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Hollywood Brown Derby

Many of my vacations are restaurant-driven, and this classy joint is one of my favorites. A tidy version of its namesake in the "real" Tinseltown, including the caricatures of the famous along most of the walls, The Derby's specialty is the Cobb Salad--and no other salad is quite a filling. I mean, this baby is huge! With chopped lettuce and parsley, boiled eggs, bleu cheese, ham, bacon, and more, the salad is tossed at your table by your server. Other great entrees are steak, chicken and vegetarian dishes. My favorite appetizer is the coconut fried shrimp; it's to die for! I just wish the chef would include a dinner-size sampling on the evening menu. Many guests rave about The Derby's grapefruit cake, too--so save room for dessert.

As you wait to be seated, take a quick look at the lighting fixtures in the waiting area.
 Indeed, you'll find a real Hollywood brown (bronze) derby.

Dann and Josh show off their entrees--the famous Cobb Salad and Grilled New York Strip Steak - 
marinated in dark ale with three sauces and mashed boniato.

A close-up of Josh's steak, cooked medium rare.

Dann enjoyed Coconut Shrimp with Frisee, bean thread noodles, mandarin 
orange salad, and minted citrus soy dipping sauce as an appetizer.

There's nothing better than the Happiest Celebration on Earth! dessert, featuring orange 
chocolate impression of the Stunt Show Spectacular with pinot noir reduction

Wide shot of the Hollywood Brown Derby just before the lunch rush.