Cuisine Francais - a la "Old School'

I have an affection for 'old school' style restaurants and I remember having, maybe not great meals but great dining experiences at places like the "21" Club and the Rainbow Room. Los Angeles is all about the new new thing when it comes to food and there are very few traditional 'old school' restaurants left. So voila, New York.



This is the second time this week that I've read about this very traditional Manhattan restaurant Le Veau d'Or. Thanks to The Trad I found this video of Anthony Bourdain enjoying an old fashioned french meal. The Epic liked it so much that he dined there several times on his holiday vacation.

Definitely it will be on the top of my list for my next trip to New York.

Do you have an 'old school' favorite?

Around Town - Seeking Something Sunny - Soleil Style

After weeks of December noshing, everything from the chocolate truffles that have been sent to your office to that huge holiday feast with your family, it's time for some simple but yummy comfort food.

For comfort food and casual ambiance at a great price the best place in the neighborhood is Soleil Restaurant in Westwood.

The menu is basic with classic French dishes including Traditional Escargot, French Onion Soup Gratinée, Beef Bourguignon and Entrecôte Sauce Café de Paris.

There is also a nice selection of pasta dishes.

Here is the dinner menu.

Soleil Restaurant Westwood

Soleil Special events include

Mussels and French Fries
Every Wednesday with reservations 24 hours in advance
$14.95
Wine Tasting Dinner
Every two months, including a four course meal and four different wines.

And keeping it casual, comfortable and chic

here's what I would wear.

Beladora2.com vintage deco style crystal and diamond ring $450.00

Beladora2.com vintage brushed white gold and diamond earrings $195.00


Neiman Marcus ruched t-shirt $49.00 and gray cord cargo pants $115.00