Los Angeles - April 03, 2009

A Street Carb Named Desire

Susan Feniger’s Street Restaurant Opens

You might have heard the word on the Street: Susan Feniger’s just-opened joint turns out global grub for lunch, dinner, and late night; touts worldy libations; and happens to be mighty tasty.

But what about brunch? Well, that’s right up your alley.

Grab a table on the umbrella-ed patio and get comfortable with sweet mango lassi, Intelligentsia single-origin coffee, or an eye-opening signature cocktail like the Canton Ginger Kick (vodka, ginger liqueur, ginger simple syrup, and lemon).

Prepare to share plates of Indian vada dumplings, Turkish zucchini spinach cakes, and Moldavian meatballs, but no one can blame you for keeping the chilaquiles, soft pretzel deli platter, or kaya toast (a no-fail hangover cure from Singapore of bread with coconut jam, soft-boiled egg, dark soy, and white pepper) all to yourself.

Though it’s worth exploring every avenue.

Susan Feniger’s Street, 742 North Highland Avenue, between Melrose and Waring Avenues, Hollywood (323-203-0500 or eatatstreet.com).

Photo credit: Helena Ruffin