Posts Tagged ‘Los Angeles restaurant’
Summertime Brunch at Faux Pas Bistro
Restaurant Reviews • Tags: brunch, Faux Pas Bistro, Los Angeles restaurant, mimosas, pancakes
At the beginning of the month, Chrystal and I met for brunch at LA’s new Faux Pas Bistro. It was a sunny June afternoon here in LA, so we were thrilled to take a break from our busy schedules and enjoy a nice meal while taking in the summer breeze. And we did just that! As weather permits, Faux Pas’ street-facing wall allows for people watching and glorious flowing air in between the tables. What was even more special about this brunch rendezvous was the fact that we were meeting on a Friday. Brunch on a weekday? Yes, please!
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A New Chef And New Attitude For La Poubelle
Restaurant Reviews • Tags: Chef Johnny Zone, French food, Hollywood, La Poubelle Bisto, Los Angeles restaurant
I am something of a francophone, at least to the best of my abilities. Amir knows I studied French for years. I’ve been to Paris. I belong to a couple of extracurricular French groups here in the city. I also love a beautiful French movie and own a collection of mix CDs with songs I’ll never fully understand but can hum all day. Oh, and let’s not forget the food, shall we? We were invited to sample the menu at La Poubelle Bistro, which remains one of the longer running restaurants in Los Angeles. That in itself is a feat if you know anything about the food scene here. We were more than happy to accept the offer and settled into a dinner that proved its worth.a
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