Dining & Entertainment Guide
8 June 7, 2012
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Perk Up your Summer evening with a Picnic
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ummer is an ideal time to pack a picnic and eat outdoors. In Los Angeles, we have some wonderful outdoor venues; The Hollywood Bowl, Greek Theatre, and John Anson Ford Theatre offering first-rate musical acts. Pick up dinner from one of the following eateries, spread out a tablecloth and enjoy an evening under the stars on a warm summer night.
Patina Restaurant Group Chef Joachim Splichal and the Patina Restaurant Group have unveiled their 2012 Hollywood Bowl menu for an ultimate dining experience. Box seat holders have numerous dining options from a Classic three-course meal for $39 per person to the Premier at $65. All include a choice of water, coffee or tea. The Spa menu offers an organic baby green salad with shaved farmers market vegetables. Choose between pan-seared lemongrass tilapia with Thai green papaya salad or grilled salmon with wilted baby spinach and citrus scented quinoa. Dessert is summer strawberries with a vanilla chantilly cream. Family-style artisan platters are available to share with 3 or 4 friends. The Hollywood Bowl has a sushi kitchen and offers picnic baskets for $66. Order online www.patinagroup.com/bowl or call (323)850-1885.
photo courtesy of Patina Restaurant Group
A sampling of Bowl favorites.
Marcona Marcona offers delicious gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads and
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sides, unique picklings and scrumptious desserts. Some great picnic fare is a Spanish Gyro and a Turkey Romesco. The Mediterranean red potato salad with sundried tomatoes and the huge chopped chicken salad make great sides. Add the chow chow pickling with corn, cucumber, cauliflower, radish, sweet red pepper, thyme and cider vinegar to liven up your picnic. Finish with a signature cherry cheese cake. Call first and your order will be ready to be placed into your picnic basket. 7368 Melrose Ave. (323)951-9991.
Maison Richard Picnic boxes are available for $28. Start with a pate and then choose one entrée, such as a salad Nicoise, roasted chicken with vegetables, fresh Norwegian salmon or quiche. A slice of brie and bread and an apple, pear or lemon tart are included. Another option is to order one of their delicious croissant burgers and a fresh cheese plate with a walnut and raisin bread. 707 N. Stanley Ave. (323)655-7777.
louise’s Trattoria Louise’s in Pasadena, Brentwood, Larchmont and Santa Monica offers family packs for $45. You receive a Louise’s salad with mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, and mozzarella cheese topped with crispy onions and pepperoncini. Next, choose a pasta dish with penne marinara, alfredo or Bolognese. Finish with a large cheese pizza. If you picnic with 8 friends, order the panini basket with an assortment of Louise’s paninis, Caesar or Louise’s salad, gourmet cookies, water and soda for $85. Call to place your order ahead of time. www.louises.com for the nearest location.
323-962-1900 6263 Leland Way, Hollywood, CA 90028 (one block south of sunset, just east of Vine)