World Wide Reaction |  Big Apple Action | Big Florida Action Site by VirtualReaction, Inc.    
            


  Location

   3413 Cahuenga Blvd. West
   Cross Street: Universal City Boulevard
   Los Angeles, CA 90068
  Contact
   (323) 882-6965
  Extra Info
   Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-1am
              Fri-Sat 5:30pm-2am

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This mid-century modern space is like an abstract peacock that has spread its graceful wings; stark-white leather banquettes fan out against turquoise and chocolate-brown walls. A mirrored ceiling section with spherical lamps, circular cutouts and oversized oil paintings of maudlin women add quirky appeal. Fun-loving waiters occasionally hand out tambourines and maracas to adventurous diners to keep rhythm with the funky electronica soundtrack. The back room is lined with soothing forest-scene wallpaper for a more intimate experience.

An international hodgepodge of small plates radiate spicy flavors. Bread isn't complimentary, but warm yucca-flour biscuits are worth the money. Piquant barbecued shrimp cups are complemented by grilled cactus and zesty avocado relish. Comparably mild chicken pibil is steam-roasted in banana leaves, and the tender venison filet cutlets are sweetened with a port and cranberry reduction. For dessert, the homemade guava and mascarpone cheesecake is rich and smooth.
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