Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Clementine

Across the vast fields of construction on the northside of Century City is a worthwhile treat -- if you can figure out how to get there. Clementine is a family owned cafe, open for breakfast and lunch. They have fresh soups, delictable sandwiches and sweet desserts. They also have a number of fresh salads (of the tossed kind and other varieties) that change according to the seasons. in fact, the only drawback (besides the construction and the tricky parking situation) is that it's a little pricey for everyday use. $12.50 gets you a tossed salad with chicken, and a number of specials are available for $8.50, even half of their wonderful roast beef sandwich with horseradish mayonnaise with soup or salad. It also comes with a large cookie.

They celebrated April with two types of grilled cheese sandwiches a day (we liked the tried and true -- also still available, chedder) to see which people like best. Further they have things you can buy for dinner -- meat loaf, mac and cheese, brisket.
All this from a homey, nearly pretention-free (we're looking at you, Joan's) atmosphere. Always bustling, there's usually a table available -- key at peak times. Clementine is a keeper.

Clementine, 1751 Ensley Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

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