Bottega Louie

2011-07-08T17:39:00.001-07:00

The British are coming!
We welcome our famous British guests to Los Angeles with pastries fit for a King and Queen

2011-06-28T11:47:00.001-07:00

Our new Pain au Lait bun is baked fresh in house every morning, It is soft and sweet- topped with sesame seeds & it is a heavenly compliment to our classic Chicken Salad. Always served with a side of mustard potatoes.

2011-06-27T14:45:00.000-07:00

Bottega Louie Peanut Butter Terrine, Come get some tonight!

2011-06-27T12:58:00.000-07:00

Bottega Louie proudly presents the arrival of our new Demi Baguette Sandwiches. Come in and taste the Prosciutto & Burrata-

2011-06-21T15:52:00.001-07:00

Today is national Go Skateboarding Day! Grab your board and get out! stop by Louie for an iced cold lemonade, perhaps some pastries?

http://www.goskateboardingday.org/about/

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

2011-05-19T16:05:00.000-07:00

Chocolate covered Strawberries are available everyday at Bottega Louie!

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!!

2011-05-05T14:25:00.000-07:00

Today is going to be another hot one in sunny Southern California, cruise in for an ICE COLD Margarita, perhaps a Cerveza? See you soon

2011-03-02T13:51:00.001-08:00

Presenting a new addition to our pastry case, the Le Grand Napoleon has arrived!

2011-03-02T13:50:00.001-08:00

Introducing an even greater selection of soda pop at Bottega Louie. Strawberry Soda, Pineapple, Sarsaparilla, Diet Cola, Raspberry-Lime & Banana Soda. Since 1930 Empire Bottling Works has brought us these quality beverages. Come visit us & pick up one of these nostalgic flavors today!

2011-03-02T13:48:00.000-08:00

Bottega Louie Chocolate S'more Bon Bons are handmade with refined layers of rich caramel & creamy marshmallow, finished with a thin house made graham wafer & enrobed in the finest cocoa. Our Chocolates are prepared daily in small batches to ensure each Bon Bon is of the finest quality & fresh for your enjoyment.

2011-03-02T13:46:00.000-08:00

Our delicious Bottega Louie Le Grand Macaron is a great way to show your lover affection.

English Toffee & Dark Chocolate

2011-03-02T13:43:00.000-08:00

Introducing our new English Toffee & Dark Chocolate Bar, visit us today & pick one up!

Introducing our new Cupcakes...

2011-03-02T13:40:00.000-08:00

Try our new cupcakes, available in the Market now! Rose Raspberry, Lemon Chiffon, Vanilla Chiffon, Mandarin Passion, Pistachio Amarena Cherry, Chocolate Salted Caramel.

2011-03-02T13:39:00.000-08:00

Bottega Louie Fine Chocolate

2011-03-02T13:35:00.000-08:00

Introducing Bottega Louie Fine Chocolate! Available in individual bars and box sets. Indulge in a taste at today's Market tasting and bring home a delicious treat to share with your friends and family. Sample our White Chocolate Passion Fruit Hibiscus bar today from 5-7PM

Beignets

2011-01-28T08:53:00.000-08:00

Our new trio of beignets: plain, raspberry fill and hazelnut cocoa fill. Petite enough to have one of each.

Earning Top Honors

2011-01-19T09:51:00.000-08:00

Bottega Louie has been named the number one restaurant in Los Angeles and number three in the country! Sending thanks to all of you and Yelp for giving us top honors.

New Year's Day Celebration

2011-01-01T12:01:00.000-08:00

Today is National Bloody Mary Day. Stop by and keep the celebration rolling by enjoying our classic version:

spicy tomato juice, vodka and just- the- right- amount of horseradish finished with a cold, crispy stalk of celery, a duo of olives, and crushed back pepper. Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve

2010-12-27T14:06:00.000-08:00

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Bottega Louie. We'll be serving our full menu, a few specials and, of course, Champagne. Cheers!

Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T22:06:00.000-08:00

From all of us at Bottega Louie, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. In observance of the holiday, we will be closed Christmas Day.

Holiday Plans

2010-12-22T10:09:00.000-08:00

Gather friends and family and celebrate the holidays at Bottega Louie. We will be serving our full menu Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. We look forward to seeing you.

The Perfect Last Minute Holiday Gift

2010-12-21T13:15:00.000-08:00

Our Limited Edition Macaron Gift Sets. 5 exotic flavors made from the finest ingredients in the world. Available exclusively this holiday season.

National Cupcake Day

2010-12-15T14:35:00.000-08:00

At Bottega Louie. Baked fresh daily.

'Tis The Season

2010-12-08T11:36:00.000-08:00

The Gourmet Market is dressed for the holidays.

Limited Edition Macarons For The Holidays

2010-12-07T11:27:00.000-08:00

Our new collection of macarons in 5 exotic flavors for the holidays. The 11 piece set features sophisticated flavor profiles made from the finest ingredients in the world.

Chestnut Apricot
Chestnut and almond flavored shells and a flavor packed, creamy filling of fresh roasted pureed chestnut and the finest butter cream balanced with sweet apricot jelly. Finished with edible 24 carat gold luster. Developed exclusively for the Limited Edition Gift Set.

Grand Cru Chocolate
Almond flavored shells and a robust chocolate ganache center made from Coeur de Guanaja from Valrhona. Couer de Guanaja is a new, single origin chocolate made from specialized cocoa beans from South America, widely considered the best in the world. Finished with Valrhona cocoa powder. Developed exclusively for the Limited Edition Gift Set.

Sicilian Pistachio
Pistachio and almond flavored shells and a silky smooth ganache filling made of Valrhona white chocolate and pureed Sicilian pistachios, pistachios celebrated internationally for their intense color and flavor. Finished with Sicilian pistachios. Developed exclusively for the Limited Edition Gift Set.

Tahitian Vanilla
- Vanilla shells made from freshly ground vanilla beans plus an aromatic, smooth vanilla infused ganache filling made of Valrhona white chocolate. Made from 100% Tahitian vanilla, the most exquisite and expensive vanilla bean which delivers a far superior flavor than the more common Bourbon-Madagascar bean. Finished with edible 24 carat gold leaf. Developed exclusively for the Limited Edition Gift Set.

Earl Grey

- Almond Shells and Earl Grey infused chocolate ganache filling made from Orizaba from Valrhona, a celebrated, single origin chocolate made from a blend of Latin American cocoa beans. A sophisticated blend of intense milk chocolate and smoky citrus notes from the Bergamot oil found in Earl Grey tea. Finished with edible 24 carat powder. One of Bottega Louie’s most popular flavors.

New Salads

2010-11-29T09:38:00.000-08:00

New to go salads are ready for pick up at Bottega Louie.

Modena Salad: Bibb lettuce with creamy balsamic dressing, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts & shallots.

Asian Tofu Salad: Napa cabbage, radicchio, tomatoes, poppy seeds, mango, tofu, almonds, togarashi
seaweed, Asian sesame dressing.

Cobb Salad: Iceberg & bibb lettuce, watercress, tomato, eggs, avocado, chicken breast, bacon, Roquefort, green onion, dijon vinaigrette.

Ceasar Salad With Chicken: Romaine lettuce, ciabatta croutons, parmesana reggiano cheese, caesar dressing.

Italian Salad: Romaine & iceberg lettuce, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, black olives, pepperoncinnis, provolone cheese, pepperoni, red onions, cucumbers, Italian vinaigrette.

Cous Cous Salad: Cous cous with vegetables, sliced, stuffed chicken breast, Asian dressing.

An Extra Thanks

2010-11-27T08:33:00.000-08:00

More thanks coming your way today from American Express via their first annual Small Business Saturday. Today AmEx customers receive a special credit when frequenting a hand selected list of local businesses including Bottega Louie. Registration requirements and details here: SmallBusinessSaturday.

