LA West Elite Event at The Wallace

What an amazing event! First brunch event!
The Wallace and Brittany put together a great time, with the open space all to ourselves, drinks, and brunch items. What more could we ask for!
There was bottomless mimosas and and few other drinks to choose from. I also had the bloody mary which was tasty!
Sticky bun: This was SOOO GOOD. Perfectly warm and light, not heavy or doughy, I loved this!!!
Salmon gravlax: Salmon was so fresh, the spread was amazing and all the pickled items on the board worked so well!
Farro salad: This was interesting, not so much in the mood for salad that early but it was good!
Benedict tartine: This was sooo good, the prosciutto was amazing and all the flavors worked so well, only thing was the one I got, my egg was overcooked and not runny how an eggs benedict should be
Buttermilk biscuits: This was unique and different, not one of my favorites, but nice to try
Chilaquiles: Oh I loveeee chilaquiles, I didn’t think this was authentic enough to my liking though, the chunks of chicken were too big and chips weren’t crispy enough, pretty good flavor but not a favorite
Pork belly hash: I was soooo full by the time this came around, I really enjoyed the couple bites I had though, the meat was tender and flavorful
Lemon and ricotta fritters with raspberry jam: This was a nice ending touch, it was pretty good, but I wish there was more of a lemon flavor I only got the ricotta and the jam flavor
Overall a very fun event with delicious food!!! The staff was so nice and the interior was chic and open which was really beautiful!

Who wouldn’t want Morning Sex with Brunch?
Well, you may prefer your Mimosas bottomless, or something eye opening like a spicy Bloody Mary to accompany your weekend feast.
I tried them all, and more at the Wallace… don’t judge! It was my duty to sample everything… and everything was happily sampled (more like greedily snarfed down).
The Wallace is a wonderful addition to Culver City… It has an outside terrace, which will be wonderful this summer… and a vibrant, clean, modern dining room with an open kitchen. I’m a sucker for open kitchens.
As for the food: Everything was well prepared and beautifully served. My personal favorite was the Pork Belly Hash. That was the one I wished I had more room for. Additionally, the Benedict Tartine was divine. I do love egg dishes in the mornings. The Farro Salad was also great — as it was a healthy, light, and flavorful dish.
The sticky bun was heavenly delicious — but I’d want that as a dessert rather than the start of the meal. I wanted more, but I had to pace myself.
Brunch at The Wallace will definitely be added to my list of recommendations because
a) The menu has a great variety (light and healthy to carb loaded decadence)
b) The food is well prepared and beautifully presented
c) The prices are fair for the quality and quantity
d) Free 2 hour parking in the lot around the corner
e) Morning Sex (the bourbon based morning cocktail… yes, I had bourbon in the morning)
Thanks Brittany B. & the gang at the Wallace for putting together this great Unilocal event. I’ll definitely be back. Soon.

What a great event at the Wallace this past Saturday morning for Bottomless Mimosa Brunch! This was my very first Unilocal Elite event so I was very excited. I didn’t know what to expect especially since there was no +1’s. I am so glad that I got to meet lots of cool and funny people though! I don’t ever explore downtown Culver City so it was nice to get out and check out the scene here. The open-​concept/​space in the restaurant was very inviting. It was very bright and inviting and all the wait staff were attentive and friendly. I ordered a mimosa and a TeePee drink. Loved both of them!
Sticky Bun: This was one of my favorite items! Not too sweet, but just perfect. I wanted to eat two!
Farro Salad: I wasn’t in the mood for a salad this early on, but it tasted good and I had some nonetheless. I had never had farro before and it reminded me of oats.
Salmon Gravlax: This was also very tasty! I loved the horseradish cream cheese and the lox slices… great flavors!
Benedict tartine: Probably my 2^nd favorite item after the sticky bun! The combination of the overeasy egg and prosciutto really did it for me.
Pork Belly Hash: Starting to get full, but the pork belly had a great flavor. Wish I could have ate more!
Chilaquiles: In my opinion, these were a bit dry. They were also very hard to serve and this dish didn’t stand out to me.
Buttermilk Biscuits: These had a great flavor as well, but I think I would have preferred to have flaky biscuits with apple/​honey butter and jam instead of pairing it with savory items. That is usually the way I like to have my biscuits!
Lemon and ricotta fritters: Fried balls aka good-​ness that were a perfect end to a great meal! The raspberry sauce was yummy.
Thanks Brittany, restaurant staff & management, and everyone else who made this event possible! Much appreciated! :)

