The most prestigious law school admissions discussion board in the world.
|
 |
 
|
Rate my Michelin Star Dinner at Pasta Bar + Wine Pairing (CSLG)
Poast new message in this thread
Date: May 24th, 2022 1:17 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre I helped an attorney friend of mine with a tough case. I declined to take a fee on the case and helped him increase the offers by double. To thank me he took me, my wife, and his girlfriend out to Pasta Bar in Encino (https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/encino/restaurant/pasta-bar). We went on Saturday, the day after I did Cut with the XO crew.
This meal was unusual because we actually all did the wine paring. I have to say the addition of the wine really added to the meal. Since I went to Cut the night before and splurged, I decided to skip lunch on Saturday. So I was nice and hungry and ready for this meal. The ingredients weren't as crazy as a place like Providence, Guy Savoy, or Melisse (not a ton of truffle that I could tell, no steak, and very little caviar), but the food was definitely close to being on that level.
The dessert was 180 and the homemade ice cream with caviar was probably my favorite part. As far as price, it runs about the same price as Melisse WITHOUT the wine, so it is a pretty decent value. I also really like that it is a very small restaurant (only about 12 seats) and you are eating basically in the kitchen. There were about 4 chefs all working together and they personally serve you most of the food, explaining everything you are eating.
https://imgur.com/a/7vmZWnK |
Date: May 24th, 2022 1:33 AM Author: Dashing hall doctorate Lol at the one ravioli glad you skipped lunch (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44562712) |
 |
Date: May 24th, 2022 1:43 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre With all the wine and courses it ended up being a good amount of food. I left feeling pretty satisfied and then I went home and ate some ice cream cake. My wife bought it for me Friday. Was chocolate cake and mint chocolate chip ice cream. It said "I love you" on it. She bought it just because. Was 180 and I felt very loved. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44562733) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 1:44 AM Author: Dashing hall doctorate It was probably for the bull (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44562734) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 1:45 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre =( (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44562738) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:49 AM Author: Curious church building marketing idea (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563833) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 6:11 AM Author: Insane kitty 1800000 u guys are adorable (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563117) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:49 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre TY. My true wealth is my wife and kids (not flame). (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563832) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 7:00 AM Author: appetizing deranged library See folks, this is EXACTLY why you marry an ugly chick (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563169) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:52 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre We should do a double date. What kind of food does your spouse like (I don't want to assume gender)? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563863) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 1:47 PM Author: appetizing deranged library Dat would be 180. Ole Idris will tear up some ribs and cornbread (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44564967) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 1:49 PM Author: pearly idiotic karate idris emhoff (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44564980) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 6:10 AM Author: Chest-beating coiffed tanning salon Looks good, but you are saturating the market. Should wait longer between poasts. (Alternatively, you could use your considerable promotional talent to bring new blood to the bort, which is sorely needed.) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563111) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 7:03 AM Author: ruby boyish stead he needs a sex video (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563172) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 7:24 AM Author: Tripping splenetic nowag why the receipt say total $1,389.24 and $1,489.24 in diff parts? lol
there was a miscalculation somewhere with the tips and shit |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 7:34 AM Author: chrome aromatic toaster Michelin star restaurants of Los Angeles County are running a special. Spend $10,000 in May, get $100 off. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563193) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 7:44 AM Author: Big famous landscape painting dilemma good eye. awaiting response (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563201) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:47 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre TBH I didn't even look at the receipt since my buddy paid. I just took a photo for the content. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563823) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:53 AM Author: Big famous landscape painting dilemma ur buddy paid and u said hey breh lemme take a pic of the receipt? what's ur buddy's moniker? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563865) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:56 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre He doesn't post but he knows all about XO. I actually met him because his mom was one of the nurses taking care of my mom when she was getting chemo. My mom told his mom about my practice and he was just starting his firm. That was a few years ago. We met and became good friends. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563890) |
|
Date: May 25th, 2022 1:35 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre I figured this out. He had paid $100 to book the reservation. So it was $1,489.24 but they reduced it by $100 for the deposit. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44569181) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 9:20 AM Author: Opaque Aggressive Church Coldplay Fan about time you discovered wine with dinner. wait until you see how extravagant that shit gets, you'll be posting bottle lineup pics in no time. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563456) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 9:23 AM Author: soul-stirring drab meetinghouse I dont see much pasta (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563465) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:46 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre I agree, that was definitely a bit of a let down. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563810) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:47 AM Author: Curious church building marketing idea Two cheat days in a row brother? