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Happy Pi Day! Don’t Forget About The Key Lime Pie At Morton’s!

As you might remember, I went to Morton’s Power Hour for the very first time last Thursday.  I liked it so much, that I went back on Friday!  I love the atmosphere in there.  It’s full of people having a good time and unwinding, which is perfect for a Friday evening.  I fulfilled by goal of checking out the Key Lime Pie in advance of the National Pi Day special (today!) and I can honestly report that it is awesome.  For $3.14 you can’t go wrong, people.  I hope you can make it over there today to check it out.  I ended up having dinner at Morton’s, so I took my slice of pie to-go and savored it at home later.

But, let’s face it, any trip to Morton’s would be incomplete without some meat.  I have been yearning to try the $15 Morton’s Prime Burger for quite some time and this was my opportunity.  When it was brought to me at the bar, the couple next to me remarked, “Wow.  That is an insane burger.”  Yes.  It is.  It’s an awe inspiring sight to behold, I must admit.  I got mine configured with sauteed onions, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and of course, rare.  Dazzling.

This was probably one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long while.  Absolutely mouth watering.  The fries were great, too.  And, I just love the atmosphere at Morton’s.  Grab a friend and check it out tonight!

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Visiting The Morton’s Power Hour In Woodland Hills

Yesterday after work I was feeling the urge for some social interaction and some good food & drinks.  My buddy Steve told me earlier in the week when I wrote about the National Pi Day Key Lime Pie Special coming up on Sunday, that he is a regular at Morton’s Power Hour happy hour, so I figured who better to check it out with.  We met at the Arnie Morton’s in Woodland Hills (6250 Canoga Avenue) right at 5pm when the place opened, along with some other friends.  It was quiet when we got there, but it ended up getting quite busy.  The Power Hour runs between 5pm to 6:30pm and 9pm to close daily.

I started things off with one of their $4 Sam Adams seasonal beers, and looks like this season it’s the Noble Pils.  A pretty good beer, to get me warmed up.  Steve and his wife were not shy about checking out the $5 glasses of BV Coastal Cabernet and Cavit Pino Grigio.  I wasn’t sure how many glasses Steve ended up having, but he reported it was “a lot of each.”

As Steve says, we “blew through the place like a cyclone” and ordered up a slew of bar bites.

Up first, we blew threw the a plate of the $2.50/ea Colossal Shrimp.  Crazy.  Fresh, delicious, and huge.  What more can be said?

It’s so funny, when I do these write ups I tend to get really hungry for these things again.  I could go for another icy plate of those shrimp right about now.

Next up, an order of the $5 Mini Crab Cakes.  Awesome.  Sure they are small in size, but big in flavor.  It’s actually a surprisingly filling little dish.  I can’t get enough crab cakes.  Later on in the evening we ended up getting a couple additional orders.  Good stuff.

Next up, the $5 Jumbo Lump Crab, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip.  Man, the flavor of the dip on those little pieces of crustini cheese toast will rock your senses.

Honestly, I was pretty stuffed from trying all these Bar Bites, but right as our server informed us that 6:30 and the end of the Power Hour was upon us, I mustered up the gumption to order the $5 Three Prime Cheeseburgers.  These things are insanely popular, as everyone at the tables surrounding us was having them.  I just could not pass up the chance to try them.

Honestly, these little burgers were probably the best thing I had at the whole Power Hour.  Of course, I ordered them rare, which was definitely is always the right choice.  They were so juicy and flavorful, it blew my fragile mind.  I am not kidding.  $5, people!  If you love burgers like me, you need to go try these.  You will never be able to eat a mini cheeseburger somewhere else again after trying these.  Sometime soon I will stop by and try the more expensive $15 Morton’s Prime Burger.  I have heard very good things about it. [Update: See my review of the Prime Burger.]

It should be pointed out, too, that the bar has a really nice outdoor patio area which is a great place to hang out and chat with your friends. I had an amazing time at the Power Hour, and the staff and service at Morton’s was friendly and fast.  I will be back, soon!

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A Sweet Deal At Morton’s For National Pi Day 3/14

Now this is definitely an offer that both the dessert lover and math geek in me could never pass up.  A new friend writes in:

Don’t miss out on Morton’s The Steakhouse’s super sweet National Pi Day celebration where you can order their scrumptious Key Lime Pie for only $3.14 per slice in the main dining room or in the bar area (only on Sunday). Slices of Key Lime Pie are priced around $10.50, so which is the better deal? You do the math.

Guests can take advantage of this National Pi Day celebration at any LA Morton’s location not just Woodland Hills including Beverly Hills, downtown, and Burbank this Sunday all day. Here are addresses and phone numbers for each restaurant:

· Morton’s The Steakhouse Woodland Hills (6250 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367; 818-703-7272)

· Morton’s The Steakhouse Beverly Hills (435 S. LaCienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310-246-1501)

· Morton’s The Steakhouse Burbank (3400 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505; 818-238-0424)

· Morton’s The Steakhouse Los Angeles (735 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213-553-4566)

This is an outstanding deal.  I haven’t had a chance to really cover Morton’s much for the blog just yet, but it is one of my favorite steakhouses.  You can, however, pretty much guarantee that I will be heading over their Sunday for a piece of this pie, as will a few friends of mine who are absolute Key Lime Pie loving maniacs.

