tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post1970817441394587445..comments2024-03-26T00:33:41.321-07:00Comments on kevinEats: WP24 (Los Angeles, CA)kevinEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-76825689784986718802010-09-07T12:39:53.418-07:002010-09-07T12:39:53.418-07:00Another great review. Thanks Kevin
-=CharlieAnother great review. Thanks Kevin<br />-=CharlieCharliePecorarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000339131246970133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-17186007629908811222010-07-24T02:12:48.795-07:002010-07-24T02:12:48.795-07:00Thanks for the update Charlie--I'm curious as ...Thanks for the update Charlie--I'm curious as to what you would've received had you ordered the 10-courser! I look forward to seeing this one on your blog.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-91273613767345936532010-07-23T10:26:03.334-07:002010-07-23T10:26:03.334-07:00went there last night. They completely changed the...went there last night. They completely changed their format of the restaurant. <br /><br />They offer only tasting menus.. <br />3/6/9/10 courses priced at 70/100/130/160 respectively. <br /><br />The difference now is the majority of the small dishes you had in the beginning are no longer listed as a course. <br /><br /><br />We ordered the 6 course and received..(dont remember the exact names)<br /><br />1. Prawn toast<br />2. Marinated cucumbers<br />3. the fried spring rolls<br />4. Seafood fried bun<br />5. Foie Gras steamed Bun<br />6. Dumpling Soup (part of the listed course)<br />7. "assortment of dimsum" which is 5 different pieces of dim sum. The Dan Dan dumpling, Short Rib Chong Fun (rice noodle), Crispy Pork Belly, Crystal Dumpling, and another porkbelly dumpling (same size as the ones you have pictured)<br />8. A maine lobster to share (part of the listed course)<br />9. Lobster XO fried rice<br />10. Table side carved peking duck w/ a corn/waterchestnut side<br />11. Wagyu beef with a side of sweet eggplant<br />12. Plum ice cream with a coconut milk gel<br />13. some tart style dessert. <br /><br />seems pricey when you just look at the menu they give you, but it ends up being tons of food.Charlie Fuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131445271942007453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-51797738691990007312010-07-10T22:46:52.834-07:002010-07-10T22:46:52.834-07:00Anon: What's McIntyre's role then?
LL: Go...<b>Anon</b>: What's McIntyre's role then?<br /><br /><b>LL</b>: Good point actually--I guess I was only thinking of LA restaurants.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-15701725338983413712010-07-08T19:29:58.178-07:002010-07-08T19:29:58.178-07:00This isn't his first full service asian restau...This isn't his first full service asian restaurant. There's "The Source" in DC and "560" in Dallas. I just happened to be in those cities when they had just opened :) Those two had more variety .... asian fusion. WP24 was more Chinese.LycheeLipglossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-92012344348597536962010-07-08T04:28:25.805-07:002010-07-08T04:28:25.805-07:00@Kevin: Yes,(Finger on point of nose) Chef Lee H. ...@Kevin: Yes,(Finger on point of nose) Chef Lee H. is the driving force of the menu. Except dessert, that belongs to the pastry chef of the restaurant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-25578958323822556232010-06-20T22:07:00.202-07:002010-06-20T22:07:00.202-07:00I don't think he did. He must have spent a go...I don't think he did. He must have spent a good amount of money on that space, or at least his investors did.Bobby @ Gourmands Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16193612013855527979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-73741613880550848132010-06-20T19:14:17.742-07:002010-06-20T19:14:17.742-07:00Ryan: Ha, so why'd you do it then? Pressed for...<b>Ryan</b>: Ha, so why'd you do it then? Pressed for time?<br /><br /><b>Anon</b>: Actually, the service was pretty much on point. There were no major service issues apart from the presentation of the prawns and lobster. However, I must note that we were on the dining room side of the restaurant, which, compared to the lounge, seems much more polished in terms of service.<br /><br /><b>PP</b>: Thanks. I definitely agree about not being accountable; that beer debacle would've irked me as well.<br /><br /><b>Misty</b>: I actually enjoyed it, though you might not be such a fan if you're expecting a purely traditional preparation.<br /><br /><b>Christina</b>: I lightened the photo up a bit. ;)<br /><br /><b>Anon</b>: Heh, I was wondering about the "Earheart" as well. No need to go totally "Beijing" though, just park across the way at LA Live.<br /><br /><b>Julian</b>: Thanks for the parking tips. I'll definitely keep that in mind to avoid the gouging next time. :p<br /><br /><b>Danny</b>: I think we've figured out how to avoid the parking fee. I would be curious as to your thoughts on WP24 though, since you do eat Chinese a lot more often than I do.<br /><br /><b>Diana</b>: $35, actually. ;) Food is worth trying, and I think that it'd be interesting to compare it with what you've been having in the SGV.<br /><br /><b>Bobby</b>: I saw your review on the place. It seemed solid enough, but I guess nothing too spectacular? Do you know if McIntyre ever tried to secure another chef's position down in SD?<br /><br /><b>Amy</b>: I could never take my parents here, lol.<br /><br /><b>Anon</b>: Thanks, but are you saying that Puck himself had little or nothing to do with developing the menu?<br /><br /><b>Zach</b>: Indeed. However, I doubt WP24 will be making an appearance on your blog any time soon--$10 should buy you a bottle of sparkling water here. ;)<br /><br /><b>Andee</b>: Hope it didn't disappoint then. =) Definitely do give it a shot!kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-59485346675297495922010-06-18T12:51:40.269-07:002010-06-18T12:51:40.269-07:00Been looking forward to this review! WP24 has been...Been looking forward to this review! WP24 has been on my list for some time, great review and pics. Will check it out when I get the chanceAndee (LAEasyMeals)http://www.LAEasyMeals.