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Brunch

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Matcha Green Tea and Spice Chia Pudding

If you are interested in trying the organic raspberries, unsweetened Coconut milk and Matcha Green Tea Powder check out Trader Joe’s. The blanched and silvered almonds are from Whole Foods.

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Let us know what you think of the Matcha Green Tea and Spice Chia Pudding below. Stay healthy and vigilant!

Thank you,

HSG

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Ocean Friendly Restaurants

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The Surfrider Foundation has partnered with OpenTable in a restaurant program that aims to reduce plastic pollution, thus providing resources to partners who have pledged to protect oceans through Eco-friendly practices.

Roughly there are 150 of Surfrider’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants on the OpenTable network who are still offering takeout and delivery.

In order for a restaurant to be recognized in The Surfrider’s Ocean Friendly Restaurant Program, they must abide by a strict criteria (i.e. proper recycling methods to eliminating the use of plastic bags, straws and utensils).

Below are a few of the Surfrider’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants available for either TAKEOUT or DELIVERY through the OpenTable network.

  • WoodStock Pizza (Davis): from Mason Jar Beers to chicken wings and Cauliflower Pizza Crust this is the Pizza Place in Davis, California @WOODSTOCKDAVIS. FREE DELIVERY ALL MONTH LONG. They offer delivery and curbside pickup.

To check out the other Ocean Friendly Restaurants, visit the OpenTable network.

Let the Ocean Friendly Restaurants know that you are a part of the HippieSrirachaGirl Tribe.

Express yourself! If you are Food Explorer, take a picture and share with us what you ordered and how it worked out!

Thank you,

HSG

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Santuari Restaurant – Toluca Lake

Reviewer: HippieSrirachaGirl

Sharshuka
Photo Edited by: Obdulio Carreras

Light, Simple, Fresh-Delectable food…The aroma of the black beans, a fresh stew of tomatoes and just a hint of parsley was the Sharshuka dish served in a mini cast iron skillet. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and sunny side up egg. To the left of skillet, were two slices of bread brushed with olive oil infused with Mediterranean herbs. (Picture 1 Below) As I scooped chunks of tomatoes, eggplant, feta cheese, an egg and black beans, I caught a hint of heat from a green sauce that heightened the flavor profile of the dish. For me, there were huge chunks of tomatoes and I was craving a bit more of the black beans to balance out the rest of the dish. I soaked my toasted bread into the fresh tomato stew.

Vegetable Frittata
Photo Edited by: Obdulio Carreras

My epicurean mom had the Vegetable Egg White Frittata. (Picture 2 Below) The thick egg white frittata was topped with fresh fennel, thinly sliced carrots and radish, parsley and arugula. According, to my epicurean mom she need butter with her dish. We were informed that the restaurant does not cook with butter and instead olive oil. For people who do not use butter when they cook, then you would be extremely happy to hear that information. I was extremely happy, unlike my epicurean mom who was disappointed. The waitress offered her olive oil, which was infused with Mediterranean herbs. Once my epicurean mom took a bite of the frittata drizzled with the olive oil, she was IN AHH!

Fresh Fruit & Saffron Sabayon
Photo Edited by: Obdulio Carreras

Across from our table, I spotted a fresh fruit dessert. Therefore, I asked the waitress and she said, “that is our Fresh Fruit & Saffron Sabayon and it’s pretty tasty.” (Picture 3 Below) So we ordered one. At the end of our brunch, we both scooped a spoonful of the Fresh Fruit & Saffron Sabayon topped with mint leaves, infused with citrus segments, berries and tarragon, a light sweet refreshment.

The Green Room
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Ambiance – We were immediately escorted to the section of the restaurant called the Green Room. (Picture 4 Below) From a distance it was dark because of the gothic archways and the intriguing lighting fixtures. Once we entered we could see the geometric star designs and the vintage medieval gothic torch lights. This created an enchanting romantic surrounding that could have been placed in the city of Dubai.

Without a doubt, I would go back for lunch and dinner to embrace the entire food experience prepared by Chef Brendan Mica at the Santuari Restaurant!

For more information on this restaurant, call at (323) 902-9700.

Santuari Restaurant 6711 Forest Lawn Drive Los Angeles, Ca 90068

When you have the chance to check out this restaurant, let them know that its a HippieSrirachaGirl invitation!

If you are a Food Explorer, leave a comment below on the dish you have tried.

Cheers, HSG