Jay Eats Worldwide

Mh Zh (Opened in 2017) Pronounced “mah zeh” which is loosely translated to  “what is it?” in Hebrew. This is a very casual place, a contemporary Israeli restaurant, most of the tables are outside  on the sidewalk (a few inside). Before Mh Zh opened in this space on Sunset Blvd., it was a tiny pizza place that I went to a couple of times.  I had a friend making pizzas and he said the vegan one wasn’t bad.  Guess it wasn’t good enough to stay open... Their menu is on brown paper bags, Love It! I’ve been here twice and haven’t had a bad dish. If you go with a group and want everything, “Fire Menu” for $125. Bling Bling Hummus with rustic bread. Each time I go, I get two orders... Pickled Vegetables  Tahini  Frisée Salad with Duqqa  and aged English Cheddar  Grilled Beets with Hazelnuts This was one of my favorites Roasted Potatoes  Served on a brown paper bag. Braised Red Cabbage with watermelon radish. Usually I don’t like red cabbage dishes, ...

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, ...

It's Time For Recess! Grand Opening was  on September 29th. I was invited to the opening of The Recess Room in Fountain Valley. As I walk into the restaurant, I'm reminded that it was designed by Kenneth Ussenko Design , designer of such restaurants as, The District by Hannah An Crustaceans in San Francisco The Drum Room at Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa Designer Kenneth Ussenko  is best known for creating spaces where every wall has a story. When you check in at the hostess table, it was formerly a 1900 European newspaper shear. On a nice evening, I would opt to sit out on the patio. In the restaurant's main room, the focused on the bar. so let's begin there. Cocktail Time The cocktails feature locally sourced and homegrown ingredients from the on-site herb garden. Roses Are Razz (L) Raspberry, rose water cordial, elderflower, hibiscus tea, and lemon Mauna Loa Mule (R) Hand...