Jay Eats Worldwide

I’ve been waiting for Bavel to open in DTLA. Bavel opened in the Artist District  in April 2018. A Middle Eastern restaurant, from the team at Bestia. Lemonade Time! Sparkling lemonades to start: SAFFRON pink lemonade with pomegranate  & cinnamon BISMARK classic lemonade with date syrup Duck ‘Nduja Hummus with creamy garbanzo beans, jerusalem mix spice, herbs It’s as good as it looks! Don’t forget to mix in the cilantro... Fried Pita Purple Butter Lettuce Salad  with rose water buttermilk vinaigrette,  turnips and za'atar Middle Eastern Aged Meats Loved the prosciutto with pistachio. Chicken Liver Flatbread  with merguez spice, caramelized onions, sour sumac onions and fresh dill. I would’ve never thought to put chicken livers on a flatbread, but it was really good! Grilled Octopus  With herbed yogurt, fried squid ink pita, capers, smoked paprika oil and turmeric pickled onions. Wagyu Beef Cheek Tajine with braised cheeks, chiles, preserved lemon, ...

After the former tenant closed, I would always take a look inside and think this is a great casual spot. I guess the owners of Spread Mediterranean Kitchen  thought so too... Located on Main at 4th in Downtown LA On the other side of the intersection from Baco Mercat and Kazunori. I was one of the 35 invited guests to sample their menu. Thanks DamonEats for the invite! When you walk into the restaurant, it has a very comfortable feeling. The bar and bar tables are to the right, and on the left, you'll see a long communal  table  and a few intimate tables on the side. See What Jay Eats... at Spread Mediterranean Kitchen Hibiscus Rum Punch with light & dark rum, tropical juices, hibiscus tea, blackberry & thyme Demerara sugar. Hummus & Mushrooms a traditional Tehina hummus and roasted mushrooms. Really good, I could've eaten a 3 pan of this. Watermelon Salad with spi...