"Venture capitalists and screenwriters" "fueled by lattes" fill up this "neighborhood destination", an "atmospheric" West LA cafe serving "simple" Cal-Eclectic fare, pastries and "huge cups of coffee" in a high-ceilinged space adorned with photos of authors; folks find it "a great place to stop for a quick bite."
This time…it's personal. Organically raised, homey Med-American eats of devotion. Straightforward quality under ex-Campanile chef Chris Kidder. Brentwood discreetly personified. Dinner delivers with killer bread basket, crisp fritto misto, Taylor black mussels, free-range pork chops with rough-cut applesauce. Steak comes with wines to match. Part One next door perfect for bakery bliss. Serious...
Decorated with photos of literary lions like Kurt Vonnegut, this small restaurant on a busy Brentwood corner is the new home of chef Chris Kidder (formerly chef de cuisine at Campanile) and his wife, Kimberly Sklar (former pastry chef at A.O.C.). The Mediterranean menu emphasizes fresh ingredients: Try the bouillabaisse that uses only Pacific seafood—mussels, shrimp, crab claws, and whatever...
Whenever we walk into Literati II, the sophisticated restaurant offshoot of adjacent Literati Café, we feel like we've entered the comfortable contemporary dining room of an exclusive, very food-conscious writers' retreat. Framed photos of authors and screen celebs (this is L.A., after all!), an artful construction of used pencils and even a giant #2 Ticonderoga hang on the walls. Witty...