The fantastic, community-oriented cafe has more than exceeded its mission statement! I adore it here and always stop by when I’m feeling the need for a calm, welcoming, and delicious experience.
I have yet to try the entire menu, but everything I have sampled so far is scrumptious! Order the soup of the day (vegetarian or non-vegetarian varieties) which is served with the best toasted-yet-super-soft focaccia bread or the red pepper hummus to start. Try their chicken and pesto baguette or their tuna and cheddar toasty bite. You feel like you have re-fueled your body with their natural and fresh ingredients that will invigorate your day!
Oh, and did I mention their vanilla latte is completely addictive and that their fresh veggie and fruit juices and smoothies are like heaven? (Favs: Jazzy Ginger Smoothie and Raggin’ Rabbit Juice.)
Everyone who works here makes you feel like you’re part of the family, cares about what you’re eating (kind of like Mom! (-; ) and creates such an inviting environment and thus, experience.
Thank you, Fresh Bites!!
ChocaJavaToffeeNut Cookies by Mignonette’s Cookies
What?!
Now with a name like that, I was utterly intrigued. How could some of my favorite flavors be melded together into one of my favorite foods? The smell of fresh-baked cookies even permeated through the unopened bag! With one bite, I was completely hooked. I AM completely hooked!
These divine num-nums are made with exactly what’s in their name: a little bit of semi-sweet chocolate chips, a hint of espresso, salty-sweet toffee candy, and finely chopped walnuts. They are soft and rich cookies, dense with flavor and made with organic eggs, sugar, and oats. The first bite you take, you are overwhelmed with how good these cookies are! Notes of brown sugar and vanilla round out the ChocaJavaToffeeNut experience. Each nibble brings a different layer of happiness, you can tell the cookies are baked with love and joy.
The holidays are fast approaching and finding unique holiday gifts can sometimes be a hassel. Not anymore! ChocaJavaToffeeNut cookies are perfect for anyone!! Your boss, co-workers, friends, family, mom, neighbor, agent, manager, industry friend, apartment manager, everyone!! I already know who I will be sending them to! Even better, five percent of the ChocaJavaToffeeNut profits go to breast cancer research. Multiple good deeds are accomplished with one delightful cookie!! Below you’ll find where you can buy these fabulous sweet treats as well as the twitter feed of the talented baker, Mignonette Bailey! Enjoy!
- Buy these delectable goodies here: Mignonette’s Cookies
- Follow Mignonette Bailey on Twitter: @mignonetteb
The Veggie Grill!!!
As a foodie, I think it is wise to explore the entire food spectrum and, thankfully, in recent years, with the popularity explosion of vegan delights (especially in Los Angeles) being a vegan or a vegan-lover-wannabe (like me!) is super easy and YUMMY!!!
There are many places to try a vegan dish and one you MUST try is The Veggie Grill off Sunset Blvd. It’s bright, cheery, and the service is always excellent. Order items like VG-Cheeseburger with the Red Cabbage Slaw as your side (that red cabbage slaw is something wonderful), Uptown Nachos (sooooooo good!!!!), Mac-n-Cheese (zero dairy for our lactose intolerant friends), or for a super tricked out meatless yet meaty sandwich get the All-American Stack with the Sweetheart Fries. They also serve natural sodas, beer and wine! Sit outside on the patio, people watch (always highly entertaining), and chow down on the all-natural plant-based food. Yum! Yum! Yum!
P.S. Secret: I personally choose to believe that when eating vegan calories do not exist. I extend the same freedom to you! ;-)
