DJ Olsen at Lou makes the most wonderful zucchini tarte. He starts with a pate brisee, adds a layer of a ricotta mixture, sliced zucchini and goat cheese. Wonderful, buttery, cheesy goodness. Try to have just one.
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I finally made it to Lou a few weeks ago. Buddy and I rolled into the parking lot on a Monday night and I was discouraged to see drapes completely blocking the view of the restaurant interior. Thinking the place was closed, I hesitated to give the door a try but lucky for us, a peek through the curtain revealed a cool and darkly subdued dining room, with more than a view people seated and eating. So don't be fooled by the curtain if you go. You can't see a damn thing until you force your way inside.
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A few years ago a coworker and I were discussing where to grab lunch, and he, apropos of nothing, definitively announced, "Bacon makes everything better." It was a strange non sequitur, but I had to agree. Bacon, or more broadly--pork--makes everything better. Including LA's newish, crowded, east Hollywood wine bar, Lou.
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As a rough rule, many of L.A.'s most interesting restaurants are in mini-malls, and Lou: A Wine Bar is no exception. Proprietor Lou Amdur, who worked in software before launching his longtime wine bar project, has chosen a really interesting selection of well-priced wines. It's a nice touch that they're available in small 2 oz. tastes as well as regular-sized glasses and very reasonably-priced bottles. You could while away several hours here nibbling on some of the best olives ever, spicy-sweet almonds, pig candy, cheese and salami plates and more.
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