Just like how Manhattanites avoid Times Square, Angelenos avoid Hollywood. Not because Hollywood is void of interesting characters (far from it), but because its high density of tourists make street-navigating frustrating and parking near impossible. On the rare occasion that I make a trek to Hwood, it's for a movie at the ArcLight Dome or a show at the Pantages or the Hollywood Bowl.
Yet Madera Kitchen, a restaurant/ event venue located in the heart of Hollywood, manages to stay away from the maddening fray. In fact, Madera provides an atmosphere that is akin to the laid-back style of West LA. With abundant natural lighting, open patio space, and cool beats playing in the background, this is a perfect place to enjoy a casual Sunday brunch balanced by the right amount of people-watching.
The eclectic indoor and outdoor design & decor immediately sets this place apart from any other restaurant. Each "room" in the restaurant creates a vibe slightly different from the other, but is overall welcoming. Clearly, the artistic interior designers of this restaurant know what they're doing.
The Brunch menu, now available on Saturdays and Sundays, is also heavenly. Amazing combinations of fresh ingredients coupled with very reasonable prices = a memorable meal indeed.
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| Plus, bottomless mimosas for $14! |
The good news? The food is as good as it sounds on the menu.
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| Blueberry pancakes, squash blossom frittata, bfast sandwich. |
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| Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes w/ orange curd, berries, and whipped creme fraiche -- $11 |
Looks decadent, no? Though drenched in orange curd and topped with a too generous portion of creme fraiche, the pancakes were surprisingly fluffy and not overly dense. This was a sweet touch to our predominantly savory meal.
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| Open-face Breakfast Sandwich -- bacon, eggs over easy, cheddar, jalapeno aioli, arugula, tomato -- $10 |
For just $10, you can appease your appetite with this beauty of a breakfast sandwich. All of the contributing players are great on their own (hi, bacon), but combine them atop a toasted brioche and you have yourself a very satisfying dish.
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| Squash Blossom Frittata w/ cherry tomato, zucchini, smoked mozzarella, basil pesto -- $12 |
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| Chicken & Waffles -- buttermilk waffle, herb fried chicken breast, spicy maple syrup -- $13 |
Ah, yes. Fried chicken & waffles -- the epitome of comfort food and the ultimate combo of sweet and salty. Some may prefer Roscoe's, but the crispy, still juicy boneless chicken breast served atop buttery waffles and with a spicy syrup was a highlight to this meal.
In addition to a great brunch, Madera has happy hour from 5:30-8pm. Yes, 8! Plus, the happy hour menu features some special deals depending on the day of the week ($2 sliders Tuesdays, $1 oysters Wednesdays, $5 ceviche Thursdays and $5 flatbread Fridays). Madera, you're definitely tempting me to frequent Hollywood more than I imagined. See you again soon!
cuisine: American
location: Hollywood
brunch hours: Sat & Sun: 10am-4pm
happy hour(s): Tues-Fri: 5:30pm-8pm
websites: { MK | yelp | facebook | twitter | instagram }
price: $10-$25
attire: Casual
parking: Street meters (read the signs)
Our event could not have gone more smoothly. Huge thanks to the amazing managers at event venues Seattle for their consummate professionalism and outstanding hospitality. We look forward to many more years at this lovely place.
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