Brittany really out did herself with this fantastic event!
I got there about 5 minutes before the event started and checked in and found a seat. I was promptly approached by our awesome waitress who took my drink order. Throughout brunch I tried all 3 types of mimosas (original, strawberry, and pomegranate hibiscus) as well as the teepee (very good and not too sweet). There was also some cool swag on the tables. I picked up some super sweet Unilocal sunglasses!
On to the most important part = the food! I had been to the Wallace before for dinner, so this was my first time trying their brunch menu. We were treated to a really good sampling of their brunch menu. The sticky buns were delicious and I summoned super human self control to not finish it all (I had to save room for the 7 other courses). The farro salad, salmon gravlax, and buttermilk biscuits were all good. The pork belly hash was a little too sweet for my liking (though the husband would love that). The chilaquiles were pretty soggy and didn’t have too much flavor. My favorite dish was the benedict tartine. I will definitely return for that! Yum!
Besides the great food, the service was fantastic, and the company was great. I’m always nervous to attend elite only events as I’m very shy. However, my brunch companions were all super friendly and we had great conversations about. .. what else? Food!
Thanks for putting such a great event together, Brittany!!!

Thanks Brittany for putting up this wonderful event! I was really full after the brunch!!!
The menu is well selected. A great many options. And a lot of vegetarian options, which is great for me. The place is clean and has a modern industrial look, which is really a plus for me.
Drink was okay. Though the topic is bottomless mimosa, which is great as it sounds. But I am not a big fan of mimosa. The other drinks are just alright for my taste. Not the best combinations.
Food wise it was delicious. The morning bun was very soft and buttery. The caramel just melt in my mouth. Not overly sweeten. I didn’t eat the salmon, but I heard it was great. I like the horseradish cream cheese spread. Really it was a kick! The salad was very refreshing and delicious. The egg benedict came in a little cold, not a good sign. The toast underneath was a good choice, but the dish itself was not outstanding. There was also the chicken enchilada thing, it did not have much taste but just spicy. The pork belly is good because of the soft egg on top. The vegetable came with it really does not have much taste. The final dessert, I did not taste lemon, but just like a hard version of donut holes. Overall, the presentations are all beautiful, but the taste was just alright. It was good, but not that ‘wow’.
But event was great. A lot of fun! Happy to be an elite~

Amazing brunch! Being in the South Bay I don’t attend a lot of events on the Westside and Valley as they are usually held weeknights when traffic is a real hassle. Other times I have missed out due to the event being at-​capacity so I feel very fortunate to have been able to participate in a nice, sit-​down meal that was well attended but not overly crowded. The food and drinks were delicious, servers were friendly and attentive, the owners did a good job of showcasing their eatery and it was great to meet fellow Elites.
I started out with a pomegranate mimosa that was delicious and moved on to the first course of a huge sticky bun with caramel butter and roasted pecans. Yum! Next was farro salad that (since I don’t eat meat) was probably one of my favorite dishes and it was vegan as well. I didn’t partake of the salmon gravlax, pork belly has or chilaquiles but my tablemates scarfed everything down so I’m pretty sure they were a hit. The benedict tartine without the prosciutto was delish; the eggs were perfectly cooked. I tried the biscuits and they were also good. By the time the lemon and ricotta fritters were served (paired with my second drink, Morning Sex, which consisted of bourbon, passion fruit, bourbon, chai, fennel syrup, peychaud’s and bourbon) I was sure I would be out of room, but I managed to try a few and they were light, airy and delicious with the raspberry sauce.
The food was perfectly cooked and seasoned and made with fresh ingredients; you could tell a lot of thought had gone into their preparation. I would definitely go there again.

