I had the pleasure of dining at the new eco-friendly Abode Restaurant in Santa Monica last week. A bit pricey for everyday, I was really excited to hear that on Monday nights, the lounge menu is offered in place of the regular dinner menu. Owners Anastasia Israel (of the famed Anastasia's Asylum that recently closed on Wilshire) and Kelly Gleason want guests to feel relaxed. Chef Dominique Crenn, who is completely charming, created a lounge menu that includes Mac and Cheese with Short Ribs, Gruyere and Smoked Gouda ($19); Moroccan Rubs Lamb Lollipop ($18); Wild Lettuce Salad served with Garlic Chips, White Anchovies, Onion Tart and Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette ($12); and Maine Lobster Spring Roll with Passion Fruit and Wasabi Drizzles ($15). The drinks are uber-fragrant -- try the Lavender Martini (Absolut Vodka, Parfait d'Amour with muddled lemon and lavender essence or the Dreamsickle (Grey Goose Vanilla, Triple Sec, organic fresh squeezed orange juice and a splash of cream). Yum!
Abode, 1541 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.394.3463
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