Thanksgiving Pies

2010-11-24T09:40:00.000-08:00

Pecan, Pumpkin & Apple Pies. Pick yours up today in the gourmet market.

Thanksgiving at Bottega Louie

2010-11-18T14:18:00.000-08:00

This Thanksgiving, escape the kitchen and relax. Reserve your table at Bottega Louie online and enjoy a fresh, three course Thanksgiving meal at 700 Grand.

A Thanksgiving Plan: Pies and Macarons To Go

2010-11-08T10:49:00.000-08:00

Dining in this year for Thanksgiving? Bottega Louie is serving desserts to go for the holiday. Our team of pastry chefs are among the best in the country and they are whipping up a variety of fresh baked, classic American pies + authentic Parisian style macarons. The perfect way to round out a nice, home cooked meal or to say "thanks" to the busy host/hostess.

A Thanksgiving Feast

2010-11-04T14:54:00.000-07:00

We've put the finishing touches on an amazing prix fixe Thanksgiving menu and we welcome you to celebrate the holiday with us at Bottega Louie.

Festive Cocktails for Day Of The Dead

2010-11-02T13:09:00.000-07:00

Bottega Louie is brewing some festive cocktails in celebration of Day Of The Dead. Our pick of the day is the Tequila Daisy, a blend of Reposado Tequila, lemon, agave nectar, grenadine & club soda. See you at 700 Grand!

Trick or Treat at Bottega Louie

2010-10-29T10:31:00.000-07:00

It's all treats this Sunday at Bottega Louie:

Free candy for the kids in the gourmet market, 12-4.

New, exclusive Halloween cupcakes available for purchase in the patisserie. Chocolate cupcakes filled with salted caramel & topped with vanilla buttercream.

Happy Halloween!

A Halloween Celebration at Bottega Louie

2010-10-27T17:44:00.000-07:00

L.A. Downtown News recognizes Bottega Louie / 7th St. Restaurant Row

2010-10-14T15:06:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Downtown News reports an emerging "Restaurant Row" in downtown, L.A., lead by the opening of Bottega Louie in April 2009.

“Bottega Louie has almost been that beacon for Seventh Street, for restaurants and other retailers to say, ‘Look what we’ve done and come and join us,’” said Derrick Moore, vice president of brokerage services at real estate firm CB Richard Ellis, Moore.

Bottega Louie welcomes new businesses to the area and the continued revitalization of downtown, L.A.

Walk to Bottega Louie this weekend: cicLAvia

2010-10-08T14:27:00.000-07:00

From 10 AM - 3 PM on Sunday October 10th 2010 seven and a half miles of Los Angeles streets will be car-free. Explore the city on foot, skateboard, bicycle and stop by Bottega Louie for brunch this Sunday!

View the cicLAvia map to plan your route. The Grand Avenue parking lot and garage will be accessible to drivers.

For more event information please visit http://ciclavia.wordpress.com/

October is National Pizza Month

2010-10-04T17:52:00.000-07:00

Celebrate with a Bottega Louie pepperoni pie for $16.

Beat the Heatwave with Iced Vanilla Latte

2010-09-28T16:52:00.000-07:00

Downtown, L.A. is amid a record setting heatwave (113˚ on Monday). Cool off with a iced vanilla latte, a drink well complimented by Bottega Louie tartlets.

New End of Summer Menu

2010-09-14T15:34:00.001-07:00

GQ's 10 reasons why...Bottega Louie

2010-08-18T20:48:00.000-07:00

Summertime Lemonade

2010-08-13T17:17:00.000-07:00

Cool off with our fresh squeezed lemonade available at the restaurant, bar & market

Verrines in the Gourmet Market

2010-08-02T22:50:00.001-07:00

Coffee, Panna Cotta, Raspberry Lychee, Chocolate & Vanilla, Exotic
$5.50

New: Epi Bread

2010-07-25T09:26:00.001-07:00

Have you noticed something new on the dinner table at Bottega Louie? Our house-made Epi Bread prepared is by BL bakers each morning.