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-6693600982449318022010-06-18T07:58:10.397-07:002010-06-18T07:58:10.397-07:00Wow... that looks epic.Wow... that looks epic.Zachhttp://www.midtownlunch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-80991091245398337682010-06-18T02:12:58.232-07:002010-06-18T02:12:58.232-07:00Just FYI, the menu is derived from Executive Chef ...Just FYI, the menu is derived from Executive Chef Lee Hefter, David Mcintyre is the Chef de Cuisine. Great pictures by the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-15499427751484313052010-06-17T23:10:20.503-07:002010-06-17T23:10:20.503-07:00i can't do expensive chinese either. i grew up...i can't do expensive chinese either. i grew up with fab cooks and i'd just spend the whole night thinking of my mom and pops shaking their heads.<br /><br />gorgeous pics as usual. can't believe the parking prices. good golly...bagnatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021086137497871703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-43779328294900810822010-06-17T17:08:38.993-07:002010-06-17T17:08:38.993-07:00Well it's about time I start posting on your b...Well it's about time I start posting on your blog. I've only been reading it forever. Chef David McIntyres food is totally different from what it was at Crescent Heights. I reviewed CH back in February of 09 and knew it wasn't going to last. Unfortunate but glad to see he's getting back into it.Bobby @ Gourmands Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16193612013855527979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-53372605148020126892010-06-16T14:24:20.107-07:002010-06-16T14:24:20.107-07:00Wow. $34 for valet??? That alone would scare me a...Wow. $34 for valet??? That alone would scare me away from WP24! But the food does look really good. For now though I think I'll stick to exploring SGV. I've only been to 3 places so far -- have a long way to go! :)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171685849585743962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-85344937745347328182010-06-16T13:49:18.198-07:002010-06-16T13:49:18.198-07:00Although the space looks fantastic, I can't fa...Although the space looks fantastic, I can't fathom spending so much $ on Chinese food and parking. That parking cost could last me a week here :P. Regardless, great looking pics as usual!Kung Food Pandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947611326101640959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-33645895849646667042010-06-16T13:12:33.964-07:002010-06-16T13:12:33.964-07:00Great post. Now I'm starving. As for the parki...Great post. Now I'm starving. As for the parking situation, I suggest parking at one of the LA Live lots ($10 for non-event days) or on the north side of Olympic (across the street from the JW Marriott). If you're willing to walk, the lots on Flower/Olympic (Cana/Rivera) are even cheaper.djjewelzhttp://www.djjewelz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-72067769519381163242010-06-15T23:46:26.100-07:002010-06-15T23:46:26.100-07:00i wonder if the misspelling of "earhart"...i wonder if the misspelling of "earhart" was intentional...? <br /><br />peking duck looks/sounds amazing. considering the atrocious parking situation, one might have to show up "beijing style" - on bicycle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-27910714445032242302010-06-15T12:41:46.781-07:002010-06-15T12:41:46.781-07:00the food looks even better in your pictures haha t...the food looks even better in your pictures haha that peking duck is looks a lot less darkfood je t'aimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17090510006687662613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-92226686918576869352010-06-15T11:43:57.521-07:002010-06-15T11:43:57.521-07:00Ooh, I'd love to try the Wolfgang Puck version...Ooh, I'd love to try the Wolfgang Puck version of Peking duck!Nomsnotbombshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11763266855271737226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-48450799934606017582010-06-15T11:10:43.705-07:002010-06-15T11:10:43.705-07:00Ah yes, the old "because that's how we do...Ah yes, the old "because that's how we do it" explanation. Very few things bug me more at a restaurant. Look, nobody's perfect, and almost nobody expects perfection (and those who do can never be satisfied anyway). So if you make a mistake - and spilling half of a Belgian beer is definitely a mistake - just apologize and be friendly. Why is that so hard?<br /><br />Great photos, Kevin. Very good work.JustinMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976061296214532098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-7373244465847854722010-06-15T10:50:40.043-07:002010-06-15T10:50:40.043-07:00How was the service during your dinner? As I ment...How was the service during your dinner? As I mentioned in a tweet to you before your visit, I had horrible experiences both times I had been there for drinks. <br /><br />The first time, I ordered a belgian beer, which was brought out in a bottle and served in a glass in front of me. However, the server kept the glass on the table (90 degrees) and tried to pour the entire beer in quickly, and all at once. Half of the beer flowed out of the glass and what was left was 3/4 head. When someone asked why she hadn't tilted the glass, the server glared at her and said "we were told to pour it this way" and walked away. Eventually I asked for another drink because the one I had was undrinkable.<br /><br />The second time I visited, my guest and I had to wait over 20 minutes after we were seated just to be handed drink menus. I then had to wait another 10 minutes for the server to come back because she hadn't given me a beer menu. Then another 15 minutes for her to return to take our order. It took almost an hour from the time we were seated until we finally got our drinks. And after the server walked away, I noticed there was a dead fly in my beer! And in typical WP24 fashion, I had to wait another 10 minutes for ANYONE to walk by so I could ask them to retrieve my server. And no, it was not busy at all.<br /><br />Since I live and work within a few blocks of LA Live, I would love to go to WP24 more frequently but I am extremely concerned about the service...I do not want to be embarrassed in front of guests. So if you could please share your experience in that regard, I would be very interested to hear your thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-13327556768640453002010-06-15T08:53:39.639-07:002010-06-15T08:53:39.639-07:00Actually the parking prices were posted on the Rit...Actually the parking prices were posted on the Ritz-Carlton side. Makes me feel like an even bigger fool for valeting.Epicuryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18202402318969816036noreply@blogger.com