Life in LA: Supper Clubs

Recently, I got the opportunity to go to a supper club in Los Angeles. I love this idea as it generally provides an intimate setting in unlikely areas.

I've been to supper clubs before and I will admit they are really inconsistent. The last one I went to before this one I left hungry and I ended up going out to get a burger afterwards, which defeated the purpose. It also is generally family-style, at least the ones I've been, which means you can just take as much as you want, since you need to be cognisant of the other people who are also probably as hungry as you. And, unlike a friend, since you are eating with strangers, you can't just take the last meatball, even if you are DYING to take it. (sigh)

The backyard

This supper club was bring your own alcohol, which is nice. They did, however, provide an aperitif when we first got there.  It had a smoky aftertaste which was really lovely.  Since I would be drinking, I chose to get an Uber, which was a godsend because I had driven to Dana Point that morning and I was too tired to drive to LA again.

Aperitif

In this reiteration, we were at the Schindler's House in North Hollywood.  I've never been here before and this place was absolutely gorgeous. Each room had one dining table and we were shown where we were seated by the "hostess." The setting was "shabby chic;" the eclectic vibe really worked well with the family-style meal and the familial setting of the supper club.

I loved how unique the table setting is

There was a group of musicians which played music and we started off with tomato bread and shisito peppers. The second course was this absolutely delectable salad of blood oranges and kale. I couldn't get enough. We then had meatballs which were so so good and the main was a whole fish branzino, aka European seabass. We finished the night with churros.

First course before the sun went down

Whilst supper clubs sound very exclusive, I think, if you have a chance, you really should give it a go. It's different and it's quite the experience.  And I really would like to argue that the exclusivity is just a facade; if you enjoy good food and you have a good friend who you enjoy the company, one night of hanging out with strangers and enjoying delicious food isn't a bad time.

Until next time, xo Jane.