Hungry Cat
Apparently, cats get hungry. But the Hungry Cat isn't for cats, silly! It's for people. The small space, tucked into a corner of the Hollywood and Vine (That's Vine, not Highland -- with the Borders and the Schwab's) Complex, is spare and modern, and almost feels propped up -- just a corner of the building marked off with some sheetrock and a curtain. But it has a patio, and all the tables are candle-lit, frequented by hipsters, young and old. The menu is fairly limited, but each dish packs a punch. Our spy found the hamburger a little too "hamburger-y" but it's known to be one of the best in the city. They offer an extensive raw bar, the somewhat infamous $22 lobster roll. We understand it's huge and delectable. The same goes for the crabcake. The oyster chowder was good -- with rosemary, finely chopped veggies, big, tender oysters and a hint of smoke, it was however, a bit spicier than was necessary. They have a menu of special drinks, which reads Thirsty Cat. They mostly involve fresh fruit crushed into pulpy juice. Luke's Lemonade was excellent, with mint. The Pink Kitty was more subtle, made with pomegranite, lime and orange juice. There was even a Tangerine Margarita. The service was spotty, but affable. On the whole, it felt like a wonderful adventure.
Hungry Cat 1555 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA
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