A
Hollywood
legend,
Campanile,
occupies the
space built in
1929 by another
Hollywood
legend, Charlie
Chaplin. In
1989, after a
major
renovation, Chef
Mark Peel,
Pastry Chef
Nancy Silverton,
and Wine Buyer
Manfred Krankl
opened La Brea
Bakery and
Campanile, which
as many
Angelinos can
attest to, have
served up award
winning culinary
delights from
their inception.
As soon as you
walk in the
door, you’ll
feel that old
world charm with
the “dramatic
art nouveau
style
architecture”
evidenced by
subtle golden
hues, curved
doorways, soft
lighting, and
stylish dark
brown chairs
aligned with
tables dressed
elegantly in
white.
Experience one
(or more) of
their special
event nights;
the fantastic
variety of
cuisine offered
weekly will
certainly entice
you to return.
Special events
are unique and
special indeed.
Monday night
dinners
incorporate a
theme oriented
three course
menu served
family style;
the menu changes
often so be sure
to check the
website for
updates. Friday
night wine
flights are a
great
opportunity to
sample a variety
of fare with
small three
course menu
offerings, each
paired with a
specific wine
from their
extensive wine
list.
Thursdays
Grilled Cheese
night has become
quite the
favorite so
reserve your
spot early.
Remember those
toasted cheese
sandwiches your
mom used to
make? Well, this
is the decadent,
grown-up
version. Choose
from 12
different
selections along
with appetizers
and desserts.
Try The Classic,
with marinated
onions and whole
grain mustard,
or go crazy and
order the
Gorgonzola Dolce
with roasted
radicchio,
spiced walnuts
and honey. Need
a little more
substance? Don’t
despair; the
menu also
includes items
such as the
Autostrada, a
mix of cured
meats, aged
provolone, and
cherry peppers.
For lunch you’ll
find a variety
of small bites,
along with
delicious
entrée’s such as
the Turkey
Hamburger,
Grilled Snapper,
or Crisp
Flattened
Chicken to name
a few. You’ll
find dinner just
as delectable.
Select a
refreshing Blood
Orange Salad or
one of many
appetizers to
start. For the
main course, opt
for the Grilled
Rare Hawaiian
Big Eye Tuna,
Grilled Maine
Scallops with
lobster, or
maybe the
Grilled Prime
Rib. Whatever
your hunger
quotient is,
you’ll find many
tasty
combinations to
satiate your
palate. Save a
little room as
dessert is too
good to pass up;
especially the
mouthwatering
Chocolate
Mousse, one of
many delights on
the menu.
Be sure to mark
your weekend
calendar for
their ever
popular Saturday
and Sunday
Brunch. With La
Brea Bakery
Granola, Belgian
Waffles, eggs
any style,
breakfast
sandwiches, and
specialty
salads, you just
can’t go wrong.
Reservations are
recommended as
this has become
a hip weekend
late morning
hang.
So, whenever the
mood strikes
you, come and
enjoy the
outstanding
cuisine,
excellent
service, and
comfortable
atmosphere at
this happening
Hollywood
landmark; with
so much to
choose from,
you’re
guaranteed to
become a fan.
