Eat in Los Angeles: Joan’s on Third

Salad Trio with Toasted Israeli Couscous with mushrooms and shallots, Tarragon Chicken Salad with apples, celery, and pecans, and Grilled Veggies


Prosciutto Sandwich with mozzarella, arugula, and roasted red peppers on ciabatta


Latte

Over Labor Day weekend, I stopped by Joan's on Third for lunch with my mom. Joan's in a popular marketplace and deli that sells a wide selection of sandwiches and salads as well as specialty foods. It was our first time visiting even though we've heard great things about it for years.

I ordered the Prosciutto Sandwich with mozzarella, arugula, and roasted red peppers on ciabatta, which was very good. It came with thick slices of mozzarella, delicious red peppers, fresh bread, and a healthy portion of prosciutto. It was served with a side of (what I assume were house-made) pickles. I also had a perfectly prepared latte.

My mom ordered the Salad Trio which is a selection of three of their daily salad options. She tried the Toasted Israeli Couscous, the Tarragon Chicken Salad, and Grilled Veggies. The couscous came with a good helping of tasty mushrooms, while the chicken salad came with apples, celery, and pecans. The grilled vegetables were also a treat. I would definitely try their sandwiches or salads in the future.

Apart from serving food at their deli, Joan's is also a specialty grocery store. They sell everything from raw honey and cinnamon marshmallows to kouign-amann and salted caramel sauce. It's truly an experience in itself.

If you've visited Joan's on Third, what did you try?

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8350 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Dinner at Chef Joanne Weir's Home

Left: Kitchen Gypsy, Chef Joanne Weir's newest cookbook; Right: Joanne making her delicious Oaxacan Chocolate Milk Shakes (p. 268)


Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese & Thyme (p. 220)


Citrus Salad with Mint and Red Onions (p. 184)


Left: Tabbouleh (p. 63); right: Roasted Carrot Hummus with Vegetable Chips (p. 205)


Almond, Anchovy, and Fennel Toasts (p. 228)


Little Gem and Pickled Cucumber Salad with Green Goddess Dressing (p. 145)


Citrus Salad with Mint and Red Onions (p. 184)


Mom's Tomato Sandwich (p. 12)


Arroz con Pollo (p. 60)


Lemony Lemon Squares (p. 44)


Lettie's Lightning Cake with Wild Strawberry Jam (p. 22)

A couple weeks ago, I was invited to attend a special dinner at Chef Joanne Weir's home in San Francisco to celebrate the release of her latest cookbook, Kitchen Gypsy. Along with about a dozen other bloggers from the Bay Area, I spent the evening learning more about Joanne and her beautiful new book, watching her prepare dishes before our eyes, and eating incredible food. 

Joanne is a fourth-generation professional chef, who has written 17 cookbooks previously, is the owner of Copita Tequileria y Comida in Sausalito, and is the host of "Get Fresh." Published by Sunset Magazine and Oxmoor House, Kitchen Gypsy is Joanne's most personal book to date and contains stories from her life alongside 100 new recipes. The anecdotes cover her time spent in Morocco, Australia, and Italy, working at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, opening Copita, and more. My favorite part are the 250 images of her recipes, which I will definitely take as inspiration for my own food photography. She succinctly described Kitchen Gypsy as a "pure passion project," which was seen in how she talked about the book and how the recipes came to be.

The other bloggers in attendance and myself were asked to bring a dish from Kitchen Gypsy to the dinner. Since I'm not much of a cook, I opted to make a simpler dish: Mom's Tomato Sandwich, made with tomatoes, white bread, mayo, and salt. Some of the other dishes included Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese & Thyme, Citrus Salad with Mint and Red Onions, Tabbouleh, Roasted Carrot Hummus with Vegetable Chips, Little Gem and Pickled Cucumber Salad with Green Goddess Dressing, and Carrot Soup with Anise. For dessert, we had Lemony Lemon Squares, Lettie's Lightning Cake with Wild Strawberry Jam, and Café Almond Cake. Every dish was delicious in its own right and were often not as complicated to prepare as anticipated. Many of us joked how we are not great cooks and the prospect of preparing the dishes was intimidating at first. Fortunately, everything came together perfectly and it was nice to see each interpretation of Joanne's recipes.

