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Great Coffee and Brunch At CoffeeBar,...

In case you didn’t know by now, Bruce Kalman from Urbano Pizza Bar has to be one of my all time favorite chefs. In my eyes, this man can do no wrong. So, naturally  I was excited when I received an invitation to visit Bruce’s newest endeavor in Downtown LA: CoffeeBar.

The Interior of CoffeeBar

Wow. What an atmosphere this place has. It’s hip, trendy, and modern. A definite hangout if you’re in Downtown LA.  While the coffee was fantastic, I was even more excited about  the food.

Preparing Excellent Coffee

The excitement built when one of my friends, Alex Wallace, an intern all the way from Scotland, agreed to meet me there. Though young (20?), Alex is a FOODIE of EPIC proportion … so I was thrilled to be able to show him some of the culinary brilliance that LA has to offer via the more than capable hands of Bruce Kalman.

Chef Bruce in the Kitchen

Chef Bruce was kind enough to let us take a behind-the-scenes look at the food being prepared in the kitchen. Naturally, with Bruce on board, the food was being prepared as fresh as possible, with healthy, simple, and locally sourced ingredients. With the promise of getting to try some of these delicious looking dishes, we sat ourselves down and prepared for the inevitable delivery of some of the best food in Downtown LA that morning …

Grilled Cheese with Avocado & Mustard Seed

First up was a new twist on the classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich, with avocado and mustard seed. What an absolutely terrific combination. It was followed by Eggs “In The Hole” with jalapeño cheese bread and kumquat marmalade. A spicy, sticky, and delicious must-have.

Eggs “In The Hole”

Next up was Green Eggs and Ham (DeathbedFood name award!!) which turned out to be some of the best pesto I have ever had …

Green Eggs & Ham

We were next offered Figs and Prosciutto with a balsamic drizzle, and then an Hierloom Tomato and Burrata Salad that was as visually stunning as it was tasty …

Heirloom Tomato Salad- Stunning!

But the DeathbedFood of the day came as the final surprise from Chef Bruce. A Chocolate-Fig Bread Pudding, that was, quite simply, to die for. Gooey, rich chocolate was complemented perfectly by sweet and succulent figs. My friend Alex was so taken with it, he named it the best dessert he had eaten in LA. Unfortunately for us, the pudding was off the menu, and we had eaten it all up before we could snap a picture! Why do you have to torture us Bruce! Here’s hoping that bread pudding makes its way onto the menu.

CoffeeBar’s Excellent Coffee

CoffeeBar is, without a doubt, one of my new favorite hangouts in Downtown LA.  Chef Bruce simply does not disappoint.  I can’t wait to go back!