tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post6218130421298794735..comments2024-03-29T00:03:58.614-07:00Comments on kevinEats: Saam at The Bazaar (Los Angeles, CA)kevinEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-84749513729807234242015-01-13T19:53:34.246-08:002015-01-13T19:53:34.246-08:00Where's your blog Liv?Where's your blog Liv?kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-11331993603605545242015-01-07T14:51:57.303-08:002015-01-07T14:51:57.303-08:00I hope it's ok I used your cotton candy foie g...I hope it's ok I used your cotton candy foie gras photo on my blog. I credited you it was just the best picture! And now that foie gras is legal again in Cali I had to find a great pic of that deliciousness! Glad to have come across your site!!Liv Amorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360583136999617079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-6719636957329485352011-02-14T14:41:00.410-08:002011-02-14T14:41:00.410-08:00Very nice report. I do need to make it back here s...Very nice report. I do need to make it back here sometime. The menu's looked like it's changed sufficiently enough over the course of two years.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-21609165590776027682011-02-12T07:46:10.811-08:002011-02-12T07:46:10.811-08:00I finally for to Saam (after like 8-10 times at Th...I finally for to Saam (after like 8-10 times at The Bazaar). Good stuff for sure. Perhaps still a few too many things that were also on the outside menu, and a hefty $50 corkage, but great food!<br /><br />http://all-things-andy-gavin.com/2011/02/12/son-of-saam-actually-more-bazaar/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-24500006318477178072010-05-28T01:11:53.945-07:002010-05-28T01:11:53.945-07:00You bet Peter. I do need to return and give Saam a...You bet Peter. I do need to return and give Saam another shot, post-Voltaggio.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-57094776042689672842010-05-21T12:07:41.046-07:002010-05-21T12:07:41.046-07:00Your review of Saam's was absolutely right in ...Your review of Saam's was absolutely right in every word - have been at SLS's Tres and crowded Bazaar several times - and yes I was tired of the "egg" at Arpege - this is a very welcome form of restoration to LA.Dr Peter Meyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-29003742316689578572009-11-29T18:50:16.828-08:002009-11-29T18:50:16.828-08:00Thanks Shirley! I don't know where Mike went t...Thanks Shirley! I don't know where Mike went to high school, but you can ask him yourself. His blog is <a href="http://pepsimonster.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">here</a>, and you can find his email in his profile. ;)kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-82467205354041027452009-11-29T01:35:55.620-08:002009-11-29T01:35:55.620-08:00Hi Kevin,
What a great post. I love that you took...Hi Kevin,<br /><br />What a great post. I love that you took such detailed pictures. the mike in the picture looks like someone I knew from high school, which high school did he go to?<br /><br />ShirleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-49032947853636208522009-10-23T00:58:13.587-07:002009-10-23T00:58:13.587-07:00Brian:
(1) I was satiated, but not full--I could&...Brian:<br /><br />(1) I was satiated, but not full--I could've had a Double-Double afterwards. ;)<br /><br />(2) Actually I don't think it matters either way. Saam is going to be more avant garde, though.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-9635481381192056422009-10-22T15:01:19.613-07:002009-10-22T15:01:19.613-07:00Great post!
I have 2 questions.
1. Were you full...Great post!<br /><br />I have 2 questions.<br /><br />1. Were you full after this meal?<br /><br />2. For my first time, should I eat at Saam or the main dining room?<br /><br /><br />Thanks.Brian Resnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418985075216819424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-91775591599069339452009-10-20T00:16:46.657-07:002009-10-20T00:16:46.657-07:00Joce, good to hear that you're giving Saam a s...Joce, good to hear that you're giving Saam a shot. I don't think that it's necessary to go to The Bazaar first (though it certainly wouldn't hurt). If you do go, stick to the more traditional items, as Saam focuses on the avant garde stuff.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-28886715530732466702009-10-19T16:33:45.619-07:002009-10-19T16:33:45.619-07:00Hi Kevin,
I'm finally going to Saam on Oct 31...Hi Kevin,<br /><br />I'm finally going to Saam on Oct 31st due to the lower prices (premium gas is expensive in San Diego). In the meantime, do you recommend I try The Bazaar first? Since reading this post, I figure Saam was the way to go.<br /><br />Your thoughts?Joce at Foodie Finderhttp://foodiefinder.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-21821900215414275822009-10-04T17:07:38.906-07:002009-10-04T17:07:38.906-07:00leopard: Hmm so over half the items are the same o...<b>leopard</b>: Hmm so over half the items are the same or similar--a bit more than I would've hoped for.<br /><br /><b>Danny</b>: Thanks for the invite, but I'll be at Saddle Peak Lodge that night. The chef invited me to dinner.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-51034635327942080052009-10-04T03:49:11.356-07:002009-10-04T03:49:11.356-07:00Hey Kevin, I'm going to Saam next Saturday at ...Hey Kevin, I'm going to Saam next Saturday at 8:30PM. Let me know if you're interested.Kung Food Pandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947611326101640959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-42356229438985910282009-10-04T00:30:36.576-07:002009-10-04T00:30:36.576-07:00Repeat items: 4,5,6,7,8,10,14,16
Similar items: 1...Repeat items: 4,5,6,7,8,10,14,16 <br />Similar items: 15 (same preparation but we had arctic char), 17 (same A5 Wagyu with different sides and condiments)<br /><br />I actually wouldn't mind going back to the same menu because everything was delicious!ice_leopardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657501087762693708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-62990418489865641082009-10-03T15:30:42.452-07:002009-10-03T15:30:42.452-07:00Good to hear that you had a blast at Saam!
