Pann's

According to my friend Ryan, Pann's is famous. Now, I've lived in LA my entire life and have never heard of this place but that said...it should be famous, or "more" famous rather. With an old skool vibe and a menu similar to Roscoe's, Pann's is a delight. On our way to the airport we stopped through here to grab some breakfast for dinner. Their fried chicken is awesome and pie is to die for. Check it out!

Pann's

6710 LaTijera Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90045

www.panns.com

Fraiche

I'm not sure how often, but every once in a while Culver City has an art walk...and that's what brought us over to the westside this night. It's not often that we venture west of La Cienega but this was worth it! After roaming through galleries we worked up an appetite and stumbled into this adorable spot. This fun and classy restaurant covered in chalkboard walls has two locations, both on the westside of course. We're hoping they'll bring one closer to us eastsiders!

We ate the oysters, clearly...steak frites, mushroom risotto, and I think that first photo is of some papardelle bolognese. We loved it all.

...and no, Vivian and I did not dress alike on purpose.

Fraiche

9411 Culver Boulevard

Culver City, CA 90232

(310) 839-6800

and

312 Wilshire Boulevard

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 451-7482

www.fraicherestaurantla.com

Bodega Wine Bar

Lookin for a place to grab a drink that has decent bar food? Check this place out. Bodega is a wine bar, perfect for an after work happy hour or a late night drinks date. Not for the wine aficionado, it's just a casual place made for a relaxing, fun time. The wine list is split up by price and type to make selection easy. When we were there we had this pepperoni & mushroom pizza they were playing House Party on the tv.

Bodega

290 Sunset Boulevard (@ Vine)
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.464.3400

www.bodegawinebar.com

India Sweets and Spices

So I wouldn't so much call this place a restaurant as it's more of a cafeteria/grocery store. Definitely a more non-traditional place for Andy and I to get Sunday brunch, but why not!?

I honestly couldn't tell you what we ate but, whatever it was, it was delicious. Maybe one of you Indian readers our there could help me identify what I ate!!

My favorite thing about this place was the fact that I could see all the food just like in a cafeteria so I felt comfortable experimenting. I love Indian food but usually I stick to what i know: chicken tikka masala, pulao rice, garlic naan... This place got me to try new and exciting flavors!

India Sweets and Spices

3126 Los Feliz Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90039

www.indiasweetsandspices.us

The Mercantile

This salad was billiant. Burrata, homemade croutons, grilled peaches...done. Awesome.

The Mercantile is a sweet spot in LA that serves lunch, dinner and a killer weekend brunch. I think this salad was a special menu item that may no longer be available but none the less you should still check this spot out. I've had their brunch croquet madam and it's just rediculous. Would be a great date spot too!

The Mercantile

6600 Sunset Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90028

(323) 962-8202

www.themercantilela.com

Aroma

A valley hot spot for lunch is Aroma. If you live in the valley, you've been to Aroma. If you don't and you haven't, you must. Pretty sure it's the sister restaurant to my fave The Alcove in Los Feliz. Similar menu and feel but not quite the same. I had their special summer salad and it was to die for. Grilled peaches, chicken, cashews, goat cheese and raspberry vinaigrette. To diiiie for.

Aroma

4360 Tujunga ave.

Studio City, California 91604

www.aromacoffeeandtea.com