It is often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Personally, I’d add “only if it includes good coffee.” Good coffee and a great place to enjoy it is like a little island of tranquility–a respite from the world. Living in LA there are plenty of options for third-wave coffee, but many […]
Salt’s Cure
Salt’s Cure is a small restaurant in West Hollywood that sources all their food from California. I first heard about it from my mom in San Francisco (thanks, Mom!) who saw a review and suggested it might be right up our alley. As with most things in life, Mom was right. We stopped in for brunch […]
The Original Pantry Cafe
Established in 1924, The Original Pantry has spent eight decades providing its customers with bigger-than-one-person-should-eat portions of traditional, artery-clogging American food. The restaurant started with five employees in a building at 9th and Figueroa St. It consisted of one room — a 15-stool counter, a grill and a hot plate. It wasn’t long before patrons […]
Breakfast at S & W Country Diner
Sometimes you need a good old-fashioned diner-style breakfast. You know the kind… Eggs, hash browns, bacon and a side of toast or maybe even pancakes. But without the bad coffee and greasy spoon. This morning was one of those times, and S & W Country Diner in Culver City was the place. We drive past here […]