Red Hill Late Lunch

We had a really late start one weekend day and needed grub. We ended back at Red Hill, which was technically closed for lunch but they must've seen the hunger in our eyes and kindly squeezed us in!





We ordered the Fettuccine Carbonara and Mole Breakfast Muffin. They were a tad heavy handed with the mole which frankly, was way too spicy for me. Our waiter graciously offered a different dish: the Everything Bagel, which was absolutely perfect. He also recommended a couple of delicious wines too. It's funny, this was our 2nd time he served us and both times he said he thought he served us at his former work. The camera tipped him off. But I said it was impossible since we've never been to the restaurant he used to work. Hmm...you think there is a doppelganger couple out there also snapping food photos? Anyway, we've already been back another time since this day and can't wait to go again. Tasty.



P.S. Be careful where you park nearby. If you didn't snag one of the three spots in their lot, go to Walgreens or Sunset.

Espresso Almond Milk Tea

This drink is quite the kickstart with both espresso and black tea so sip wisely. I don't drink caffeine often so I for one get kinda jittery after this. But I do love the flavor so much.

• Brew your fave espresso
• Brew your fave black tea - I prefer Earl Grey or English Breakfast
• Heat up unsweetened almond milk 
• Combine milk and tea - about 1:1 ratio. 
• Pour your preferred number of espresso shots into milk tea mixture.
• Sugar to taste
• Dash of cinnamon if you like (I like lots of cinnamon) 

 

Date Night / Cook's County - West L.A.

I spied Cooks County while driving home from a fun non-shopping spree in West L.A. one Saturday. We didn't have reservations so were seated at the counter with a view of the kitchen. We didn't mind though. Our server was exceptional, as was the food. We meant to head elsewhere for dessert after looking at the menu, we stayed. The rosewater fritter on huckleberry compote with key lime ice cream was so delicious. This was a spontaneous date night, spurred by Sergio's new haircut.

Number Nine Noodles + Beer / Long Beach

We stopped in at Number Nine Noodles after a long, cold and windy morning at the Long Beach Antique Market. It is such a great find! So tasty and we weren't parched afterwards -- which is usually the case from sodium or MSG laden meals at other Vietnamese Pho joints.





It was such a nice experience, I can easily see this spot becoming our post LB flea market go-to.