Don’t leave without JAM!!!
Staring at the menu at Sqirl one encounters an interesting dilemma. Namely, how to go there with a large group in order to justify ordering one of everything and then ditch them when the food arrives to eat it all yourself? It’s been a while since I’ve discovered a new gem like Jessica’s place – small and unfussy with a distinct “neighborhood” feel, producing beautifully fresh food worthy of it’s ever-growing renown.
The casual chalkboard menu.
The small space is both modern and welcoming.
Outdoor seating for a sunny LA day.
The simple chalkboard menu divides dishes into savory and sweet and this being my first visit I of course needed one of each. For the savory I settled on the Shakshuka, eggs baked in a cast-iron skillet with spicy puréed tomato and pepper sauce topped with fresh parsley and served with grilled baguette. I added a side of house made pork sausage which was perfectly cooked and also served as an homage to the glory of fennel seed.
Shakshuka, served with freshly toasted baguette.
You’ll want to just stare at it for a while before you eat it!
For my sweet tooth I treated myself to a thick-cut slice of brioche covered in house-made fig & red wine jam (Sqirl began as a preserves company) over a layer of crunchy almond & hazelnut butter.
You WILL believe you ate the whole thing.
To say I left full and happy would be an understatement.
Washing it all down with coffee.
Owner Jessica Koslow’s divine preserves are available for purchase at the counter (next to crave-worthy fresh baked goods) and I highly recommend you take a jar home. Sqirl is open for breakfast and lunch.
Treats!
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave #4
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323)284-8147
I don’t know which part of this looks more delicious! My food-bucket list for if I ever visit L.A. keeps growing and growing.
Also, I really like your nail polish!
Hy, your blog is very cool and very chic.
Congrats
Carlos Galvão
Hy, I will send for you some pictures the food and the restaurant.I hope you enjoy.
My regards,
Carlos Galvão