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With a room steeped in bohemia, where good friends can relax with conversations and debates about life, love, politics and art, the food had to be organic to the vibe. Ivan Kane and Executive Chef Alex Reznik, from Lutece and Paris Casino in Las Vegas, created a classic French Bistro, where traditionally neighborhoods congregate to relax. Cafe Was offers the best gourmet menu to make your Hollywood dining experience perfect and unique in every way.
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V = Vegetarian Option
Include any two of the following charcuterie selections:
~ Jidori Chicken Galantine ~ black figs
~ Assorted house-cured salami and meats
~ Berkshire pork rillette
~ Artisan Cheeses
honey / cardamom almonds
Experience the Best in Hollywood Dining
Cafe Was offers a gourmet menu that is perfect for any fine dining occasion. The dinner and brunch menu includes French inspired bistro fare such as Steak or Moules frites, Onion soup au gratin and Café Was' signature bistro burger topped with prosciutto, brie and a quail egg. Decadent desserts include tart au citron and chocolate soufflé. Café Was' imported and domestic caviar selection will be served simply with crème fraiche and blinis.With a room steeped in bohemia, where good friends can relax with conversations and debates about life, love, politics and art, the food had to be organic to the vibe. Ivan Kane and Executive Chef Alex Reznik, from Lutece and Paris Casino in Las Vegas, created a classic French Bistro, where traditionally neighborhoods congregate to relax. Cafe Was offers the best gourmet menu to make your Hollywood dining experience perfect and unique in every way.
CANAPÉS
| House-Made Kennebec Potato Chips garlic gallego dip | 3. V |
| Medjool Dates roquefort / smoked bacon / 12-year balsamic | 4. |
| Café Was Olives arbequina / kalamata / picholine / nicoise | 4. V |
| Burrata pequillo peppers / garlic crostini | 3. V |
| Beef Carpaccio ilet mignon / chive pancake | 4. |
| Suppli Croquettes arborio rice / spicy tomato / purple basil | 3. V |
| Tuna Tartare avocado / mango / sweet soy / crunchy chip | 4. |
| Frogs Legs house bbq coulis | 5. |
CHARCUTERIE 17.
cornishons / stone-ground mustard / pickled beetsInclude any two of the following charcuterie selections:
~ Jidori Chicken Galantine ~ black figs
~ Assorted house-cured salami and meats
~ Berkshire pork rillette
~ Artisan Cheeses
honey / cardamom almonds
HORS D'OEUVRES
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Onion Soup emmenthal and comté gratinée / baguette crouton | 9. | |
| Soup of the Day | 8. V | |
| Crab Napoleon jumbo lump crab / heirloom tomatoes / avocado | 15. | |
| Maine Lobster Roll sweet corn / celery / carrot / fingerling potato / avocado aioli / tomato | 16. | |
| Oysters | ½ doz | 18. |
| pacific oysters / cucumber mignotte | doz | 30. |
| Grilled Shrimp Cocktail KRÖL vodka - white bloody ma ry shooter / spicy cocktail granita | 16. | |
| Steak Tartare organic filet / olive tapenade / waffle chips / quail egg | 16. | |
| Escargots garlic confit / european butter / capers / brioche / lemon confit | 14. | |
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Terrine of Chicken Liver Paté caper berries / grapes / crostini | 14. | |
| Moules bouchet mussels / fines herbs / white wine ~add Café Was Frites 5. | 13. |
SALADS
| Bread 'n Burrata watercress / cherokee tomatoes / kirby cucumber / black radishes / hearts of palm / banyuls vinaigrette | 12. V |
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Heirloom Roasted Beets goat cheese/arugula/ lemon oil | 11. V |
| Laitue hydroponic bib lettuce / roquefort blue cheese / applewood smoked bacon | 10. V optional (sans bacon) |
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French Harvest baby organic greens / grapes / walnuts / candied lemon zest / champagne vinaigrette | 12. V |
ENTREES
| BOUILLABAISSE bouchet mussels / jumbo shrimp / lobsteri / halibut/ fines herbs / saffron / aioli / fingerling potatoes | 24. |
| JUMBO SCALLOPS lobster tail yukon mash / pork lardons / blistered tomatoes / 6-spice hollandaise | 27. |
| SMOKED SALMON blood orange beurre blanc / anson mills farrotto / english pea / shaved asparagus pear slaw / tarragon essence | 23. |
| STEAK FRITES ~ Choice of: red wine / bernaise / green peppercorn / horseradish crème fraiche / roquefort blue | |
| nine ounce Organic Vintage Flat Iron | 27. |
| twelve ounce Prime Dry-Aged New York | 31. |
| eight ounce Prime Center Cut Filet Mignon | 34. |
| ROAST JIDORI CHICKEN potato purée / wild mushrooms / baby carrots / sweet garlic / country corn | 22. |
| BISTRO BURGER 9 oz. house-ground tenderloin / maple-smoked bacon / burrata / quail egg / pequillo aioli / Café Was fries | 15. |
| DUCK LEG CONFIT forbidden black rice / heirloom carrot julienne / berry gastrique / watercress | 19. |
| CASSOULET rabbit / lamb / pork sausage / flageolet beans / carrot / celeriac / tomato confit / turnip | 24. |
| VINTAGE NATURAL SHORT RIBS ox tail ragu / pinot wine jus / anson mills polenta / pea tendrils / onion confetti | 24. |
| RATATOUILLE RAVIOLO grilled eggplant / zucchini / pequillo peppers / tomato / garlic confit | 17. V |
| FARMERS' MARKET RISOTTO chef's selection of local seasonal veggies | 16. V |
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PARISIAN GNOCCHI spicy tomato sauce / crispy basil / california almond pesto / pork belly lardons | 16. V optional (sans lardons) |
PLATS D'ACCOMPAGNEMENT V
| mac 'n cheese | 6. |
| french green beans | 6. |
| sautéed spinach | 5. |
| Café Was fries | 5. |
| wild mushrooms | 7. |
| forbidden black rice | 5. |
ASSIETTE DE FROMAGES
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artisan cheeses wildflower honey / cardamom almonds | 17. |
DESSERTS 8.
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LAVENDER CRÈME BRÛLÉE spring berries / rose essence ice cream GÂTEAU DE PAIN warm seasonal berry bread pudding / six-spice ice cream / canton ginger dressing SOUFFLÉ AU CHOCOLAT espresso anglaise / vanilla yogurt ice cream PROFITÉROLES espresso truffle ice cream / bittersweet chocolate velouté PUMPKIN SPICED BEIGNES cranberry marmalade / espresso truffle ice cream CRÈME GLACÉE rose essence / espresso truffle / vanilla yogurt / six-spice |
ORGANIC ARABICA CAFÉ
| café americain 4. / espresso 4. / latte 5. / cappuccino 5. |
WHITE LION ORGANIC THÉ 5.
| french-press loose leaf tea lavender earl grey / china jasmine green |
