Go On Brush Your Shoulders Off

I have written about The Bazaar before. Pretty much every major publication in the US has been writing about The Bazaar and the GLORIOUS food created by the hottest chef of the moment Chef José Andrés . The LA Times gave The Bazaar the first FOUR STAR review it has given ANY restaurant since 2005, the night the LA Times writes about in their review was the very first time I went to the Bazaar and blogged about Flo-Rida and P. Diddy, etc being there. Last night was my 4th time dining there and without a doubt one of the most unforgettable visits.

I am that girl that knows where you should eat, what to order, where to be seated, who should serve you, and the girl that can get reservations at the most impossible and impressive restaurants. I pride myself on this. Food is what I do, it's what I know, it's what I love. Making a name for yourself in a town full of people who think they are important is not an easy task and I FINALLY have crossed the threshold into V.I.P. territory at The Bazaar. After 3 visits that were amazing and wonderful, yet lacking the VIP amenities such as the offer of the famous "Dragon's Breath" - they now know my name and know that I mean business.

As soon as the Manager saw me last night, he said "Welcome back Ringleader, we're so happy to have one of our regulars back for dinner this evening." I replied "I'm SO HAPPY you finally KNOW ME over here! I mean I'm here every week.." I kid you not, the manager then HIGH FIVED ME! I request a specific dining room EACH TIME I dine there and so far they have NEVER honored my request but NOT last night! Last night they took my party to the famous Rojo Room and our table was the first table right in front of the open air kitchen. In my opinion, the best seat in the house, which also happened to be sitting next to Bobby Flay and right in front of famous Top Chef contestants at work in the kitchen. I also fell in love with Chef Ruben Garcia who I plan to stalk myself into a relationship with...

We drank and dined like the champion eaters we are. My favorite server even came by the table to chat with us and thank me for sending a group of people to dine with her on Wednesday night, said server also knew me by name and knows that I am referring business her way. The night was going famously, I even managed to snap a picture with the head chef and told him how much I am in love with The Bazaar. Things couldn't have been going any better!

At this point, we found out that Fox 11 news was going to film a live segment about the restaurant, we also saw them pulling out the cart and supplies needed to make the Dragon's Breath special menu item which is reserved for celebs, VIP's, and news stories. I just KNEW I had to make the move and get us some Dragon's Breath, after all that is the only thing left to conquer at the Bazaar and this was my night.

I called my new husband Ruben over to our table and proceeded to ask him if he is the one that makes the Dragon's Breath, because I NEED to have it. Oh and because he's hot and I wanted to introduce myself. He straight up looked me in the eye and said "You want the Dragon's Breath? I will make it for you." He then looked around the table and said "All of you want to try it?" And that was that, WE WERE GETTING IT! We have officially arrived bitches!! He then tells us he has to go film the segment for the news and will make it for us when they are done shooting. I basically creme in my panties and text/email/facebook everyone I know to let them know that I have in fact, won. Now all that is left for me to do is go to the moon and I can die happy.

They tape the segment and when Chef Andres gets to the Dragon's Breath, he tells the stupid Anchorwoman broad Jane Yamamoto how to eat it. "Chew, chew, SWALLOW" and watch the smoke come out of your nose. Well this stupid idiot managed to friggin choke and the chef was NOT pleased. After the camera's stopped rolling he said "That was THE LAST TIME I'm going to make the Dragon's breath, I'm DONE!"

WTF? He must be kidding. I know the dragon's breath is a spectacle and he must hate that EVERYONE asks for it once they see someone else having it. But, I mean, I got promised the dragon's breath! I hope my hot husband Ruben will still make it??? So we wait around for about 10 more minutes and the Maitre D comes to our table and says:

"I apologize, I know Ruben said he would make the dragon's breath for you, and he really wants to make it but the Chef was not happy with what happened on camera. He said he is never making it again. I know you really wanted it but it's just not going to happen tonight, he won't even let Ruben make it. I know you are regulars here and please ask for me by name. Next time you come I will beg Chef Andres to please make it for you. I'm so sorry."

Needless to say my hopes and dreams came crashing down and the bottom of my soul hurt just a tad. I was so excited to FINALLY try it and now, I'm not. Oh well, I got over it and before we left, ShamWow and I stopped off at the kitchen to say goodbye to Chef Ruben Hottness, he came out and apologized again and told us to come back and see him, he said maybe next time he can do it and I just know there is NO WAY in hell he is going to forget us!

Below is the video from Fox 11 News that they shot last night. At the 2:37 mark the camera is all over our table. We're the 4 girls and one bald guy at the right side of table, I'm wearing a black dress and texting away on my Blackberry, like always. This restaurant is the SHIT! Tell me that you don't get hungry looking at all that glorious food??

View the video direct from Fox News Website.

Me and Chef José Andrés FTW