Monday, November 21, 2011

Strand House @ Manhattan Beach, CA

Went to the Strand House on Saturday, first time since its opening.  The place was packed.  The bar downstairs turns into a dance place complete with all tables reserved for 'bottle service'.  That's where you have to buy a fifth of booze for a ridiculous price.  I felt it was a bit like Sunsets, but the bouncer said it was an older crowd not at all like Sunsets.  Yeah, that's because they sell glasses of wine for $20 bucks only an older crowd can afford that.

We had the Hamachi Crudo (very good), the Pork Confit Tortelli (just OK and cold), the Hand Torn Pasta Rags (good), and 2 pizzas - Benton & Squash Blossom.   A definite no on the Squash Blossom pizza. 

All in all, I like this place, but it is pricey and I don't like the 'player' feel to it.

Hand Torn Pasta Rags

Pork Confit Tortelli
 

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