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BLD

7450 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles
323-930-9744

Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 8 a.m.-midnight (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.). Brunch menu available Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Slices of brioche French toast with a dark brew at BLD.

BLD updates the American diner or coffee shop with global touches, top-notch ingredients and a menu of salads and sandwiches that carries through lunch and dinner. It's not exotic or trendy, just everyday fare that's well-executed and priced mostly under $20, which these days is a bargain.

— S. Irene Virbila
Oct. 25, 2006

Cross street: Gardner Street

Reader Reviews

October 7, 2006

Italia Los Angeles, CA

My boyfriend and I got the house cured salmon salad and rib sandwich. Both were just okay presentation and franky, quite sparse. For what it cost us ($38 w/o tip) it just wasn't worth it. We got it for take-out, so I can't say much about the service, but the people on the phone were very friendly and courteous.

August 27, 2006

ED LA , CA

The food is okay. for overpriced breakfast lunch and dinner I would expect something a little more special. My real hang up is that the service is terrible, at these prices you dont' want to wait 40 mins-1hr for scrambled eggs. The waitstaff is forrgetful and while apologetic they really aren't very good at their jobs. Nothing came out right. I know you may be thinking this is a one time deal but I have tried the restaurant 3 times once for each meal. I had the same problem every time.

August 27, 2006

ED LA , CA

Venue Details

Cuisine	American
Rating
Ambience	Smart, contemporary breakfast, lunch and dinner from Grace's Neal Fraser and company.
Best dishes	Morning pastries, ricotta blueberry pancakes, brioche French toast, Spanish scramble, eggs Florentine, fingerling potatoes and Nueske's bacon, pork burger, albacore tuna salad, charcuterie and cheeses.
Best table	One along the windows.
Of Note	Full bar. Bar menu served until close. Valet parking.
Prices	Breakfast items, $3.50-$16; salads, $8-$19; sandwiches, $12-$21; pastas, $14-$19; self-constructed dinner, $16-$26.
Service	Savvy and friendly, just what's needed in a casual spot such as this.
Wine list	Quaffable wines to go with sandwiches and casual fare. Corkage, $15.

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