tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post8562504705256448715..comments2023-11-04T00:32:49.809-07:00Comments on [L.A. and O.C.] Foodventures: Special Foodventure #116: Opening Night at the Bazaar's Saam (Beverly Hills)H. C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12000908567574418877noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-58204450930400729502009-04-20T09:54:00.000-07:002009-04-20T09:54:00.000-07:00@Aaron, like Kevin noted - it's pronounced like Sa...@Aaron, like Kevin noted - it's pronounced like Sam, upping the over-the-top ridiculous-ness factor that I already associate with the Bazaar.<br /><br />@Kevin, glad you had an enjoyable experience ~ as I noted, mine was fairly pleasant too, but lack the "wow" I had with Providence/Spago from previous year, particularly because of how the "wine pairing" turned out.H. C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12000908567574418877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-36491042086498647262009-04-19T22:11:00.000-07:002009-04-19T22:11:00.000-07:00It's pronounced like the "Sam" in Sam Nazarian.
I...It's pronounced like the "Sam" in Sam Nazarian.<br /><br />I went on Friday and had the same menu. It actually turned out better than I thought it would.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-43350841924099498032009-04-19T21:13:00.000-07:002009-04-19T21:13:00.000-07:00I guess everything's already been said about the m...I guess everything's already been said about the menu being so similar to Bazaar's. My question then, is how do you actually pronounce Saam?Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416750618176810371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-32100549803864152062009-04-16T11:52:00.000-07:002009-04-16T11:52:00.000-07:00Can't wait to see your report -- and funny you men...Can't wait to see your report -- and funny you mentioned it, the waitstaff was actually discussing whether photographs should be allowed (apparently loud enough for us to here) but no one ever stopped us from snapping away.H. C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12000908567574418877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-89819060892301290332009-04-15T23:22:00.000-07:002009-04-15T23:22:00.000-07:00Ah too late, I already have reservations for this ...Ah too late, I already have reservations for this Friday! I'll let you know how it turns out. I'm assuming there was no problem with photo taking.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-31711435803491904822009-04-15T16:41:00.000-07:002009-04-15T16:41:00.000-07:00@KevinEats, if you plan on checking it out - wait ...@KevinEats, if you plan on checking it out - wait a few weeks. Per my convo with the server, they plan on transitioning to a more original menu so you won't be having as many (if at all) repeats from Bazaar<br /><br />@Matt, yea - if I had a NY trip in the works, my '09 splurge would've definitely been there.<br /><br />@burumun, most of the portions were 1-3 bites worth but yea, the price-point for the food isn't bad. Just wish they had more commitment to the wine & more dishes that work.<br /><br />@anon, heh - nonetheless I give him & SBE props for running some of the hottest spots in LA right now, and they show no sign of slowing even in this downturn.<br /><br />@samk, can't wait to see your report on it.<br /><br />@Tangbro1, yep I say the ratio is about a third borrowed from Rojo y Blanca menus, and the other two-thirds original.H. C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12000908567574418877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-37851272830488554422009-04-15T10:09:00.000-07:002009-04-15T10:09:00.000-07:00Nice review. Although I agree with Kevin, a couple...Nice review. Although I agree with Kevin, a couple of those dishes do look quite familiar.Epicuryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18202402318969816036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-43017216131510438632009-04-14T14:42:00.000-07:002009-04-14T14:42:00.000-07:00looks fairly priced for the # of dishes they give,...looks fairly priced for the # of dishes they give, waiting until they start doing the different chef-inspired meals before i check it outsamknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-29647858183241991732009-04-14T14:25:00.000-07:002009-04-14T14:25:00.000-07:00I will never eat there because the thought of eati...I will never eat there because the thought of eating sam nazarian makes me gagAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-60881754399133618762009-04-14T12:24:00.000-07:002009-04-14T12:24:00.000-07:00Too bad that it's still hit-or-miss. Hopefully onc...Too bad that it's still hit-or-miss. Hopefully once the soft opening is done ... At $120 it doesn't seem too bad though considering the number of dishes you got (though you weren't stuffed? Small portions?) and wagyu+truffles.<br /><br />I haven't had a particularly great dessert there but sounds like that chocolate biscuit coulant might be it.<br /><br />I'll check this place out one of these days. Thanks for the report!gourmetpigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043385325645560283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-56069342120342722832009-04-14T10:21:00.000-07:002009-04-14T10:21:00.000-07:00nice thorough review.
I haven't had terrible int...nice thorough review. <br /><br />I haven't had terrible interest in trying either the Bazaar or Saam recently because well...I haven't had the urge to splurge yet. I'm saving my money right now for the NY splurges. The Bazaar/Saam aren't going anywhere so I figure they can wait. But thanks for the first hit on the place - maybe Jose Andres will call you back and give you a rundown of his culinary paradigm (a la Kevin :)mattatouillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362025149586532212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-8347199606585644112009-04-13T18:35:00.000-07:002009-04-13T18:35:00.000-07:00I saw your tweet about this place. I would've like...I saw your tweet about this place. I would've liked to have gone on the 9th, but I was just too swamped.<br /><br />Unfortunately, it doesn't look as different from Bazaar as I thought it would.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.com