David believes in professional service to help the client have an enjoyable food and wine experience without stuffy snobbish attitudes. BIN is all about flavors. From the 57 wines by the glass to '82 Ch. Mouton Rothchild to our incredible menu, aficionados and beginners will enjoy attentive, passionate service.
Only at BIN 8945 will you find aged wines from the owner's temperature/humidity controlled cellar at reasonable prices served in the correct glassware at the correct temperature and handled by professional people who thrive on your enjoyment.
Contact BIN 8945 eMail: info@bin8945.com
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From the June 20, 2006 Daily Candy
Feature: BIN Around the World
You're as accepting of the "No Shirt, No Shoes, No problem" policy as the next barefoot contessa, but more often than not you crave "Jackets Required" cuisine. For the best of both, try David Haskell's BIN 8945, where the fare is first-rate but not hoity-toity.
The menu, full of haute ingredients and classic techniques, is anchored by chef Matt Carpenter's Caribbean and North African staples, such as his mom's rice and peas and his aunt's raisin duff cake. Start with one of the daily ceviches served with house-made corn nuts and duck fat-popped popcorn, oysters on the half shell, or fried Fanny Bays with Cuban mojo. Small plates like chicken kofta start at $8 and go up to include entrees like blackened catfish with citrus risotto and pan-roasted mussels with coconut curry and sausage.
And don't neglect the worldly wine list (check out Portugal), featuring more than 50 by-the-glass options and more than 450 labels. Though the kitchen doesn't close until 1:30 a.m., sidewalk seating is prime summer real estate for Boystown people watching, so calling ahead is a good idea.
Also known as the "No Reservations, Shit Out of Luck" rule.
BIN 8945, 8945 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 310.550.8945
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