Joanne and her assistant chef prepared the Arroz con Pollo before we arrived. She gave us a tutorial on how to make the Almond, Anchovy, and Fennel Toasts as an appetizer and the Oaxacan Chocolate Milk Shakes for dessert. The chicken in the Arroz con Pollo was very tender and the dish had dynamic flavors that complemented each other well. The toasts had a bit of a kick from the anchovy. The Oaxacan Chocolate Milk Shakes were my favorite: the ice cream had a spicy, rich taste that blended well with the tequila added to the milk shake.

Joanne also chatted with each of us, which was quite a treat. We talked about different types of social media and how there's always a new platform we have to learn to master. She is a very lovely person and the perfect host for such an occasion. I also enjoyed comparing notes with the other bloggers and the members of Joanne's PR and cooking team. I couldn't ask for better company or a more delightful evening.

Thanks again to Joanne, Elka, and the folks at Dadascope for inviting me to this truly wonderful event. It has inspired me to try some of the recipes in my signed copy of Kitchen Gypsy, such as the Citrus Salad or maybe even the Carrot Soup. You can order your copy of Kitchen Gypsy here.

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Eat in Oakland: The Damel

Carne and Cordero Empanadas 

Moroccan Salad made with couscous, quinoa, garbanzo beans, leeks, celery, carrots, olives, apricot, almond, and olive oil

Beignets, served with caramel sauce

In early March, my dining companion and I visited The Damel, a casual restaurant serving food from Argentina, Brazil, and Senegal on Broadway near 13th in Downtown Oakland, for the first time. We tried a few things: two types of empanadas, the Moroccan Salad, and beignets. 

The Carne empanada was made with halal ground beef, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato, pepper, olive, and spices, while the Cordero was made with halal lamb, olive oil, garlic, ginger, onion, jalapeño, cumin, curry, carrot, mint, and spices. The empanadas were prepared perfectly and had a crispy outside. You can tell they pay attention to detail with the added branding on the folded side of the empanadas. The Moroccan Salad, which was made with couscous, quinoa, garbanzo beans, leeks, celery, carrots, olives, apricot, almond, and olive oil, was also quite good. It had more dimension than a typical couscous salad. We also liked the beignets, which were warm and crispy.

I would definitely stop by The Damel in the future. If you've been, what would you recommend trying?

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1312 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

Open: Daily 11am - 7pm

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Eat in Los Angeles: Eggslut

Egg Salad sandwich with hard-cooked eggs, chives, honey mustard aioli, and dressed arugula on a Portuguese bun

After learning about Eggslut from one of my favorite bloggers, Christina of Profresh Style, I stopped by their shop last week. Located inside Grand Central Market on Broadway and 3rd in Downtown Los Angeles, Eggslut offers a variety of sandwiches, burgers, and sides served with―you guessed it―eggs.

I tried the Egg Salad sandwich made with hard-cooked eggs, chives, honey mustard aioli, and dressed arugula on a Portuguese bun. This is basically a traditional egg salad with more of a kick. The heartiness of the egg salad was complemented by the tangy dressed arugula. All of the flavors fused to create an interesting sandwich I would definitely order again.

The next time I visit I'll order the Fairfax, which is composed of soft scrambled eggs, chives, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and Sriracha mayo in a Portuguese bun.

Have you visited Eggslut or Grand Central Market?

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317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Open: Daily 8 - 4

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Eat in Portland: Kelvin's Döner

Döner Salad with lamb and beef döner kebab, iceberg, romaine, red and green cabbage, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, carrots, feta, and tzatziki dressing

Kelvin's Döner is found in the same food pod as Nong's Khao Man Gai on SW 10th & Alder St. in Southwest Portland. I tried a bit of my mom's Döner Salad when we visited this food cart a couple weeks ago. The salad comes with delicious lamb and beef döner kebab, two types of lettuce and cabbage, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, carrots, feta, and tzatziki dressing. The ingredients are fresh and flavorful. The heaviness of the meat is balanced by the lightness of the salad. It's everything you want in the Turkish dish and an ideal lunch spot.

If you've visited Kelvin's Döner, what do you recommend trying?

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SW 10th & Alder St., Portland, OR 97205

Open: Monday - Friday 11am - 4pm, Saturday 11:30am - 3pm

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Eat in Berkeley: Elmwood Cafe (Pt. 2)

Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich made with Mary's free range chicken, currants, almonds, scallions, house-made mayonnaise, organic greens, and an Acme baguette 

You know a restaurant is a hit when it's covered more than once. Elmwood Cafe is like that for me. After trying their delicious Poached Egg Sandwich back in October, I've been craving more from this quaint neighborhood cafe ever since.

