VAMPIRES BEWARE...THE STINKING ROSE IS ALL ABOUT THE GARLIC!

If there is anyone out there that is a huge fan of garlic, such as...oh, none other then yours truly, then you absolutely have to visit The Stinking Rose.  This amazing restaurant forgoes all the stops and truly defines their signature saying,  "We Season Our Garlic With Food®!" 

Garlic Olive Oil, Garlic Relish
& Foccacia Rolls

Unfortunately for those of you on the East Coast, this restaurant has two locations in California: Beverly Hills and San Francisco, but this is a trip to the West Coast worth taking.  Don't let the name of the restaurant deter you garlic virgins.  They keep everything within the feast of garlicy sensations they serve, not the air you breath.  Who can resist the freshly baked foccacia rolls, infused with (yes) garlic? 

Garlic Rose Relish

That little jar of Garlic Rose Relish that starts your taste bud adventure down garlic blissfulness is a treasure that brings forth your first hint of amazing yumminess.  Who would have thought a simple mixture of parsley, garlic, vinegar and salt, soaked in garlic olive oil could be so addicting?  It makes us honest women want to slip it into our purse, like a squirrel who just found the their prized acorn!   I'm convinced its the reason why this culinary delight is complimentary at the table...and keeps on coming!  And the unlimited supply of garlic olive oil?  You think it can't get any better?

  

Zuppa Di Pesce

How about starting off with a tureen of their Zuppa Di Pesce?  Imagine a heaping amount of mussels, crab, fish, calamari and shrimp, married together in a savory, spicy tomato bordetto.  It's a festival of seafood that has you intentionally burning your tongue, like a over anxious child who can't wait for their food to cool down.  What's a few scorched taste buds?  Eh, the mouth is the fastest healing part of the human body...you'll live.  Believe me, it's worth it!  The amount of seafood packed in this bowl will make you wish you didn't order an entree....not!  Who am I kidding? 

Garlic Braised Boneless Short Rib

You can't dine at this restaurant and not order their Garlic Braised Boneless Short Rib!  This big hunk of juicy, tender short rib in a beef broth infused with white wine, thyme,  rosemary and (need I say) garlic has any carnivore in meat heaven!  Add a hearty serving of Creamy Garlic Spinach and Garlic Mashed Potatoes...you'll have your long awaited garlic food coma!

I have to admit after this culinary adventure, you probably won't have room for dessert, but....alas my EDC followers!  Don't be disappointed, this restaurant keeps no secrets!  Pick up their famous Restaurant Cook Book and you'll be making their Garlic Ice Cream at home.  01/29/11