Vegetarian Club $12

2010-07-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

Our beautiful Vegetarian Club debuts today on the Weekend Brunch Menu.

Happy Fourth of July!

2010-06-29T20:55:00.000-07:00

For Dads

2010-06-19T15:56:00.001-07:00

We love you, Dads! Enjoy our Father's Day menu specials:

Lakers Macarons

2010-06-17T13:47:00.000-07:00

Bottega Louie welcomes sports fans from every city, but it's difficult to hide that we're cheering on the defending world champion Los Angeles Lakers in tonight's NBA final.

We're showing our spirit with special edition Bottega Louie Lakers macarons available in our Gourmet Market today only.

Summer Pastry Case Menu: June 12-13

2010-06-11T08:28:00.000-07:00

Click here to download the menu

Summer Indulgence

2010-06-08T21:47:00.000-07:00

Join Bottega Louie at Taste of the Nation

2010-06-02T15:56:00.000-07:00

June 6, 2010

1:00 - 4:00 PM
Media Park in Culver City
Corner of Venice Blvd. & Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Every spring and summer, thousands of the country’s most talented chefs and volunteers come together in 40 different locations to participate in Taste of the Nation. This premier culinary event is dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America by bringing together top chefs and restaurants to raise over $73 million for anti-hunger organizations.

This Sunday, Bottega Louie will host a table to support the “No Kid Hungry™, Share Our Strength’s campaign”. Come help to support by purchasing your tickets and coming by Media Park in Culver City between 1PM and 4PM!

Purchase your tickets here.

Weekend Pastry 5/22/10

2010-05-23T09:46:00.000-07:00

Rainy Day in Downton L.A.

2010-05-18T10:03:00.000-07:00

A trumpet player performs on the corner of 7th and Grand, just outside of Bottega Louie. Another rainy day in Downtown, L.A.

FLOATING MACARON DREAM

2010-05-11T22:25:00.000-07:00

THE UNITED STATES OF PIZZA: WHERE TO EAT PIZZA IN CALIFORNIA (PART 2 L.A.)

2010-05-07T23:03:00.000-07:00

As seen on Slice:
Haven't heard of Bottega Louie? That won't be the case for long. The folks behind this restaurant are planning a major and rapid expansion across the country. This massive restaurant—one that is housed in a beautiful space in downtown LA that used to be the flagship store for Brooks Brothers (really)—is the biggest success in the LA restaurant scene since, well, Mozza. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner draw hundreds of downtown business types and hipsters alike.

DEAR MOM:

2010-05-07T22:59:00.000-07:00

ON THE MAP - 7x7 SAN FRANCISCO

2010-05-04T22:09:00.000-07:00

...“lining the surrounding streets—are live-work lofts, each with banners announcing availability. Obviously, all these people have to eat, but is downtown the new West Hollywood, at least as far as dining is concerned?

Year-old Bottega Louie is banking on it. The 10,000-square-foot space is astonishing in scale—its soaring ceilings, acres of white marble and cranking open kitchen (not to mention the deafening decibel level) are somewhat stupefying. Especially if you happen to walk in just after Kate Bosworth is seated and the whole room is abuzz—and not in that NYC 'we know you’re a celebrity but we’re too cool to acknowledge it' way.”

Read the rest here.

ENTERING BOTTEGA LOUIE FROM 7th AVENUE

2010-05-01T20:25:00.000-07:00

GRAB A SLICE OF BOTTEGA LOUIE

2010-04-26T11:38:00.000-07:00

Slice’s article titled “The United States of Pizza: Where to Eat Pizza in California (Part 2, Southern California),” wrote about Bottega Louie stating:

“Haven’t heard of Bottega Louie? That won’t be the case for long. The folks behind this restaurant are planning a major and rapid expansion across the country...Breakfast, lunch and dinner draw hundreds of downtown business types and hipsters alike.”

