Salt’s Cure is a brand-new bistro in the heart of West Hollywood serving up fresh California cuisine, with a new menu every day. They also have a deli case offering up some of their scrumptious creations! We went for brunch at Salt’s Cure last Sunday. Although they are definitely still ironing out a few wrinkles, overall we had a very pleasant experience.
The host was very friendly and although we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table (no reservations or call-aheads here!), he brought us each some water and kept us updated on our wait time. We were seated at a simple table covered in white butcher paper.
The menu is featured prominently on a black chalkboard mounted high above the tables. The menu changes daily to reflect the freshest produce available to the chefs. An emphasis is definitely placed on California produced items – for example, they don’t serve maple syrup with their griddle cakes because, alas, California does not produce it. This is definitely a huge positive for the bistro, as it ensures that all of the produce is as fresh and flavorful as possible.
For brunch, they offered a variety of items: griddle cakes, fried oysters, steak & eggs, and a selection of tarts and pastries to name a few. We started with the lamb-liver pate, which was absolutely scrumptious!
It was rich, smooth and addictive. It was served with a whole grains of mustard as a garnish, along with crispy slices of warm bread and pickled radishes (yum!).
Another wonderful thing about Salt’s Cure is that they hand-grind all of their coffee with an antique, hand-cranked coffee mill. They do this before each cup of coffee that they brew, which may add a few minutes before it arrives, but it makes a world of difference! As an avid coffee drinker, this was a huge plus for Salt’s Cure.
For our entrees, we both decided to order the “2 x 2 x 2”. This included two eggs, two slices of the best bacon I have ever eaten, and two pieces of chorizo sausage.
It was absolutely delicious! We could not get enough of the food. I also particularly enjoyed the biscuit with strawberry preserves that was served alongside this protein-fest!
We were too full for dessert, however their selection of pastries was mouth-watering. They offered a maple-walnut coffee cake, a plum tart, and Julia Child’s brownies! We definitely plan on stopping by to try these out soon.
One of my favorite things about Salt’s Cure is the openness of the entire restaurant – light floods in, waiters mingle with patrons, and the kitchen itself is right in the middle of the restaurant, so that you can watch as the chefs prepare your culinary creations!
If you plan on going, be prepared to wait for a table. Also, please bring your appetite! You will want to try everything on the menu, guaranteed! We cannot wait to stop back in and see what they are offering!
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What Others Are Saying:
LA Weekly: “Salt’s Cure: Promising Start”
That's my brother's restaurant! :)
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