Restaurant 917

We had stuff to do in El Segundo, so the wife made reservations for lunch. I recommend reservations for lunch, even on a Tuesday. Service was a little slow for me but my European wife felt it was just fine. Go figure. Pretzel bread came with Porsche shaped butter. Nice touch, and the only Porsche *I* can afford. We shared the charcuterie plate. Nice variety of meats and cheeses. Amount was about right, too. Next, we both had the 917 burger. It was very good. Comes with fries. I ordered medium well and it was just like I like it - pink in the middle but not too pink. I must be getting old because I had to take half home. I look forward to it later. The wife had the 901 cocktail. Whiskey based with other stuff. She liked it and she doesn't like many drinks. We got a window table overlooking the Porsche test track. Over on the left, you can see the statue that used to hold a golf club for the par 3 course that used to be here next to the 405. Bottom line: Expensive, but worth it, imo. Beautiful view, good food, free parking, free show of new Porsche owners on the track. A good time was had by all - except for that guy who spun out on the wet curve!