In the foodie world, garnishes are often taken with a grain of salt – that is to say, many foodies believe that if it’s on the plate or in the glass, you should be able to eat or drink it. Gone are the days of the limp leaf of lettuce, the shriveled parsley, and the faded wheel of lemon. Nowadays, if you want to garnish a plate or cocktail, you better be able to eat it. Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks understands the concept better than most.
A traditional Mexican restaurant serving family Mexican fare for over 60 years, Casa Vega once served the Old Hollywood Elite, like Cary Grant and Marlon Brando. Now, the establishment hosts celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Selena Gomez almost daily. As times have changed, so has the restaurant’s approach to how dishes are plated.
Perhaps the best example is that of Casa Vega’s micheladas and bloody marys. Traditionally a mixture of beer or vodka, seasonings, and tomato juice, Casa Vega takes the process one step higher and garnishes its bloody marys with an actual tiny taco on National Taco Day. No worries about useless garnishes here – Casa Vega’s tiny tacos are an example to be followed in the culinary world.
Casa Vega Prominent Mexican Restaurant 