This time I tried the Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich made with Mary's free range chicken, currants, almonds, scallions, house-made mayonnaise, organic greens, and an Acme baguette. In short, it is everything you want in a lunch and then some. The curried chicken is prepared and seasoned perfectly. The fresh bread has the right amount of crunch and all the ingredients in the chicken salad add another layer of dimension.

I've had this sandwich two of the three times I've visited. Next time, I might try the Quiche or the Smoked Salmon Sandwich. Or, maybe the Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich again.

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2900 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
Open: Daily 7am - 9pm

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Eat in San Francisco: Cowgirl Creamery Sidekick & Milk Bar

Burrata Salad made with green onion focaccia, market greens, seasonal vegetables, and house vinaigrette 

While looking for tasty (& healthy) lunch options in the Ferry Building, I tried the Burrata Salad at Cowgirl Creamery Sidekick & Milk Bar a few weeks ago.

I've never had Cowgirl Creamery's cheese and clearly I've been missing out. The Burrata Salad is made with green onion focaccia, market greens, seasonal vegetables, and house vinaigrette. The ingredients were very fresh, and the cheese complemented the bread well. I would definitely try this salad again.

If you've visited Cowgirl Creamery Sidekick & Milk Bar recently, what do you recommend trying?

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1 Ferry Building, Ste. 17, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Eat in San Francisco: sweetgreen

Nancy's Chopped Salad made with salami, pickled celery, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, Parmesan, chickpeas, romaine, kale, oregano, and Nancy's Italian vinaigrette

Last Friday I was treated to a meal by sweetgreen, the salad shop whose Berkeley location I previously reviewed, at their San Francisco location on the corner of 2nd and Natoma in SoMa.

This time I ordered Nancy's Chopped Salad made with salami, pickled celery, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, Parmesan, chickpeas, romaine, kale, oregano, and Nancy's Italian vinaigrette. In case you were wondering, the eponymous Nancy is none other than Nancy Silverton (of Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza), the Los Angeles based chef who won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef in 2014 and Best Pastry Chef of the Year in 1990. Unsurprisingly, Nancy's salad was pretty good. The ingredients were very fresh and all the flavors complemented each other nicely. I would definitely order this again.

If you've visited sweetgreen, what did you try?

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171 2nd St., San Francisco, CA 94105
Open: Monday - Friday 10:30am - 9pm, Saturday 10:30am - 7pm

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Eat in West Hollywood: La Conversation

Classic Salad Nicoise with ahi tuna, green beans, red onion, new potatoes, Roma tomatoes, hard boiled egg, Nicoise olives, and balsamic vinaigrette




Tostada Salad with iceberg lettuce, black beans, feta, onion, tomato, cilantro grilled corn, and grilled chicken on a baked flour tortilla


Eggs La Conversation with scrambled eggs, croissant, and filet mignon


Cappuccino

After walking by La Conversation for years, I finally visited this French cafe and bakery a couple weeks ago. Located on the West Hollywood side of Doheny north of Santa Monica, La Conversation is known for serving a variety of omelettes, salads, pastries, and more.

I tried the Classic Salad Nicoise with ahi tuna, green beans, red onion, new potatoes, Roma tomatoes, hard boiled egg, Nicoise olives, and balsamic vinaigrette. It was pretty good. All the ingredients were fresh, prepared perfectly, and tasted great together. They gave me a generous portion of seared ahi tuna. My mom enjoyed her Tostada Salad, as did my brother like his modified Eggs La Conversation. I also had a cappuccino with the most foam I've ever had. It was stronger than I'm used to, but I'm definitely not complaining.

The highlight of the visit was seeing the restaurant's interior. It's a lot larger on the inside with its high ceilings covered with red and white striped wallpaper that resembles fabric waving in the wind. Along the walls, you'll find a few paintings, porcelain vases and plates, and elaborate chandeliers hanging from above. Within their bakery display cases, there's a wide selection of éclairs, tarts, cakes, and other treats.

When we visited, we noticed that there were many Europeans patronizing the cafe which seems like no coincidence. After all, La Conversation feels like more of slice of Paris than a bakery on the Westside. I will have to try dessert the next time I stop by this quaint cafe.

