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Restaurants offering a Passover menu?

Despite my porcine chowname, I need to find a restaurant offering a Passover dinner for Saturday, April 19... Doesn't need to be kosher and offer the whole seder aspect, just some place with a set menu and sadly no bread... Quasi-traditional preferred for the 93-year old grandma... Unfortunately Spago is out of my price range and don't know of any other places offering anything (and don't want to end up at a boring old deli - if they are even open)... Suggestions?

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    1. Angeli Caffe. We went one year and really enjoyed. Not sure why it's on Tuesday though.

      PASSOVER DINNER
      (not a seder)
      Tuesday, April 22
      7pm seating - served at long tables family style
      call for reservations 323 936 9086
      credit card number essential to hold reservation

      MENU
      Long Cooked Eggs tinted with Onion Skins
      Haroset of Dates, Oranges, Raisins, Nuts,Spices - Romaine
      Matzot

      Leek Croquettes

      Pesce en Carpione
      Sauteed White Fish marinated w/caramelized onions in a mustard-champagne
      vinaigrette

      Chicken Soup w/Chicken Dumplings and Matzo Balls

      Evan’s Pot Roast
      Pollo Arrosto
      Garlic, rosemary, lemon chicken on the bone

      Tortino di Azzime
      a "mazzagna" of vegetables, and fresh tomato-basil sauce

      Cianfotta
      Stew of leeks, peas, asparagus, tender lettuce, mint

      Arugola Salad

      Dessert still to be decided

        1. La Cachette.

          http://www.lacachetterestaurant.com/s...

            1. April 20th- Celebrate the Passover holiday at Jar on Beverly Boulevard. Suzanne Tracht is cooking up a four course Passover meal sure to put your bubby’s to shame. The menu, which delicately balances tradition with a modern sensibility, includes dishes such as matzo ball soup with lemongrass and spring vegetables and home-baked macaroons. $100 for adults and $50 for children under 12. For reservations, call 323.655.6566.

                1. Spago for Puck's rendition of a seder

                    1. re: Emme

                      Poster noted that Spago was not in their price range.

                        1. re: Fresser

                          my apologies, apparently i can't read.

                        2. Koutoubia is (supposedly) offering a traditional Seder ...i say supposedly only because they did same thing last year, but then canceled it about a week beforehand due to lack of interest.

                          http://www.koutoubiarestaurant.com/cl...

                            1. I am looking for a restaurant for Passover. Called Spago and it sounds great but at $175 per person it's a little too steep for my entire family. Any suggestions for 2010? Thanks.

                                1. re: wienermobile

                                  AKASHA in Culver City.

                                    1. re: NumeroUnoEat

                                      Thanks, I made a reservation at Akasha and I will report back.

                                        1. re: wienermobile

                                          I found Akasha's Passover menu from last year and it sounds great.
                                          http://www.akasharestaurant.com/docum...

                                            1. re: wienermobile

                                              My family is going to Akasha too Wienermobile....see you there!

                                                1. re: yummyinmytummy

                                                  PASSOVER SEDER AT AKASHA 2010
                                                  Please join us for our annual Passover Seder at AKASHA
                                                  First Night of Passover, Monday March 29th
                                                  Guest Arrival: 5:30-6:00
                                                  Dinner & Traditional Short Service: 6:00
                                                  Tray Passed Appetizers on Matzo Crostini
                                                  Tuscan Style Chopped Liver
                                                  Moroccan Eggplant & Roasted Tomato
                                                  On the Table
                                                  Traditional Seder Plates
                                                  Market Beet Horseradish / Charoset with Market Dates & Walnuts
                                                  Hard Cooked Local Farm Eggs / Sea Salt Water
                                                  House wines or organic grape juice served during service
                                                  First Course
                                                  Sephardic Style Gefilte Fish / Tomato-Shallot Sauce
                                                  Wild Arugula & Radish Salad / Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
                                                  Second Course
                                                  Matzo Ball Soup
                                                  Weiser Farms Carrots & Fresh Herbs
                                                  Third Course
                                                  Braised Chicken with Kennedy Farms Dried Plums & Apricots
                                                  Sephardic Potato & Leek Fritters
                                                  Rapini with Preserved Local Lemon
                                                  or
                                                  Fruits & Spirits Brisket
                                                  Local Honey, AKASHA Orange Marmalade & Brandy Sauce
                                                  Sephardic Potato & Leek Fritters
                                                  Rapini with Preserved Local Lemon
                                                  (Vegetarian option available)

                                                  Dinner Wines
                                                  Joseph Carr Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2008
                                                  Harmonia Pinot Noir, Willamettte, Oregon, 2007
                                                  Baileyana "Grand Firepeak Cuvee" Syrah, Edna Valley, 2006

                                                  Dessert-Served Family Style
                                                  Lemon Pistachio Cakes / Lemon Curd / Candied Kumquats
                                                  Chocolate Meringues / Almond Macaroons
                                                  Chocolate Chunk Brownies / Pudwill Farms Berries
                                                  Chocolate Covered Matzo Toffee Crunch

                                                  Dessert Wine
                                                  Baron Herzog Black Muscat

                                                  Adults, $75 / includes wines, & coffee or tea
                                                  Children under 12, $45.00
                                                  Sales tax & 20% gratuity is additional

                                          • From an email I just got from Il Moro:

                                            "From March 29th to April 10th Il Moro will offer a Special Passover Menu in addition to our regular menu "

