Famished Girl
Fred Segal Mauro Cafe
As we all know I love great shopping. Even better than that is a culinary experience that compliments the shopping! We all know how tiring it becomes carrying shopping bags, with aching feet and a hungry stomach. Its rare to find a fabulous place to have lunch that’s just a stones throw away from all the latest designer clothing.
The Fred Segal store on Melrose Avenue is one of the shopping stores in Los Angeles. What makes this store so unique is that it houses stores within a store. At the core of this shopping Mecca is a wonderful cafe that’s worth sampling, even if shopping is not on your agenda.
The Fred Segal Mauro cafe is a hot-spot of star gazing on any given afternoon. It has a few outside tables but on the afternoon I went it was too warm to dine alfresco, so we sat inside, which is hotter in other ways! The restaurant menu offers everything from light salads to delicious pasta. It has a superb wine list and as I have such a sweet tooth, I found a tempting array of desserts.
The cafe doubles as an art exhibition with all the pieces for sale. It adds to the buzzing atmosphere and the art changes seasonally. I found that I didn’t want to leave the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The cafe offers a late afternoon/early evening Aperitif, which is an Italian tradition of wine sampling and an alternative to a boisterous happy hour.
This is the kind of venue that quickly becomes a regular hang-out. I have already been back for Sunday Brunch and I never went near the clothes! A miracle for sure! However, I do have my eye on one or two paintings so I could technically shop as I lunch… what a Fab idea!!
Tip: Make a reservation.
8112 Melrose Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90046.
Tel: 323 653 2874
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