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Eclectic Home Cooking
Hedley's Puts a Modern Twist on Comfort and Food
Story by Michael H. Epstein and Scott E.
Schwimer | Photos courtesy of Hedley's
The heart of Hollywood has a new
addition — Hedley’s — a new neighborhood restaurant nestled between the
design boutiques of Robertson Boulevard that has become the official
place of comfort for many visitors and locals. Owned by South African
brothers Jeffrey and Hedley Apter, the unpretentious restaurant is known
to serve some of the best food in the Avenues of Art & Design West
Hollywood.
Hedley’s interior reflects a sense of tranquility, where customers can
enjoy the recently revamped brown and beige décor and comfort food that
is always served with style. The restaurant’s menu, which changes
weekly, includes favorites such as macaroni and cheese with a hint of
mustard, and Turkey Sloppy Joe, served with perfectly baked hand-cut
French fries. The restaurant also offers one of the best hand-formed,
spiced beef burgers in town, as well as delicious turkey burgers and
lamb burgers, on occasion.
The salmon — usually wild when in season — is not to be missed, and
there are always selections for those watching their weight. The organic
heirloom tomato salad topped with arugula and served over a quesadilla
is a definite must-try. The rigatoni pasta with chicken in a marinara
sauce with fresh basil is also impressive, while the fish tacos
are fresh and authentic. “I don’t even like fish tacos, and I have these
all the time,” said noted designer Luis Ortega. |
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On Saturdays, the brunch menu offers a
variety of omelets and whole grain pancakes. Menu mainstays include
juicy meatloaf on creamy mashed potatoes and chicken potpie with rich,
red wine reduction sauce. Save room for dessert, especially the bread
pudding. Pastry Chef Jennie, Hedley’s wife, often introduces new
mouth-watering dessert items.
Hedley’s, located at 640 N Robertson Blvd., is open Tuesday through
Friday, 11 am to 3 pm and Saturday, 9 am to 2:30 pm; Tuesday and
Wednesday, 6 to 9 pm; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6 to 10 pm. For
more information, call 310.659.2009. |
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