Bottega Louie - L.A.

PORTOBELLO FRIES

Pizza MARGHERITA: 
Mozzarella, Grana parmesan, tomato sauce, oregano & basil

ROASTED BEETS WITH GOAT CHEESE

CHICKEN PARMESAN:Breaded chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella & Reggiano parmesan. &FRIED CALAMARI

freshly baked breads

very classic interiors

We were not incredibly hungry when we decided to eat at Bottega Louie, it was how it appeared from outside with its large classical windows and high ceilings with strikingly white interiors what grabbed our attention and spurred us on to try it! So, we decided to drive back after checking out Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall in down town Los Angeles which was nearby.

As it appeared, the place had been open for only 3 weeks or so at the time; So we were excited to try out something new to us and the city! any hoo... lets get to the food..!!

well, would i go back?..... 

mmm maybe, and by maybe i mean.... No!  

but, was the food bad? 

well, .....No! and by no i mean maybe!

one thing though worth mentioning is that the "PORTOBELLO FRIES", which are mushrooms btw; were the highlight of what we had! 

generally, it was an alright experience... check out more of Bottega Louie on their blog!

Fat Burger - fell of the wagon?

Single Fat Burger with cheese and egg

Hot Dog

Chili Cheese fries

Chocolate Milk Shake

in a previous post i made a comparison between Elevation Burger and Shake Shack. i thought its only natural to make this comparison more comprehensive by adding on Fat Burger! and who knows, this comparison might even get more elaborate in the near future!




Burger
Shake Shack             4/5
Elevation Burger   4.5/5
Fat Burger             3.5/5

Hot Dog
Shake Shack             3/5
Elevation Burger    N/A
Fat Burger             2.5/5

Fries
Shake Shack             4/5
Elevation Burger   3.5/5
Fat Burger             2.5/5

Shake
Shake Shack           4.5/5
Elevation Burger     N/A
Fat Burger                3/5

Service
Shake Shack             5/5
Elevation Burger   3.5/5
Fat Burger                3/5

Location
Shake Shack            5/5
Elevation Burger     3/5
Fat Burger            3.5/5

Atmosphere 
Shake Shack            4.5/5
Elevation Burger     3.5/5
Fat Burger                  4/5

ケーキ a Japanese French subtlety !

subtle!

Simplicity!

Little Red Riding Hood

Wonderful are the things one could find when wondering around a city aimlessly! Singapore is the city, and K ki & The little Dröm Store are one of those memorable wonders :) Two friends are helping one another by sharing the space and the rent of one incredibly simple small shop. K ki, pronounced (cakey); is a Japanese French patisserie selling fine pastries in one corners of the shop. The other half of the shop is occupied by The little Dröm Store which is a gift shop selling vintage toys, prints and other weired stuff :)

This is one highly unusual combination of elements to find in one place, but such a good place to be in, really.

So simple, so subtle and an odd combination of sweetness and nostalgia that make this place what it is... 

This is an inspiring business model! With a remarkable baked goods!

Mad for Garlic !

Garlic chandelier

Garlic Chicken

Horrendous!
and most traumatizing experience i've had in a very long time!
I found this Korean/Italian restaurant (i know, odd combo!) In the Indonesian capital Jakarta! I learned this the hard way, apparently they were not taking garlic lightly in the aptly named restaurant Mad for Garlic! 
The pungent garlic qualities were evident in every bite and smell !! i won't recommend this place for any reason, unless it was for pranks!!

McDonalds India Special

Holy Cow!
Hinduism answer for the Big Mac, McSpicy Paneer! No, they did not sell Big Mac in this Mcdonalds branch! and probably in all of India.  and that is because cows are holy in Hinduism.

La Petite Maison - London

Appetizers

Warm Prawns

Potatoes au gratin

Salmon Carpaccio

Main Course 

Veal

Lamb chops

Can't remember what type of fish this was, but it was remarkable!

Desserts

Hot Chocolate Souffle with vanilla ice cream

French toast with vanilla ice cream

Vanilla Creme Brulee

Passion fruit cheese cake

Less is More!
La Petite Maison is more elaborate on taste and "raw materials" than it is with presentation. which i think is a trade mark of French cooking methods! its about the proteins, weather it be meats, fish or poultry. the lamb chops and the fish were just delicious! despite its unstimulating appearance!

La petite Maison has recently opened in Dubai! and I hear its even better than the original one in London!

Lita's mexican Food

chicken soft taco's

freshly made tortillas

 chicken quesadilla

I won't be nit picky over the few imperfections i encountered at Lita's Mexican Food for two very legitimate reasons:

1. The owners are in the kitchen and behind the service counter preparing and handing out the orders. which is a ++ to me as it shows commitment!
2. The food is indeed authentic Mexican food as the cook "Lita", hence the restaurant name; is Mexican from Il Paso.

Lita is married to a Kuwaiti, and both daughter and son are helping her out run the business. the food was good! but unfortunately they ran out of most of the things i wanted to try because i arrived 30 minutes before their closing time!

every Friday and Saturday they have a special dish, this week's special is tamales! if you want to try it then today is your last chance! :)  

the place was full, the customers were %50 Kuwaitis %50 Expatiates (mainly Americans). 

as explained to me by one of the partners, Lita's serve seasonal dishes, like they are currently serving summer dishes! winter menu will be different! 

this joint has a lot of potential, but they need to work on time, service and a proper dine in arraignment! i.e. larger seating area, proper cutlery and authentic Mexican dishes and an over all mexican atmosphere! they could easily fill in the void in the market for a proper dine in Authentic Mexican cuisine! as there are none in Kuwait as far as i know.