Gjusta roasted root veg.(L) and leek salad (R). Both were excellent
Rhubarb atop wild rice pudding. Tartness tempered while still retaining a residual crunch
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Haven’t been to Bru’s, but will try it. I like going to Gulfstream at the mall after work. They have good chowder, good martinis and a decadent fried oyster thing. I agree, they have some good spots at the food court. With all the construction the whole place looks so daunting right now though.
Had to call a plumber today to fix my backed up kitchen sink.
“Too many vegetables,” he said.
To which I replied, “Not enough vegetables!”
The plumber responded: “What?”
And then he left.
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Dang Cookie - that looks awesome! I have to go there!
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Great. Oyster shrooms have a delicacy (not chewy or rubbery) and the coating is more of a corn starch, but buttery and crispy, with perfect seasoning. Then they’re garnished with chilies and basil. Really brilliant. We always end up getting a seconds.
Everything is good - the faux Chicken Kung Pao & “Crab” Rolls with creamy “mayo”.
If you go, call ahead to make sure they have oysters. One day we went and they were out. I wanted to start throwing furniture. But they’re so sweet I just silently pouted.
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Crispy brussels sprouts with lemon and a barely-there sprinkle of farmhouse white cheddar at The Hermosillo. Addictive…we ate half the order before taking this photo. Also the spicy shishitos with crunch quinoa at Redbird are a favorite.
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Thanks for the heads up! I see pickled ramps in my future
Didn’t even know what a ramp was. Always good to learn. 
Makes really nice pesto
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Or make pasta.
I do a variant of the below with panchetta and/or clams.
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I don’t know that I’ve seen ramps out here outside of a restaurant so that’s a real find.
I used to get them at the Hollywood farmer’s market during season (mushroom guys).
I haven’t seen them at the SaMo FM - Hollywood is usually too crowded for my taste but that’s a good reason to go.
Barbacoa portobello tacos at Chavela in Hollywood.
These are tasty little devils, with a slight spiciness. But they go quick. I could easily have two orders.
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Is seaweed considered a vegetable?
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@Sgee: what IS that???
And, if we’re considering mushrooms to be a honorary veggie, I don’t see why we can’t extend that same courtesy to algae…
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