The Foundry on Melrose

[rjwong]

The Foundry on Melrose opened on Tuesday 1 May 2007, and I got to try the place out.

Here are a few photos of the place:

They do have a tasting menu, but I decided to order from the a la carte menu:

Bun filled with tomato confit

Pork Belly / Soft scrambled eggs/ crispy potato/ fine herbs

Biscuit with garlic & herb butter

Poached Halibut / leeks / ramps / crispy polenta / orange confit

Berry mousse / caramelized muffins / marscapone ice cream

The pork belly was prepared sous vide, which took out the juicy flavor I was anticipating. Mind you, the crunchy skin made up for it. The halibut was really good, not dry at all. The polenta paired well.

The berry mousse tasted nice for what it is, really simple. I wonder if the Foundry is looking for a pastry chef.

And there's one other thing the place has: a grand piano by the bar. The Foundry plans to have theplace turn into a lounge area with a bar menu and live music on Thur. through Sat. nights after their dining hours. I think it might work well on Melrose.

These are my first impressions. I'm definitely going back for the tasting menu.

[JFLinLA]

RJ -- Price range info please?

JFL

[rjwong]

RJ -- Price range info please? 

JFL

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Double-check their website. The appetizers cost $9-13. Main courses in the $20's.