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638 N. Doheny Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Open: Monday - Saturday 7 - 7, Sunday 8 - 4

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Eat in Los Angeles: Cuvée

Seared Ahi Tuna Oriental Salad with mixed greens, bean sprouts, bell peppers, cabbage, snow peas, carrots, and ginger soy vinaigrette




Cuvée Mixed Green with Salmon, cucumber, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and lemon tarragon vinaigrette

Cuvée is a sleek New American deli and restaurant that offers a great selection of sandwiches and salads for lunch. It's located in Robertson's trendy shopping district between West 3rd Street and Alden Drive in Los Angeles.

When we stopped by we all ordered one of their large salads. I tried the Seared Ahi Tuna Oriental Salad featuring mixed greens, bean sprouts, bell peppers, cabbage, snow peas, carrots, and ginger soy vinaigrette. It was divine. It came with huge slices of ahi tuna that were seared and seasoned very well. The dressing brought all the flavors of the ingredients together perfectly. I'll be thinking about this salad for a while.

My parents also enjoyed the Cuvée Mixed Green salad with salmon, cucumber, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and lemon tarragon vinaigrette, which was equally bold in flavor and made with fresh vegetables. They also serve breakfast, brunch, dinner, and even desserts, which sound tempting as well.

If you've visited Cuvée, what do you recommend trying?

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145 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Open: Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 9:30pm, Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

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Eat in Oakland: Fresh Catch Poke

Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl with seaweed salad and imitation crab salad

In late April, my friend and I tried Fresh Catch Poke, a poke food truck based in the Bay Area, for the first time at the Off the Grid food truck event that occurs every Friday at the Oakland Museum of California on 10th and Oak Streets. 

I ordered the Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl with seaweed salad and imitation crab salad. Every bit of it was incredible. The tuna was fresh, high-quality, and dressed perfectly in the tangy, mayo-y, salmon roe-covered sauce; the poke was complemented well by both of the salads and sushi-grade rice. This was the perfect elevated food truck meal. I've eaten many a burrito on the sidewalk from a truck, but appreciated being able to order something I could enjoy at one of the many picnic tables set up along 10th Street.

We were not only happy to see that the truck had fantastic food, it also had a short line. (Pro-tip: arrive early so you don't have to wait 30 minutes for the scraps that other food trucks haven't sold out of.) The next time I'm at OMCA on a Friday night, I will definitely order the poke from Fresh Catch Poke again.

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Eat in San Francisco: The Mill (Pt. 2)

Veggie Pizza Special of the Week: sungold cherry tomatoes, housemade cayene, hot honey, and basil

In mid August, I visited The Mill — a popular coffee shop on Divisadero between Grove and Fulton in NoPa — probably for the first time since reviewing them in 2014. They're known for their sourdough bread made by Josey Baker and their Four Barrel coffee. I learned recently that they also have a stellar pizza night on Mondays from 5 to 8pm, where they serve up two pizza options (cheese and the veggie pizza special of the week) and a salad.

When I stopped by with my dining companion and a friend, we got the veggie special and the salad. The special — made with sungold cherry tomatoes, housemade cayene, hot honey, and basil — was quite good. Beyond being photogenic, all of the ingredients were fresh and complemented each other perfectly, while the sourdough crust was the right amount of chewy. The salad, which I didn't photograph, was made with butter lettuce, cantaloupe, watermelon, sweet peppers, and balsamic vinaigrette. I'm not really a fan of fruit in salad, so this wasn't my favorite. 

I would definitely stop by The Mill for pizza night the next time I'm in the area on a Monday. I'm not sure if the special is posted ahead of time, but I bet it will be as good every time. 

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736 Divisadero St., San Francisco, CA 94117

Open: Daily 7am - 5pm, (Pizza) Monday 5 - 8pm

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Eat in Los Angeles: Public School 213

Thai Noodle Shrimp Salad made with soba noodles, shrimp, cucumber, mango, mint, cilantro, peanuts, and sweet chili vinaigrette


Roasted Chicken & Quinoa Salad made with arugula, feta, tomatoes, red onions, toasted walnuts, and champagne vinaigrette

Before heading over to the Museum of Contemporary Art with my mom over Thanksgiving break, we tried Public School, a New American gastropub, for the first time. Their Downtown Los Angeles location is aptly numbered 213 for their area code. 

