Tar Pit Mark Peel & Roy Choi Mashup!

Ok, so being fans of the Kogi truck and Campanile etc. Mrs. Marvin and I jumped at the chance to go to this leap year special mashup. Our reservation was early and we were one of the first few tables. We had no idea what to expect and we were not disappointed. The friendly staff greeted us warmly and we were seated in a spacious corner booth. Nice.
I started with a signature cocktail; The Viva La Raza. It combined Jalapeño infused tequila, passion fruit juice, lime, agave and smoke. It was unusual and tasty. So, good I had another and shared sips with the Mrs. as we talked about it and perused the menu.
Next, The Uni Abalone Felony risotto with Cracked-Out vinaigrette. It came with an egg yolk to stir in and was decadently rich and almost unbelievably good! Easily, the best risotto I've ever had. We also ordered the burger which was PERFECTLY cooked with grilled onions, homemade pickles and aged cheddar. This was a no frills burger that had it right where it counts. Delicious. Sides were hot crispy fries and deeply savory greens with bacon. We shared bites of everything and toasted our good luck. We even chatted with Mark Peel. Awesome.