Read the article in its entirety here.

GEMS OF DOWNTOWN L.A.

2010-04-22T14:48:00.000-07:00

The AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo is where museum professionals across the United States and 50 countries go to learn, share and connect with fellow colleagues. AAM posts a variety of places to see and experience to visitors, guests and recently declared that, “Whether or not you’re a foodie, a trip to L.A. isn’t complete without a mouthwatering, mmm-so-good, food experience. ...Hop on over to the Historic Core where Bottega Louie offers an Italian cuisine along with neon-colored macaroons.”

HUELL HOWSER STOPS BY BL

2010-04-19T12:35:00.000-07:00

Huell Howser has been described as having an “infectious upbeat spirit...” and as the “Best Good-News TV Newsperson” by both The New York Times & The Los Angeles Times. His series, “California’s Gold” is one of the longest running and most beloved series about California ever produced.

“Downtown with Huell Howser” is his series that breaks the mold by bringing viewers stories about the people and sights of downtown Los Angeles. Watch the preview of episode #115 titled “Discoveries” where we follow Huell’s downtown excursion to some of the city’s hot spots.

TAX DAY

2010-04-14T17:40:00.000-07:00

MAC ATTACK

2010-04-14T10:18:00.000-07:00

Savor a variety of Bottega Louie macarons all week long.

Friday through Sunday, taste & choose from all 12 flavors.

CUTTING EDGE KITCHENS

2010-04-07T11:09:00.000-07:00

A recent article from LA Downtown News declares that the only thing that unites restaurants in downtown is their diversity.

“In the last five years, Downtown Los Angeles has seen an explosion of new restaurants, with scores opening across the community. But since around the start of 2009, something else, something unexpected, has happened: A cutting-edge food scene has emerged, with a cadre of inventive chefs setting up shop and challenging each other.”

“You look at restaurants like The Gorbals, like Bottega Louie and the Lazy Ox; it’s very good food, very interesting food in extremely casual settings.”

An adventurous clientele adds to the perfect experience and dining that Downtown LA has to provide. One that Bottega Louie is very excited to be part of.

Read the article in its entirety here.

TORPEDO TAKES OFF

2010-04-07T10:58:00.001-07:00

The Los Angeles Times ‘Ring’ Survival Guide features Bottega Louie’s Torpedo sandwich, declaring that it “...will fill you up for at least five hours.”

Photo Credit: Stefano Paltera/For The Times

Read the article in its entirety here.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

2010-04-06T10:25:00.001-07:00

BOTTEGA LOUIE EASTER

2010-04-02T14:18:00.000-07:00

GOOD NEWS FOR CHOCOLATE-LOVERS

2010-04-02T10:21:00.000-07:00

A recent article featured on CNN Health declares that eating as little as a quarter of an ounce of chocolate each day may lower your risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. Coincidentally, this amount is equal to about one small Easter egg.

A study by Brian Buijsse and his colleagues followed nearly 20,000 people for an average of eight years and found that those who rarely ate chocolate had a 27% reduced risk of heart attack and stroke; versus those who ate the most chocolate, who had 48% reduced risk of heart attack and stroke.

CNN states that typically the benefits of chocolate come from flavonoids, mainly found in dark chocolate, not Easter eggs (usually made of milk chocolate). Luckily, Bottega Louie’s chocolate Easter egg selections provide you with a dark chocolate option.

Lower your blood pressure, improve blood vessel function, lower LDL and higher HDL. Do so by satisfying your sweet tooth with Bottega Louie chocolate eggs: making their debut this Easter holiday.

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME...

2010-04-01T17:08:00.000-07:00

The Downtown Breakfast Club is an organization of professionals whose main purpose is to recognize, foster and encourage the orderly and planned growth of Downtown Los Angeles. This type of professional interface encourages and supports sound principles of developing a better quality of life for Downtown Los Angeles (taken from The Downtown Breakfast Club website). Today, the Downtown Breakfast Club hosted its annual Roses and Lemons Awards ceremony.

