Square One is definitely my kind of place. Not only do they serve brunch till 4 pm (they're open only from 8-4 daily except Mondays), but the food is of such high quality and the presentation and attention to detail so on point that they truly do fall into that rarified category of restaurants that show love and respect for the food they serve. The hollandaise-covered poached eggs with house-cured salmon served on a bed of frisee and potato pancakes that I ate for brunch today at 3 pm was surely love on a plate. The mixed greens salad in a vinaigrette that accompanied it was garnished with the thinnest, most perfectly uniform julienne of fresh radishes; a light dusting of red cayenne pepper topped the hollandaise; the thick smoky bacon that I stole off of Nicole's plate had been cooked to a soft crunch; orange juice is fresh-squeezed. I can't wait to go back to try their lunch menu, particularly the olive oil poached albacore tuna sandwich on five grain bread. According to their website, Square One believes in serving only organic, locally sourced produce and it shows. Not surprisingly, I hear there can be quite a crowd early in the day waiting to get a seat. Here's where sleeping in offers an added bonus--by arriving after the rush today not only did we have our choice of prime patio tables, but we had the perfect vantage point from which to observe the always curious comings-and-goings at the Scientology Center across the street.
Square One Dining
4854 Fountain Ave
Hollywood
323 661-1109
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