I totally thought I’d written about Le Pain Quotidien a while back, but I guess not. Must’ve just dreamt about it –
I’ve actually lunched at the Santa Monica location twice this month — once during Santa Monica’s Earth Day event, and once earlier this week with Jerry of The Change Strategy. Both times, I got the hummus/taboule/babaganoush plate — with organic white wine –
According to the website, Quotidien’s about “great tasting food, prepared naturally and organically.” We’re talking organic food and coffee, friendly service, and really, really yummy bread.
Quotidien’s a bit of a chain — They’re in like 8 countries or something. But at least in LA, they’re not ubiquitous — and it’s a nice treat for organic foodies :)
Le Pain Quotidien. Beverly Hills. 9630 Santa Monica Blvd. 310.859.1100. Los Angeles: 11702 Barrington Ct. 310.476.0969. Santa Monica: 316 Santa Monica Blvd. 310.393.6800. West Hollywood: 8607 Melrose Ave. 310.854.3700.
Update, 4/10/08: Here’s an updated and more detailed review.
We have two here in NYC and I love it!
Comment by Jasmin — April 28, 2006 @ 6:30 am
I haven’t seen it in France ;-P but it sounds like a very yummy place…lucky you :-) Bon Appetit!
Comment by Maya — April 28, 2006 @ 7:43 am
Le pain quotidien n’est pas en France?! C’est dommage.
Sad thing about learning French in the Am. school system is that your vocab generally remains v. v. limited — C’est dommage, c’est la vie, etc. Gotta love those cliches ;)
Comment by Siel — May 3, 2006 @ 12:57 pm
It´s a Belgian Company and there are several here in Brussels (our favorite in the Sablon) and in Antwerp. Great croissants in the morning!
Comment by Kari — May 7, 2006 @ 1:27 am
Ahem. There is one in Studio City too. Valley!
Comment by Zach Behrens — May 22, 2007 @ 11:55 pm
One of these days I’ll go and try something other than the hummus plate. It comes with Baba Ghanoush, so I have a tough time not picking it — Will take suggestions though –
Comment by Siel — May 23, 2007 @ 4:53 pm