Monday, January 26, 2009
SugaCane Lounge, downtown Los Angeles
While on a girl's night out, before our main event at the LA Opera, a girlfriend and I stopped by SugaCane to eat dinner. (One of the owners of this lovely, family- owned restaurant is a friend of the girlfriend I was with.)
The fare at SugaCane is Jamaican/Caribbean. We started with Callalou patties which were spinach and vegetable filled pockets, much like an empanada. It was so very delicious and full of flavor that I could have eaten them all night! The spices inside were great and flavorful, and the crust on the outside was flaky and crisp. I had a difficult time deciding which entree to order. There was a Jerk Tofu available, which my friend ordered, and I ordered the Spicy Beans and Vegetables. I tasted my friend's dish as well as devouring my own. The food was fast, and so delicious, I wanted to stay and savor it all night. The flavor and the aroma of the food was so great! I am very particular about my vegetables and how they are cooked. These vegetables had great flavor, and well cooked, not overdone or mushy. I enjoyed the fried plantains and even the rice. I can't wait to try the cornbread next time I go. The service was very friendly, and the atmosphere was nice, quaint and clean. I really enjoyed the experience of eating at SugaCane and I will definitely go back.
SugaCane Lounge is located at 1053 South Hill St. in downtown Los Angeles. http://angelenic.com/uploads/sugacane_menu_sample.pdf
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