Creatology

Chez Marie
Cafe Chez Marie is a delightful little hideaway perched just off of Santa Monica Blvd in Westwood. Wander past the creeping ivy that crawls up the brick walls of the quaint French cottage and take in the bright cheerfulness of the flower blossoms. As you turn the corner, find yourself in a small, manicured courtyard that boasts the idyllic atmosphere that begs one to wonder if the location was a former movie set. The answer is even better. This charming space is an historical landmark. The savory French cuisine boasts croissants with proscuitto, eggs benedict with rich hollandaise , build your own omelletes, fresh fruit smoothies, robust coffee and more.
Location:10681 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, (310) 475-2949 – www.cafechezmarie.com

The Little Door
The Little Door is one of these romantic, hidden paradises, in West Los Angeles with a rustic Mediterranean cuisine. Winner of the “Best Romantic Restaurant of LA” and the industry’s favorite secret garden has been unveiled naturally over ten years. It is also the place where celebrities go for lunch or dinner to nip on duck truffle spaetzle “risotto” and lamb chops, or lobster bisque and for dessert, which you chose from a chalkboard, a cream puff shell covered in warm chocolate.
Location: 8164 W. 3rd St., LA, 323-951-1210; www.thelittledoor.com

Patina
Located in the spectacular Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, our flagship restaurant Patina expresses the highest culinary ideals of Master Chef Joachim Splichal. This Relais & Chateaux property pampers its guests with seasonal tasting menus, gourmet cheeses, caviar service, and an award-winning wine list. The recipient of a prestigious Michelin star, Patina’s elegant al fresco dining, stylish late night cocktail bar and always-impeccable service, define luxury dining on the West Coast.
Location: 141 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-972- 333 – www.patinarestaurant.com

Rosé
Have you ever visited the French Riviera? The famous Cote d’ Azure? St Tropez? If not find the Southern French flair at the Rosé.
From Manhattan-based partners David Kay and Kamran Pahlavi comes Rosé Restaurants, a new brand inspired by the joie de vivre of 1960s St. Tropez that debuts its first location in the heart of West Hollywood. A concept that captures the essence of the French Riviera lifestyle, Rosé offers a stunning indoor-outdoor setting, seasonally-inspired cuisine by Chef Emmanuel Pradet and rosé wine specially made for the restaurant. A vibrant late-night dining destination, featuring inspired cocktails by famed “mixologist” Alex Ott, will be orchestrated to the sounds of Max Chipchase and John Damez, capturing the true sound, taste and feel of the French Riviera.
Location: 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310-289-1294  – www.roserestaurants.com

Son of a Gun
Seafood, it’s all about fish. Son of  a gun features communal seating for walk-ins, but it is recommended to make reservations for one  of the few solo table. The menu is changing daily. Chose from Kusshi oysters on the half shell, monkfish liver torchon, feuille de brick with black garlic or a lobster roll on a brioche, you find the right fish for sure. Mixologist Lindsay Nader casts a wide net for the classic cocktails.
Location: 8370 W. 3rd St., LA, 323-782-9033 – www.sonofagunrestaurant.com
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the cut off foingers cookies are easy to make! you will surprise your friends.

Bloody and strong! It’s an ancient recipe from Dracula’s cook who died in a tragic way because he was a victim of a plot against Dracula, after a party where he served this punch for the first time. The mop got him the next day and kept him for hours in the sunlight until he died. Why did they get him? Good question. He was so drunk that he fell asleep on the kitchen stairs instead in his coffin. That’s why vampires love it so much. But also normal blood suckers won’t say not to this drink. Make sure you’ve got enough. With this buzz your Halloween party will become a legend – don’t forget to check your blood pressure afterwards!

Ingredients
2 l grape juice (red) unsweetened and pure
1.5l white rum or Martini Bianco (Italian white Vermouth)
0.5l Tequila
little bit of lemon juice (a splash)
gelatine (optional)

Instructions
- If you use gelatine (it is supposed to make the liquid a bit thicker, remember it is a blood punch!) soak it in water per instructions from the package.
- Add juice and alcohol into a punch bowl (one like a pumpkin head or a hollow pumpkin would look great!)
- Add gelatine until you have a slightly thick liquid, should look somehow like blood.
- Add sugar if needed and the lemon juice.

Serve it to thirsty vampires and mean blood suckers preferably in cold skull glasses (normal glasses will do too).

Tips
Alternative to gelatine is agar agar powder; it thickens liquids and is all natural.
Add double amount of grape juice so it won’t be too strong.
Add a frozen hand to chill the punch.
Fill the punch in syringes and serve them on silver trays.
Add sour cherries because they are dark red and look good in the punch.

This French mural is for girls and they love it! It has the Eiffel tower of Paris, pink poodles and beautiful french sayings such as C'est chic! Girl's dreams become true with this mural. Let's say if your girl is 8 years old and would get such a mural for her bed room, it will be good for the next 6 years for sure or

Disney Theme Mural with 4 princesses, Bella and Aurora on one wall, Cinderella and Snow white on the other one.