Two appetizers and a pizza at Spartina, the California/Italian restaurant on Melrose in Los Angeles.
grilled avocado, moroccan lemon, Calabrian chili oil, ricotta salata.
Just a wonderful evening outdoors on the patio of a favorite L.A. restaurant that I've written about before. By far the best, most tender octopus I have even had. Manager Freddie was evasive when I asked how it was made but owner/chef Stephen was willing the secret. He said if I mastered the recipe I would be a legend in my neighborhood. Without missing a beat the youngest daughter said "Oh, he already is a legend in our neighborhood!" I don't think I have ever seen a grown man laugh as hard as the chef did when he heard that line. Being a legend is not always a good thing.
wood grilled octopus, Calabrese salami, potato and aoli
smoked prosciutto, potato, cipollini onion, sage pizza bianca
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