Good Eats in West Hollywood

Ice Cream Plus:

You know the old saying about never judging books? Learn that lesson, proper like, at Ice Cream Plus. The SunCrest Strip Mall at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights is an unassuming corner you’ve probably driven past a thousand times. Little did you know, lying in wait is a little treasure where they churn out their own amazing gelato, sorbet, and low fat, no sugar, fro-yo (Chipmunk and Zamboni are slam dunks). Better than that, they rock a red lentil soup that makes you understand why a spoon was invented yet yearn for the days when you could just tip the bowl into your mouth and gulp down the thick, hearty, delectable contents. Not to be outdone, their salads and sandwiches are excellent but their tuna is one for the ages. (Now, remember the judging thing and keep an open mind.) Their tuna is mixed with peas, corn, and light mayo. It’s like the healthy version of tuna casserole but so much more appealing. When heaped onto toasted pieces of whole wheat bread and topped with lettuce, tomato and cilantro (just go with it) you have a winner! They have stacks of gossip magazines and newspapers to enjoy while they whip up your food and, speaking of whipping, their smoothies put Jamba Juice to shame! See, your mom was right when she told you: You can only judge a book by its flavor.

Ice Cream Plus

8158 W. Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046

323.656.8332

Mon-Sat: 11am-11pm (usually, but they tend to be a little flexible)

Sunday: Closed

Pace:

Cruising up The Canyon, cursing your phone for the lack of signal, the traffic for the lack of movement, your radio for the lack of good jams, you’re probably too distracted to notice Pace just below the Canyon Country Store. Pace, Italian for Peace, offers just that, a respite from the toil of this town. Homey, warm, and inviting, from the moment you enter, it’s as if the weight of the world has been lifted. As you nibble on roasted almonds, briny olives and warm focaccia, look to your left and watch Kirsten Dunst doodle on the table with a complimentary crayon. Yes, this is a celeb haven but that’s not the point. The point is that people doodle here. They doodle and slump and laugh too loud. It’s wonderfully unpretentious and unrestrained while the food is unmitigatedly stellar and consistently so. Their claim to fame is a cedar wood grilled salmon dressed with shallots and herbs accompanied by two sides of your choice (green beans and roasted root vegetables are a killer combo). I moaned a little at the greatness offered in a bite composed of sweet roasted carrot with the snap of a lemony green bean and the robust, rich fire of the salmon. Despite LA’s code red terror level about carb loading, the pizzas and pastas are not only phenomenal, they’re popular (folks just let that hair down here)! Rigatoni with organic chicken and roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato sauce is an impeccable fall dish filled with comforting flavors that weren’t heavy, just addictive. In a city that demands so much, don’t we all deserve a little Pace?

Pace

2100 Laurel Canyon Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
323.654.8583

www.peaceinthecanyon.com

Daily: 5:30pm-10pm