Bottega Louie received the Best New Restaurant rose. Thank you for the gracious nod!

THE MAKING OF EASTER 2010 AT BOTTEGA LOUIE

2010-03-31T16:06:00.000-07:00

BOTTEGA LOUIE EASTER GIFT TRAY $45

2010-03-31T11:25:00.000-07:00

Sweeten the upcoming holiday weekend with an Easter Gift Tray.

NEW! THE PUR GHANA

2010-03-27T21:48:00.001-07:00

The Pur Ghana macaron has a chocolate/orange flavor profile with a very intense chocolate ganache made with Valrhona 68% Nyangbo Chocolate - cocoa beans completely from Ghana, on the coast of Africa. The cookie is flavored with essential orange oil, and has crushed cocoa nibs on the shell - to further enhance the flavor of the chocolate.

HOT SANDWICHES & SLIDERS

2010-03-23T12:15:00.000-07:00

FOR THE WINE LOVERS

2010-03-22T15:01:00.000-07:00

Eat: Los Angeles published an article putting together a helpful source for wine lovers: a corkage guide to L.A.-area restaurants. Bottega Louie’s complimentary corkage fee is the perfect excuse to add that unique touch to a fancy date or to please even the pickiest connoisseurs in a group setting.

View the corkage list in its entirety here.

St. Patrick's Day Menu

2010-03-17T17:57:00.000-07:00

NEW COCKTAIL FOR SPRING: THREE SEASONS

2010-03-16T14:54:00.000-07:00

Cucumber slices
2 Orange Slices
Splash of Lime Juice & Lemon Juice
Splash of Olive Brine
5 Mint Leaves
½ Oz Pimm's
1 ½ Oz Hendrick's Gin

Shake it up.
Top with Club Soda, Enjoy!

NOT A SHAM

2010-03-12T16:15:00.000-08:00

THE FLORIDITA COCKTAIL: A CUBAN CLASSIC

2010-03-10T14:58:00.000-08:00

1 ½ Oz White Rum
½ Oz Sweet Vermouth
¾ Oz Fresh Lime Juice
Splash of Simple Syrup
1 Bar Spoon of White Creme de Cacao
1 Bar Spoon of Grenadine

Shake it up!

Garnish with a lime slice, Enjoy.

MINIATURE PLANTS & FRESH FLORAL BOUQUETS

2010-03-09T18:54:00.000-08:00

This week our florist offers miniature potted ferns in a ceramic pots lined with moss, available in the Gourmet Market for $12. Plants are adorned with our Bottega Louie gift tag - the perfect housewarming gift or a lovely token for the quintessential hostess.

Fresh flower bouquets include orange Spray Roses, pink Rhinoculous, light yellow Alstroemeria and light blue Delphinium, $9 per bunch.

BOTTEGA LOUIE MONKEY BREAD

2010-03-03T12:55:00.000-08:00

Tasting Table is a free daily email that delivers the best of food and drink culture to adventurous eaters everywhere. Today, Tasting Table Los Angeles posted an article titled “Monkey See, Monkey Dough,” a feature on monkey bread. Read what Tasting Table had to say about Bottega Louie’s monkey bread:

“In addition to its sweet versions, Bottega Louie jumps on the pork bandwagon; Its puffy monkey bread is packed with Nueske’s smoky bacon and whole-grain mustard. Whatever is inside--bacon, chocolate or cinnamon--the fist-size, mushroom-shaped domes always have beautiful golden crusts and soft, buttery cores.”

Read the article in its entirety here.

St. Patrick's Day at Bottega Louie

2010-03-02T12:39:00.000-08:00

BOTTEGA LOUIE: LOS ANGELES BEST NEW RESTAURANTS

2010-03-01T15:27:00.001-08:00

“...creating a joint that can manage a section of Laker fans, a clutch of loft dwellers, and an encampment of USC frat brothers with room to spare for families on a night out. [...] The bright, cavernous room, clad in white tile and marble, feels of-the-moment downtown, but the menu glows with memories of the checkered-table-cloth restaurants of days past.”

