Last night I was taken to a delightfully quaint, romantic spot that you would never think to be in Los Angeles. It felt like a homey cottage that you happened upon while you were frolicking through the forest. Hidden by a wall of dark green foliage, you enter Cafe des Artistes and find an outdoor patio with spacious tables lit by twinkle lights. Inside, the front room is warm and inviting; a fire place, comfy seats, and old French portraits and mirrors adorn the walls. The main dining room is actually far back in a magical looking courtyard filled with intimate tables, candles, and the air of someplace far, far away.
Even though it was the last night in March in Southern California, it was an unusually cold evening and we settled in next to the cheerful fire place to soak in some warmth and enjoy our night out. Now, for the food (and wine!). We shared toasted pita and hummus to start, grilled salmon, macaroni and cheese, and a glass of Syrah from the Hahn Winery. Everything was perfect, complemented each piece of the meal and the macaroni and cheese was recommended on the Food Network TV show "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" and it more than lived up to expectation. So much so, that if you don't order anything else but that you'll be extremely happy! The way the tangy and sharp cheese bubbles on top and melts down among the noodles is absolutely perfect. Yum!
(FYI -- Cafe des Artistes is a FANTASTIC date spot. Put it on your list!)
P.S. Stay tuned for my next article on my favorite milkshake in all of LA!!
Gotta love bloggin! :) I need you to review some places out this way... we're in a restaurant rut these days.
ReplyDeleteWhere are you these days? I would love to come to your area and find you someplace new to spark your interest!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures by the way!