Update: I had a chance to bring home a slice of the Key Lime Pime from Morton’s the other night and it is awesome!

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Roy’s Rolls Out Its “Aloha Hour” Happy Hour At Woodland Hills Location

I often get questions about local Happy Hours and see people searching the blog and coming in through Google looking for them.  So, today I sniffed around and discovered that Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion just began offering Happy Hour specials at it’s Woodland Hills location (6363 Topanga Canyon Blvd) this week (March 1st).

Roy’s Happy Hour is called the “Aloha Hour” and takes place weekdays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.  Highlights include $5 featured appetizers, $5 select wines by-the-glass, and $5 Roy’s Fresh Hawaiian Specialty Cocktails.  I will be checking it out very soon.  Not sure how it will compare to the Fleming’s Happy Hour, which is pretty sweet.

From Roy’s site:

ROY’S ALOHA HOUR $5
All items $5.00 from 4:30-6:30pm Monday through Friday in the bar only

FEATURED APPETIZERS Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers Spicy Togarashi Miso Butter Sauce Lobster California Roll Avocado, Cucumber & Tobiko

Tempura Crusted Ahi Roll Miso Butter Sauce

Chicken Lettuce Wraps Shiitake Mushrooms & Chili Hoisin Soy

Pork & Shrimp Shu Mai “Old School” Firecracker Sauce

Wagyu Beef Sliders Chipotle Aioli & Garlic Truffle Sweet Potato Fries

HAND-SELECTED WINES

Terra Noble Chile Sauvignon Blanc

Rutherford Ranch “Roy’s” California Chardonnay

Colores Del Sol Argentina Malbec Reserva

Rutherford Ranch “Roy’s” California Cabernet

HAWAIIAN SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

Roy’s Original Hawaiian Martini Nothing says Martini like “shaken, not stirred,” and Roy’s put this delectable creation on the map. In classic Hawaiian fashion, our Maui pineapples are drenched in SKYY Vodka, Stoli Vanilla Vodka and Malibu Coconut Rum. Shaken and served with fresh pineapple.

Roy’s Island Mai Tai

1988 Martini

And All Roy’s Fresh Hawaiian Specialty Cocktails

It would also seem from the information on Roy’s site that the Aloha Hour is also now available in Downtown LA.  Enjoy.

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Jamba Juice Introduces Semi-Indefinite $2 Oatmeal Wednesdays

Looks like in the world of the Internets I might be the man with the scoop on this nugget of delicious information.  Since the beginning of this year, Jamba Juice has been running their $1 oatmeal Wednesdays promotion and apparently it has been a big success.

That promotion came to an end this past week, and after making a few calls to our local Woodland Hills Jamba Juice locations I was informed that they have begun $2 Oatmeal Wednesdays.  One of the managers told me  this current pricing is set to last for at least 6 weeks, but he suspects it will end up being an ongoing offer.

$2 ain’t too bad for deliciousy oatmealy goodness.  Enjoy!

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Sampling Breakfast And More At Panini Cafe In Woodland Hills

Wow, I’m really loving Panini Cafe.  Last week I stopped in for my first meal – The Charbroiled Chicken Kabob – and I knew I’d be back for more.  This past weekend I stopped in around 11am for my first sampling of their breakfast offerings.  I had the absolutely awesome #2 Turkey Omelette (with Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Brie Cheese).  You really can taste the freshness in every bite.  Definitely one of the best omelettes I’ve had in a really long time and even the side of roasted potatoes was excellent.  I will definitely be back soon for more of these great omelettes! 

Last week I also had my first panini sandwich from Panini Cafe – the #12 Turkey Panini Melt (Grilled Turkey Breast and Onion with Roma Tomatoes and Smoked Mozzarella on Grilled Filone).  Excellent.  And, for my side I ordered the Pasta Salad.  Incredible.  There is definitely a growing panini trend in this country and I can see why.  This was a great, healthy, and filling meal for a great price.  I see more paninis in my near future!

Can’t wait until my next visit to Panini Cafe!

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Savoring The Last Day Of Jamba Juices $1 Oatmeal Wednesdays Promotion

To the best of my knowledge, today was the last day of Jamba Juice’s $1 Oatmeal Wednesdays promotion.  I almost forgot, but I stopped by after work today and grabbed a delicious bowl of Berry Cherry Pecan and it was actually the best flavor I’ve had so far.  Lots of sweet goodness mixed with the delicious steel-cut oatmeal.  Yum.

I also had a piece of the Reduced-Fat Blueberry Lemon Loaf in attempt to slightly raise Jamba’s profit margins.  I have, after all, been taking advantage of the $1 oatmeal while avoiding any smoothie upsells for the past few weeks.

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