For the upcoming holiday, I've planned a whole new type of Easter hunt for you. Instead of eggs, we're "hunting wabbits" – as Elmer Fudd famously said.
The Blind Rabbit is a speakeasy located in the Anaheim Packing District. It's so secretive, their website doesn't list a phone number, and only coordinates are given for the address.
It shares a kitchen with The Iron Press – that's your 1st clue – with dishes literally passed down via chute from upstairs. To the naked eye, The Blind Rabbit's door doesn't really look like one. But if you look real close, you'll find a tiny black rabbit figurine.
Once you step inside, the first thing you'll see is, well, barely anything because the lighting is so dim. But that adds to the charm of the bygone era of the speakeasy. The restaurant is as tiny as a rabbit hole. So, if you plan on going, I highly recommend making reservations well in advance. But very few, like me, just might have the luck of a rabbit's foot and score a spot upon walking in, thanks to someone's prior cancellation.
The Blind Rabbit asks that you don't use a camera flash. Because of that, and our last-minute seating at the bar, the pictures were too hard to decipher, so you're just gonna have to trust me on this "Blind Taste Test".
The Grubdown:
- sinfully rich, savory 'n creamy, Duck Confit Mac & Cheese with Shredded Duck, Three Cheese Bechamel Sauce & Truffle Essence $15
- sweet 'n salty, one of the best I've had, Brussel Sprouts with Pecorino Romano, and Cherry Coke & Strawberry Balsamic Reduction $11
- a bit heavy after ordering above two dishes, but loved & wanted more sauce, Braised Beef Shank with Au Jus, Mashed Potatoes & Citrusy Mojo Sauce $22
The food is rich and indulgent.
The service is friendly and informative. Tell the bartender what spirits you like and not only will they make you a custom cocktail, but also give you the recipe.
And, keeping with the Speakeasy standards, there are rules to abide by: no baseball caps, shorts, flip flops, or logo T-shirts, no PDA, no camera flashes, and no one under 21 allowed.
Hoppy Easter & Hoppy Hunting!
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