BLD

Named fittingly after the three meals of the day it serves (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), BLD steps into the role of updated coffee shop in the former Opaline and Red location. I haven't been for lunch or dinner, but breakfast is quite good and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting.

Breakfast menu standouts like the Bruléed Grapefruit (carmelized sugar in the raw on top of two slightly warm, juicy pink grapefruit halves), soft Ricotta-Blueberry Pancakes (served with syrup in a house-shaped bottle available for purchase from the shelves in the corner) and homemade Cream Cheese & Chive Bisquit alone make it worth trying. Coffee is served in a sleek silver french press and the salt & pepper shakers are unique but can be confusing; push down on the top, don't twist or shake (it will make sense when you see them).

BLD / 7450 Beverly Boulevard / LA, CA. 90036 / 323-930-9744 / Cross Street: Vista St. / Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-12am; Sat-Sun 8am-12am / Parking: Valet, street / www.bldrestaurant.com