Fundamental LA
This minimal spot opened on June 13th for lunch, serving up seasonal sandwiches and salads. The menu is more upscale American comfort food specializing in local and sustainable foods. Some items on the menu include: porchetta sandwich with sauerkraut and whole grain mustard on brioche; a chicken torta with tomato, lettuce, cotija, cream, pickled jalapenos and guacamole on bolillo bread; and Lyonnaise salad. As of now, they are open Monday-Saturday from 11 am-3 pm. 1303 Westwood Blvd., Westwood
Escuela Taqueria
This place is the opposite of Fundamental LA, in that they are not minimal at all…chairs on the ceiling? Yep, but besides that, the menu features tacos composed of pork chuletta (pork chops with avocado and sea salt), pork belly (with pickled onions), shrimp (with chorizo and red mojo), skin-on Branzino (with cabbage slaw), and chicken (with achiote lime marinade). Each order includes two tacos and all plates are priced between $6-8. Side orders between $3-6. Open for dinner now and lunch this Saturday and Sunday. 7615 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.932.6178
