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YOU SNAG a parking spot on the street in the middle of Brand Boulevard's endless row of car dealerships and as you get out of...
Glendale is becoming a bit of a foodie destination. First there was Bashan and now Palate Food + Wine. Located on the ground floor of the 1928 seven-story Bekins moving depot, Palate is many things to many people: a restaurant, a wine vendor, a cheese store, a tasting bar and lounge and a "gastronomic library," with more than 200 titles including cookbooks, food history books and books on wine, cheese and coffee.
Chef/owner Octavio Becerra has created a nuanced menu of Mediterranean flavors using locally sourced ingredients. Wine director Steve Goldun has overseen the acquisition of a spectacular selection of fine and hand-crafted wines from around the world and a knowledgeable staff is expert at helping you pair a bottle with your meal or put together a tasting flight at the tasting bar. The cheese cellar rounds off the impressive offerings with more than 50 high-quality cheeses.
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First impressions: Palate Food + Wine (Metromix)
I went after reading all these reviews to discover that the food is below average, their home made cold cuts are of a mediocre quality, the crab risotto is salty, dry and undercooked not aldente, the pork belly smelled of fat, the pot roast was chewy. Frankly this is one...
When Palate Food & Wine first opened last May, I thought the restaurant was located in a mall. Specifically, I thought it was one of the new eateries at the "Americana at Brand" in Glendale. I immediately added it to my "eat there soon" list, but I hesitated making a reservation because...
the fresh food routes lead to palate! our compliments to principle owner octavio, partner-chef gary, partner-wine director steve for turning us into "locavores", taking us locally to a new level in food + taste + freshness. hail to palate!
What a surprise find in a city known for poor & overpriced wine lists. One of the most intelligent & fairly priced wine lists I have ever seen anywhere. The wine service was also impeccable with the wine being served at the right tempature in quality stemware. The food is...
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I have been to Palate food+wine now three times - and with the exception of my first trip, I've been sorely disappointed. This last visit will likely be...
Tried Palate a second time, just to make sure...it actually seemed worse than the first! The food was inconsistent, very pricey for small portions, and...
This is one of those places that thinks so much of itself it gets in the way of having a good (not even great) dining experience. The servers are snotty and...
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