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If you’re planning where to eat in Los Angeles this weekend, four recently notable spots are worth your attention for different reasons—new weekend service, a stirring cultural pop-up, a viral bakery now easier to visit, and a straight‑ahead classic burger. Each offers a clear culinary payoff and a distinct atmosphere, whether you’re brunching on the Westside or grabbing a late‑day sandwich in Silver Lake.
- Jyan Isaac Bread (Santa Monica) — standout: cereal milk French toast; bright back patio seating.
- SoulPhil (Maydan Market, West Adams) — standout: saucy chicken wings and coconut cornbread; a short, lively pop‑up menu blending Black and Filipino traditions.
- Miopane (Pasadena) — standout: soft Taiwanese bagels with inventive fillings like matcha crumble and garlic cream cheese.
- Burgers Never Say Die (Silver Lake) — standout: classic smash cheeseburger and fries fried in beef tallow.
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Jyan Isaac Bread — a new brunch option on the Westside
Jyan Isaac Bread recently expanded its Santa Monica operation to include weekend brunch and a weekday lunch lineup, and the change is noticeable. The bakery’s brunch leans into bold, savory choices alongside sweet items that push the familiar into playful territory.
Order the duck confit hash for a rich, savory start or the breakfast burrito filled with chile‑marinated tofu if you want a vegetarian option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. The cereal milk French toast is a standout: a pillowy shokupan riff presented in a shareable, pull‑apart format.
Bring company if you can — the menu rewards sharing — and move to the back patio for sunlight and quieter seating. Address: 1620 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica. — Nicole Fellah, Eater editorial manager
SoulPhil at Maydan Market — a vibrant, short‑run pop‑up
Chef Tiana Gee’s SoulPhil residency at Maydan Market has drawn attention for its intimate, feel‑good cooking that threads together Black and Filipino flavors. The pop‑up timeframe was brief, running through early March, so its presence has felt urgent and celebratory.
Expect dishes like coconut cornbread meant to be buttered and shared, crisp lumpia filled with collard greens stewed in gumbo spices, and sticky, deeply seasoned wings finished with a tangy suka vinegar. Service happens at the counter, where Gee’s warm, conversational style is part of the attraction as much as the food.
Location: Maydan Market, 4301 W. Jefferson Boulevard, West Adams. — Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Miopane — soft Taiwanese bagels and cream‑topped matcha
Miopane’s popularity has cooled just enough that you may find a line moves faster than it used to. That’s handy, because the bakery’s signature bagels are a different textural experience from New York‑style ring bagels — softer, pillowy, and generously filled.
Fillings range from matcha crumble to smoked gouda with cream cheese or black sesame paste. On a recent visit the garlic cream cheese version packed a punch so bright it bordered on spicy, and the bakery’s airy matcha pillow latte complements those savory notes neatly.
Find them at 95 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena. — Kat Thompson, audience editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Burgers Never Say Die — a return to the simple smash
For anyone fatigued by overly elaborate burger builds, Burgers Never Say Die in Silver Lake stakes a claim for restraint. What you get is a thin, crisp patty — the classic smash approach — topped with American cheese, pickles, raw onion, ketchup and mustard on a warm bun.
Fries come out hot and seasoned, fried in beef tallow for an old‑school finish that pairs naturally with the straightforward burger. The result feels intentionally pared‑down and reliably satisfying rather than flashy.
Address: 2388 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles. — Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest
Whether you’re seeking something new or craving a familiar favorite, these four options provide clear, immediate reasons to head out: new weekend service, a culturally rich pop‑up, a once‑viral bakery that’s now more accessible, and a burger that remembers how to be simple and good. If you go, consider sharing plates so you can sample more of what each spot does best.
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