[I] have such fond memories of lazy, hungover (pre-baby) brunches at The Back Door Cafe in Silver Lake. The homemade scones and gigantic cinnamon buns were off the chain, not to mention the ridiculously delicious homemade ketchup and jams. Sadly, they closed up shop several years back, and ever since, I’ve been waiting for that… Continue reading new on the menu: alimento
Tag: LAMill coffee
totally sweet: tarts by fruute
[I]t is 8:15am and as I sip my industrial strength coffee from LAMill, I am drooling over dessert. Early morning emails contained a flyer from the bakery, Früute in West Hollywood. I haven’t been yet, but am dying to sample their array of treats. I’d be thrilled to find a box of them waiting for… Continue reading totally sweet: tarts by fruute
croissant theif
[S]aturday morning often means a breakfast of outsourced coffee. Usually, after Saturday morning class at Pop Physique, I’ll walk to Intelligentsia for coffee. Having skipped class this past weekend due to a three-day bout of staying up WAY too late, I was still on the LAMill side of town this Saturday. My friend Al and… Continue reading croissant theif
dining with dad: macy’s
I’ve already admitted to being severely addicted to coffee. A loyalist to LAMill and Intelligentsia, it’s tricky for me to find a comparable cup of coffee while traveling. Thankfully, there is an independent coffee house where my in-laws live that can rival cups at both LAMill and Intelli. Oh, Macy’s. How I treasure your expertly… Continue reading dining with dad: macy’s