Patti's Palette: You say, "Spa"

Let's go to Spago!! Spago is undoubtedly one of thee best restaurants in Los Angeles, it has passed the test of time and the menu is constantly evolving keeping up with current culinary knowledge. With that said, loyal Spago goers can always count on the classics to be printed on new seasonal menus. Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant really sets the standard in the Grandidge family; we love the quality of the food, how it's prepared and our dining experience never fails us. No wonder Spago is at the forefront of LA dining always getting the best reviews from critics and foodies alike. With its 90210 zip code, you better believe there isn't a sign of a recession around by measure of how busy the restaurant is. The patio seating area makes the indoor/outdoor space feel roomier together with the open kitchen, which allows diners to see what's cookin'. The overall feel is sophisticated, classy and warm, an ambiance my parents truly enjoy.

For an appetizer, a big favorite is the goat cheese and beet layer cake - a simple beet salad that Wolfgang has magically transformed. It almost looks like a dessert rather than a root vegetable salad! For entrees, 2 dishes tied for the most popular order. Alex and Shannon both opted for the snapper cooked Hong-Kong style. Their snapper fillet was the perfect cut of fresh fish; white, meaty and flaky. The bok choy adds to the Asian feel as does the garlic and ginger and whatever else soy sauce jus. Now for the real winner in my eyes... Dad, Chris, Jon and I got the cote de boeuf. It's meant to be shared by two so I suggest you follow that recommendation. This is one of the Spago classics I mentioned earlier. Omgsh, the cut of beef was so tender and cooked to my medium liking - it was seriously amazing. It comes with onions and chard for the veggie effect but the best part is the cheesy mashed potatoes. Texture-wise it's as if you are sticking your fork into a glob of melted mozzarella... It's all stringy and cheesy, it tastes soooooo good. Ok I can't talk about this anymore because I want to get over to Cannon Drive asap and get myself a meal at Spago.