Reblog: Brunch Run, Week 7: Cafe Sierra (Los Angeles, CA)

We want to thank Flavor Appraiser for this Fantastic blog about their experience at our Cafe Sierra Restaurant.

Buffet style dining isn’t typically the way I choose to enjoy a meal, but every now and again there is a wonderland of food that I develop a crush on. This time it happened in Los Angeles, at Cafe Sierra. This restaurant is located inside of a major hotel, adjacent to a major amusement park, but it does not make you feel like you are in a tourist trap. There is a fine quality of food and the selection has the same if not more variety than the grandest ones in Vegas, the Buffet Mecca of the world!

I don’t think I can summarize the different stations and do Cafe Sierra‘s brunch justice. They really have covered just about every type of cuisine you could imagine- omelettes, oysters, chicken and waffles, prime rib, sushi, eggs Benedict and fare represented from a number of countries, ranging from Mexican to Moroccan. And that’s all before dessert!

Fortunately, I was in great company at Cafe Sierra, with my West Coast family who all have the foodie genes too. Their presence not only made me smile because I love their company, but because there was no holding back. There was a steady rotation of plates on our table, each one filled with the delicious items carefully picked from the sea of food stations.

The “sea” of stations is more like a ocean, with waves of food dispersed all around the dining room. There really is no perfect way to navigate this gigantic spread, but I would suggest taking the following steps- do an informal walk through, make mental notes of priority items, and take taster’s portions just to be sure you get to sample all of the greatness (and safe room for the sweet treats, such as the fondue fountain).

The service was adequate (plates cleared, champagne refilled), although one minor kink is that there is a beverage station where guests are to get their own juice. It would be nice (and more appropriate in my opinion) if the server was to take care of all the drinks for the table, especially given the $$$$ price point.

Cafe Sierra puts on a beautiful brunch, and it’s no secret. The restaurant gets packed (reservations can be made) and it can feel a bit crowded when trying to walk through and get certain items, but that just proves that even with its hefty price tag, this buffet brunch is well worth it.

Cajun Flare is Spicing Up Thursday Nights at Cafe Sierra Restaurant

Spice up your Thursday nights with New Orleans Creole Cuisine favorites, plus a few of our chef’s own specialties at Cajun Thursdays at Cafe Sierra. Relish the cajun flare in sight and sound of the live entertainment from J. Curtis music. For reservations, please contact Cafe Sierra at 818-509-2030 or by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/CSReservations.

Oktoberfest LA 2011

While the rest of the country prepares for a cold winter, Los Angeles celebrates the sunny skies with an outdoor Oktoberfest. Travel to Europe and back in just one weekend and experience the best flavors of Germany. The Oktoberfest includes a fun-filled day of the best German beer, food, and entertainment. In true Bavarian spirit, tapping the keg kicks off the day’s festivities. Authentic German brews are served in commemorative steins manufactured and shipped directly from Munich, Germany.

Not much of a beer drinker? Then you will enjoy the best of German Wine & Spirit tasting that will also be available.  Don’t forget the food. From Sausages to giant pretzels, your taste buds will be in heaven. Don’t forget the strudel.

Oktoberfest will be filled with the greatest of tunes and music. Take in the musical styling of Ray Bandini Revue and their all female singers. 4-female singer fronted, super fun and generally very friendly cover band performing music from the 60’s to the Present in the R&B, Motown, Soul, Blues, Rock n’ Roll, Classic Rock, Pop/Rock, Blues/Rock, Pop/Punk, New Wave and Alternative genres

Stay up dancing all night with 2nd Thought Band. They are a fun and energetic rock cover band, with Lisa’s dynamic chops, Kelly’s melodic sax accompanied by James crazy guitar, all wrapped up in Mikes whaling drums.

Wilkommen! Enjoy the two century old German festival of Oktoberfest with Gypsy as we voyage from the raucous Bavarian Hofbraühaus to the peaceful valleys of the Austrian Tirol.

The Gypsy Folk Ensemble is a dance company which performs the exciting and exuberant folk dances of Europe, America, the Middle East and Polynesia. The company has been a fixture in dance entertainment in Los Angeles and Southern California for more than 25 years.

