{"id":16342,"date":"2014-11-19T08:16:23","date_gmt":"2014-11-19T08:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/itsnotaboutme.tv\/news\/?p=16342"},"modified":"2014-11-19T08:16:23","modified_gmt":"2014-11-19T08:16:23","slug":"diningparty-solita-tacos-margaritas-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsnotaboutme.tv\/news\/diningparty-solita-tacos-margaritas-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"DINING\/PARTY: SOLITA TACOS & MARGARITAS PREVIEW"},"content":{"rendered":"

SOLITA TACOS & MARGARITAS PREVIEW<\/h1>\n

Here’s something you guys may not know about me: I love discovering new malls, especially at this time of year, when everything’s so pretty. The more away from basic LA they are, the better.<\/p>\n

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Atmosphere at Solita. Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n

So, when I was invited to a pre-opening private dinner at Solita, in Valencia Town Center last week, I was there. I’m glad I have a least one partner in crime, Alice, who doesn’t think that driving to Valencia is a day trip, because it is not! I did a movie in that area a few years ago, so I drove to the set every day, and it was no big deal. (It was a western<\/em>! Don’t ask. There are a lot of ranches in the area.) I only wish I had Solita to go to on my lunch break! Or after a hard day of being held hostage in a bank. (My character, not me personally.) You know the crew all needed a margarita after those<\/em> scenes!<\/p>\n

The area is easy, the mall is a beautiful outdoor one, and the food at Solita is delicious! (And<\/em> we also got to stop at several fun places along the way; we had our hair and nails done, and found the greatest make-up at a store we don’t have anywhere near where we live!)<\/p>\n

The best part was that we were literally the first group to experience this brand new eatery! I loved that!<\/p>\n

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Some of the buffet items. Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

I also loved the high-top tables with banquet seating and stools. (There are a few normal tables for folks like my mother was, who thought she’d get a nose bleed from sitting high up in an SUV!) I noticed that there’s a fireplace in what will be a private party room when needed.<\/p>\n

Since this was a private tasting, we didn’t order off the menu; rather, they passed a few tidbits that they expect to be their most popular, and also set-up a few along a buffet. We really enjoyed all the dishes we tried.<\/p>\n

My absolute favorite was the seasoned ear of corn. I chose to eat mine typewriter-style, but for those of you who are more genteel, (or on a first date,) the servers will saw-off the kernels with a sharp knife right in front of you! I don’t know what they sprinkled on it, but it was perf.<\/p>\n

\"rsz_img_5183\"<\/a>Alice said she liked that “the guacamole was served inside a\u00a0flakey tostada,” and that the guac itself was “smooth, not chunky.”\u00a0 She also\u00a0was a fan of the chili relleno which she said was “cheesy and not very spicy,” which was just her style.\u00a0And we both enjoyed the flavorful tapas-sized soft tacos, and the “very tasty” “lazy” (their word, no Alice’s) chicken\u00a0enchiladas that came with “delish” rice.<\/p>\n

The whole assemblage seemed to like the dessert, which was\u00a0deep-fried ice cream topped with lots of coconut, and drizzled with chocolate sauce.<\/p>\n

Since drinks are a big part of the attraction at Solita, Alice tried a couple.\u00a0 She “loved the tequila horchata drink; it’s like a white Russian,\u201d but Mexican-style.<\/p>\n

I have to admit that we were so busy with the passed foods and side buffet choices that I didn’t get to check-out their regular menu. But I hope to do a real review as soon as I can find the time. And when I need some more make-up from that very interesting area!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SOLITA TACOS & MARGARITAS PREVIEW Here’s something you guys may not know about me: I love discovering new malls, especially at this time of year, when everything’s so pretty. The more away from basic LA they are, the better. So, when I was invited to a pre-opening private dinner at Solita, in Valencia Town Center<\/p>\n

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