Address: 7465 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Items Ordered:
- Foundry tots: fried potato, cheese fondue, violet mustard
- Steamed black mussels: harissa broth, chickpeas, spiced yogurt
- Grilled cheese: taleggio, raisin bread, apricot-caper puree w/ short ribs
- Roasted hanger steak: creamed spinach, crispy potatoes, brown butter bernaise
- Halibut: spring vegetable, bacon, watermelon radish
- Assortment of breads: "pizza" bread, foccacia, cornbread w/ herb butter spread
Looking back, I thought the food at the Foundry was delicious, and even more so cuz it was free (!) since my roomies brought me here for my birthday. The restaurant has been on my list of places to visit for awhile and their grilled cheese with short ribs was featured on the "Simply Irresistible" episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate. However, I think the grilled cheese might have been the least favorite of the night for me since it was too sweet tasting for an entree. The tater tots were soft, crunchy, and delicious, and purple mustard just looks cool. My medium-rare hanger steak was cooked impeccably and the creamed spinach helped cut the saltiness of the bernaise sauce. The mussels were flavorful, but ever since having my favorite mussels ever at The Tasting Kitchen, these mussels didn't seem as fresh :(. Connie wants everyone to know that her favorite part of the meal were the miniature breads that they kept bringing out, especially the cornbread w/ herb butter spread. The tiny breads were super cute and delicious, and I might have to return just to have them again or steal their recipes. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, and while the grilled cheese seems a tad overhyped, the delicious food and service is what will bring me back to The Foundry for another visit.
--y
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