Lunching at Juliennes

Outdoor lunching at Julienne

Having lunch at Julienne in San Merino is always a special treat.  It's beautiful setting always makes me think I am in Paris.  Last week I was in L.A. and stopped by for lunch.  It was hot and I thought it was the perfect day for lunch on the patio at Julienne.  It was near enough to Halloween I thought I might be lucky enough to find petit fours in their gourmet market to take home.  I have taken most of my friends and family here for lunch or breakfast at one time or another.  This visit I am alone to enjoy people watching as well as perfection in dining and service.  

Beautiful mirrors at each end of the patio 

Julienne is only open for breakfast and lunch.  They do not take reservations except for large parties.  Susan Campoy was the founder and chef.  Her daughter Julie joined her in San Merino joined her in San Merino in 1989 to make Julienne what it is today.  A cookbook of their favorite recipes is available in the market/gift shop as well as in several bookshops around the L.A. area.  

Current Bread

Gazpacho

Current bread is their signature bread and is served on request.  It also appears in some of their dishes.  Gazpacho is one of my favorite summer dishes.  It was my choice this time along with a glass of the house Rose from France.   

Halloween Petit Fours