Winter Menu Favorites
Even though our Los Angeles weather is rather agreeable compared to snowy climes this month, there are days when something warm in the belly hits the right note. Here are five picks from Marina del Rey restaurants that are sure to keep the chill at bay with the winter menu favorites.
French Onion Soup at Cafe del Rey
Cafe del Rey’s French Onion Soup
This waterfront restaurant debuted several new menu items in early January, this plate being one. Cup your hands around the toasty crock of French onion soup, flavored with madeira wine and topped with crostini and brûléed Gruyère. Order it as a starter, or make it a meal with the entree version (lunch only) that includes a gussied-up grilled cheese: roasted apples, caramelized onions, and brie.
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The famous Killer Shrimp
Killer Shrimp’s Namesake Dish
The claim to fame, Killer Shrimp, is a generous helping of shelled or shell-on shrimp served in a spicy broth crafted with a secret family recipe. It’s guaranteed to clear the sinuses! In second place is the restaurant’s generous portion of lobster mac-and-cheese.
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Classic meatloaf at J. Nichols Kitchen. Photo: Katie T., Yelp.
J. Nichols Kitchen’s Meatloaf
Even if you scrunched up your nose at this homestyle dish as a kid, give it another chance at this bistro located at the Villa Marina Marketplace. The J. Nichols version is served in a beef-shallot reduction alongside creamy mashed potatoes and a seasonal vegetable.
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Butternut squash soup
Cast & Plow’s Butternut Squash Soup
Executive Chef Eric Duchene is serving up this seasonal favorite topped with cinnamon créme fraîche. If it’s a drizzly day, you can still enjoy awesome views of the harbor from indoors.
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Sapori’s lasagna
Sapori’s Lasagna
If we’re forced to pick a single dish at this Italian restaurant located at Fisherman’s Village, the rich lasagna bake is tried-and-true. Individually baked housemade lasagna comes layered with a rich meat ragout, bechamel sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
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