Why I love Dusty's

1. It's good karma to support the little guys. I feel like I'm giving back to my neighborhood to eat a block from my house.

2. They left up the "TAMALES" sign from the previous occupant even though they don't serve them and have nothing to do with Mexican cuisine.

3. The decor reminds me of my trip to Paris. And that's reason enough.

4. The food is outstanding. From their frequent fish specials to their long list of sides, including mac n' cheese and potatoes au gratin. Yum!

5. Service is always great and they never rush you through your meal. I don't consider myself a picky diner at all, but nothing infuriates me more than taking a bite of a starter salad and having my entree brought to the table two seconds later.

Or, when eating sushi, ordering a few dishes and having them all brought out at once. (Hello Pazazz on Hyperion!!!) It's not an eating competition folks. I'm out to eat because I'd like enjoy myself for a minute and savor the experience. (Unless, due to unforeseen circumstances I'm forced to eat at a Chili's or the like and in that case, please,PUH-LEASE just bring the food out as fast as you can..... and bring the check with my entree. And don't tell ANYONE you saw me here!)

6. One of the waiters is a Sommelier and always has great recommendations. AND doesn't make you feel inferior when you ask if the Chianti he suggested is dry as gasoline. (It wasn't. It was delicious.)

Some pics from lovely DUSTY'S BISTRO in Silver Lake.