Dinner at Eat Drink Americano
Posted on Jun 03, 2012 under Archives | No Comment
Inside Eat Drink Americano
Eat Drink Americano is the newest addition to Downtown’s Art District. The restaurant features modern American pub fare in an industrial setting. Housed in the previous Cafe Metropol space, EDA has high ceilings surrounded by brick and wood walls and both communal and individual seating. Diners can admire the huge Peter Greco hand sketched 16-foot mural and unique wine bottle chandelier. Consulting Chef Juan Pablo Torre planned the seasonal eclectic menu with African, Asian, European and Peruvian influences. Nick and I visited for a tasting last week, here is what we sampled:
charcuterie plate
We started with a sensational charcuterie plate, including prosciutto rossa, pastrami, gentile salame, burrata alla panna, and burrata alla panna, blue moody smoked, and toma point reyes cheeses. Also on the board were some delicious pickled olives. We loved this combination.
duck and pickled vegetables
We started with a nice combination of duck and pickled vegetables served on toasty bread.
braised angus ox tail burger
Next came a duo of braised Angus ox tail burgers which reminded us of a pulled pork sandwich. This was Nick’s fave of the night.
angus ox tail burgers
Next came a nice Niman Pork Cheeck with mushrooms and polenta.
pork cheek
my plate
me and nick
Next time you are Downtown, check out the modern Eat Drink Americano for a taste of their huge selection of wine and beer and unique plates. Located at 923 East 3rd Street, reservations at 213/620-0781.