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70: La Potence at Le Chalet
Holy moly, stop me from drooling all over the keyboard.
I got a stellar first impression when I visited Glendale's new Le Chalet and tried the house specialty, a flambeed beef dish called La Potence and nicknamed The Hanging Man.
This thing was one of the most delicious dishes I've eaten so far this year -- honestly, better than some of the steaks I've had at full-blown steakhouses (Le Chalet is more well-rounded, with fondue and crepes and whatnot), and certainly more memorable.
Chef-owner Anthony Ferre brings out a spiked metal cylinder laden with chunks of beef and a piece of pineapple on top. With a splash of whisky and a flash of fire, he sizzles it right alongside your table, letting the juices drip over a pile of rice pilaf. When the show is over, you get to dip the juicy meat in a variety of sauces.
It's as delicious as it is fun.
The Favorite Dishes, so far: 71: Brisket at Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue 72: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup at The Roosevelt 73: Coq Au Vin at Vincent's Market Bistro 74: Cochinita Pibil Tacos at La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop 75: Char Siu Bao at Phoenix Palace 76: Huevos Rancheros at Gallo Blanco Cafe 77: Italian Stallion at La Piazza Al Forno 78: Bourekas at Spices Mediterranean Kitchen 79: Warm Maine Lobster Salad at Modern Steak 80: Escargots En Croute at Petite Maison 81: Salumi at Quiessence 82: Okonomiyaki at Hana Japanese Eatery 83: Croissants at Essence Bakery Cafe 84: Coronado Coney at The Main Ingredient 85: Green Chili at Rito's Mexican Takeout 86: Soup Gyoza at Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar 87: Pop Cho and Sweet Ginger at The Breadfruit 88: La Jawab Kadahi Gosht at The Dhaba 89: Chicken & Waffles from Lo-Lo's 90: Burrata at Humble Pie 91: Bruleed Foie Gras Torchon at Posh 92: Moroccan Nomad Stew at Chakra 4 93: Peking Duck at Gourmet House of Hong Kong 94: Mozzarella Sandwich at Pane Bianco 95: Egg White Omelette at Fez 96: Machaca From Los Dos Molinos 97: Shish Taook from Baiz Market 98: Pasties From Cornish Pasty Co. 99: Clams in Black Bean Sauce From Asian Cafe Express 100: Bruschetta From Postino