tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post4867985698105330007..comments2024-03-29T00:54:32.667-07:00Comments on kevinEats: n/naka (Los Angeles, CA) [2]kevinEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-1455520636047203592012-07-11T16:12:25.441-07:002012-07-11T16:12:25.441-07:00Truth is, the normal tasting, is a bit shy of trul...Truth is, the normal tasting, is a bit shy of truly gluttonous (delicious, but not huge). But Niki is happy to throw in a couple extras.Andy Gavinhttp://andy-gavin-eats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-28259549503928172722012-07-09T02:10:06.295-07:002012-07-09T02:10:06.295-07:00Hmmm there was talk about coming back for a regula...Hmmm there was talk about coming back for a regular dinner here, so we'll have to keep the option of supplemental courses in mind.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-56793446135219002262012-07-05T20:26:29.374-07:002012-07-05T20:26:29.374-07:00My partner in gluttony had booked this dinner, and...My partner in gluttony had booked this dinner, and he had asked before time. But they asked us on the fly if we wanted more and how many too. I don't remember the damage either, it was around 2am when we staggered out of there.Andy Gavinhttp://andy-gavin-eats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-69222938097866431262012-07-04T17:22:02.950-07:002012-07-04T17:22:02.950-07:00AHC: Yeah, somehow I'm not surprised that a fo...<b>AHC</b>: Yeah, somehow I'm not surprised that a foie-centric collaboration between Animal and Ludo would result in some heavy food. ;) I guess that's really why I didn't do more of these types of dinners--I was scared.<br /><br /><b>Andy</b>: Nice! So did you request the three supplemental dishes during the meal, or was this arranged beforehand? What was the extra surcharge?kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-85016873656559888912012-07-04T07:30:08.329-07:002012-07-04T07:30:08.329-07:00@Kevin: Here is my foie menu from N/Naka. As you c...@Kevin: <a href="http://all-things-andy-gavin.com/2012/07/01/nnaka-farewell-to-foie/" rel="nofollow">Here is my foie menu from N/Naka</a>. As you can see, it's pretty much the same, but we had her make about 3 extra dishes (mostly non foie) because... Well, you've been there :-) But one of them was a very pleasant fish, rice, and tea porridge.Andy Gavinhttp://andy-gavin-eats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-46126396448782992682012-07-02T13:43:22.236-07:002012-07-02T13:43:22.236-07:00Thank you so much for this post -lets me relive th...Thank you so much for this post -lets me relive the experience through your photos - SO GOOD! We were talking to fellow foodies at a Wolvesden dinner who had done Ludo's foie dinner at Animal and said by the end they were so sick of foie - We guessed Niki's would not have that effect on us and were not disappointed! This was our 2nd visit to N/Naka and both times it was spectacular.A.H.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-52375251349987645412012-07-01T02:13:18.083-07:002012-07-01T02:13:18.083-07:00Anon: Now hold on now, I don't think "lip...<b>Anon</b>: Now hold on now, I don't think "lip smacking" counts!<br /><br /><b>Roddy</b>: Regarding the sushi, they come out in plates of two pieces each, though they could've waited longer in between the plates.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-25977108260632400022012-06-30T23:09:24.864-07:002012-06-30T23:09:24.864-07:00Anon - no they're not
Kevin - no it won't...Anon - no they're not<br /><br />Kevin - no it won't :D<br /><br />Another place I really hope to visit. I've always wondered how the sushi course is presented. Do they all come out at once, or does she prepare each before it comes to the table?Rodzillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217934585720560358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-69421323406311647532012-06-30T16:45:13.469-07:002012-06-30T16:45:13.469-07:00Two more 'smack' in this review. Don't...Two more 'smack' in this review. Don't worry, I'll keep reading and checking for you. More foie please, before the end!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-11197834482567215502012-06-30T01:59:23.993-07:002012-06-30T01:59:23.993-07:00Andy: Indeed; it wasn't overwhelming at all--v...<b>Andy</b>: Indeed; it wasn't overwhelming at all--very balanced. So how much did your foie gras meal differ from mine? <br /><br /><b>Evan</b>: I'm not sure that there exists a "Hall of Fame," but certainly this was one of the highlights of the year.<br /><br /><b>Margaret</b>: During the dinner, were you aware that I was documenting the meal for this blog, or did you find out later? I do need to return to Providence, but it's not going to happen before Sunday.<br /><br /><b>Anon</b>: <i>"Purported?"</i> Just wait a week, and it'll all be over.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-90969528709410513742012-06-29T21:09:25.034-07:002012-06-29T21:09:25.034-07:00Another foie dinner review...Sorry, Kevin, I get t...Another foie dinner review...Sorry, Kevin, I get that you love it and that it's a purported delicacy, but these aren't that compelling to read anymore. Too played out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-6764037587287748052012-06-29T19:24:53.503-07:002012-06-29T19:24:53.503-07:00My husband and I were seated next to your table. ...My husband and I were seated next to your table. We were happy to see the notes and photos at your table as we wanted to share this wonderful dinner with friends. Thank you. <br /><br />We did Providence on Thursday with only one foie course, "foie drunk" still. But the foie ravioli was beautiful if you are looking for another fix before Sunday.Margarethttp://pasotours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-48719559278428620202012-06-28T16:14:34.411-07:002012-06-28T16:14:34.411-07:00Hi Kevin:
This meal looks like it is destined for...Hi Kevin:<br /><br />This meal looks like it is destined for Kevin's Hall of Fame.Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718005049811306574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-24971083779116797652012-06-28T07:52:36.584-07:002012-06-28T07:52:36.584-07:00I went to this diner myself last Friday and I agre...I went to this diner myself last Friday and I agree, it was totally awesome. You beat me to the review punch though, I had <a href="http://all-things-andy-gavin.com/2012/06/27/nnaka-reprise/" rel="nofollow">another N/Naka meal</a> in the queue to post :-).<br /><br />I was even worried this would be too much foie, and it was a ridiculous amount, but somehow it didn't overwhelm.Andy Gavinhttp://andy-gavin-eats.comnoreply@blogger.com