This Santa Monica gastropub has extensive drink and small plates menus. This Santa Monica gastropub does not have good lighting. Good luck with your photos, fellow bloggers.
Backyard Lemonade -- gin, lemon basil, St. Germain, lemon juice, ginger ale ($10).
Arancini -- crispy risotto balls, spicy marinara ($8).
Crunchy. Creamy.
Coleman Farms sugar snap peas, burrata, mint, grilled arugula ($10).
Fresh. Crisp.
Beer-battered young fava beans ($8).
Light. Tempura-like.
King crab mac 'n' cheese, Tuscan kale, crispy top ($12).
Rich. Substantial.
Sauteed greens, sherry, chili, honey ($6).
Unattractive. Flavorful.
Chicken wings, cured, smoked, fried, piquillo pepper sauce, shaved celery ($9).
Spicy. Messy.
Smoked Brussels sprouts, apple puree, pickled radish ($8).
Complex. Nutritious.
Fried pig ears, dates, Nueske's bacon, smoked balsamic, St. Pete's bleu cheese ($8).
Shrimp and cheesy grits, honey, pancetta, walnut ($12).
Cheesy. Gritty.
Mini pulled pork sloppy joes, Yard BBQ sauce, crispy onions, pickles, fries ($12).
Sloppy. Saucy.
Braised crispy beef cheeks, celery root yam puree, haricots verts, pickled golden raisins ($16).
Tender. Meaty.
Paprika-spiced calamari, roasted marinara, fried lemon ($10).
Golden. Tentacle-y.
Birthday girl and adoring fans.
Happy. Cutie.
Hot chocolate cake, dark chocolate pudding, burnt marshmallow cream, hazelnuts ($8).
Decadent. Dreamy.
Ha's Farm apple fritters, oatmeal stout batter, cinnamon ($8).
Popcorn bread pudding, popcorn caramel, sweet cream ($8).
Corny. Yummy.
Will the food excite you? Not particularly.
Will you have a good time? Definitely.
13 comments:
looks like it'll please anyone in a crowd.
i miss eating with you.
Whoa baby, this would all bring me to the yard as well (except for the piggy ears).
i am dead @ the post title.
it never ceases to amaze me that you manage to turn out such fantastic photos in what you deem "horrible lighting."
lastly, KING CRAB mac & cheese? good god a'mighty, i need some o'that.
Ooooh king crab mac n'cheese.
Really, it won't excite? I was getting excited just looking at the pictures! There's popcorn on that bread pudding!!!
concise. creative (:
Doggy insom loves pig ears. He'd be happy to finish mine. I've been meaning to try it out - thanks for the review!
Okay, obviously the food looks amazing. But, I am super taken with the Backyard Lemonade! Sounds so good.
I would like ALL of this right now--especially the king crab mac and cheese.
Looks like a good time to me!
Nice photo shots despite the low lighting! Did you grab all of the candles from the table?
I loved CJ. Sigh.
Ha Farm Apples! That's the Korean apple lady at SanMo Farmers Market! Which makes those apple chips UBER special!
I've been making to make it, except I forgot to buy the atcost coupon. Boo!!
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