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    Home » LA » Crossroads Vegan by Tal Ronnen {restaurant}

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    Crossroads Vegan by Tal Ronnen {restaurant}

    "Crossroads?"

    I hate the name of chef Tal Ronnen's new vegan restaurant on Melrose that replaces Philippe.

    (Did anyone eat at Philippe? Really? No, I mean really?)

    "Crossroads" sounds like a church. Or a Christian bookstore. Not to be racist, but maybe even a rehab center. Oh, I mean "spa." Whatever, same thing.

    But as much as I hate the name, "hitting the new Crossroads with a girlfriend" seemed an appropriate Friday night statement given my current situation. More on the specifics later, but for now know that Crossroads is good, in every sense of the name.

    {pictured above: Artichoke "Oysters" with artichoke puree, fried oyster mushrooms, and kelp caviar $8}

    Lentil Flatbread $5

    Not gluten-free, but no nuts. Oh, how literal for my life now. (Served with three dips, below)
    crossroads vegan by tal ronnen - lentil flatbreads

    Dips for Lentil Flatbread

    Smoked Cannellini Bean Hummus, Leek Pate, and Tomato Braised Banana Peppers (i.e. spicy ketchup)
    crossroads vegan by tal ronnen - dips

    Kale Salad $6

    Obviously. With pine nuts, currants, and lemon-thyme vinaigrette.
    crossroads vegan by tal ronnen - kale salad

    "Crab Cakes" $8

    Made with hearts of palm, served with apples, beets, and horseradish cream. Fav of the night.
    crossroads vegan by tal ronnen - hearts of palm crab cakes

    Lentil Cassoulet $12

    with lentils, mushrooms, treviso (bitter!) and leeks. Very mustardy.
    crossroads vegan by tal ronnen - lentil cassoulet

    Scaloppine Marsala $14

    Mushroom Marsala sauce over sliced Gardein, a vegan protein with the texture of chicken. The Gardein was good, but the sauce was a little salty.
    crossroads vegan by tal ronnen - marsala
    Crossroads has a wine list and a short menu of fancy cocktails from the full bar. I had a simple Moscow Mule, since ginger is so vegan.

    Crossroads by Tal Ronnen
    8284 Melrose Ave at Sweetzer
    West Hollywood, CA 90048
    323.782.9245
    www.crossroadskitchen.com

    wine, full bar, lots of atmosphere

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    1. Lynn Chen says

      March 18, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      always excited to hear about a new veggie place nearby - thanks for the review!

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