This afternoon, the Dark Knight and I ventured into the tourist-riddled area of Hollywood around Sunset and Vine. We had tickets to the 4:15 showing of "Eastern Promises," which was really dark and gory, but worth watching. Just for Viggo Mortenson's performance.
With a couple hours to kill before heading into the theater, the Dark Knight and I lunched at Magnolia. It was empty inside, since everyone was out enjoying the temperate weather on the sidewalk patio. Halfway through the day and thirsty, the Dark Knight and I ordered our drinks. A Jack and coke for him, a Magnolia Gimlet for me--freshly muddled mint and lime, simple syrup (liquid sugar), and top-shelf vodka on the rocks with a sugared rim.
My drink looked so refreshing, the Dark Knight ordered one for himself for our second round, which arrived just a few minutes before our dishes. In keeping with the season, I had the beet salad with goat cheese, asparagus, and field greens, dressed simply in a mustard vinaigrette. As much as I heart meat, this gorgeous plate of veggies was absolutely flawless!
The Dark Knight could not resist temptation and enjoyed the grilled steak sandwich on toasted Cubano roll with watercress, grilled onion, and a surprisingly light bacon-horseradish dressing. I think the onion rings had something to do with the Dark Knight choosing a sandwich over a salad. Good thing he did it, or those tempting onion rings might have swayed me to the dark side!
Our leisurely lunch took just over an hour, a testament to the efficient and friendly waitstaff. Thanks, Magnolia!
Magnolia
6266 1/2 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323.467.0660
3 comments:
Wow those photos look delicious.
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Those photos look delicious.
Why, hello, Logan! Good to see you here :)
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