Comments on: Everyone’s Local: The Village Idiot http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/ foodblogging los angeles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:54:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: MaxMillion http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-196118 MaxMillion Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:30:58 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-196118 Finally made it to the Village Idiot last night and was really pleased. Finally -- affordable and basic fare in LA. Fish and chips was decent. But then again, chips that aren't Skooby's fries or Father's Office sweet potato shoestrings just pale into insignificance... But the two almost playing card-sized cubes of nicely battered fish were ample and came served with tartare, malt vinegar, ketchup AND wedges of lemon. Nice! I went for the Granny Smith apple cider but the pear cider caught my eye for a future visit. Interestingly enough, a delicious, almost schooner-sized glassful (reasonably priced at $5, from memory) provided no buzz whatsoever. I guess if it isn't non-alcoholic (who knew?), then it's barely alcoholic... My companion had the catfish served with blackeyed peas and sausage -- extremely tasty. Too full to sample dessert, but trifle beckons me back there. My only gripe -- during 8-9.30pm on a Friday night, this is an exceedingly noisy space. Loud, bustling and vibey. Fun, but I could barely distingush the conversation from my companion seated across the small table opposite me. Would hate to dine there with more than two persons. I wonder if the window booths might prove to be a more mellow experience? Finally made it to the Village Idiot last night and was really pleased. Finally — affordable and basic fare in LA. Fish and chips was decent. But then again, chips that aren’t Skooby’s fries or Father’s Office sweet potato shoestrings just pale into insignificance… But the two almost playing card-sized cubes of nicely battered fish were ample and came served with tartare, malt vinegar, ketchup AND wedges of lemon. Nice!

I went for the Granny Smith apple cider but the pear cider caught my eye for a future visit. Interestingly enough, a delicious, almost schooner-sized glassful (reasonably priced at $5, from memory) provided no buzz whatsoever. I guess if it isn’t non-alcoholic (who knew?), then it’s barely alcoholic…

My companion had the catfish served with blackeyed peas and sausage — extremely tasty.

Too full to sample dessert, but trifle beckons me back there.

My only gripe — during 8-9.30pm on a Friday night, this is an exceedingly noisy space. Loud, bustling and vibey. Fun, but I could barely distingush the conversation from my companion seated across the small table opposite me. Would hate to dine there with more than two persons.

I wonder if the window booths might prove to be a more mellow experience?

]]> By: foodette http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-154940 foodette Tue, 29 May 2007 23:46:09 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-154940 Oh how I need a local - all of the "locals" within walking distance of my apartment break the bank. I think my local is a sushi restaurant - it's just not right! Oh how I need a local - all of the “locals” within walking distance of my apartment break the bank. I think my local is a sushi restaurant - it’s just not right!

]]> By: MaxMillion http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-153804 MaxMillion Fri, 25 May 2007 07:24:28 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-153804 Nice write up. Everybody says this place is good. Now I have to try it. Good to know I can opt for prosecco over beer! And I'd like to say how much I *love* that first photo, KT. Hella-kewl. Nice write up. Everybody says this place is good. Now I have to try it. Good to know I can opt for prosecco over beer!

And I’d like to say how much I *love* that first photo, KT. Hella-kewl.

]]> By: KT http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-153705 KT Thu, 24 May 2007 21:10:05 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-153705 I agree with both of these recommendations! The Third Stop is great and maybe a little bit more of a "foodie" experience since the beer selection is much larger and they will recommend pairings for you. And I found the Bordega de Cordova to be quite friendly, with the owner/bartenders even allowing us to sample wines before we ordered. The only reason I don't go there often is that it's small and has been packed to the gills every time I go there, so that often there's no seating available. I also wouldn't go here if I was hungry for a meal, as the food when I was there was really just snack food (olives, nuts cheese, etc.). But it's a great place to get a glass of wine in the evening for sure. I agree with both of these recommendations! The Third Stop is great and maybe a little bit more of a “foodie” experience since the beer selection is much larger and they will recommend pairings for you.

And I found the Bordega de Cordova to be quite friendly, with the owner/bartenders even allowing us to sample wines before we ordered. The only reason I don’t go there often is that it’s small and has been packed to the gills every time I go there, so that often there’s no seating available. I also wouldn’t go here if I was hungry for a meal, as the food when I was there was really just snack food (olives, nuts cheese, etc.). But it’s a great place to get a glass of wine in the evening for sure.

]]> By: tannaz http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-153700 tannaz Thu, 24 May 2007 20:50:56 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-153700 i really like the village idiot as well. a couple other local spots that you might like: - Third Stop -- on 3rd, at Robertson-ish. The decor/vibe is not as strong as the Idiot, and it's wine and beer only, but they have a nice selection of each. And because you order everything at the bar (ie, both food and drink), it's really easy to start a table with a couple people then keep adding friends as they show up. The barstaff are very friendly and the fries and other small plates are very good. - Bodega de Cordova -- the tapas menu is bare-bones and unpredictable, and you had better like Spanish wine, but if you can get past that, this is one of the coziest, warmest, and least scene-y spots in all of Los Angeles. Step up to the bar and the bartender or owner will pour you tastes of their wines until you find you one like. i really like the village idiot as well. a couple other local spots that you might like:
- Third Stop — on 3rd, at Robertson-ish. The decor/vibe is not as strong as the Idiot, and it’s wine and beer only, but they have a nice selection of each. And because you order everything at the bar (ie, both food and drink), it’s really easy to start a table with a couple people then keep adding friends as they show up. The barstaff are very friendly and the fries and other small plates are very good.
- Bodega de Cordova — the tapas menu is bare-bones and unpredictable, and you had better like Spanish wine, but if you can get past that, this is one of the coziest, warmest, and least scene-y spots in all of Los Angeles. Step up to the bar and the bartender or owner will pour you tastes of their wines until you find you one like.

]]> By: kevin http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-153690 kevin Thu, 24 May 2007 19:22:27 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-153690 I joined some friends there recently before we hit the theatre on the opposite side of Melrose. I wanted to ask for a "to go" order of that balsamic onion relish that came with my burger! Magnificent! The staff was extremely accommodating of our group and I agree that this indeed would make a great regular spot where "everybody knows your name." I joined some friends there recently before we hit the theatre on the opposite side of Melrose. I wanted to ask for a “to go” order of that balsamic onion relish that came with my burger! Magnificent! The staff was extremely accommodating of our group and I agree that this indeed would make a great regular spot where “everybody knows your name.”

]]> By: matt http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-153674 matt Thu, 24 May 2007 16:22:06 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2007/05/23/everyones-local-the-village-idiot/#comment-153674 Enjoyed your post! Was just there on Tuesday night. Devoured a pub burger, enjoyed a glass of Poppyfield. They were out of 1903 Lager, grrrrrr. I've tried the meat pie and that was very tasty as well. I still need to try the Fish and Chips! I just cant seem to get away from ordering that burger. I also went to Marmont recently. I gotta say, that was a close second for best burger around. Enjoyed your post! Was just there on Tuesday night. Devoured a pub burger, enjoyed a glass of Poppyfield. They were out of 1903 Lager, grrrrrr.

I’ve tried the meat pie and that was very tasty as well. I still need to try the Fish and Chips! I just cant seem to get away from ordering that burger. I also went to Marmont recently. I gotta say, that was a close second for best burger around.

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