498865 Thu Mar 13 16:50:54 -0700 2008 4 2 Los Angeles Area 0 3490524 We were at Cobras the other night and saw that they created a new(maybe not so new anymore) space out the front entrance called Sgt. Recruiter, it looked cool and people were drinking and eating at the bar. Anybody been? What's on the menu? French wine bar theme, right?? Thanks, AFS Thu Mar 13 16:50:54 -0700 2008 20304 afs 1 3490797 I really liked the atmosphere, the wine list, and the great personal service; however, I didn't really like the food (though I've heard that the raw oysters are good.) They have a very limited menu so I was surprised that the kitchen did not execute the dishes very well. My steak frites was dreadful: it was the driest, toughest rib-eye that I've ever had. That being said, I would definitely go back but just order wine (and perhaps the oysters.) http://myculinaryadventures.blogspot.com Thu Mar 13 18:19:10 -0700 2008 3490524 42600 Bon Vivant 1 3490841 i've been there twice and really enjoyed the oysters! the specials were good, too -- we had scallop risotto and braised shortribs. both really wonderful. i've never had steak there though. Thu Mar 13 18:32:33 -0700 2008 3490524 159839 madcao 1 3492512 How odd... there's a restaurant on the Ile St.-Louis in Paris called "Au Sergent Recruteur" which is actually quite tasty, if slightly rustic, food. I wonder if the Cobras & Matadors people took inspiration from that, or if it's related. Fri Mar 14 09:36:17 -0700 2008 3490524 10811 Das Ubergeek 2 3492555 ^ they did borrow the name from what I hear, thanks for the tips I think we'll check it out. Fri Mar 14 09:45:52 -0700 2008 3492512 20304 afs