I was lucky enough to be selected to come to this awesome Unilocal event. Met some fun new people, and got to sample some great food, while sipping on mimosas… not a shabby Saturday.
There’s a scene in ‘Swingers’ where the guys talk about how cool a place must be because there’s no sign on their door. That’s how I felt about the Wallace. It had a very rustic chic vibe. It was like a restaurant version of an Anthropologie store. Exposed light bulbs, industrial looking light fixtures, and nice wall art… very cool.
Our brunch started with a mimosa. I opted for the strawberry flavor since you can get the OG OJ any place. Sweet but not ‘hurt your teeth’ sweet. Speaking of sweet… their sticky bun with caramel butter and pecans: drool worthy. The dough was pillowy soft, the caramel butter was rich, and the pecans added a perfect amount of crunch. It took a whole lot of self control not to finish the other half.
Other items I was in love with:
* salmon gravlax — Served with pumpernickel bread, their oh-​so-​delicious horseradish cream cheese, pickles, mini heirloom tomatoes, and greens. I would order this all the damn time! The salmon was wonderfully fresh, and the combination of creamy and crunchy was delightful.
* farro sallad — This was my first time every eating farro, and I was pleasantly surprised by the texture. It’s a little chewy (like al dente pastsa), but had a really great consistency. Throw in some pepitas, dried cranberries, spinach, and roasted pumpkin… It was great! A combo of flavors and textures that work so well together!
* benedict tartine — I’m not generally an eggs benedict fan. I hate when my food touches each other so runny eggs are not my thing. However, the benedict here was beyond my expectations. Yes, the egg was runny like it’s supposed to be, but the bread was perfectly toasted, the prosciutto was a nice change from your normal Canadian bacon, the hollandaise had a great consistency, and the arugula was a nice fresh addition. So yummy!
* lemon and ricotta fritters — It’s fried, and it’s sweet. What’s not to like? The fritter itself was wonderfully light, which could be very dangerous. I probably could have finished the entire bowl of fritters myself. It was served with a raspberry ‘sauce’, but it was more like a jam. An actual sauce to dip my fritter into would’ve been perfect.
Thanks to Brittany for putting on such a wonderful event, and to Carol, her husband Mike, and the staff at the Wallace for hosting all of us.

This event was amazing! The food was delicious, but I especially enjoyed the company at this Unilocal Elite Event. The long farm style tables allowed about 10 of us per table, which meant that I got to enjoy delicious course after course with my fellow Eliters in an intimate and truly pleasant setting.
The restaurant is beautifully designed and decorated. Bright inside and it’s a place where I felt like I wanted to enjoy a leisurely brunch. There is also patio seating. The service was very friendly. The Wallace is definitely somewhere I would like to return for brunch! I really enjoyed myself.
THE DRINKS:
–Bottomless mimosas
–Bloody Mary
–Teepee — a light refreshing drink made of Campari, cava, chamomile and lemon.
–MY FAVORITE: Morning Sex. This drink was DELICIOUS! I would come back for this drink. It is made with bourbon, passion fruit, chai, fennel syrup and peychaud’s.
THE FOOD:
We were served EIGHT courses, which are all meant to share.
1)Warm Sticky Bun with caramel butter and roasted pecans. A+!!!
2)Farro Salad — this was a favorite amongst our entire table. DELICIOUS!
3)Salmon Gravlax — this was a platter served with lox, cream cheese, pumpernickel bread and some cucumbers and tomatoes. A light a flavorful appetizer option.
4)Benedict Tartine — Eggs Benedict with prosciutto. Tasty.
5)Pork Belly Hash — peppers, Yukon gold, sweet potatoes, charmoula. Good.
6)Chilaquiles — chicken, tortilla, salsa and queso fresco. Overall, this was the least favorite amongst the table.
7)Buttermilk Biscuits — greens, house sausage, red eye gravy. I think we were all so full at this point that we couldn’t quite enjoy this as much as we would have liked. Will have to come back to full experience it!
8)Lemon and Ricotta Fritters with a delicious raspberry sauce. I enjoyed these, but if I were to choose one sweet, it would be the warm sticky buns!
Thank you for this wonderful event!