Or tap your toes along with the world’s premier accordionist Robert “Smokey” Miles. He’s a musician and entertainer who is featured on accordion in Bob Dylan’s Christmas video.

Let the Fantastic FIG will amaze and dazzle the crowd with incredible strolling close-up playing card magic as he walks around the Oktoberfest events.

What more could you ask for… a Month of Food, Beer, and Music. Oktoberfest in LA is an experience you won’t want to miss.

Not near LA? There are several Okertberfest around the Southern California area and within driving distance of our hotel.

The Abbey (West Hollywood): Starting Oct 1st and running every following Saturday until the 22nd, everyone’s favorite boy’s bar will be celebrating Oktoberfest with parties hosted by the Drag Queen Bar Maids. DJ Aaron Elvis will also be present to serenade your games of beer pong, and  discounted lite beers and a menu of German specialties like pretzels, sausages,  currywurst, and pig on a spit will be available for your drunk+fat pleasure.

LA Oktoberfest (Vanguard, Hollywood) : Hit up this Hollywood spot on the 22nd, starting at 1pm, for a boozy afternoon party filled with beers, brats, bavarian brew maidens. Tickets are $25 and get you admission, a giant stein to hold your booze, and one drank to fill such stein. Additional booze and food (brats and pretzels) will cost you $5 a pop. Stripping yourself of any dignity you had by wearing Bavarian garb is strongly encouraged.

Blue Palms Brewhouse (Hollywood): Today starts the final week of Blue Palm’s Oktoberfest celebrations (ending Sunday, Oct 2nd.) Its not much of a party, really a generally available deal. But you can get your hands on some delicious and somewhat reasonably priced beers ($6 Oktoberfest pints.) If you want to drink such pint in style, purchase a $6.50 commemorative 25oz mug and glug glug glug all night long.

Wirtshaus (Mid City, La Brea): Again, not a party per se but a general meeting grounds for those that enjoy sausages and suds. Along with their standard menu of German fare, there will also be schnitzel, potato pancakes (love!) and pretzels to enjoy with your discounted German beer. The beer-pong room has been transformed into a beergarten-like space with communal benches so you can chum it up with the boozer next to you. And there will be live music on Fridays and Saturdays. The party runs daily until Oct. 8th so you still have some time to drink, enjoy, and repeat.

 

OktoBEERfest at The Egyptian Theatre (Hollywood): For those aspiring actors and LA residents who don’t mind a good Tuesday morning work hangover, next Monday (Oct. 3rd) head to hollywierd to get your hands on some 32oz beers, brats, and live music from 5-7pm.

 

City Tavern (Culver City): Much like the story at BluePalms, City Tavern is offering some Oktoberfest specials and deals daily until Oct 2nd. Beers available include Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest, Spaten Oktoberfest, & Hofbrau Oktoberfest and table-tender pours are .50/oz (self serve at table, reservations required.) If you go to the bar to grab your suds, it’ll be $6 for 16oz.

Book your stay with a rental car and save with our RoomVroonPackage. It includes accommodation for two, a rental car and self parking. Make your reservation today at http://bit.ly/ROOMVROOMPackage and don’t miss a minute of the festivities.

LA WineFest 2011

The 2010 LA WineFest June 11-12, 2011 is incredibly well reviewed and considered the most fun consumer/educational WineFest in California. We were thrilled to host the Sneak Peek of this event. Select wines from the Robert Mondovi Discover Wine Tour (served daily at our Atrium Lounge & Cafe Sierra Restaurant) as well as gourmet hors d’oeuvre, Somerdale Cheeses, Live music  and the opportunity to purchase discount tickets to the event.

So get ready for a culinary delight and the largest wine fest Los Angeles has ever hosted.  La WineFest will be held at Raleigh Studios, established in 1915 and one of the oldest studios in Hollywood. Raleigh Studios has been the site where In the Heat of the Night and America’s Funniest Home Videos were filmed. The festival will take place outdoors for attendees to enjoy the warming sun rays of late spring. Experience true Hollywood style, with the best Wine, Food and Entertainment that only Cailfornia can offer.

Buy Your Tickets today!

See the list of the 2011 Event Participants