BOTTEGA LOUIE PIZZA

2010-02-25T13:11:00.000-08:00

COCONUT MACARON $1.75

2010-02-23T21:50:00.000-08:00

Coconut - white coconut cookie, coconut ganache, contains rum

DOWNTOWNERS OF DISTINCTION

2010-02-22T10:53:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Downtown News posted a story highlighting businesses that enriched and altered downtown life. The article, breaking downtown into districts, proclaimed this year’s “Downtowners of Distinction” winners:

The Seventh Street Corridor

Winner: Bottega Louie

“... [Bottega Louie] is packed all the time, whether a weeknight, a weekend or for lunch or happy hour. The mostly Italian menu, including the shareable pizzas, lures the crowds and sparks foot traffic on the block. There are other benefits too, including the 250 jobs created by the bustling business. No one knows when the Brockman will get through its muddle, but whenever it does, residents will have one of the city’s best new restaurants at their doorstep.”

Read the article in its entirety here.

BOTTEGA LOUIE CAPPUCCINO $3

2010-02-18T11:56:00.000-08:00

Start your morning or end your day with a delicious blend that will surely melt away your worries.

BIG IMPACT LITTLE GIFT

2010-02-09T21:12:00.000-08:00

BOX OF 4 TRUFFLES
Passion Fruit, Coconut, Chocolate Raspberry, Vanilla
$8

LEMON RASPBERRY MACARON
$8

VALENTINE’S DAY AT BOTTEGA LOUIE

2010-02-09T09:59:00.000-08:00

Bottega Louie is proud to announce our video blog series. Learn what Bottega Louie has to offer for you and that special someone this upcoming weekend. Post a video reaction to our Facebook wall and you might get something special for yourself.

HAIKU WINNERS

2010-02-08T11:57:00.000-08:00

Oh sweet macaron

Your colors delight my eyes

Your taste thrills my tongue

- Tiffany

Bottega Louie’s

Confectioneries’ color

And taste blow my mind

- Jessie

Cushions of sweet air

Decadent, tantalizing

I desire you

- John

Pillowy ganache

Fluffy almond crusted tops

Crumbling as I bite

- Lauren

A sprinkle of bliss

In each macaron makes my

Tastebuds titillate

- Rohan

MAKER'S MARK TRUFFLE TASTING 2/6/10

2010-02-06T16:36:00.000-08:00

Join us tonight & indulge in a sample of Bottega Louie's newest truffle made with Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey, served with a sip of Maker's. Visit our Market Cart in the Café for a taste. Truffles will be available for purchase $8 per pack.

MACARON HAIKU

2010-02-04T09:46:00.000-08:00

Bottega Louie is launching its first contest of the year.

Display your creativity in the form of a Haiku about our macarons. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and relevance. Submit your Haikus as a comment to this post and please include your e-mail address and full name to be contacted if chosen. Bottega Louie will be selecting 5 winners who will receive a complimentary box of macarons from our Gourmet Market. Entries must be submitted by 6:00PM PT, February 5, 2010.

Click image below to read the official rules and regulations.

VALENTINE GIFTS

2010-02-01T20:44:00.000-08:00

VALENTINE GIFT TRAY
750ml Bottle of Moët Rosé, Four Piece Box of Truffles, Chocolate Bar, Sweetheart Candies, Champagne Bubbles, Grapefruit Sours, Marshmallows, Preserves, Large Macaron Box & Jordan Almonds
$150

LOUIE GIFT BAG
375ml Bottle of Moët Rosé, Louie Chocolate Bar, Four Piece Box of Truffles, Jordan Almonds & Small Macaron Box
$50

VALENTINE MACARONS
An assortment of Red, Pink & White Macarons in Rose, Vanilla, Strawberry & Raspberry flavors, packaged in our classic boxes & tied with ribbon
$9 Small Box / $23 Large Box

