The Stinking Rose

I love quirky weekends, and this past weekend was just that! Joe took me to The Stinking Rose restaurant to celebrate my new job, a place that has intrigued me for years! With tales of spreadable garlic cloves swimming in olive oil and even garlic ice cream, this hot spot has been on my to-do list for quite some time! We made the trek to Beverly Hills and walked into a garlic wonderland!

We had reservations for "Garlic Lover's Lane" which is a section of small private tables partially enclosed by curtains. We somehow managed to make room on the tiny table for appetizers that included a garlic spinach fontina fondue and spreadable garlic with bread, garlic prime rib and garlic gnocchi, garlic ice cream with a caramel mole sauce and one non-garlicy item- a delicious chocolate mousse cake!

I even ordered a garlic martini which I promptly returned when I realized it was made with gin rather than vodka. I did, however, order their garlic wine! It had a serious kick to it!

Overall, the food was middle of the road, but the experience was worth every penny! It was so much fun hitting up their souvenir counter on the way out. I bought a slew of "Jasmints" and a mug (their logo is just too awesome!), and if my future guests feel the need to snoop through my medicine cabinet they'll find a novelty garlic flavored condom- I kid you not!