                                            email: ilmororestaurant@verizon.net
                                            phone: 310 575 3530
                                            web: http://www.ilmoro.com

                                              1. Angeli is doing their Passover dinner this year on Thursday April 1st 2010 at $45 per person.

                                                  1. re: wienermobile

                                                    Angeli's Passover Menu 2010
                                                    Passover Dinner, Thursday the 1st of April

                                                    Family Style Seating 7pm $45pp

                                                    Long Cooked Eggs tinted with Onion Skins
                                                    Haroset of Dates, Oranges, Raisins, Nuts,Spices – Romaine
                                                    Hummus with Ground Lamb and Pine Nuts
                                                    Leek Croquettes
                                                    Passover Potato Fritters
                                                    Moroccan Fish Croquettes in Cinnamon Scented Tomato Sauce

                                                    Evan’s Pot Roast
                                                    Pollo Arrosto
                                                    Tortino di Azzime
                                                    a "mazzagna" of vegetables, and fresh tomato-basil sauce
                                                    Quinoa “Salad” with Spring Veg
                                                    Fattoush

                                                    Almond Berry Cream Cake

                                                    • "Quasi-traditional preferred for the 93-year old grandma"

                                                      I would have suggested a shul where large Passover seders are prepared for people who don't want to cook.

                                                        1. Jar is doing a Seder Monday March 29th. $120 per person this year.
                                                          http://www.thejar.com/jar_news.html

                                                            1. La Gondola has their to-go Passover menu up.

                                                              http://www.lagondola.com/images/passo...

                                                                1. Delice Bistro is doing a Passover menu the first two nights.
                                                                  http://www.delicebistro.com/holidays....

                                                                    1. This is Koutoubia's to-go menu for this Passover.
                                                                      http://www.koutoubiarestaurant.com/cl...

                                                                        1. This is Gelson's Market to go menu for 2010:
                                                                          Traditional BBQ Chicken Passover Dinner
                                                                          (serves 4) $59.99/ea
                                                                          Available for:
                                                                          2 Whole BBQ Rotisserie Chickens, Chicken Broth & Matzo Balls, Chopped Beef Liver with Egg, Potato Kugel, Tzimmes, Gefilte Fish with straight Horseradish, Charoses, Macaroon Cookies
                                                                          Traditional Beef Brisket Passover Dinner
                                                                          (serves 4) $59.99/ea
                                                                          Available for:
                                                                          2 1/2 pounds Beef Brisket with Julienne Vegetables & Gravy, Chicken Broth & Matzo Balls, Chopped Beef Liver with Egg, Potato Kugel, Tzimmes, Gefilte Fish with straight Horseradish, Charoses, Macaroon Cookie

                                                                            1. A Passover dinner tasting at The Gorbals. For $65, guests can enjoy a 10 plate dinner with “Jewish size portions.” on Monday April 29th

                                                                                1. re: wienermobile

                                                                                  "Jewish size portions.": certainly a new world concept.

                                                                                  Then there's the old world saying (original in Yiddish) :
                                                                                  "If a jew eats chicken, either the jew is sick or the chicken is sick"

                                                                                  • Pinot Bistro in Sherman Oaks is doing Passover dinner on Monday the 29th for $50 per person.

                                                                                    http://www.patinagroup.com/restaurant...

                                                                                      1. Does anyone know if Jerry's Deli offers a Passover menu?

                                                                                          1. re: cincodemayo1

                                                                                            Why on earth would anyone would want to get a seder dinner from Jerry's Deli? That would be asking if Taco Bell has a cinco de mayo menu.

                                                                                              1. re: cincodemayo1

                                                                                                Art's Deli in Studio City does.
                                                                                                http://www.artsdeli.com/ArtsDeli_Pass...

                                                                                                  1. re: wienermobile

                                                                                                    Thanks...yeah, I might head to Art's. Not looking for a seder to go to, just a Passover menu. Factor's has one and is my preferred deli, but they close at 4pm tonight and tomorrow, so it looks like I'll be heading to Art's. Thanks!

                                                                                                      1. re: cincodemayo1

                                                                                                        Brent's closes tonight at 4pm also.

                                                                                                    • Anyone know anything about The Gorbals Passover Dinner? I hear it's 10 items but haven't heard what they are, or a price. I'm sure it's not autentic but probably really good...any details?

                                                                                                        1. re: cincodemayo1

                                                                                                          wienermobile what did you think of teh food at Akasha last night? Did you see Chef Ludo Lefebvre sitting at the bar?

                                                                                                            1. re: yummyinmytummy

                                                                                                              It was a wonderful evening. The food was great (especially that brisket with the Orange Marmalade & Brandy Sauce) and the atmosphere they set was warm and lovely. Akasha herself came over to our table to check on us and that Chocolate Covered Matzo Toffee Crunch was incredible. Tell me what you thought?

                                                                                                                1. re: wienermobile

                                                                                                                  i agree that the brisket was great, as was the chopped liver. I felt that the chicken was flat, as were the leek and potato pancakes. The wait staff was very friendly and happy to fulfill any request that we gave.

                                                                                                                  I make what i call Matzo Crack, which i think is better than what was served. He flourless chocolate brownie bites were Wonderful.

                                                                                                                  We were 30 people. This was the first time we were not at my mom's for seder and we all thought it was a nice evening.

                                                                                                                  Would have loved to have had some of the chopped lived on some matza today for lunch :-)

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