Roscoe's

In 1975 the genius of chicken and waffles was introduced to Los Angeles and since then this place has been a landmark. People all across the country know about Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles and for good reason. It's delicious and almost more importantly FUN! You can't help but smile eating down-home cooking like this. Some of my fave people from the production of RENT I did last year and I got together for a little fun catch-up lunch and we had a blast. Can't wait for us 4 to do this again! I love my friends. (and waffles)

Roscoe's 

1518 N Gower St
Los Angeles, CA 90028

(323) 466-7453

www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com

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

KTCHN105

delicious bread with strawberry syrup

brie grits

with berry compote topped with apple and bourbon cherry granola

house cured corn beef hash and 2 fried eggs

trout n eggs

bacon sandwich with roasted corn mayo

runny egg ...mmmm

BRUNH CLUB! Andy, Ryan and I try to get brunch together at least once a week and this week Ryan chose the spot, KTCHN105. This is not just a restaurant, it's also a cooking school, can be rented out for private dinner parities, private tastings and even catering. They only serve food to the public for weekend brunch so it's essential to have a reservation. It's in a random downtown location but the food was delicious and worth the drive. You could tell these people really care about their food. The brie grits were TO DIE FOR. I've never had anything like this and I'd eat it regularly if I knew how to make them! And the corn beef hash was incredible. I can't wait to go back here!

KTCHN105

1250 Long Beach Ave

Los Angeles CA 90021

213-908-2646

www.ktchn105.com

Township

Township Kitchen Americana and Saloon is a rustic-chic watering hole that celebrates all-American food and drinks. With American classics like chili cheese fries, Chicago style hotdogs and fried chicken you're bound to find something comforting and delicious. With a long list of American craft beers, rye whiskeys and bourbon you can also swing by Township for an old-timey beverage. We ate the chicken with creamed corn and the Charleston shrimp and grits.

Township Kitchen Americana and Saloon

6612 Sunset Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90028

www.townshipsaloon.com

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