SMALL BITES CELEBRATION IN GOOD TASTE.Byline: - Larry Lipson Celebrating 25 years on the Valley's restaurant row, the popular Anajak Thai, 14704 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, presents a special four-course anniversary dinner ($25) starting Thursday. Available through Dec. 24, the dinners includes Anajak's ``cult status'' sample platter of mee krob Mee krob (Thai: หมี่กรอบ) is a Thai dish; the name literally means "crispy noodles". It is made with rice noodles and a sauce that is predominantly sweet but can be balanced with an acidic flavor, (crispy rice noodles Rice noodles are noodles that are made from rice. Their principal ingredients are rice flour and water. However, sometimes other ingredients such as tapioca or corn starch are also added in order to improve the transparency or increase the gelatinous and chewy texture of the with chicken and shrimp), sushi tempura Tempura - Language based on temporal logic. "Executing Temporal Logic Programs", B. Moszkowski, Camb U Press 1986. (deep-fried California rolls), kra tong (stuffed golden pastry cups) and a choice of soups as starters. The main course offers three options, one being Anajak's sweet and spicy pineapple-glazed half-chicken with rice (brown or steamed) and stir-fried vegetables. Another is Bangkok shrimp and the third is a vegetarian noodle dish. Described as Thai-style bananas Foster Bananas Foster is a dessert made from bananas and vanilla ice cream, with the sauce made from butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark rum, and banana liqueur. The butter, sugar and bananas are cooked, and then the alcohol is added and ignited. , the dessert plate offers bananas wrapped in spring roll-fashion with chocolate sauce and coconut ice cream. Reservations required. Call (818) 501-4201. OH WAITER: Bernard Erpicum has surfaced in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . Erpicum, the onetime waiter-sommelier at Ma Maison, maitre d' at the original Spago Hollywood, co-owner of a West Hollywood West Hollywood A community of southern California northeast of Beverly Hills. It is mainly residential. Population: 36,600. dining spot named Eclipse and maitre d' at various upscale, L.A.-area hotel restaurants, is now the maitre d' of the Champagne Bar at the new Guy Savoy restaurant at Caesars Palace Caesars Palace is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caesars Palace is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. Caesars is located on the west side of the Strip, between the Bellagio and the Mirage. . To contact him, call (702) 731-7286. EAT AT HOME: Guess it's handy to have a restaurant in the same building where you reside. Blue Velvet, 750 Garland St., has opened to the public at The Flat, a new residential development. Currently serving dinner nightly, the dining room will begin weekday lunch service Monday. Cocktails are served in the lounge and poolside from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Contemporary American cuisine is prepared under the supervision of executive chef Kris Morningstar. Information and reservations: (213) 239-0061. SIPS AND NIBBLES: The 10-location Wood Ranch barbecue chain (Agoura Hills, Camarillo, Moorpark, Northridge, Valencia and elsewhere) with another to open soon in Corona, will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2007. Information: www.woodranch.com or (800) 589-7427. ... A Spanish tapas menu and a selection of Spanish wines showcase the flavors of Spain (through January 2007) at Noe Restaurant & Bar at the Omni Hotel, 251 Olive St., downtown L.A. Information: (213) 356-4100. ... Lawry's The Prime Rib has opened its eighth location and fourth in Asia in Hong Kong. |
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