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Date: September 2008
In Hollywood, everyone who is anyone knows the Original Brown Derby is not just another restaurant -- It is the place for fine food, good times and glamorous company.
When first established
near the famous intersection of Hollywood and Vine, the Brown
Derby quickly gained a loyal following from the movie and entertainment
industries. The stars made the Derby their second home, to have
a reserved booth at the Derby, where the waiters would bring a
telephone right to your table, was a sure sign of Hollywood prestige.
Many celebrities found themselves honored on the Derby's Wall
of Fame, a collection of caricatures that began in 1929. The original
artist, known for years only by his signature, "VITCH'; and
the other artists who followed, covered the walls with sketches
of CHARLIE CHAPLIN, BETTE DAVIS, JOHN WAYNE and hundreds more.
Today's stars are added frequently.
Soon, the original Brown Derby was known around the world. There,
Clark Gable proposed to Carole Lombard in Booth Number 5, and
Lucille Ball and Jack Haley fought a duel with flying dinner rolls.
The fine food at the Brown Derby gained it's own fame. The Cobb
salad was invented when owner Robert Cobb raided the refrigerator
seeking a midnight snack for theater magnate Sid Grauman.
The Hollywood Brown Derby at the Studios is pleased to continue
these traditions, and welcome you as the star of today's meal.
Appetizers
Cold Water Lobster Corn Bisque- with truffle creme fraiche and snipped chives $8
Cremini Mushroom
Chevre Raviolo - with spinach, veal stock reduction, and shaved
parmigiano $9.00
Blue Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Potato Crust, green cabbage slaw, dijon mustard and remoulade sauces $11
Market Greens Salad with asparagus, tomato grapes, candied pecans, midnight moon goat cheese and cabernet vinaigrette $8
Roasted Sea Scallop
With hardwood smoked, corn risotto, English peas, and lemon
aioli $9.00
Cobb Salad for Two with finely chopped greens, turkey breast, egg, bacon, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, avocado, chives and Cobb dressing $14
Roasted Sterling
Silver Pork Rib Chop with mustard spaetzle, white cheddar,
rainbow chard, vinegar onions and pan juices $27
Hijiki Crusted Ahi Tuna seared "rare" with snow
pea stir fry, amazu diakon, soy and wasabi sauces $28
Pan Roasted Duck
Breast and Venison Sausage with crimson lentils, natural reduction,
and Fresno chili jam $27
Noodle Bowl with Wok Fried Coconut Tofu, soy beans, sugar
snap peas, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms in a red curry broth
$18
Pan Fired Black Grouper - With Provencal vegetables, crispy
capers, and citrus juices $29.00
Char-Grilled 12 oz. New York Strip Steak with herb-roasted red potatoes, cremini mushrooms, tiny onions and cabernet syrup $33
Split Roasted Half Chicken with rice pilaf, almond cranberry polonaise and maple vinegar sauce $22
Grilled Atlantic Salmon on soft mascarpone polenta with gorgonzola, balsamic glaze and Sicillan olive tapenade $24
Desserts
Flourless Chocolate Cake with port wine chocolate sauce, fresh berries, and sweetened creme fraiche $8
Banana White Chocolate Toffee Tower on cocoa almond cookie and bananas "foster" $8
Double Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee with a dark chocolate dipped biscotti $7
Pistachio Cheesecake - with dark cherry puree and kirshwasser whipped cream $9
Grapefruit Cake - A Brown Derby Original! Light Layers of Yellow Cake with fresh Grapefruit Cream Cheese Icing $8