We started off our dinner with Mussels & Shrimp roasted in an iron skillet. The mussels, though slightly overcooked, were tasty and plentiful. Each bite of juicy shrimp dipped in garlic butter was extremely satisfying.
With perfect timing, our entrées came out right before we finished the mussels and shrimp. My plate of Bone-In Filet Mignon was nicely seared to a medium rare plus. I loved how my fiancé’s Garlic Braised Boneless Short Rib came in a leaner (read: healthier) cut but was still pull-apart tender. My fiancé, on the other hand, does not like his meat so lean and preferred the filet mignon–we ended up switching our entrées with each other! Both entrées came with a side of delicious creamed spinach and creamy garlic yukon gold mashed potatoes.
I love it when a restaurant brings out free dessert for a diner’s birthday! Along with some garlic hats to wear for a photo, we were served a large scoop of Gilroy’s Famous Garlic Ice Cream in a martini glass. Not knowing what to expect, we were pleasantly surprised by the taste of the ice cream! The thick, sweet caramel molé sauce was a nice complement to the subtle garlic flavor of the decadent ice cream.
My birthday dinner was so decadent and will be remembered for years to come! This was my first time eating at The Stinking Rose, and I plan on dining here again in the future. My fiancé and I left the restaurant with our appetites sated and our mouths smelling of garlic. We almost had dinner here for our first date over four years ago–perhaps it’s a good thing we didn’t!
The Stinking Rose
55 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
http://www.thestinkingrose.com
Price: Entrée, $19.95-$49.95; Dessert, $7.95-$9.95
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Ada. I enjoyed reading about your meal with your honey. 🙂 The garlic ice-cream sounds intriguing; how unique. The photo is not showing up, though – I would love to see it. Nice post! 🙂
Thank you, Shanna! 😀 The garlic ice cream was definitely unique. I was afraid it would have too strong of a garlic flavor, but it was actually very delicious!
PS Photo now visible – oh my, the melted chocolate looks so rich and decadent.
Happy birthday Ada. What a wonderful way to celebrate 🙂
Thank you, Upasna! It sure was a wonderful birthday celebration 🙂
Happy birthday! That garlic ice cream sounds gorgeous, I want some! 🙂
Thank you! Hope you get to try garlic ice cream someday 🙂 Hmm I might have to try searching for a garlic ice cream recipe now!
Happy birthday and although the garlic ice cream tag was enticing, it was the picture of the big juicy shrimp that really made me think I must take a closer drool, er, I mean look of course.
Sounds like three courses made in heaven.
Thank you, Denise! The shrimp was delicious 😀 I would definitely order this dish again–wish I could have some right now!
Happy birthday 🙂
Thank you! 😀
Happy Birthday Ada! Hmmm that garlic ice cream sounds quite interesting. 🙂
Thank you! 😀 The ice cream sure was interesting–I had no idea what to expect!
What a meal!!! Oh, yum and you deserve nothing less for your birthday 😀 Tell me more about the ice cream: was it vanilla with a mellow garlic bite? Or all garlic? That sauce must have balanced it nicely. Hoo boy!
Thanks Liz!! It tasted like vanilla with a mellow garlic flavor. However, I wonder if the garlic flavor was just subtle to us because we were eating so much garlic before we ate the ice cream!
Happy birthday honey! Garlic ice cream! I’m really intrigued! Xxx looks good xx
Thank you, Dimple! I was intrigued by the garlic ice cream too. It’s such a unique and interesting flavor!
Happy birthday Ada! I hope you had great time especially with the garlic ice cream!
Thank you! 🙂 I had such a great time, and I honestly enjoyed the garlic ice cream!
Better late than never – Happy birthday, Ada!!! xxxx
Thank you, Jhuls!! 😀
A happy belated birthday wish to you. I have had mustard ice cream that was good so I would definitely like to try garlic ice cream with chocolate mole sauce.
Thank you, Karen! Mustard ice cream sounds very interesting–I would normally not think to try it, but after having the garlic ice cream I’m realizing that many odd combinations/flavors can taste good if made well! Will have to look into the mustard ice cream 🙂
Belated happy birthday, Ada. A more intimate birthday celebration is always best, especially when you celebrate it with your loved one; less stress and more time to actually enjoy it. Wow! Garlic ice cream and chocolate. Hmm.. A very Interesting unique flavor combination. Belated best wishes on your birthday. 🙂
Thank you, Anna! An intimate birthday celebration is definitely the best 🙂
Wow, what a festive garlic my friend…
Congratz too for your birthday,
ps: i once had roasted garlic ice cream with crispy bacon topping too, pretty damn delicious!!!
Thank you! 😀 Oh wow–the ice cream you had sounds even more decadent than the one I tried!
I don’t know if I could bring myself to eat garlic ice cream. It doesn’t sound very appealing.
Haha it definitely doesn’t sound appealing until you give it a try! Fortunately others said good things about this particular ice cream, and it was complimentary for us 🙂
OMG Ada. Garlic ice cream?!! O_o; The food looks good, but that’s definitely the first time I’ve heard of garlic ice cream. I have to agree with LFFL. I’m not sure I could try that. But I’m glad you enjoyed your dinner and a nice birthday! 😀 Happy Birthday again~
Thank you! Haha it was my first time trying garlic ice cream. It was very interesting and surprisingly quite tasty. If you ever visit me, I’ll take you there 😛
I’m really curious, garlic ice-cream?I don’t think I can find it here .. Happy Birthday to You! (I’m so late! sorry!) What a particular birthday dinner!
Thank you! 😀 Haha, the ice cream is quite intriguing! I’m sure it’s not commonly found anywhere. But I do hope you find some one day to try 😀
Belated Happy Birthday Ada!
Thank you, Jenn! 🙂
The garlic ice cream is something I have never heard about, sounds interesting!
The ice cream sure was interesting! I tasted a subtle garlic flavor so it wasn’t too overpowering. Hope you get to try garlic ice cream sometime!
Hey, Happy Birthday!!
never tried garlic icecream, but hmmm, you make me wonder 😉
Thanks! The garlic ice cream was definitely interesting 🙂