Eva Peron salami, Campari rosemary, foie gras and truffle bologna, poached fig rillettes. $21
The Partisan, Washington DC
Mmm, this was SO delicious! Each of the meats were so distinct and flavorful. It was a toss up on which was my favorite. The tigelle bread was also a nice change from your typical toasted baguette. NOMS!
Eva Peron salami, Campari rosemary.
Poached fig rillettes, mustard, foie gras and truffle bologna.
Tigelle bread.
Tigelle bread.
With dipping sauce and vanilla bean ice cream.
SLS Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas NV
These beignets were decent. They could have been more fluffy, but they tasted great and I loved the clean presentation.
$12
Gajalee, San Francisco CA
I really liked this dish! The sauce was different from other ones of tried and it was delicious. It worked really well to neutralize the game-y lamb flavor.
Caramelized onion glaze, bok choy, carrots, lotus chips.
SLS Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas NV
I thought the caramelized onion glaze was delicious and the beef was tender enough. The vegetables were ok, but maybe a bit overcooked.
$11
Gajalee, San Francisco CA
This was a decent tikka masala. The chicken pieces were large and kinda dry, but the sauce was tasty.
English cucumbers, vine ripe tomatoes, mint, cilantro topped with cellophane noodles, poached shrimp and served with peanut dressing.
SLS Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas NV
This salad was really refreshing. I wish there was less noodles and more greens though, but it was nicely presented.
Spicy young jack fruit curry. Northern-style curry base, fresh and dried spices, and chicken. $10.95
Lotus of Siam, Las Vegas NV
This curry was different from others I’ve tried. The young jack fruit had an interesting texture and flavor (I guess I’m used to sweetened jack fruit in syrup). It was pretty refreshing though, but I wish that had delivered the spiciness that the menu description promised.
Side of rice.
White grits, baby spinach, cucumber-feta salad, poblano-mint salsa verde. $26
Saltrock Southwest Kitchen, Sedona AZ
This was ok I guess, but the lamb shank was on the tough and chewy side. It would never make up for this horrible dining experience at Saltrock!
Northern style larb (ground pork) cooked with northern Thai spices without the lime juice, garnished with fresh herbs and vegetables. $11.95
Lotus of Siam, Las Vegas NV
The larb was very different from the usual Isan style, citrus-y larb. I liked the difference though. I will say that I probably like Isan style larb better since it’s a bit more refreshing to me, but this was good to try. I liked the vegetables that came with it!
Chicken, goat cheese, pears, candied pecans. $10
George’s Corner Restaurant, St. George UT
This chopped salad was pretty good. It wasn’t over-dressed and the ingredients were crisp and fresh.
Tomatillo-pineapple puree, mango salsa, jicama and lime buttermilk. $28
Saltrock Southwest Kitchen, Sedona AZ
This swordfish was dry and overcooked, and overpriced at twenty-eight bucks. This lame dish matched their lame service. Good to know that they’re at least consistent.
Wines.
Creamy polenta, grilled garlic broccolini. $28
Tinderbox Kitchen, Flagstaff AZ
Mmm, this pork was delicious! I have to admit that it came out underdone so we had to send it back, but it was still SO tasty. The char was wonderful and the cider brine was yummy. Noms!
Vittle Monster 