Republique

. Whenever I line up at Republique and order at least one too many of Margarita Manzke’s temptations — a peach brioche tart, a banana-nutella crostata, a slice of fruit pie (if any is left), a chicken hand pie, too, because there’s never enough pie — I

. (Bill Addison / Los Angeles Times) Since my first rendezvous with Bon Temps’ pastries, I’ve been on an informal hunt for other superior examples around the city (besides Republique, where I have the lineup memorized). Na Young Ma’s Proof Bakery in

Thankfully, Margarita Manzke’s pastry case lives on in the era of social distancing. Republique is offering a limited menu for pickup via Tock and Postmates. You can grab one of the restaurant’s excellent baguettes with Normandy butter or opt for

trout roe; dill; and chives.» 12 W. Main St., Alhambra, 626-281-1035, yangskitchenla.com. REPUBLIQUE CRISPY DREAM: République serves an especially refined latke for breakfast. (COURTESY OF RÉPUBLIQUE) République co-owner Walter Manzke’s mom was born in

trees between tables so customers felt an extra layer of privacy while dining,” explains general manager Pierluc Dallaire. Courtesy Republique République’s chef-owners Walter and Margarita Manzke went so far as to repave a portion of their parking area

combinations and abject pleasure. The biggest challenge for Yanbang Society will be its space. When looking to open their first restaurant, John and Katianna partnered with Sprout LA, the group that backs marquee crowd draws like Republique, Tsubaki and Redbird

assembly is a fine starting point for understanding what the city is about and how its residents eat. Chef Margarita Manzke at Republique, a restaurant that our critic believes deserved more than a plate insignia in Michelin’s inaugural guide to California

. (Silvia Razgova / For The Times) Republique, one of the great all-day restaurants in Los Angeles and the United States, merits nothing more than a Plate by Michelin’s grading standards, which is a joke. Same with Bavel, Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis

. The Meat Jesus ($4.55) is delightfully decadent, topped with pepperoni, sausage, and bacon. Whichever you choose, the slice is right. Republique Jakob Layman »Place for a Third Date Republique624 S. La Brea Ave., Hancock Park When things are heating up

in a new romance, head to Republique, Hancock Park’s delicious, dimly lit French boîte. The popular spot’s shareable plates encourage intimacy, while communal tables and the well-dressed crowd take the pressure off and provide plenty for you and your

the walls. The neighborhood mourned when the restaurant was taken over by the Sprout Restaurant Group, the company whose restaurants include Bestia, Otium, Moruno and Republique. Sprout’s currency is the celebrity chef; Rose Café, although you would

slight Jason Neroni, a fine chef who has been working in the Los Angeles area for many years. Sprout’s formula, honed by its founder, Bill Chait, practically mandates a prominent chef — restaurants in the portfolio include Redbird, Bestia and Republique

, is part of the return to the big, nearly democratic eating halls of the 1980s, signaled by Redbird, Odys + Penelope and Republique. Ng, the opening chef of Pizzeria Mozza both in L.A. and in Singapore, knows how to budget for crowds. There are