Restaurant Review: The Bazaar gives life- altering food, at a price

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The Bazaar

The Bazaar by Jose Andres is located at 465 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Lauren Mills

After spending a couple of wondrous hours eating at The Bazaar by José Andrés, you’ll leave with your stomach full and your wallet considerably lighter.

This swanky restaurant is dimly lit and furnished with unique pieces. Upon entering the grand hotel doors, you are greeted by a recording of a man explaining the restaurant and a portrait that morphs from a human to a monkey. These interesting pictures are littered throughout the large bar. A surplus of celebrity signatures outlines the hostess’s stand. The main dining room is crowded with plush, cream-colored sofas and exquisite wooden tables. Twisting couches and antlered chairs can be found in the waiting area with a full view of the bar.

The food here is just as, if not more, unique as the furniture. From smoking drinks to an addicting bread imported from Spain, The Bazaar will satisfy your hunger and fill you with childlike wonder. The Caprese salad isn’t actually a normal Caprese salad. The cheese is presented in small spheres, and once you take a bite, they burst into delicious cheesy goo. Their Philly cheesesteaks are actually baked goods filled with cheese and topped with thinly sliced pieces of steak.

Located at 465 La Cienega Blvd. in Beverly Hills, this Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant is rather expensive, perfect for special occasions or formal dates. Expect to pay anything from $50 to $400, depending on the size of your party and what you order. Chef José Andrés is an internationally-recognized culinary innovator and owns 31 restaurants, so the hype is understandable.

The Bazaar is open every day of the week from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests spend about two hours of dining. This restaurant is reservation only.

Attending The Bazaar for a special occasion is a life-changing experience. If you can afford one night of fine dining, this high-end restaurant is highly recommended.