B.L. TRUFFLES
Box of four house made Coconut, Passion, Raspberry and Vanilla truffles
$8

VALENTINE’S DAY AT BOTTEGA LOUIE

2010-02-01T15:00:00.000-08:00

TALK OF THE TOWN

2010-01-26T10:24:00.000-08:00

Urbanspoon is the world’s leading provider of time-critical dining data. Urbanspoon’s website declares Bottega Louie in the top ten restaurants of Los Angeles’ “Talk of the Town” and in the top three “Best Fine Dining.” Find Bottega Louie on Urbanspoon’s iPhone or Blackberry application.

GRANOLA WITH DRIED FRUIT $7

2010-01-19T15:07:00.000-08:00

Pair your Bottega Louie Granola with Broguiere’s Milk ($5.75 per bottle)

Bottega Louie’s house-made granola, made with toasted oats and honey, contains dried fruit and a variety of nuts (dried cranberries, raisins, almonds & peanuts). It’s crunchy, healthy and is perfect with yogurt, milk, a hike or for an afternoon snack.

- Carolyn Nugent & Alen Ramos, Bottega Louie Executive Pastry Chefs

CAPRESE SALAD $12

2010-01-15T14:53:00.001-08:00

Tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil & Sicilian sea salt

Bored & Hungry : Bottega Louie Revisited

2010-01-11T10:19:00.000-08:00

BoredLA’s goal is to connect people from around the city by writing articles about the happenings in L.A. Their premise is to help the spiritless downtowner to find something awesome to do. BoredLA contributor, Genara, had this to say about Bottega Louie:

“I, very randomly, found myself downtown early one morning with a free hour so I stopped in for breakfast. I ordered the Farmer’s Market breakfast ($11); it seemed just restrained and virtuous enough to kick-start my day at such an ungodly hour. It was indeed, and so much more. Who would have thought that a simple preparation of poached egg, some market vegetables, and a smidgen of shaved parmesan could be so satisfying and, in a word, perfect?”

Read the rest of Genara’s entry.

BOTTEGA LOUIE FEATURED ON ROC4LIFE

2010-01-07T16:40:00.000-08:00

Launched off of the meteoric success of co-founder, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, The ROC represents a borderless, global lifestyle. In March 2009, Rocawear launched its first social networking site, Roc4Life offering style news, music, fashion and cultural connections.

A recent editorial on Roc4Life describes Bottega Louie as “a really hot new place in Downtown Los Angeles [...] Downtown is re-energizing, rapidly becoming the place to be.”

Read the original post here.

BREAKFAST AT BOTTEGA LOUIE

2010-01-06T16:00:00.000-08:00

Downtownster blogger and author, Stan Lerner, posts a short story titled “Breakfast At Bottega Louie.” Lerner states that this piece not only introduced a whole new literary experience to the world of blogging, it made a very good restaurant famous. So it should come as no surprise that this groundbreaking blog made the Ten Best List.

Foreward by Stan Lerner:

The following short story “Breakfast At Bottega Louie” is a work of fiction, written as a novella, meant to give the blog reader a unique literary experience. In essence “Breakfast At Bottega Louie” is a love story that examines the intersection and repair of two broken lives.

Read the story in its entirety here.

LAist : POACHED EGG FOR BREAKFAST

2010-01-03T10:17:00.000-08:00

“...From Downtown's Bottega Louie, an eatery that not only wins our hearts for their food--like their delicious panini offered up at the Great Chefs of LA event, but earlier this year took home top honors in the 4th annual 2009 Restaurant Design Awards presented by American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA/LA).

Here our Lifestyle Editor Julie Wolfson shares with us this breakfast dish: Poached eggs, haricots verts, potatoes, golden baby beets, shitake mushrooms, tomatoes & Reggiano parmesan. We say: Hello, gorgeous!”

Read the rest here

A LEISURELY NEW YEAR’S EVE AT BOTTEGA LOUIE

2009-12-29T10:00:00.000-08:00