Kids Los Angeles - January 05, 2009

Kitchen Confidential

Secret Kids’ Menus

Pass it down: These three great eateries cater to pint-size appetites.

What’s all the brew-haha? Jin Patisserie (1202 Abbott Kinney Boulevard, Venice; 310-399-8801) lures petite sophisticates (under 10) with a children’s tea. The set includes milk or OJ, fresh strawberries, a scone, finger sandwich, and a slice of butter cake for $11.

A five spot gets your budding organic enthusiast a half order of flank steak, free-range chicken, or albacore tuna with a small side of veggies, salad, or mashers at Tender Greens (9523 Culver Boulevard, Culver City; 310-842-8300). Finish with a carrot-frosted cupcake, strawberry almond cookie, or Aztec brownie.

The juvie bento box at Kastuya Glendale (The Americana at Brand, 702 Americana Way, Glendale; 818-244-5900) is no raw deal. Veggie and shrimp tempura, chicken or steak teriyaki, and a California roll please picky eaters. Precocious palates go for the sushi combo (tuna, shrimp, unagi, salmon).

The best part? Your own meal won’t get lost in translation.

SCRUB
Nature’s Baby Bubble Bath
What: New extra-mild suds in perky tangerine and soothing lavender are perfect for sensitive skin.
Why: Bubble, bubble. No toil, no trouble.
When: Tub time.
Where: For local stores, go to naturesbabyproducts.com.

SEE
Pinocchio
What: Catch Will and Company’s classic fairy tale of the puppet who dreams of being a real boy.
Why: It’s a great story. No lie.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., b/t Westwood Blvd. & Tiverton Ave., Westwood Village (310-208-5454). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

SHOP
Innovative Baby Warehouse Sale
What: Dirt cheap prices on designer strollers, accessories, and threads.
Why: Big savings for your small one.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 5877 Abernathy Dr., off Piper Ave., Westchester (310-338-9908).