Century City: Gulfstream

Gulfstream, owned by Hillstone Restaurant Group (the company which I will begin working for next month!), is a nod to America's classic seafood houses. I could see Don and Betty Draper sliding into a booth here and digging into a plate of oysters, some peel n' eat shrimp, and sipping on a round or two of martinis. Tonight my mother and I were treated to dinner at Gulfstream. As my mother proclaimed: it was a slice of heaven!

A manageable menu with all the classics [Classic Caesar, Fried oysters, Rotisserie chicken, Cedar plank salmon], as well as some twists [Scallops with wild greens, beets, and tomatoes, Braised short rib pavé, and Seared ahi with ponzu]

French Sea Salt makes everything better

A Kettle One Martini + a Cucumber Hendrick's Gin Martini (delicious!)

Grilled artichokes with Creole remoulade:
smoky and charred to perfection, complimented by the creamy remoulade

Peel n' Eat Shrimp:
plump and firm, served with a classic cocktail and remoulade sauce

Classic Caesar:

DROOL. This salad was perfection. Romaine hearts dressed in a dressing bursting with anchovies and saturated (as any correct Caesar should be) with salty, satisfying parmigiano reggiano. Topped with torn ciabatta croutons and corn. So good.

Pork Ribs:

Fall off the bone tender. The ribs are so good because most of the fat has been cooked out, leaving sticky, chewy, tender meat. Slathered with mustardy carolina-style BBQ saucemmm

All behold the Hot Fudge Sundae:
sometimes you just gotta feel like a kid againServed with a literal VAT of chocolate sauce. Made in house.

The artwork perfectly compliments the restaurant's classic retro American feelThank you ^ all for a wonderful meal. And a special thanks to Tambi...what a wonderful evening!