Brittany and The Wallace, thank you for a G R E A T! Brunch. Everything was a hit: nice modern space with plenty of room, superb service, wonderful elite company and a Brunch Menu from the Gods. 8 really great tastes or more. I love your sticky buns and apparently all the lovely ladies at my time enjoy Morning Sex!
I would come back for a full plate of biscuits and gravy, the lox were glowingly fresh, hash, fritters and even faro was yummy. Too Much! But we had fun trying.
This was a classic high end super fun elite event. We are lucky to be on the list for these.
Our table was really fun, I’m sure they all were. Cheers!

A fun, intimate brunch event! It’s a small venue in downtown culver closed to the public for this event, immediately greeted with a spicy bloody mary (followed by many mimosas and other drinks), and having so many Unilocalers to talk food with.
So… THE FOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Sticky Buns: OMFG. So effing GEWD. Flaky sweet roll that is sugar encrusted, crunchy at one end, with a sticky caramel sauce on the other. When I come back, first thing I’m ordering.
Salmon Gravlav: A variation of lox with pumpernickel bread, pickled dill cucumbers, and a horseradish cream cheese. The cream cheese was a light, spicy spread which made the dish very light.
Chilaquiles: A mix of avocado, salsa verde, chicken served up with tortilla chips. Nothing too stunning, but very good, and I’m a supporter of MOAR chilaquiles anywhere.
Dranks: The bloody marys were SPICY (in a good way), but a bit on the thin side. The mimosas were excellent, as well as their own champagne drink, the teepee — which was a combo of cava, bitters, lemon. Drink service was fast and loose here.
The servers were extremely friendly, glad we got to meet the owners! Overall, great event!

Mind blown.
What a fantastic event! I loved the décor and the feel when you walk into the Wallace. Everything was great from start to finish, and I even made some new Unilocal friends!
The Wallace executed the mimosa with orange juice perfectly and even had some fun options to choose from if you wanted to mix it up (pomegranate hibiscus, and strawberry). There were also a few cocktail to choose from as well. The sticky bun was SO good!!! It came out piping hot and fresh. I also really enjoyed the poached egg dish with prosciutto, it was unbelievable. I’m from VA and love a good biscuits and gravy dish and theirs hit the spot. The final note of the lemon ricotta fritters with homemade jam was truly delicious, as was the whole experience.
I will definitley recommend this place to my friends and will be back for sure. What a great experience from the food, the people, the décor, the service… it was all excellent! Thank you!

The Wallace event was a buzz with Morning Sex! I suppose I always wanted to say that and now I can, since that is a name of one of Wallace’s signature cocktails. One of my favorites was, the Teepee concocted with Campari, Cava, chamomile, and lemon. It was a cross between a Greyhound with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and a Negroni.
This beautiful, bright, modern space with an open kitchen and incredibly vibrant energy has only been open since last November, but by the looks of things will remain here for a very, very long time.
Thanks to our gracious hosts Carol and Chef Michael as well as Unilocal’s fearless leader Brittany, the Elite got a sampling of an eight course meal complete with aforementioned drinks, bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys.
We started off with Sweet Sticky Buns in caramel butter and topped with roasted pecans. The buns came out warm and gooey having a light pillowy consistency which made them almost a bit doughy, but still quite good even though very, very sweet. The savory dishes followed one after another with three of my personal favorites, the Salmon Gravlax with pumpernickel bread, Farro Salad, and Benedict Tartines. All of the three offering were near perfect aside from minor overpowerment from some mystery heat on the Benedict and missing acidity on the Farro, which, I must add was cooked to a superb al dente.
The next three dishes were not as successful, but certainly showed the incredible range of the kitchen and the chef’s creativity. Chilaquiles, made of roast chicken, tortilla, tomatillo salsa, and queso fresco was a tad muddled due to the texture of the dish and missing chicken flavor. The Pork Belly Hash, served in a mini cast iron skillet with a beautifully fried egg on top, was spiced with a little cumin and if I am not mistaken maybe even a bit of cinnamon, but the dish came off overly sweet and would have greatly benefited from some finishing salt and heat. Last of the savory, but certainly not the least were the Buttermilk Biscuits with braised greens, sausage, and red eye gravy. This dish would have been a home run, but unfortunately the braised greens took over the entire dish and overpowered the subtle gravy. Not even the expertly made biscuits saved the flavor, but they certainly created a wonderful texture with their crispy crust and buttery insides.
For the final dish we were served deceivingly light and addicting Lemon and Ricotta Fritters with a raspberry sauce. Even though I wish that the lemon and ricotta flavor was turned up to 11 instead of about a three that it was, I could still eat dozens of them without batting an eye. Especially when smeared with the rich and thick raspberry jam, which I am sure was made in house.
Thank you to the wonderful staff and everyone at the Wallace for opening up their doors to us as well as all of my Elite Unilocal peers for an unforgettable brunch!

