seasoned to perfection and served chilled. For dinner, I chose the Blackened Salmon, covered with Creole spices and served with mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables. The salmon was tender, moist, and the spices were flavorful but not too spicy. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy, and I especially enjoyed the fresh vegetables, which included cauliflower, carrots and zucchini-a tasty combination. My guests ordered the Grilled Chicken with Adobo Sauce, and the Chicken Tayabe. The chicken with Adobo Sauce was moist and juicy bone-in chicken covered with sauce that had a spicy kick to it. It was topped with caramelized carrots, chickpeas, and zucchini, and was served over a generous bed of buttermilk mashed potatoes. The Chicken Tayabe won the prize for presentation, and we all marveled at how delicious it looked when it was served. This entrée consisted of Chicken strips seasoned with Mediterranean spices, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and caramelized onions, served over yummy hummus with baba ghannouj, dolmas, and lavash bread. My guest enjoyed the fresh, light and tangy taste of her meal, and how the flavors complimented one another. All three of these entrees are highly recommended! we all decided to try a little dessert. At the time of this review, the desserts offered were not made on-site, but will be soon. Nevertheless, the desserts we selected were the perfect ending to excellent meals. we tried three of the four offerings—Tiramisu, Fresh Strawberries and Cream, and the Spiced Peach Cake, which was my personal choice. The cake really didn’t taste “peachy”—rather like pear. But it was light and refreshing, and accompanied by the richest, most flavorful vanilla ice cream I’ve ever tasted! Leila by the Bay is currently open for dinner 7 days a week until 10:00pm. Thursdays through Sundays a brunch/lunch menu is served starting at 11:00am, which features a selection of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and wraps. Leila’s also host Happy Hour on selected days from 4pm to 7pm, with specially priced cocktails and appetizers. All menu items offered by Leila by the Bay are available for take-out, but you should definitely take the opportunity to relax and enjoy Leila’s dining room or patio. As the popularity of this venue increases, you may want to consider making reservations, especially if you want to enjoy the patio seating and bay views. Leila’s will also accommodate large parties with advance notice. Sam and Moses are passionate about supporting and serving the local community, and are committed to making their customers’ dining experiences memorable and enjoyable. As you consider dining options for your next special occasion, a casual mid-week dinner, or if you’re simply looking for a local venue to have drinks and appetizers with friends, make sure that Leila by the Bay is at the top of your list. SPICed PeACH CAKe BLACKeNed SALMoN
Contra Costa Marketplace - Nov 2014
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