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Date: February 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
Roasted Parsnip Soup - with caramalized beet emulsion and chervil creme fraiche $8
Goat Cheese Cremini Mushroom Tortelloni with tomato fennel nectar, English peas and parma ham chip $8
Blue Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Potato Crust, savoy cabbage slaw, dijon mustard and remoulade sauces $10
Market Greens Salad with yellow wax beans, tomato grapes, candied pecans, midnight moon goat cheese and cabernet vinaigrette $7
Barbecue Kurabota Pork Belly with teppan seared sea scallop, gingered butternut squash and crisp shallots $9
Cobb Salad for Two with chopped greens, turkey breast, egg, bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese, avocado, chives and Cobb dressing $14
Roasted Hatfield
Pork Rib Chop with white cheddar papparedelle, shaved brussel
sprouts, and pomegranate-cider jus $27
Hijiki Crusted Ahi Tuna seared "rare" with sesame
long beans, pickled diakon, soy and wasabi sauces $28
Pan Roasted Duck
Breast and Venison Sausage with celery root puree, natural reduction,
and currant-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-Fried Black Grouper with aged balsamic roasted asparagus,
sweet onion marmalade and citrus juices $28
Grilled Filet Mignon with garlic roasted potatoes, watercress and bearnaise compound butter $32
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
Pumpkin Cheesecake - with gingerbread crust, pumpkin seed brittle and brandied pear glaze $9
Grapefruit Cake - A Brown Derby Original! Light Layers of Yellow Cake with fresh Grapefruit Cream Cheese Icing $8