Hands down, this is the best Unilocal event that I have ever been too. The Wallace graciously hosted an intimate group of Unilocalers only for a Bottomless Mimosa Brunch. The owners (Carol and her Chef husband) really went above and beyond for this one — I am so glad that Brittany B. locked this one in! (AND, that I made the cut!)
We were invited in promptly at 11AM. I really appreciate events that start on time. The VERY friendly staff greeted us as we came into a beautiful, semi-​industrial space. High ceilings — 30 feet — mean that the space feels even larger than it is. Finished concrete floors with distressed wood tables and cool light fixtures give the venue a decidedly hip vibe. Plus, there is tons of light. A long bar stretches down one wall in the front, there is a large patio out front, and an open kitchen in the back.
Being almost 15 weeks pregnant, I skipped out on the libations. Instead, I tried their orange juice, which was quite good. They also had flat and sparkling water on the table. A little later, I did order some coffee (decaf), and it was AWESOME — a very strong brew of an excellent roast.
At last, it was time for some food!!! (I am eating for two, you know…) They started by bringing a sticky bun for each of us which was drizzled with caramel butter and topped with roasted pecans (there are also pecans inside the dough). SERIOUSLY this is usually only $ 4??? This is the BEST sticky bun that I have had (like equal to MB Post). The dough was SUPER moist, there was tons of cinnamon and that caramel «butter» was really just caramel that made the roll even MORE moist. I was trying to be deferential and took the smallest one. I was a little bummed that I did, but it worked out in the end (see later).
Next, they brought the salmon gravlax ($ 12). A wooden cutting board came with lightly toasted pumperknickel bread, whipped cream cheese with horseradish and chives, smoked salmon, lightly pickled cucumbers, halved grape tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. So, I grabbed a toast point and spread some cream cheese on it and topped it with greens, salmon and capers (I ate the pickles and tomatoes on the side). This was very good. The salmon was super fresh, the cream cheese had an excellent amount of heat, and the greens and red onion added a little earthiness and tanginess respectively. The lightly pickled cucumbers were still crisp — very fresh — and the tomatoes were sweet.
Next, came the farro salad ($ 12). Spinach, farro, roasted pumpkin, dried cranberries and pepitas were tossed with a very mild vinaigrette. The salad was hearty because of the farro and the combination of pumpkin and cranberries was sweet and tangy. I would have added more spinach to this salad, but that’s because I am a Popeye fan, and I can’t get enough spinach. But, the flavors were amazing. Another winner of a dish.
Next, the BENEDICT TARTINE ($ 13). This must be shouted from the rooftops as one of the most delicious brunch items around. Toasted bread is topped with a spicy pesto, excellent quality prosciutto, a PERFECTLY poached egg (watch that yolk run, baby), arugula and a perfectly tangy and UBER fresh hollandaise. People, I make hollandaise, and this is exquisite. There was reported gruyère, but I didn’t see or taste it. I didn’t miss it. This dish was the BEST savory dish of the day and was second only to the sticky bun. Peppery arugula, runny egg yolk, lemony hollandaise, fresh pesto… LOVE.
Next up was the chilaquiles ($ 13). A little skillet came with tortillas that had been cooked with a tomatillo salsa and bits of chicken and topped with queso fresco, cilantro and avocado. The verde sauce was very mild, and there were no eggs. This was tasty, but it doesn’t surpass my local Mexican watering hole.
Next, the buttermilk biscuits topped with a sauté of braised greens and sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs and red eye gravy ($ 13). I prefer white gravy to red eye (which is coffee based), but this was an excellent preparation. The sausage was broken up and mixed in with the greens, so you got a little with every bite. The eggs were like clouds, and the biscuit was pretty good (could have been a little warmer). I would order this again.
Next, the pork belly hash ($ 14), which was a very surprising skillet. The pork belly was shredded and cooked with cubes of Yukon gold potatoes (skipped) and sweet potato (awesome) and roasted red peppers. It was a delicious, sweet and rich dish. It was topped with two sunny side up eggs that were again perfectly runny — yolk + pork = an amazing sauce. DH would love this.
Last, we saw the lemon ricotta fritters which were served with raspberry jam ($ 8). Hot and topped with powdered sugar, these were delicious moist donuts, but I could not taste the lemon. But, how can you go wrong with hot donut goodness?
I finished up with a second sticky bun, because we had a pecan allergy at our table (SCORE FOR ME). Seriously, best event ever! THANK U!

