This past weekend my friends took me to Mixology 101 at The Grove to celebrate my birthday. OMG, I just love the gorgeous outdoor seating area, perfect to dine while enjoying the nice Los Angeles weather and have delicious food and drinks.
Mixology is a bar/lounge located on the 2nd floor of the Grove, just next to Buca di Beppo, and a few steps away from the Farmer's Market. The best part is that due to its location, you can also enjoy wonderful views while sipping on some delicious drinks and snacking on appetizers. Mixology has both indoor and outdoor seating.
The restaurant atmosphere, vibes and music are great. The location is perfect and it is a great place to come hangout after a day of shopping or just to chill with friends.
The Food
We tried a lot of things on the menu. Since I am trying to follow a Ketogenic way of eating, I asked for some modifications and they were happy to accommodate my requests. My friends eat the rest and we even had some few things to take home to our families at the end of the day.
KAARAGE CHICKEN
Chicken thighs, soy sauce, lemon zest, mirin, garlic, togorashi
Make sure to get the lemon on the chicken and dip on the sauce for a better experience. Great to pair with an order of fries. 
LUXARDO-GLAZED BACON
Bacon, brown sugar, maple syrup, luxardo cherry
I ordered the bacon without the sugar, and it was a great keto option. 
AVOCADO TOAST
Avocado, heirloom cherry tomato, watermelon radish, radish sprouts, seeded bread
This was very delicious. I had some of the avocado without the toast, to make it keto 
SHRIMP TOAST
Shrimp, piquillo peppers, pickled onion, watercress, radish, aji verde, seeded bread.
If you are on Keto, just eat the shrimp. 
"MEAT ME AT THE BAR"
Mortadella, beef bresaola, salami, parmesan, artichoke bruschetta, aji verde sauce, bread
Skip the bread and you have a great keto option here 
"TAKE A DIP"
Smashed avocado, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cilantro flower, yellow corn, tortilla chips
I had the avocado and skipped the yellow corn and tortillas to keep it keto. 
"ROOTING FOR YOU"
Fingerling potato, sunchokes, pork belly, goat cheese, smoked sea salt, pecorino cheese, radish sprout.
Underneath the potatoes are chucks of pork belly, perfect for those on Keto. 
MEATBALLS
Veal, pork, house-made ricotta, sourdough, aji verde sauce, chili oil, sourdough bread.
PINYIN RICE BOWL
Pork belly, bamboo rice, sesame oil, celery sprouts, black garlic, chile de arbol, piquillo peppers, green onions.
OMG the pork belly is delicious. Perfect for those on Keto 
PORCHETTA
Roasted belly porchetta, caramelized onion, garlic mayonnaise, watercress, served on a brioche bun.
I just eat the porchetta and skipped the bun to keep it keto 
ANCHO REYES HANGAR
8-oz. Hangar steak, roasted heirloom cherry tomato, tomatillo salsa, cilantro flower & fingerling potatoes
If you are on Keto, go ahead and enjoy the juicy delicious meat. 
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Maple glazed Brussels sprouts, red wine vinegar, radish sprouts
You can ask for them without the maple to avoid some carbs if you are on keto. 
FRIED CHICKEN
Fried chicken, pickled cabbage, soy sauce & thousand island dressing, served on a brioche bun
I didn't have this one, but if friends said it was really good. 
The Drinks
Off course my birthday celebration was not complete without some drinks. I chose champagne because it does not have that many carbs. My friends were able to enjoy the other delicious drinks Mixology 101 has to offer.
JAMAICAN SANGRIA
Appleton 12 year rum, kirk & sweeny rum, dark horse cabernet sauvignon, crème de pêche, framboise, orange juice & honey syrup
SUNBURN MARGARITA
Pasote reposada tequila, passion fruit syrup, agave syrup, lime juice & pomegranate juice.
Sunburn Margarita, Jamaican Sangria and Mimosa
SPICY FIFTY
Stoli vanil vodka, elderflower, lime juice, honey juice & jalapeño
GRACE
Grey goose la poire vodka, lemon juice, honey syrup, pear purée, apple juice & lemon grass
Spicy fifty, Grace and Jamaican Sangria
Mixology 101
6333 West 3rd Street, Suite O20 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 370-6560
16 Comments
5/22/2019 09:45:34 am
All of the food looks amazing! That glazed bacon looks delicious. I'd love to eat there and try a few of the dishes you showcased.
Amber Myers
5/22/2019 10:30:49 am
I would LOVE to go here one day! That food looks fabulous. I'd get the avocado toast and a few drinks ;)
Liz Mays
5/22/2019 11:55:08 am
Those meals and drinks were so impressive. The avocado toast looked so good. I think I'd enjoy having a meal with friends at this place. Wow that bacon looks to dye for! There's a place here in CO that sells what they call "million dollar bacon". I had it, and it's pretty darn good, this looks similar. I love the meatball dish as well. It looks like a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday! Happy Birthday!
Pam Wattenbarger
5/22/2019 07:04:50 pm
All of these foods look delicious. I always love to try brussel sprouts whenever I'm at a new restaurant. 5/22/2019 07:37:49 pm
All the food you've shown here looks amazing. I do keto, too, and it's sometimes hard to find a chef willing to make the adjustments. 5/23/2019 04:55:35 am
The glazed bacon dish looks absolutely delicious. I want to try all the meals here - looks totally up my alley!
Catalina
5/23/2019 09:48:46 am
OMG! What a beautiful and relaxing place! And that food is absolutely gorgeous! 5/24/2019 05:03:57 am
All the yums! What a gorgeous venue with scrumptious food to celebrate your birthday. Leave a Reply. |
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