Four editors’ picks for the weekend: a brunch dosa in Culver City, Malaysian-Chinese barbecue in Orange County, old-school French pastries on the Central Coast, and a pop-up barbecue plate at Smorgasburg.
Almost Famous (Culver City) — try the benne dosa and ask for more heat on the Tellicherry shrimp and grits.
Saulitos Barbecue at Smorgasburg — weekday-teacher-owner Saul Rodriguez Jr. cooks pop-up barbecue plates most Sundays at Smorgasburg (777 S Alameda St).
Every Friday Eater LA editors round up four spots worth trying over the weekend. This edition highlights a range of food: a dosa-forward brunch, hybrid Malaysian-Chinese barbecue, classic French pastries, and a weekend barbecue pop-up at Smorgasburg.
If you want something with more heat, order the Tellicherry shrimp and grits and ask them to turn up the spice level and add extra chiles.
Address: 6001 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232.
Smoke Queen's pitmaster Winnie Yee combines Southeast Asian flavors with classic American barbecue. On the menu you'll find Malaysian and Chinese specialties alongside classics: crunchy siu yuk with blistered skin, glazed char siu burnt ends, wagyu tri tip, and soft brisket.
The recommended way to build a plate is to pick a few meats and include spicy, acidic sides to cut through the richness. The gochujang barbecue sauce is suggested as a finishing touch. Try sides like mapo chili and spicy pickled cucumbers for balance.
Address: 12941 9th Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840.
Renaud's is a long-running local bakery known for consistent, traditional French pastries and detailed tarts. The pastry case typically includes fruit-topped tarts — a lemon tart is described as pleasantly tangy — and several croissant options.
A plain butter-heavy croissant pairs well with coffee, or choose the almond-crusted croissant filled with almond cream if you want something richer.
Address: 3315 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
Saulitos Barbecue operates at Smorgasburg and at pop-ups around the region. Owner Saul Rodriguez Jr. prepares plates at Smorgasburg most Sundays. This is a good pick if you want a heaping, straightforward barbecue plate at the weekend market.
If you're planning to extend summer weather with one last barbecue outing, go to Smorgasburg on Sunday, talk to Rodriguez, and order a plate.
Location: Smorgasburg, 777 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021.
Pick the place based on what you want to eat and how far you'll travel. Choose Almost Famous for a creative brunch, Smoke Queen for a distinctive hybrid barbecue experience in Orange County, Renaud's for dependable French pastries on the Central Coast, and Saulitos at Smorgasburg for a casual weekend barbecue plate. Each recommendation includes specific dishes and practical ordering notes to make your visit smoother.
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