Dinner at Cafe La Boheme
Posted on Oct 28, 2009 under Uncategorized | No Comment
Cafe La Boheme
Cafe La Boheme
Last night, I visited Cafe La Boheme to dine and get some info for a new iphone app I am writing on LA dining. The newly redesigned interior is mesmerizing, opulent and comfortable. The restaurant houses five grand chandeliers suspended from the high wooden plank ceiling into the dining space below with two huge open fireplaces. Seating is in three spots, the crimson colored dining room, upstairs in cozy balcony tables overlooking the action below, or outside in the lush patio. My friend Dalbert and I opted for the dining room seating which was decked out in Halloween decor.
vegetable spring roll starter
We started with an amuse of a crispy vegetable spring roll. Next came appetizers, Dalbert ordered the Maryland crab cakes with a sauteed corn salad and spicy remoulade. I had the tuna tataki, a beautiful tower of tuna tartare, avocado, cucumber and wasabi mayonaisse. Both were delicious.
Maryland crab cakes
Tuna Tataki
We both ordered the special filet mignon with whiskey peppercorn sauce and horseradish mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus for our entrees. It was the special of the night and hard to resist.
filet with whiskey sauce
We also had a really nice bottle of La Crema pinot noir to go with our steaks, which paired perfectly.
Dalbert and me at Cafe La Boheme
We were forced to get dessert, well… not really forced but the choices looked so good that we had to order something. I opted for the vanilla creme brulee with berries and Dalbert got the savory chocolate chip bread pudding. Both were sweet and yummy.
chocolate chip bread pudding
vanilla creme brulee with berries
If you find yourself in WeHo and want a great meal with an intimate ornate setting, make a reservation at Cafe La Boheme. Located at 8400 Santa Monica Boulevard, reservations recommended at 323.848.2360