It’s a spectacularly beautiful day in Southern California. The perfect weather for a walk down the hill to the Hollywood Farmers Market. I was especially excited about the journey because I already knew what seasonal item was first on my list of must eats this week. You see, I had a hankering for oysters.
I was recently invited to Public Kitchen & Bar in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, to have a sneak peek at the special Oyster and Champagne Menu they plan to have available every night throughout December. I am already a big fan of Public Kitchen & Bar, but the lure of a seasonal, sophisticated spread dominated by bi-valves kicked my holiday season into high gear. They have a large selection of choices which vary daily according to availability. But you can expect to see some combination of Belon, Coromandel, Fanny Bay, Hood Canal, Kumamoto, Malpeque, Phantom Creek, Raspberry Point, Well Fleet, Salt Pond, and Kusshi.
At Public Kitchen & Bar they are served with Champagne by the glass or by the bottle– of which, they have a substantial selection. Many more bubblers than you would expect to see on most bar menus. Making a quick bite at the bar a festive occasion indeed.
