It all started out so innocently. My Mother would chop up the cloves, and season the vast majority of her dishes with it. We were taught that it was the equivalent of a base note in a song. A Standard, of sorts. Yes, I'm referring to garlic.
Friday evening, Lana and I decided to join Where Magazine's evening on Restaurant Row.
We popped in to "The Stinking Rose - A Garlic Restaurant" on Restaurant Row, in Beverly Hills. Massimo Marmorino, the General Manager, was an excellent Host. http://www.thestinkingrose.com/.
First of all, let me tell you - the booths are set up for a party of 2 up to very large parties(200+) . Each individual eating area has its on Tiffany lamp, or chandelier over each private table ( the tables for 2 are sectioned off by curtains). The lighting and the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming.
Yes, Massimo has created an environment that is conducive to celebrating the love of garlic.
Believe it or not, they even have a room called "Dracula's Grotto" - which is just one of the many uniquely decorated rooms.
The Staff was so on top of everything. Your glass was never empty and they cleared the table so fast until you'd swear there was a breeze sweeping through the room!
Our menu consisted of Louisiana Shrimp, giant tureens of Steamed Clams, Garlic Shrimp, large Tiger Shrip, Garlic Clams, Forty Clove Garlic Chicken, Silence of the Lamb Shank, Garlic encrusted Baby Back Ribs that were so tender and flavorful until they were falling off of the bones. They were so good until you didn't even want to sop them with sauce - umph, umph, umph... We had Filet Mignon Chili, Garlic Potatoes, Garlic Bread and to top it all off, we had Martini's with pickled Garlic (instead of olives) and it was delicious! Everything that we tasted was thoughtfully seasoned and presented beautifully. For desert, you can have Gilroy's Garlic Ice Cream.
Please, if you love garlic like I do, do yourself a favor and pop into this spot. Take a moment and watch as Massimo do his thing!
http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/112424/beverly_hills_ca/the_stinking_rose.html
( video clip is via www.citysearch.com )
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