Today our foodie adventure began when I got the call to do lunch around 2 o’clock this afternoon. I was told that I had one condition and that was to determine where we were going to go. After contemplating various places it came to me all at once. I decided that we would go to Stone Fire Pizza and we would participate in the Weekend Happy Hour Special of 1/2 price gourmet pizza and beer.

Stone Fire Pizza was a perfect candidate for our Saturday/Sunday Sip section because they are one of the few restaurants here in Los Angeles where you can get an ice cold fresh tasting draft by the pint or as a pitcher. It seems like pitchers of beer are few and far between these days but we did not have to worry today as we got our fill at this eclectic watering hole on La Cienega Boulevard.

In addition to both beer and wine specials we enjoyed a sampling of homemade thin crust pizzas from the extensive pizza menu. It is best to order several and try a taste of all that Stone Fire has to offer. Our favorites include the following:

No. 3 Texas BBQ Brisket
Smoked Texas Brisket with Mozzarella, Sliced Jalapenos, Sweet BBQ Sauce and tossed with Crispy Onions

No. 6 The Wheat Garden Tomato(w/ optional Tomato Sauce)
Yellow and Red Tomatoes with Mozzarella, Fresh Herbs and Garlic oil on whole wheat Honey crust

No. 23 Wild Mushroom
Wild Mushrooms, smoked Mozzarella, Fontina cheese, Tomato Sauce and a touch of Truffle Oil

Each pizza was cooked to perfection. We requested that all three pizzas were prepared on optional whole wheat crusts for a healthier more organic approach to balance out the toppings. The service was timely and our glasses never had a chance to sit empty. The pizza stayed hot and the beers in contrast were cold and drafty. A football game was in the distance on the array of flat screen televisions and the Sunday football crowd was heard cheering in the background….”Go Chargers.”

Since we were in a mood for total indulgence we decided that it was one of the few times to order a desert. All of the offerings sounded good so we decided on the Rocky Road Deep Dish Pizza
Deep Dish which uses Cookie Dough as the crust and pecans, chocolate chips and marshmallows for the toppings and it is served a la mode by request. It was as rich and decadent as it sounds, but well worth it.

Check the website for Happy Hour Specials and times and don’t forget to submit to the “design your own pizza” contest. Keep the phone number in your speed dial because you never know when you will need to reserve a table for your next out of town guest. Stop by the Spanish Kitchen across the street by the same owners and you will not be disappointed when you get the craving for your next Mexican Food fix.

829 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 659-8848

Cross Street:
Willoughby Avenue

Hours:
Daily 11am-4pm, 5pm-2am

http://stonefirepizza.com/

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We are always on the quest for a good burger and a good drink and this past Saturday was no exception. After contemplating various places in West Hollywood that we could go to for Pub grub it occurred to me that the Hamlet on Sunset would be the place. I had driven by numerous times and we finally got our chance to hang out at this Sunset Strip landmark where Old Hollywood meets a cross breed of Steak House and upscale American pub.

When we arrived around 3pm the lunch crowd was few and far between and we had almost the entire place to ourselves. Since it was a late lunch we contemplated splitting a burger but for 3 of us that would be a little complicated so we opted for several appetizer selections.

To start we ordered the obvious choice to entice our palettes. The “Munchies, Munchies, Munchies (for 2)” platter is a combination of crispy calamari and shrimp, zucchini Zircles, Asian pot stickers, BBQ chicken quesadilla and a trio of sauces. Ignore the “For 2” label in the title as it provided enough for 3. All of the distinct flavors created a colorful party in our mouths.

Like my friends I can never say no to French Onion Soup especially on a cool day in California. The following description “Aromatic broth of deep caramelized onions, topped with a crust of French bread and bubbling melted Gruyere cheese” was enough to make my mouth water and it didn’t disappoint. I decided to split the soup so that there would be room left for the Gourmet Baby Burger Sampler since this was the reason that we choose this location; Burgers & Beer. These Mini beef versions of the Hamlets signature burgers included the All American, Hickory Cheddar, Caliente and Steakhouse Blue burgers. When quartered they all provided a little taste of burger heaven.

To wash all of this goodness down I opted for Hamlet’s Premium Ale I the 20 oz Schooner. With my goblet of beer I pictured for a moment sitting at King Arthur’s round table, but then I drifted back to reality.

In summary, The Hamlet is the perfect place for upscale pub grub, especially when you cannot decide exactly what you want. The cocktail menu offers various selections and the lunch/dinner menu has all of your favorite soups.

The staff was friendly and first class.

“To be or not to be, that is the question”

Hamlet on Sunset
9201 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 278-4924
http://hamletrestaurants.com/index.php?q=lochamletsunset.html





Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 8am – 11pm
Saturday: 10am – 11pm
Sunday: 10am – 10pm

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