Friday the 13th Eve

Yesterday was one of the windiest days in LA. When I finally made it home, dodging the fallen trees and sitting through the dead stop lights, I found the power out at home... and most of my neighborhood. I called our local restaurants and they were all closed as well- struck by the same power outage.

I decided this was the omen to finally try Asia- the restaurant we keep passing on Los Feliz; the restaurant I heard was really expensive and just so so. I'm so glad we finally made it. Yes it's expensive but so is Edendale and the food is just a bore. (Although the patio is fantastic for drinks.) We arrived to a somewhat empty restaurant that slowly filled as neighborhood kids realized the power wasn't coming back on.

Our server guided us through the menu and was friendly and honest with his suggestions. He suggested the seared tuna as an appetizer but said to get the sauce on the side. We ordered it and it was amazing. The tuna was some of the freshest I've had and seared perfectly.

Seared Tuna with Mustard Yuzu Sauce


For entrees Hubbie had the special of the night- a filet mignon with lobster in a pinot noir sauce, and I had the garlic salmon. Both were unbelievably tasty and with beautiful presentation. The pinot noir sauce was tart- not the usual sweet I'm used to. The salmon was delicious but it was swimming in sauce. The waiter warned us they were heavy-handed with the sauces so I expected it. However, my salmon was cooked perfectly and the haricot verts that accompanied it were crisp and yummy.

Filet with Lobster and Pinot Noir Sauce



Garlic Salmon


Our waiter was more than knowledgeable about the wine list and suggested a great Pinot. He was friendly and helpful to us first-timers. Prompt service and didn't rush to ask us if we wanted dessert. All in all a great experience.

When we got home at 10pm we saw we still had no power. In a cleaning frenzy I threw out all our half burnt candles so we were left with a flashlight, one scented candle and my Menorah with Channukah candles.

I did what any Jew would do. I had Hubbie light the Menorah and we had Channukah in April. Thanks Bubbie!

Our trusty Menorah


Kitty is still in his cast so all he wanted was to cuddle. Hubbie, our neighbor Cranky John and I had a lovely evening just chatting. No TV, no computer, no clocks, no lights. Just the glow of the Menorah and the comfort of friends. Maybe the blackout wasn't so bad. Maybe it's the city's way of bringing us together?

Hubbie & Kitty, relaxing in candlelight.