Akasha's doggy treats.
OK, obviously I didn’t eat the doggy treats made by Akasha Richmond of Akasha in Culver City, although I bet I could and I’d be fine since they’re made with peanut butter, honey, oats, brown rice flour and peanuts. Yup, I could so eat that! But no, Akasha gave the treats to my dog Mya who looovvved them.
The gluten-free biscuits are made at Akasha’s bakery in the restaurant and she sells two flavors — oatmeal-peanut butter ”cookies” and cornmeal dog bones — at two for $1. You can pick up a bag in the cafe area.
Akasha doesn’t have a dog of her own, rather she has three cats, but she still loves canines and when she came across the recipes for dog biscuits in a cookbook she felt compelled to make them. I’m so glad she did.
When we visited her at the restaurant this past Sunday she fed them to Mya who instantly became her best friend, staring after Akasha every time she got up just in case she was really getting up to get more biscuits. My doggy totally loved them.
The dog bones come in two sizes — small and large — which I just fed to Mya in one sitting since they’re kinda tough to break in half. But the peanut butter cookie I broke up into bits since it’s softer and moist like a regular cookie. Man, they look good. I might have to give ‘em a taste myself.
Akasha
9543 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, California 90232 (map)
(310) 845-1700
Awesomeness! And FINALLY! A dinner that pairs food with not wine or beer but cocktails! I’m so excited! Chef Akasha Richmond of Culver City’s Akasha Restaurant, along with Litty Mathews and Melkon Khosrovian — the owners/creators of Tru Organic Spirits — is behind this very special and rarely seen food event.
Chef Akasha, a fan of Eastern cuisine, will present four Indian courses which are then paired with a Tru Organic cocktail that complements its bold spices and strong flavors. Nommy!
The menu:
- Reception Cocktail: Spicy Mixed Nuts with Chat Masala
Passion Fruit Martini with Chile, Candied Ginger Vodka & Hibiscus
- Snacks:Farmer’s Market Vegetable & Paneer Pakoras, Yellow Mung Bean & Spinach Croquettes, Mint & Green Chile Chutney / Roasted Coconut Chutney / Tomato-Apple Chutney, Scallion & Ginger Raita
Malabar Gin & Tonic with Litty’s Home Grown Curry Leaves
- Salad: Garbanzo Chat Salad with Tomato, Cucumber & Pomegranate
Ginger Martini with Lime, Cilantro & Agave
- Mains – Served Family Style: Kerala Chicken Curry with Balinese Pepper & Yogurt on Spicy Weiser Pumpkin Puree, Okra Curry with Mango Powder & Pear Tomatoes, Yard-Long Beans with Ginger & Garam Masala, Yellow Lentil Dal with Curry Leaves & Mustard Seed, Pink Burmese Rice Pilaf with Himalayan Raisins, Almonds & Pistachios, Smokey Eggplant Raita & Local Mango Chutney
Malabar Mary with Tomato Water & Pickled Cucumber
- Tru Spirits Infused Desserts: Mango Lassi Sherbet / Vanilla Tru & Lime Sorbet / Ginger Tru & Jasmine Ice Cream, Pistachio & Goji Berry Biscotti, Cardamom Shortbread or Akasha’s Homemade Ginger & Black Pepper Chai
The best part is that you get all that for only $45, plus gratuity and tax! A deal considering cocktails are usually $10-plus and you get four of them here plus yummy food.
Make your reservations asap as these things book up fast. And I’m thinking especially this one because it’s so special. Food and cocktail pairing, come on! Call (310) 845-1700.
I went to the last event which paired Unibroue beer with food and it was not only a tasty good time but so much fun.
EVENT: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 at 7:30pm
Akasha Restaurant
9543 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, California 90232 (map)
Reservations: (310) 845-1700
Twitter: @AkashaRichmond
