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Drinks and desert at Gracias Madre was the perfect end to a rather interesting evening in West Hollywood
After a trash experience of lapses in service at neighboring restaurant Great White Melrose, Ted and I were in desperate need for a pick me up to save the night. So, I suggested we have dessert at Gracias Madre.
Taking a seat at the bar, I immediately felt sense of release and relief. It felt so good to clean the previous experiences of dinner from our mind and enjoy something new.
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Chandler, our bartender for the evening, listened to us and empathized. We conversed about the challenges between serving and being a server, and the respect that’s assumed between the exchange.
Feeling like a weight was taken off my spirit and happy again, I ordered the NOLONCHE (hibiscus, prickly pear, lime). Ted and I split the CHURROS (cinnamon, sugar, housemade dulce de leche, vanilla gelato, fresh berries).
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Both were delicious. But, I think what made the Nolonche so cool and refreshing and the churros so good was the change in scenery and vibe. The right service really does complete a meal.
Now, I’ve previously been to Gracias Madre various times before. Every time has been outstanding. It’s high quality vegetarian food, crafted with great ingredients in a smartly designed space.
With good food, great drinks and great service -what more can you ask for in West Hollywood?
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Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose AvenueWest Hollywood, California 90069