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DINNER
SMALL PLATES
Herbed Crème Fraîche & Chips
lemon, garlic, chives
Tomato & Cucumber
heirlooms tomato, lemon cucumber, fennel, aleppo
Summer Beans
seasonal beans, charred leak sauce, banyuls, honey
Burrata & Melon
weiser melons, candied pepitas (add crispy prosciutto +4)
House Salad
market greens, herbs, lemon vinaigrette
Focaccia
rosemary & sea salt
BIGGER PLATES
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, anchovy, sourdough croutons
Broccolini
calabrian chili & sea salt
Meatballs
veal, pork, wagyu beef, house sauce, parmesan
Bucatini alla Bess
house sauce, stracciatella (add bolognese)
Mushroom Cavatappi
shiitake & baby bella mushrooms, asparagus
Pesto Orecchiette
basil, charred cherry tomatoes, toasted walnuts
Chicken Parmesan
herbed breadcrumbs, house sauce, parmesan
Steak
6 oz/10 oz center cut sirloin, gremolata, house salad*
Lasagna
lemon herb ricotta, house sauce, mozzarella
DESSERT
Key Lime Tart
lime, graham cracker, sea salt
Bess’ Chocolate Cake
almond, citrus, sea salt, whipped cream
Tiramisu, mascarpone
decaf espresso, chocolate, rum, cognac
BRUNCH
BRUNCH STARTERS
Fruit Bowl
seasonal selections
Brûléed Grapefruit
rosemary, turbanado sugar
Focaccia
rosemary & sea salt
BRUNCH PLATES
Fritatta
seasonal veggies, mozzarella, house salad, herbs
Italian Baked Eggs
house marinara sauce, herbs, focaccia
Waffle
maple vanilla & lemon zest compound butter, fruit
Bucatini Carbonara
cured pork, eggs, parmesan
Steak and Eggs
6 oz sirloin, italian salsa verde, house salad
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, anchovy, focaccia croutons
Bess’ Platter
bacon, eggs, rosemary roasted potatoes, focaccia
Lasagna
lemon herb ricotta, house sauce, mozzarella
BOOZY BRUNCH DRINKS
Mimosa
orange juice, prosecco
Bellini
peach puree, prosecco
Winey Mary
pinot grigio, tomato juice, worcestershire, lemon
Michelada
italian pilsner, tomato juice, worcestershire, lime
White Wine Spritzer
pinot grigio, sparkling water, lemon
Rosé Rose Spritzer
rosé, rose simple syrup, sparkling water
WINE LIST
RED
Pinot Noir x Folk Machine 2023 (Central Coast, CA)
fresh & juicy, dark berries & rose petals
Chianti Colli Senesi x Torre Alle Tolfe 2022 (Tuscany, Italy)
big & bold, delicious cherry finish
Barbera d'Alba x G.D Vajra 2024 (Piedmont, Italy)
big bodied, fresh herbs, bright fruit, pepper
Cabernet Sauvignon x Brea Wine Co 2024 (Paso Robles, CA)
silky & mild w/ a unique minerality
Gamay “Prémices” x Laurence et Rémi Dufaitre, (Beaujolais, France)
light & vibrant, red cherry, pomegranate
Clarete Rosado ‘Akilia’ x Mario Rovira (Bierzo, Spain)
a chilled red, mixed wild berries & savory herbs
WHITE
Sauvignon Blanc x LIWA 2024 (Sonoma, CA)
fun & a little quirky, fresh cut grass & citrus
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo x Atilia 2024 (Abruzzo, Italy)
summer nights by the ocean, zesty & floral, minerality
Sancerre x Firman Dezat 2024 (Loire Valley, France)
elegant, delicate flowers, stone fruits
Albariño x Vinos del Atlantico 2024 (Rias Baixas, Spain)
bright & aromatic, citrus, honeysuckle, ocean breeze
Chardonnay x Lúuma 2023 (Sonoma Coast, CA)
light & fresh, orchard fruits, subtle oak
Moscato d’Asti x Poggio Matteo 2024 (Piedmont, Italy)
sweet & floral, summer peaches, “might change your whole personality”
SPARKLING
Sparkling Chenin Blanc “Love Sparkling” x Broc 2024 (Berkeley, CA)
gentle & friendly, hints of pear & meyer lemon
Lambrusco ‘Suoli Cataldi’ x Podere Giardino 2023 (Emilia-Romagna, Italy)
chilly & dry sparkling red with watermelon aromatics
Prosecco Brut Rosé x Poggio Costa (Veneto, Italy)
crisp & playful, white peach, wild berries, sea salt
ORANGE/ROSÉ/SKIN CONTACT
Orange “Brisat” x Azimut 2025 (Catalonia, Spain)
clean & refreshing, blooming flowers, citrus & almond
Skin Contact “Only Zuul” x Swick 2023 (Columbia Valley, OR)
pinot gris & gewürztraminer, tons of personality, fruity & floral
Rosé "Una Lou" x Scribe 2024 California (Sonoma, CA)
bright & easy, citrus blossom & ripe strawberry
BEER
Italian Heritage Grain Pilsner / RT Rogers (Sierra Madre)
Village Blonde / Mt. Lowe (Arcadia)
Hello LA IPA / Highland Park Brewery (LA)