I love my brown-haired girls.
We are almost there!! Sweet Butter is so close to opening the neighborhood can smell the Neuskes Bacon.
All we have left to do is to stock our marketplace with scrumptious goodies, fill our walk-in with the best produce, dairy, meat and pantry goods, and test our our beautiful menu.
My chefs, Mia, Susie and Evet just so happen to have brown hair, just like me! This post pays homage to them and their amazing skills in the kitchen. I love you girls!
Here is a small sampling of what came out of the kitchen today.
Tarragon Egg Salad Sandwich with local Farm eggs.
You now have a sneak peak at Sweet Butter’s Egg Salad Sandwich with Tarragon, Cornichons, Red Onion and Arugula. I just so happen to love eggs more than chocolate. So when my brown-haired girls presented this to me I couldn’t wait to take a bite. Oh my. If it wasn’t so late, and if I wasn’t about to open a restaurant, I would describe this sandwich in detail. You must come and taste for yourself.
When my best friend Jonna turned 50, (sorry for the reveal Jonna!) I hosted a birthday party for her at my house. It was a French theme and I wanted the yummiest food ever. I created this sandwich for one of the mini passed appetizers at the party. It received rave reviews, so I decided to make it a Sweet Butter menu item. (Just changing the mini brioche bun for a big one!)
Chicken Paillard with Laura Chenel Chevre, Arugula and Dijon Aioli, served with our matchstick fries.
A new yoga studio called Core Power Yoga opened up a few months ago a couple blocks down from Sweet Butter. I wish I had time to take a class there! I have heard through the Sherman Oaks grapevine that it is simply divine…..like a spa and vacation all in one. This vegan sandwich was created for the girls (and boys!) who crave something healthy after their workout at Core Power Yoga.
Yoga Girl Sandwich with Rancho Gordo White Bean Spread, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Dressed Arugula on Rustic Millstone.
And as a close, I must say a big thank you to Marla, my assistant and beyond. You are truly amazing and tireless.
Can’t wait to serve you all!!
I am so happy and honored to be a part of this wonderful venture. Leslie, your energy and vision are incomparable. By the way, I am a natural brunette as well, just added a bit of auburn to cover the incoming grays, so we are quite the brown-haired team!
So, we are all brunettes! Hmmmm….what does that mean for all the capable and creative blondes who apply to Sweet Butter?
Marla…..I command you to sleep and relax!
I can’t wait for you to open. Is there a date yet?
We hope to open the Monday before Thanksgiving. We will send out an email to everyone on our contact list to confirm this….and also post on our website. So stay tuned!
The egg salad sandwich looks great!
Thanks Jen! We had it at the Limonera last June, remember? I tested it on you guys! xx
all of us at MG are so looking forward to having you as our neighbor.!
I have prayed for years for a good cappucino within walking distance and I know my prayers
will soon be realized
Welcome to the neighborhood !
Nancy Kaye
Thank you Nancy! I am certain that everyone at Marks Garden will LOVE our amazing coffee and everything else we have to offer!
Hi! Question about the coffee you use for your espresso drinks, is it organic?
Hi Beverly, We use Intelligentsia coffee which is fair-trade, seasonal, single-origin coffee, roasted in small batches. In both our kitchen and bakery, we use the best and freshest ingredients available. When you come in and see us in our “Homemade” tshirts and try our wonderful food, you will understand.
Monday is the big day, right??
Yes!!! Monday is the big day!!
The photos looks divine, the vibe is right: my wife is gonna FREAK OUT! We’ll see ya soon!!