I ordered the Thai Noodle Shrimp Salad made with soba noodles, shrimp, cucumber, mango, mint, cilantro, peanuts, and sweet chili vinaigrette. My mom ordered the Roasted Chicken & Quinoa Salad made with arugula, feta, tomatoes, red onions, toasted walnuts, and champagne vinaigrette. Both were quite good. I liked the huge pieces of shrimp and the cool soba noodles.

If you've visited Public School, what do you recommend trying?

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612 Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Open: Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 10pm, Friday - Saturday 11am - 11pm, Sunday 11am - 10pm 

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Eat in Honolulu: Sam's Kitchen

Chicken with teriyaki-garlic sauce and Extra Jumbo Shrimp, served with Japanese sticky rice, spring mix salad, and potato / macaroni salad

On a mission to eat as much Hawaiian food as possible, my dining companion and I stopped by Sam's Kitchen, a casual Hawaiian restaurant on Royal Hawaiian Avenue and Waikolu in Waikiki, for a plate lunch in late September. This is truly a foodie spot: a hole-in-the-wall serving food so packed with flavor that you'll want to work your way through the menu.

We were moderately hungry so we shared a plate lunch with two mains and the usual sides of Japanese sticky rice, spring mix salad, and potato / macaroni salad. Like before, I ordered garlic shrimp — theirs was the "Extra Jumbo Shrimp" — while my dining companion got the chicken in a combined teriyaki and garlic sauce. As with our visit to South Shore Grill, this place was recommended and everything turned out to be incredible. I've never seen shrimp so big and wonderfully seasoned; it really was a thing of beauty. The chicken and the sides were delicious too. 

Next time we're in the area, we'll be sure to stop by Sam's Kitchen. I'll have the garlic shrimp. 

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353 Royal Hawaiian Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815

Open: Daily 10am - 1am

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Eat in Honolulu: South Shore Grill

Sautéed Cajun Shrimp plate lunch, served with hapa rice, slaw, and tuna-mac salad


Chicken Breast plate lunch with soy-sesame sauce, served with hapa rice, slaw, and tuna-mac salad

After another long walk in the humid heat in late September, my dining companion and I took a breather at South Shore Grill, a casual restaurant on Monsarrat and Kanaina in the Diamond Head neighborhood of Honolulu. This family-owned restaurant is known for their fish tacos, plate lunches, and sandwiches. After watching an episode of Street Food: USA set in Oahu before our trip, we knew we wanted to try plate lunches during our stay in Hawaii. They're made of a main protein, with rice and macaroni ("mac") salad on the side. 

I ordered a plate lunch with Sautéed Cajun Shrimp, while his came with Chicken Breast made with a soy-sesame sauce. Both were served with hapa rice, slaw, and tuna-mac salad, their versions of the traditional sides. Everything was incredibly good. Although we were referred to this place by a friend, we were still surprised with how spot-on everything was. I not only accomplished my goal of having a plate lunch, I also got to try the garlicky shrimp that is popular in Oahu, particularly on the North Shore. Theirs was flavorful as was every other side on the plate. My dining companion enjoyed his chicken plate as well.

If I'm ever back in the area, I will definitely stop by South Shore Grill for another amazing plate lunch.

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3114 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815

Open: Monday - Tuesday & Thursday - Saturday 10:30am - 8:30pm, Wednesday 4 - 8:30pm, Sunday 12 - 8:30pm

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Eat in Los Angeles: Sage Vegan Bistro

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Salad with olives, chickpeas, hummus, and eggplant on a bed of mixed baby greens

I visited Sage Vegan Bistro a couple weeks ago with a vegan friend of mine. Located on West Sunset Blvd. between Echo Park Ave. and Glendale Blvd., this hip Echo Park eatery is known for a wide selection of vegan salads, sandwiches, burgers, and even KindKreme ice cream.

Opting out of the meat-adjacent options, I instead tried the Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Salad that came with grilled red bell peppers, squash, artichoke, kalamata olives, chickpeas, and raisins over mixed baby greens. It was served with two pieces of toast covered with a hummus and an eggplant spread. The whole meal was really good. The dressing was tasty and very tangy, while the veggies were fresh. I would definitely order this salad again.

The next time I stop by, I might order one of their smoothies or some ice cream. If you've visited Sage's Echo Park location, what did you try?

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1700 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Open: Monday - Wednesday 11 - 10, Thursday - Friday 11 - 11, Saturday 9 - 4 & 5 - 11, Sunday 9 - 4 & 5 - 10

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