The place is small from the outside, I guess narrow is a better description… and I walked right by it. But once inside it is very comfortable, with an open kitchen and a lot of low and high communal tables. The staff is immensely friendly and knowledgeable, and the owners are very kind.
As I write this, I am still stuffed and cannot even think about more food.
Yes, I started with the Morning Sex… like who does not want to do that! It was a most excellent cocktail, and though I did want to try another one of their drinks, it was early and I was still a bit sluggish from Friday night, so I moved towards coffee… also strong and quite tasty.
We started with the Sticky Bun with caramel butter and roasted pecans. Guessing this is your calorie count for the day… and then some, but it was spectacular… and yes… I ate the WHOLE THING…
The Salmon Gravlax with horseradish cream cheese, pickled cucumbers, dill, capers and what looked like heirloom grape tomatoes was so delicious. Amazing salmon… and yes, the pumpernickel helped contribute to me breaking Passover… Doh.
The Farro Salad with Bloomsdale spinach, roasted pumpkin, cranberry and pepitas was definitely one of the best incarnations of farro I have had. The grain was perfectly cooked and flavored and I would easily order this every time. Recipe please!!!
The Benedict Tartine with poached eggs, prosciutto, Gruyère and arugula and hollandaise was amazing, too. So delicious. Four for four, folks!
The Chilaquiles featured roasted chicken, tortilla, tomatillo salsa and queso fresco, and I’m not sure if I was already full, but I did not love this dish.
Same with the Buttermilk Biscuits with braised greens, house sausage and red eye gravy. Don’t get me wrong, each and every dish is so well prepared… I was just not a fan of these two.
The first four dishes I would order any and every time…
Same with the Pork Belly Hash. Oh man, this dish was definitely heavy and drenched in butter (or maybe the fat from the pork belly), but my oh my… Roasted peppers, Yukon gold, sweet potato and charmoula hit it out of the park.
To finish we had the Lemon And Ricotta Fritters with a raspberry sauce. I liked these, but as a dessert type dish it was too overshadowed by the brilliant Sticky Bun.
Overall, this is a great place with great food and great people… and yes, I just used great three/​four times in the same sentence.
And yes… I am STILL FULL!!!
Thanks to Brittany and the whole team… You have struck gold… again!

Mimosas & cocktails were flowing, new Unilocal friends, relaxing atmosphere, and delicious food kept coming. It was a perfect Saturday brunch.
I’m actually looking for a fun bottomless mimosa brunch spot to host my brother in law’s birthday and may have found the spot.
The Wallace is a beautiful restaurant with delicious brunch options. I love the décor. You get a rustic feel and I love the round glass light bulbs. Those are so cute! Not to mention, they have a full on bar.
We tried both sweet & savory dishes. My favorites were the salmon glavlax, farro salad, and pork belly hash. The stick buns and lemon ricotta fritters were good too but those are dangerous for the waistline.
For drinks I tried the hibiscus mimosa, morning sex, and the bloody mary. All were great but the hibiscus was a tad sweet for my taste.
The morning sex was amazing! It comes with bourbon, chai, fennel syrup, passion fruit, peychaud’s and lemon peel. I’m having a great day so far from it.
Thank you to everyone at The Wallace and Brittany B. for letting me in this fun event. And oh, I LOVE your Celine bag!
Great meeting you Priscilla, Gina, Jennifer, and Alex.
Derek H. & Tiffany T.- saw your check-​in! We missed each other again!

