The Church Key - Sunset Blvd. - West Hollywod, CA

Imagine new modern meets the late 60s Pan Am era. The girls and I found this gem during our last DineLA adventure. You are provided with a base menu with both small and large plates, but if I were to return I would order one or two things off of there for the table and then keep the extra stomach space open for the carts. Magical food carts ranging from sushi to mini fish tacos to bread assortments and adult otter pops, these mobile kitchens flow throughout the dining room as they will surely tempt your tastebuds. The kicker is that all these tiny delicacies are sold as A la carte items, so beware, as they will raise your bill quite quickly. They give each table a fun "Church Key Passport" and stamp it with the price per item you take throughout your delectable journey. Good place to go with a group of 3-6 so you can try more items and cut down the cost.

 Front Entrance, look closely so not to miss it.

 Entry way, adorable decor, loving the white brick.

Very creative heart mosaic and graffiti fire place, with sneak peaks into main dining room/bar.

Classy Cocktails and Rustic Ware.

Passport for traveling food carts.

Steak with Pickled Tomato Chimmichuri Sauce, Potato Shallot Cake, and Jalapeño Creamed Corn.

Tapioca Crusted Tai Snapper with Broccoli Rabe, Sushi Rice Cake and a White Soy Vinaigrette

Delicious Brioche Doughnuts with Coffee Ice Cream

        For full menu visit: The Church Key Website

• Cuisine: American, Dim Sum, Cocktails

• Favorite Food Items: Steak with Chimmichurri and Asparagus with Fried Egg

• Price: $$$/$$$$ - As mentioned before, this place can get pretty pricey depending on how you play it. Main dish food items range from $16-$80 for salads, steak, fish, poultry, etc. Dim Sum style items roughly $5 and up. 

• Ambience:  Very modern style with clean white brick walls, while at the same time giving off a vintage "loft" feel.  Trendy and cozy seating options with pull out chairs as well as sofas to dine in comfort.

• Dress Code: Trendy-Formal. I would feel out of place if I didn't guss it up a little, I know its west Hollywood so I'm sure you could get away with the starving hipster look as well, but I wouldn't go that route personally. Leave the flip flops and graphic T's at home. 

• Shell's Rating: 4 out of 5 - This place has a wide variety of foods with unique flavors and combinations. I loved the food cart idea as well as the main dish options. Fun place for a girls night out, group dinner, or romantic dinner date. Good location only miles from exciting pre/post dinner attractions and hotel options.