It’s hard to miss All Day Baby driving down Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. Its bright red shopfront with aqua lettering and charming take-out window looks like it came out of a Wes Anderson movie. A joyful, modern classic dinette, bakery, and cocktail bar, ADB shines at all things brunch and lunch. Their all-day menu…
Tag: Los Angeles
Coffee Break: Bohemian House of Espresso & Chai
Bohemian House of Espresso & Chai in downtown LA is my neighborhood coffee shop. The “chai” in the name drew me in on my walk to work one day. I really feel compelled to try them all. Like many Desi chai aficionados who compare to home ritual, I can offer you spirited takes on “chai,”…
Brunch Libations: Orange-flesh Honeydew Lime Agua Fresca with Cardamom and Mint
Hot summer days are here! We’re lucky to have so much beautiful Mexican culture and culinary blessings in Southern California. One of my favorite summertime drinks are the many varieties of agua frescas that folks make year-round here. Agua fresca translates to “cool waters” in Spanish. At its simplest, it is made with seasonal fruit(s),…
Brunch Eats: Molletes with French Breakfast Radish Pico
Yup, more things on toast. I love toast! I’ve been reading and watching a lot of Pati Jinich, thanks to my friend Natasha’s mama who kindly sends me Mexican cooking recs, and was glad for the reminder to make molletes. Refried beans with melted cheese and pico de gallo on toasted bread is always a…
Brunch Eats: Eggs Kejriwal
Eggs Kejriwal is one of my brunch go-to’s. A fancy-looking, but simple dish of fried egg on chili cheese toast made famous in Mumbai social club circuits. Legend has it that it was developed in the 1960’s specifically for a Mr. Kejriwal at Willingdon Sports Club. Some even suggest that the original design of this…
Brown Baddies Brunch 