Celebrating Summer at Fig & Olive
Oh.. Summer! How are you here already? I could have swore it was Christmas not too long ago! Today, I wanted to give you readers some 411 on Fig & Olive's tasty new summer menu. For those unfamiliar with Fig & Olive, this French restaurant is located in prime LA real-estate on Melrose Place. Remember the tv show? The Melrose location in West Hollywood is their West Coast flagship location. It is absolutely gorgeous with double height ceilings, enclosed patio filed with rosemary plants, and a 50 foot tasting bar! So what's new on the menu and most importantly... what should you order?
Fig & Olive has amazing crostini. I tried the Manchebo with fig, macron almond, Octopus with hummus, pimentos, Prosciutto with ricotta, fig, olive, walnut, Pea topped with asparagus, ricotta, lemon, thyme, the Burrata with tomato, pesto, balsamic, and the Goat Cheese with caramelized onion, chive.
Hamachi Crudo. The summer menu, which is out now is based around the freshest, seasonal ingredients. I highly recommend the Hamachi Crudo!
Rosemary lamb chops with ricotta gnocchi and braised honey eggplant all served in a glass dome. This absolutely hit the spot. Not only was it delicious and cooked to a perfect medium rare, but the presentation on this was Insta-worthy! I know you guys agree because this video has been viewed over 25,000 times since I posted this.
Another shot of the rosemary lamb chops with ricotta gnocchi and braised honey eggplant all served in a glass dome.
Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho with squash seed, basil olive oil.
Chocolate Fondant with candied orange and vanilla ice cream.
Fig & Olive's founder, Laurent Halasz, grew up in Mougins, in the South of France. Their signature dishes include Grilled Branzino glazed with a fig balsamic vinegar, served with figs and snow peas finished with a sweet Picholine Olive Oil; and Grilled Lamb Chops smoked with a bouquet of Herbs de Provence and finished with a Rosemary Olive Oil. In addition to food, they have an exception wine list as well as some quality olive oil for purchase at the restaurant. And with Dine LA beginning in just a few days there's some great deals to take advantage of!
DINE LA Monday, July 18, 2016 – Sunday, July 31, 2016
Dine LA is starting soon and Fig & Olive is one of the participating restaurants. They will be offering a four-course prix-fixe menus for lunch($25) and dinner ($39). Guests will start off with a crostini tasting, followed by their choice of Pea Soup seasoned with cucumber, feta, mint, and sunflower seeds; Lamb Albondigas served over basmati rice pilaf, sliced almonds, and gremolata; as well as Strawberry Vacherin, which offers the classic French pairing of meringue with strawberry sorbet, strawberry marmalade, thyme, and whipped cream.
Address: FIG & OLIVE Melrose Place is located on 8490 Melrose Place in West Hollywood, CA. Lunch runs from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Monday – Friday. Dinner runs from 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Sunday, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Monday, 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, and 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Weekend brunch is served from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday and specialty menu of cocktails and small plates is also offered during Aperitivo Happy Hour from 5p.m. – 7p.m. every day.