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563824) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:48 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre Kind of. I just did two dinner cheats and didn't cheat during the day on Friday or Saturday. So it was more like a split cheat day. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563825) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:54 AM Author: pearly idiotic karate you should stick to these set menus because they are a lot more elevated than the pumped up prole shit you get at Cut that you keep posting. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563872) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:57 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre I've posted a bunch of good ones before, brother. I've posted Providence, Guy Savoy, Melisse, Joel Robuchon, etc. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563893) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:59 AM Author: pearly idiotic karate its extremely offensive that you pretend to have eaten at guy savoy (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563910) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:01 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre Vegas doesn't count? Should I book a trip to Paris? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563914) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:05 AM Author: pearly idiotic karate It won't impress me bc I have been multiple times brother but yes, you will see the difference between the real one and the kike casino food court version you keep referencing where they have to tell patrons what cutlery to use for each course brother (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563943) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:07 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre TY for the advice. I'll probably do it next year since all my travel plans are already set for this year. Best time of year to go to Paris? I've been 4 times before but last time was maybe 7 years ago and I don't remember when it's good to go. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563967) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:12 AM Author: pearly idiotic karate august (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563992) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:13 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre TY, brother. You are a gentleman and a scholar. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563998) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:15 AM Author: Insane kitty i'm gonna be visiting paris in august! first time in europe, gonna be 180. 3-4 days in italy and 10 roaming around france. see u there cslg (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44564008) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:57 AM Author: cobalt striped hyena rehab this looks better than the cut pics imo (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563892) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 10:59 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre They are both good in their own way. Sometimes a great steak with some hearty sides is the best. Some mac and cheese, truffle friends, and a hunk of meat (no homo). Other times I feel like something new and exciting flavors I don't normally eat. And sometimes I just want to get Taco Bell. Variety is the spice of life, brother. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44563906) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:12 AM Author: Vigorous sable indian lodge elastic band This shit seems sooo overpriced and overrated.
All that money for a couple bites of food? Good thing you didn’t have to pay anything for it. “Fine dining” seems like such a scam |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:15 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre It's really not. The ingredients aren't cheap and these places don't have crazy profit margins. You get unique flavors that you won't find other places. I'm not saying these places are necessarily better than a great steak or even a great burger. They are just different and unique. It's also an acquired taste. The more I eat at these fancy Michelin star places, the more I enjoy the meals and experiences. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44564010) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:22 AM Author: Vigorous sable indian lodge elastic band Even assuming expensive ingredients, so what? It’s not the expense that really matters but how they are put together and the overall taste.
Yes I understand this is some expensive unique thing, but it seems so silly. You should receive increasing food taste returns as the $$$ spent on your meal goes up, but this does not occur. There should be no universe where you spend hundreds of $$$ just on food and it is merely an “acquired taste.” For that kind of money the food should blow you away.
I really think “fine dining” is an elaborate charade to separate rich people from their money by conning them into feeling “cultured.” |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:38 AM Author: pearly idiotic karate it does blow him away, that's why he described it in a prole low iq way of an "acquired taste". i didnt check the menu but the "lol one ravioli" probably had $40 worth of lobster tucked into it. |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 9:00 PM Author: unhinged arousing theatre Brother, I net 500-600K/month. I'm not overly concerned about good use of money. I do the things that make me happy. That is basically food, sex, travel, video games, movies, shooting, lifting, etc. If I spend $2,000 on dinner I don't even care to think about if it is worth it. I think it is because I have a great time and I enjoy the food a lot. If I have a good time, that's good enough. I spend like 1% of my annual earnings (I have very low expenses and discretionary spending). It's not worth it to overthink how that 1% is spent. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44567623) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 11:13 AM Author: khaki frum friendly grandma lodge none of that really excites me, but i'm more a quantity over quality type of guy. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44564002) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 12:07 PM Author: Chest-beating coiffed tanning salon (fans scandalized after dupa revealed as svelte) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44564255) |
|
Date: May 24th, 2022 8:55 PM Author: Laughsome Cuckoldry Box Office It’s very amusing to me that you have a 5 year old’s taste in food and only consider stuff haute cuisine if it is wrapped in gold foil, laced with caviar, etc. Also you wash it down with Pepsi or maybe a beer if you’re feeling saucy. But good on you for learning how to drink wine like a grown up. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44567584) |
|
Date: May 25th, 2022 2:17 AM Author: Swashbuckling quadroon how angry do these restaurants get if you order a sprite
|
|
Date: May 27th, 2022 9:36 AM Author: unhinged arousing theatre I almost never get alcohol when I go to dinner and usually its just a beer. Wife usually gets diet coke. No one cares. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5115474&forum_id=2#44582886) |