatbread pizza with a ball gown on
- marrow 5 - del-ish. but I was two sheets to the wind (not quite three) and in the mood for greasy animal product smeared on hot bread. comes with diced pickled radishes
- steak tartare 4 - excellent sides, little cornichons and green salad
- mussels 3 - but I'm not the biggest fan of mussels, though the creamy leek-infused broth was tops
French Maid cocktail (cucumber and unicorn dust, amazing), a Hemingway cocktail (something rum based, v. good) and my dining companion had three glasses of wine, all of which he liked.
So five drinks, four dishes, one side dish = $138.00 before tip.
Amazing looking cheese selection which they bring out to you on a giant wood tray for you to choose from. Too full, but I likes me a good cheese plate. Dessert, three tarts that you also choose off a board.
Our waiter: a total scream. Loved him. Personable and familiar without being ingratiating, and hilarious without being douchey. He obviously knows the deal, and knows moreover, that the art is in concealing the art.
And...William Fichtner sat one table away. I totally rooted for him in 1987 when I whiled away a summer watching As The World Turns.
Bravo. Loved the space.
I waited for so long to try this restaurant because all of the opening reviews being so horrible. There was a time about a year ago that all the new downtown restaurants were getting killed and i just couldn't bare another one, so i stayed away. However, the more recent reviews and my own experience are probably more spot on and, thankfully, positive.
I tried this place for a GNO with work friends and had a 7:00 res mid week. We were seated right away, a few minutes early, actually. The space is super inviting and reminiscent of a New York french bistro (a la Balthazar). Black and white tiled floors, dulled and dusty mirrors, dimmed wall sconces, carved wood bar and slightly rickety bistro chairs are totally authentic and sets the vibe perfectly.
We ordered mostly smaller plates and split an entree. We had the salmon tart, goat cheese and lavender honey mason jar, shrimp and the pork entree. I enjoyed everything, and didn't leave feeling too stuffed.
The food is good, i wouldn't say that it's out of this world, but the entire experience is well worth a return visit. I would totally be here all the time if they were open for weekend brunch! I can picture myself with a mimosa and a yummy quiche in this spot!
With 90 reviews already, what more can I say? Not much, so please bear with me while I overuse the word "DELICIOUS" in my review...
Mussels - PERFECTLY STEAMED & EASY-TO-EAT & DELICIOUS
Fries (that came with the mussels) - CRISPY & DELICIOUS
Aioli (for the fries) - GARLICKY & EXTREMELY DELICIOUS
Bone marrow - FATTY & SALTY & DELICIOUS
Escargots - DELICIOUS (WITH PUFF PASTRIES!)
Sea bass - DELICIOUS (WITH ARTICHOKES!)
Duck - DELICIOUS FOR MY GIRLFRIEND
Peach cobbler - WARM & BUTTERY & SUPER DELICIOUS
Whiskey sour x 2 - PERFECTLY STRONG & DELICIOUS*
*In spite of their deliciousness (and perfect strength), the whiskey sours are the reason I can only give Church & State four stars... You see, I went ahead and ordered the "Dealer's Choice" (which is listed on the menu as a specialty cocktail) with whiskey, and received a whiskey sour. It was probably the best whiskey sour I've ever had, but I still found it rather uninspired considering I was throwing myself on the mercy of the bartender. Later, as I contemplated ordering another, I asked the waiter if I would receive a different drink if I decided to roll the dice on the "Dealer's Choice" again, and he said, "Probably, unless you want another one of those," to which I responded, "I'll take a different one." Then I got another one, and it was still fantastic, but it wasn't what I had hoped to receive.
I've been waitig to go here for awhile, and was somewhat disappointed with the result -- which was just an average experience.
First off, they served the cheese puffs, then warm, crusty bread with salted butter that is fantastic! We started with the escargot -- you really can't go wrong with garlic, oil, butter and puff pastry! The onion soup was average (Anisette is better) and the frisee salad was also okay. We both had the short rib, which lacked flavor and was accompanied by mushrooms, which really didn't go well with the short rib; mashed potatoes might have gone better, but the lack of flavor in the short rib was the main problem. We also had the mac & cheese -- which was delish -- the top crust of cheese really added to it, and it wasn't too heavy as mac & cheese dishes go. Dessert was the fruit crumble with lemon ice cream (yummy) and the chocolate pot (disappointing -- waaaay better at Comme Ca).
The service was attentive and, as others have discussed, the decor and atmosphere were inviting. Also less than I anticipated considering all that we ordered ($127 before tip). Somewhat hit & miss, but worth a try.
This restaurant is like finding a jewel in the rough...in the middle of the downtown LA's industrial district. We first started with the fried pig ears and roasted bone marrow. The pig ears were definitely tasty and not as gamie as I thought they would be. I of course wished the texture wasn't as soft and would have liked a little crunch of cartilage. The bone marrow was of course heaven melting in your mouth.
I had the duck leg confit while my wife had the beef short rib. The duck leg was surprisingly very tender and moist. It was cooked very well and the flavor was very good. The short rib was succulent and basically melted in your mouth. Outstanding.
PEACH TART!
I would make the trek out here just for the peach tart. Luckily for me, it was peach season so I couldn't have asked for anything better. It's more like a flat bread pizza with a crust similar to wontons. It is both sweet and savory... and just plain delicious. I could eat this all day... all day long.
The turbot was ok. I wouldn't order it again. But I would definitely get the sea bass. It was perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth. The one thing that I regret ordering was the prawns...
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