I'...Good to hear that you had a blast at Saam!<br /><br />I'm actually thinking about going back (especially since the price's been lowered), but am concerned that the menu would be too similar to what I had on this last visit. Can you tell me approximately how many repeats there were?kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-77722863299143055382009-10-03T11:16:29.276-07:002009-10-03T11:16:29.276-07:00Hi, Kevin: I love reading your review especially ...Hi, Kevin: I love reading your review especially after I dined at a restaurant to compare notes. I love your thorough review of each dish with detailed information that I didn't know of. I just had a wonderful birthday party at Saam and everyone (10 of us)was amazed at the experience. We had some of the same dishes you had. The price is now $95 and I consider that a bargain. Can't wait to go back!ice_leopardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657501087762693708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-81053621648993438052009-04-23T18:47:00.000-07:002009-04-23T18:47:00.000-07:00I just found a Sigma 28mm f1.8 that goes to 1:2.9 ...I just found a Sigma 28mm f1.8 that goes to 1:2.9 so that's probably the best I can do. The 24mm is a bit short, as you mentioned. The problem is that I can't find a suitable lens that has a normal (~50mm) focal length, f2 or better, and macro capacility of 1:4 or better. It looks like I can satisfy only two of my criteria simultaneously.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-8043477296838691142009-04-23T17:49:00.000-07:002009-04-23T17:49:00.000-07:00Good point about the 1:1 macro, I know that is a p...Good point about the 1:1 macro, I know that is a pretty big problem with the shorter focal length macros. You have to get way too close and there isn't enough workable distance. My 35mm has an ideal working distance. The 60mm is probably ideal for food photography, but it's also a larger lens. <br /><br />I thought initially that it was a Minolta lens since I knew that Sony had bought them out, but it didn't immediately come up on a Google search.<br /><br />A 24mm focal length is a little short for my tastes. At that focal length you'll get a signficant about of barreling too, which leads to odd photos. I'm not sure what Sony/Minolta offers in terms of lenses but I'd recommend something with a longer focal length, even though you get that extra aperture/speed. 35mm is just about perfect for me and F2 is plenty fast enough. That Sigma 35mm at $1000 is completely unreasonable.mattatouillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362025149586532212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-81134521959208639922009-04-23T00:19:00.000-07:002009-04-23T00:19:00.000-07:00Matt: It's actually Minolta glass. Sony bought Min...<B>Matt</B>: It's actually Minolta glass. Sony bought Minolta's camera division so Minolta AF lenses work with the Sony bodies. The current <A HREF="http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=11039114" REL="nofollow">Sony 50mm f2.8 macro</A> is basically a reworked version of the Minolta design.<br /><br />It's a true macro, meaning it goes up to a 1:1 reproduction. As I was trying out the lens at Saam, I realized that 1:1 is overkill. It puts you <I>too</I> close; the front of the lens is about one inch away from your subject. The closest I used was about 1:3 I believe. Your 35mm f2 is a 1:4.2, so that's probably good enough.<br /><br />I miss the speed though. Thus, I'm thinking about buying another, faster lens, with the frontrunner being the Sigma 24mm f1.8, which does up to 1:2.7. There's also the Minolta/Sony 35mm f1.4, but that's only 1:5 and costs over $1000.<br /><br /><B>Jin</B>: Great meeting you too! Let us know when you have your trip to Bazaar/Saam up!kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-83464658826332193182009-04-22T22:45:00.000-07:002009-04-22T22:45:00.000-07:00i'm drooling. thanks for the post and it was nice ...i'm drooling. thanks for the post and it was nice meeting you in person!sdfafsadfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953104624615897046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-12868139997939292412009-04-22T18:01:00.000-07:002009-04-22T18:01:00.000-07:00oh nvm, i looked up Sigma's 50mm F2.8 macro. I cou...oh nvm, i looked up Sigma's 50mm F2.8 macro. I could probably get one for my nikon too, but my 35mm F2 works just great for my purposes (nearly a macro lens too). Good choice - that's a lens I'll recommend if the budget calls for it.mattatouillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362025149586532212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-72269923269972513752009-04-22T17:57:00.000-07:002009-04-22T17:57:00.000-07:00Wow, 50mm F2.8 macro? that's a weird one (that nik...Wow, 50mm F2.8 macro? that's a weird one (that nikon doesn't have). Is it a Zeiss? Anyways, F2.8 is probably around the borderline, but it's still worlds better than a kit lens. The macro will serve you will, I'd like to get a 60mm macro sometime in the future, so good call.<br /><br />Rivera's cocktails are some of the best in the city.mattatouillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362025149586532212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-79295210388817755172009-04-22T17:33:00.000-07:002009-04-22T17:33:00.000-07:00Danny: Thanks! It's funny, most of us at the dinne...<B>Danny</B>: Thanks! It's funny, most of us at the dinner thought that $120 for the meal was a "bargain" like you said. But $120 for a meal would be obscene to most people! Only foodies lol...<br /><br /><B>digkv</B>: Thanks man, and happy birthday! Studio is probably the top spot in OC, though it's pricy as you mentioned. Marché is also very good, and I need to go back there sometime. Leatherby's could be a good choice; Blanca is closed I believe. Napa Rose is worth a shot. I'd also consider The Loft at the Montage, Stonehill Tavern at the St. Regis, Mastro's, and The Hobbit (this is one that I'm particularly curious about).<br /><br /><B>Cakespy</B>: Saw the bonbon on Tastespotting I take it? ;) It was definitely one of the more interesting courses of the meal, but the whole experience was pretty inspiring!kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-80456472543378444092009-04-22T11:36:00.000-07:002009-04-22T11:36:00.000-07:00Oh my god! This is a stunning sensory experience! ...Oh my god! This is a stunning sensory experience! You lured me in with the olive oil bonbon (who knew!?) but then the rest of it just kept me going. What a cool experience and so inspiring!Cakespyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.com