Milk

What a unique concept! This dining experience reminds me how fun it was to eat like a kid. It's a throw-back to the yummy basic foods you had growing up. The sign on the store spells out MILK, each letter on an old-fashioned milk jar. The design is sleek and simple. Everything on the menu at Milk celebrates the wonders of dairy. I chowed down on their macaroni and cheese. Some may say, "It's just mac and cheese, how good can it be?" To that, I say "You're an idiot. Good mac and cheese is a gift to our world." They use the finest cheeses and methodically turn and roll the cheese mixture into the macaroni. This results in a light and favorfull mac and cheese. I was happy to be in a carb coma after devouring the whole bowl in the span of 4 minutes. You can't avoid the baked goods at Milk. We started with a pastry plate of chocolate madeleines, a chocolate croissant and a gooey double chocolate cookie. While they were all fantastic, my favorite pick is their good old fashioned chocolate chip cookie. It was soft and gooey, rich and flavorfull, and a little crispy on the edges. It's the perfect chocolate chip cookie. As I reflect on my visit to Milk, I can't help but think how simple everything is. It's all the classics, but done perfectly. I also had their grilled cheese sandwich, which elevates the standard. And even their lattes were better than normal. The espresso beans were so (say it with me) flavorfull. And the whole meal was very affordable for LA standards. 9 out of 10. Can not wait to go back to try their blue velvet cake, ice-cream sandwiches with french macaroons, and their home-made gelatos. Service was very attentive and friendly. If you know what's good for you, GO to MILK NOW! www.themilkshop.com