Bruce Marder’s rendition of what he called an “American brasserie” with its heavy French overtones, in Santa Monica Canyon (just below Pacific Palisades) has sadly closed. It was popular with locals although, possibly it did not attract enough mainstream audience and combined with a tough economy led to its demise. I quite enjoyed it on many occasions when in Los Angeles.

Bruce Marder also owns: Capo, Broadway Deli, Cora’s Coffee Shop, Brentwood Restaurant.