Exotic, Fun and Delicious

Saturday night was girls' night out! We met at the newly renovated Formosa Cafe on the edge of West Hollywood. I used to stop here with friends after work when I worked in Hollywood, 35 years ago. We NEVER ate dinner there, just had drinks and appetizers. The food was dreadful, but the drinks were fab and the ambiance was VERY old Hollywood. You can read a bit of the history HERE. 

The 1933 Group spent loads of money on refurbishing the Cafe, trying to replicate the glamor of the place. The Group also bought many of the elements of the shuttered Yee Mee Loo Bar, originally in DTLA, and incorporated them into the design. Leading to the back room, you can see the most beautiful, carved booth, along with the spectacular carved bar.

Carved decorative booth from Yee Lee Low

Of course, we ordered exotic drinks before dinner. 

Alyson, Darcy and Joan 

Ellen and MaryJo

A few of us had been here before, so we ordered some of our favorite dishes and some new ones. There were more, but I neglected to get photos. Everything was really delicious.

Marinated Cucumbers

Walnut Shrimp

Braised Pork Belly 

Chile Won Tons

General Tso's Cauliflower

We had a really nice time, lots of fun conversation, excellent food and drinks.  You must check out the new and improved Formosa Cafe!