Los Angeles Breakfast & Brunch

Romantic

1. The Castaway

Neighborhood: Burbank

is quite romantic though in the evening, with its dim lighting, soft music playing, twinkle lights, and great view of the Valley down below.  This is a definitely an ideal spot if you want to hang out...

2. Maison Akira

Neighborhood: Pasadena

This is one of my favorite places for business lunch.  The food quality is consistent although the menu does not seem to change.  The daily lunch special is a good deal.  The ambiance is romantic...

3. Canelé

Romantic, cute, cozy.   We had the roasted beets with fennel and goat cheese salad, the pan seared snapper, and the seared beef tenderloin. DELICIOUS!   The seating is intimate and the lighting...

4. Joe's Restaurant

Neighborhood: Venice

to speak with one of the California cuisine originals.  The ambiance is perfectly understated, good for a romantic night out or a casual dinner with friends.  The food isn't quite as on-point now...

5. Dusty's Bistro

Neighborhood: Silver Lake

Dusty's is one of the only restaurants in LA that has a real french bistro vibe. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is warm and romantic, and the people are really cool. This is a great first date...

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Wine Selection

1. C & O Trattoria

wine: 1 star food:  2 stars atmosphere: 3 stars price: 4 stars singing and unlimited garlic knots: 5 stars!  The wine selection is very average, but not priced as fairly as the food.  The glass...

2. Joe's Restaurant

Neighborhood: Venice

affordable if you ask me, but it doesn't hurt if Momma is in town and offers to pick up the tab.  Thx Mom!  Oh, also, I am a Gin person, so they have a great selection of wines and assorted apperitifs...

3. Canelé

I agree with Lucy C. Perfect neighborhood restaurant. Well, perfect would involve a better wine selection. But I can't argue with the genius salads, best branzino anywhere, charming atmosphere...

4. Blair's Restaurant

Neighborhood: Silver Lake

Ah Blair's, how do we love thee...let us count the ways....  Seriously, if you're a local, a foodie and have always wanted to just pop-in to a place with great food, great wine/beer selection...

5. Dusty's Bistro

Neighborhood: Silver Lake

yes, please!  Entree selection: french or italian or ameri-euro hybrid.  Drink selection: fresh squeezed juice or carafe of coffee or great wine.  Also, it's a nice space. The booths are comfy...

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