Feast w/ Elf
Tucked away in the cozy neighborhood of Echo Park, you will find the popular vegetarian/vegan eatery known as Elf. Do not be intimidated meat lovers, this place will make you salivate no matter what category of food you crave. Conceived by Astara Calas of the band Viva K, Elf serves up delicious Middle Eastern/Mediterranean inspired dishes.
I recently dined at Elf with one of the top modeling agents in runway over at LA Models, and fellow foodie, Sara Davenport. Since Sara is a vegetarian, Elf was the perfect spot to introduce to her.
The reasonably priced café serves up dishes such as savory chickpea crepe with chevre butter, mushroom and blue cheese gratin, as well as an organic kale salad with avocado, hemp seeds, and tamari citrus dressing. Sara and I tried more of an authentic Middle Eastern inspired dish of Shawerma with hummus topped off with crispy sautéed mushrooms, in place of the traditional beef, lamb or chicken. We also indulged on a savory tomato, and potato tart with thyme, garlic and feta.
Elf is definitely a spot that brings in the crowd, especially the locals of the eastside. With only 9 tables, the space gets rather packed, so come earlier to guarantee a table. Guests can also bring a bottle of wine and enjoy the $5 only corkage fee.
Elf
(CASH ONLY)
2135 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
