Bar Americain

...is located in NYC's Midtown near Rockefeller Center at 152 West 52nd Street.

"A" and I shared the homemade potato ships with blue cheese dip ($9) - delicious. There was so much leftover dip that we ordered a refill of chips ($3). I could eat those chips all night. They were light and crispy and not too salty.

I had a glass of reisling ($10).

"A" had the filet mignon ($39) and I had the duck with dirty rice ($31). And we shared the sweet potato gratin ($9).

For dessert "A" had the red velvet sundae with cream cheese soft serve ice cream ($10) and I had the blackberry souffle ($10). My souffle was perfect!

LA Story - Back to Bite

..."L" and I returned to 3221 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica for brunch this time at Bite Bar & Bakery.

"L" started with coffee ($2.25) and I with hot chocolate ($3) - unfortunately I was not given a spoon and most of my chocolate settled at the bottom of my cup and I didn't not enjoy it until I finished most of the liquid.

"L" had the Egg Souffle Plate ($7.75) which was as light and fluffy as it sounds and served with heirloom tomatoes and a salad.

I had the Crab Sandwich ($13.25) which was crab salad on grilled sourdough bread and served with a salad. I was a little disappointed with my sandwich as I hopped it would be more lump crab meat, but it was smooth and creamy like crab spread.

We topped it off by sharing a Red Velvet Cupcake ($3.25) which was moist and had a good frosting to cupcake ratio!