Ghetto Gourmet!

I am always looking for new restaurants and food clubs to get involved in. As you well know, Food blogs are quite popular these days and while researching the web one day, I found out about the ‘Ghetto Gourmet.’ To summarize, it’s an underground sort of club that highlights sharing food, music, and entertainment with complete strangers. I definitely had to check it out and dragged my cousin Caroline. We were able to get reservations on line as they sold out instantly after being featured on a local website, Daily Candy.

Off to a stranger’s home in Silverlake (the ‘old hollywood’ of LA) with a bottle of wine and 2 pillow cushions as requested from the confirmation email. Upon arrival we were immediately greeted by Jeremy founder/owner of the Ghetto Gourmet and then welcomed by Craig the owner of the home. As we walked in, we caught a glimpse of the guest Chef preparing for plate out in the kitchen. Five ft away, a room of dimmed lights, a cozy fireplace, plate-set tables with around 25 guests, and numerous opened wine bottles awaited. I was in HEAVEN, so we quickly found floor space around a table, plopped down our pillows and sat down. Immediately, we met friends; a tour guide of LA, a full time blogger, a PR manager, an Interior designer, and a sound mixer. Interesting folk who love food! After a little mingling it up, Jeremy came out with introductions and explained the purpose of the evening. We’d be treated to a Chilean pianist, a stand up comedic, and 4 courses of food. Jeremy concluded by saying how fortunate we were to be able to get together and enjoy local artists and food.

Being apart of this enchanting and wonderful event struck a chord in me. I am extremely lucky to have found the art of true expression that food represents. I also realized how there are such great people in this world. They too, are seeking the good life! :)