Wednesday, July 14, 2010

No Waffling

Congratulations, you've managed to make it to breakfast with the boy or girl of your choice. Time to wipe the sleep out of your eyes, banish that bad morning breath and impress that certain someone with your ability to procure post-slumber-party sustenance. Of course, that's easier said than done when your slumber party happens on the hot streets of Hollywood, where the tourists run thick and the best brunch places are usually packed by the time you get your butt out of bed.

Lucky for you, there is one place where the food is fantastic, the bottomless bloody marys are strong and the wait is rarely more than a minute or two. Just put on your loosest jeans, grab your guy or gal and head on over to The Waffle. Located in an otherwise innocuous looking building off the corner of Sunset and Vine, The Waffle is what happens when you combine classic American diner food, modern culinary sensibilities and the Hollywood hipster scene. It's a delicious, deceptively simple combination that hits the spot every single time - whether you're hitting it up for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks.

From the ooey gooey crunchiness of the cheese curds to the spicy, savory and sweet sensations of sandwiches served between two hearty slices of waffle, the food is stick-to-your-ribs good, both in terms of quantity and quality. If you're not afraid to stuff your face in front of your significant other, then you have to try the cornmeal jalapeno waffle - a spicy and sweet concoction that combines a jalapeno waffle, fried chicken, collard greens and rich, creamy gravy into a plate full of palate-pleasing, passion-inducing perfection. Throw in a basket of waffle fries and one of their classic cocktails, and you've got a brunch that's guaranteed to give you the kind of gastronomic good vibes that you can only get when your gut is busting with bacon-flecked, gravy-topped goodness. You can even get a plate of 'woofles' for your four-legged friends, who are welcome to join you on the patio while you clear your plate.

And trust me, at The Waffle, you will clear your plate.