this Years round-up: THE BEST OF 2016

"It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times" .... 

But it's the only time we've got so let's celebrate the BEST of 2016.  The L.A.gant way.  If you need a recap from last year's round up click here!   Here's how 2016 lit the year:(click the red titles for details on the location)

Best Bar

E.P. & L.P.

Combination vibes & views; L.P serves great drunks (Freudian slip?) with a rockin' DJ.  You'll see a line down LaCienega (off Melrose) that makes you think it's a club with a cover charge.  It's that good!

Best Restaurant (casual)

BROOKLYN DELI

This Leimert Park jewel will leave you wanting more.  Fresh ingredients and tasty flavor combination, not to mention the lunch sandwich special of the day for $5

Best Restaurant

PERCH

On a Friday night (with the right weather) this rooftop restaurant is euphoric.  The food is fantastic, the live band is killer; perfect for a date night and/or girls night!

Best Urban Food delivery concierge 

AFNG

A L L F L A V O R N O G R E A S E

see previous post...there's nothing more to say!!!!!!! 

Best Brunch 

COMMISSARY 

My mind was blown in the green house atrium, the buffet + a la carte that is also bottomless along with the mimosas. Through in the poppin' DJ and it's lit!

Best Happy Hour

TOCA MADERA

Weekends included, makes this place exception, the staff is incredible, mexican food is done in a unique way (with vegan options) and I love love love the photobooth!!!  Make this a stop after brunch or before dinner!!

The Brunch Report: {PANN'S RESTAURANT AND COFFEE SHOP}

Growing up in L.A, you've surely passed by Pann's.  Nestled in the middle Ladera Heights, it borders: Centinela, LaCienega, and LaTijera; those that know this place will understand.  It is not until recently that I actually frequented Pann's.  The diner-like setting makes up in tasty food what they lack in decor and ambiance.  Bottomless mimosas are apparent winning feature.  Try Pann's brunch this weekend as a pre-game on your Sunday Funday.  Order the chicken and waffles.  Here is how Pann's rate on the Brunch Report!

Pann's 

6710 La Tijera Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90045

Location (is it scenic, is there a lot of travel time) 4
CENTRALLY LOCATED BUT I POINT DEDUCTED FOR THE AMBIANCE
Parking (valet only, street parking, metered parking) 5 
$FREE.99 DOESNT GET TOO CROWDED

Mimosas (I mean really, is this even a question.) 5
H E L L O
Music (is loud or background music, is nonexistent, do they play the hits) 1 
I CAN'T EVEN REMEMBER THE BACKGROUND MUSIC OR LACK THERE OF
Crowd (good for moms, good for turn ups, good for pick ups or hook ups) 1
BRING YOUR OWN CROWD!

Food (buffet, mediocre, to die for) 3 
VERY TASTY BITES
Price (how many dollar signs $=$10USD) 5
...AND AFFORDABLE!!!

Pann's only scored low on the L.A.gant girls rubric....

While it is not the most L.A.gant, I recommend it

the Brunch Report: Overland Cafe

 Greetings gals and gents,

If you follow and know the L.A.gant girl, you know I have an affinity for all things brunch.  I live for, I die for and I am reborn from it.  Since I specialize in this breakfast-lunch hybrid, I will be starting a recurring post called the brunch report.  I will be sharing one place each post and giving it the L.A.gant girl grade.  What's the criterion?  I'm glad you asked.

1-5 points for the following
Location (is it scenic, is there alot of travel time)
Parking (valet only, street parking, metered parking)
Mimosas (I mean really, is this even a question.)
Music (is loud or background music, is nonexistent, do they play the hits)
Crowd (good for moms, good for turn ups, good for pick ups or hook ups)
Food (buffet, mediocre, to die for)
Price (how many dollar signs $=$10USD)


 Now that you know the criterion.  Let's us grade.

First up is Overland Café:
3601 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90034
310-599-9999

Overland Café is a typical good time brunch.  Easy location that's not far away and parking is not a hassle.  Bottomless Mimosas flowith over but there is a 2-hour limit.  They just bring the whole bottle over and place it on the table as a free for all.  MAJOR PLUS!  Food is not fantastic but it solid.  The L.Agant girl rates them a solid C.  It's not one of my favorites but that doesn't mean you won't see me in there on any given Sunday.

 Location: 4 Parking: 4

Mimosas:4 Music: 2

Crowd: 3 Food: 3

Price: 4

24 points out of a possible 35

I'm a harsh critic. I know

 

Hopefully it will help you broaden you brunch horizon. 

Until the next brunch report! Au revoir.

xo L.A.gant girl