Square One

A neighborhood fave for brunch is Square One. With an organic and locally grown menu you can't go wrong here. All the food is filling, fresh and delish! I would recommend trying their brioche french toast with a large Intelligentsia coffee and maybe a side of these cheddar bacon grits. It gets pretty busy here on the weekends so be ready to wait for a table. Worth the wait though!
PS- We're dressed up cause we just came from a wedding. We're not always so fancy. 


Square One
4854 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323.661.1390
www.squareonedining.com

Fig & Olive

Words to describe Fig & Olive: cool, crisp, clean, fresh, airy, bright, light, relaxing. The high ceilings, white walls and an abundance of rosemary plants create an atmosphere unlike any other restaurant I've been to. I felt like I was on vacation. A small hustle and bustle and a 50 ft bar make it a place to have fun too. We went for brunch, but I'll definitely go back to try some other menu items.

FIG & OLIVE

8490 Melrose Pl

West Hollywood, CA 90069

(310) 360-9100

http://www.figandolive.com/locations-reservation/melrose-place/

Brunch @ AOC

The ladies who brunch

duck confit and wild mushroom hash with
poached eggs and aged balsamic

hangar steak and eggs - over artichoke hash
with black olive hollandaise

soft-scrambled eggs with fontina,
crème fraîche and chives

toasted brioche with gruyère, prosciutto,
frisée and egg

Better known as a place to go for fine wine and dinner, AOC is now serving up my favorite meal, BRUNCH! I couldn't believe how delicious this food was. The menu is divine, serving things like wood oven baked pancake with blueberries, pistachio and candied meyer lemon; and wood oven baked frittata with hook's cheddar, young broccoli and gremolata (no idea what that is). I can't wait to go back and try it all! Do yourself a favor and check this place out, and don't forget to order their grilled berry bread and butter!

AOC

8022 West Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-6359

www.aocwinebar.com

Off Vine

What better way to eat comfort food than in the comfort of a home. This converted old hollywood house built in 1908 is now an adorable restaurant that serves nothing but comfort food. I went there for weekend brunch but I can't wait to go back for dinner. For starters, they bring out homemade banana bread. I know, brilliant. For brunch I had their breakfast pasta: rotelli, turkey sausage, eggs, mushrooms, parsley, garlic, mozzarella & olive oil. Andy had the veggie breakfast burrito. We finished it off with warm, sticky cinnamon buns. Highly recommended!

Off Vine

6263 Leland Way
Los Angeles, CA 90028-8207
(323) 962-1900

www.offvine.com

LA Mill Coffee

If you LOVE coffee, you MUST go here. LA Mill is one of my favorite places to tell friends to check out. They have a list of coffee from around the globe that can be prepared a number of ways...I don't know what they're called but they're all great!! Ask for the one that looks like "the science experiment." There's a Bunsen burner of sorts involved. Also, their food here is good. :)

LA Mill Coffee

1636 Silver Lake Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

www.lamillcoffee.com

Desert Rose

So, I know this place is a Mediterranean restaurant but I only went here for breakfast...so that's all I can discuss. My food was great. Just a chocolate croissant, a fruit plate and a latte but it was delish. I really liked the laid-back vibe in here. There's a large terrace for outdoor dining on a beautiful day, otherwise you can eat inside and catch the latest soccer game on tv. I'm definitely gonna go back for lunch one day. I wanna try the grilled vegetable panini! They also have a vegan menu :)

Desert Rose

1700 North Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027-4419

www.desertroserestaurant.com

Original Pantry

This is one of the strangest eating experience I've ever had. This diner in Downtown LA feels like it hasn't changed since the day it opened. Accepting cash only, with no menus, only food options printed all over the walls and open 24 hours, this place is like stepping back in time, specifically 1924... a much simpler time. Coleslaw is served as a side with every order. YUM! We ordered ribs, the pulled pork sandwich, the roast beef dinner and a good ol' NY steak. Besides the strange sweaty man that spent the entire time we were there going in and out of the bathroom, this was a pretty cool place! I'd definitely go back.

The Original Pantry Cafe
877 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90017
www.pantrycafe.com

Larchmont Bungalow

My best friend works down the street from this place, so we we're there a lot. Their menu is pretty extensive, so anything you're craving they'll most likely have. Larchmont Bungalow is a new restaurant in my favorite part of town. Their indoor/outdoor seating and delicious coffee are just some of the reasons to check this place out. It's got a vibe similar to Urth Cafe for those of you familiar with that place. Some of my favorite dishes there are their breakfast sandwich, fish tacos and their stir fry vegetables.

So check it out, and don't forget to order a slice of Princess Cake!

Larchmont Bungalow

107 N. Larchmont Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90004

www.larchmontbungalow.com

Figaro

mussels and french fries

ravioli

scallops

steak tartare

salmon

My sister said you can tell if a restaurant is French if they have tiny tables. Now I'm not sure that she's 100% right about that, but Figaro definitely fit the criteria. This adorable Parisian restaurant full of tables for 2 has a delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner menu you must try. But honestly my favorite thing about this restaurant is the outdoor seating. I love me some people watching!

Figaro

1802 N. Vermont Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90027

323-622-1587

www.figarobistrot.com

Movie Meal

We all know The Arclight is the best place in town to see a movie. Well right before (or after) you see a movie at The Arclight Hollywood you should check out BoHo. Owner Adolfo Suaya hired Chef Andre Guerrero to set a great menu full of items for anytime of day. Their Sunday brunch is especially fantastic. With ingredients from the local farmer's market, this guy know how to whip up a good meal! And yes, that is a Ricotta Pancake with lemon curd and blueberries. Umm, yes please!

BoHo

6372 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028-7323
(323) 465-8500

bohorestaurant.com

Little Tokyo Brunch

We went to this place with the intent to eat, and eat we did! The Lazy Ox Canteen is a fabulous little place in downtown's Little Tokyo district with huge flavor. Chef Josef Canteno draws on inspiration from modern and traditional French, Mexican, Japanese and Catalan cuisines. I've been there for dinner (I'll post about that soon) and for brunch. This brunch was out of this world. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

1. coffee 2. buttermilk biscuit with butter & strawberry jam 3. blueberry muffin with creme fraiche 4. procuitto sandwich 5. “migas” scrambled eggs with manchego cheese, chorizo & tortilla chips 6. pig ears (compliments of the chef) 7. braised beef paleron (pot roast) 8. lazy ox burger with carmody cheese

Lazy Ox Canteen

241 S San Pedro
Los Angeles, CA 90012

lazyoxcanteen.com