Mussel Head

Not quite Muscle Beach, but they are still from the ocean. They come from Carlsbad.

The search for the best mussels is a large search indeed and probably will continue for a long time. But so far I think I found a good bet. They are the best I have had yet. 

I used to think that the best mussels were up at a brewhouse in San Francisco, called Magnolia Pub & Brewery. But then, I found a gem in a familiar spot I have mentioned before that topped those great mussels I had at Magnolias. Anisette Brasserie in Santa Monica, CA has the most astounding pile of green-lipped mussels I have ever seen. There must have been 35-45 of them in the cast iron serving dish they came out in. Imbued with garlic, butter and other tasty touches, they made my day. They came with a stack of fries to dip into the rich, heavenly seafood and butter broth. I liked this French twist. This dish alone makes this place worth going to. 

I can recommend this dish to anyone who loves mussels and stand behind my claim. Go forth and mussel thyself!