Dining in LA-My Best Bite of the Week: S’mores from Superba

I’ve had Superba Snack Bar near the top of my Restaurant List for some time now.  I have read all about the pasta and small “snack” plates at this cozy little spot on Rose Avenue in Venice Beach, but just never seemed to get that direction.  I was hoping to go for brunch someday, but ended up taking a little lunch break mid-week to meet a new friend there.  I found out she also keeps a Restaurant List and when we compared notes we realized we had many of the same.  Being a fellow South Bay’er, we decided to stick somewhat close to home and try Superba.

Kris had made reservations although on this particular Thursday there were plenty of seats at lunchtime.  I understand evenings are a different story.  We both ordered pasta, as Superba and Chef Jason Neroni are known for their house made pastas.  She opted for a spicier tomato sauce with pulled pork and I got the carbonara with a poached egg.  The pasta was good, and there was enough to take home for seconds.  But I had heard from a fellow chocolate-lover about their chocolate pudding, so I asked about it.  It’s a chocolate budino layered with a sprinkling of sea salt, graham cracker crumbs and homemade toasted marshmallow fluff.  It was perfection in a mason jar, and while I was happy to share, I could have eaten one all on my own.  So, there you have it, the S’mores at Superba Snack Bar are declared my best bite of the week!