Wow wow wow for my first Unilocal Elite Event this place was nothing short of perfection.
The Wallace is a new Modern American cuisine with fresh ingredients and a creative twist in Culver City.
This event started with an exotic selection of cocktails:
Bottomless Mimosa
–cava, seasonal fruit juices
(I ordered the Pomegranate Mimosa which was very light and fruity. But, they also offered a Strawberry or a regular Orange Mimosa. I rarely ever drink alcoholic drinks but this mimosa was something else. It was just perfect and it went very well with the brunch menu here at the Wallace.)
Morning Sex
–bourbon, passion fruit, chai, fennel syrup, peychasud’s
(My main drink was the Pomegranate Mimosa but, I was very curious to try this particular drink because of all the good reviews this drink has been getting on Unilocal.Luckily, my new dear friend Emily B. was sitting across from me at the table and she asked I wanted to try her drink. She was so super nice about I kinda felt bad. I then took a sip and man was it delish. It reminded me more of a passion fruit smoothie with a hint of chai. I LOVE chai! So yea there was some crazy «Morning Sex» going on at the brunch event.
So after a few sip of cocktail and some interesting conversations about each Unilocaler’s latest discovery on delicious new restaurants the food began to arrive. It was a stunning 8 course meal from Chef Michael and his wife Carol who were both the owner of the Wallace.
So let’s go to the food now shall we.
Sticky Bun
–caramel butter, roasted pecans
(First, came the sticky bun. Seriously, this is by far gonna be one of my favorite set of pastries. The texture and the taste of the sticky bun was phenomenal, it was a combination of a nice fluffy buttered pastry with a not too sweet caramelized glaze on top of roasted pecans. Ha ha yea one of my weaknesses. But don’t tell anyone.)
Salmon Gravlax
–horseradish cream cheese, pickled cucumbers, dill, pumpernickel bread
(A salmon gravlax came as the second dish and it was very fancy indeed. A gravlax is a Nordic dish consisting of raw salmon, cured in salt, sugar, and sometimes dill. So this plate was a more of a build your own salmon appetizer with assorted vegetables on pumpernickel bread. Now the salmon was very tasty alongside with the horseradish cream cheese because the fish was very fresh and the horseradish cream cheese was very light and creamy. I couldn’t even tasty the spicy horseradish taste in the sauce, which I liked because I wanted to taste more salmon and less horseradish.)
Farro Salad
–bloomsdale spinach, roasted pumpkin, cranberry, pepitas
(When I first read the title of this salad in my head I thought it was a Pharaoh Salad with Egyptian ties and whatnot. But, after I continued reading and researching what is a «faro». I found out that a farro is a wild cousin of wheat. If you’re familiar with barley, I would say that farro is very similar. I found that the farro in this salad had a nutty flavor and has a slightly crunchy texture. Add some spinach, roasted pumpkin, cranberries and pepitas (aka pumkin seeds) and you got a party in your mouth.)
Benedict Tartine
–poached eggs, prosciutto, gruyère cheese, arugula, hollandaise sauce
(This dish has got to be my favorite dish from this brunch event. I am a really big fan of Eggs Benedict but, I have yet to fine the so called «real deal» yet. This Benedict Tartine dish is pretty much the «real deal» the poached egg was cooked to perfection and the hollandaise sauce was amazing not too light and not too heavy. I think the Benedict Tartine was placed on top of a garlic bread too which was not soggy and it had a nice crunch to the bite.)
Chilaquiles
–roasted chicken, tortilla, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco
(Believe it or not this was my second favorite dish of the day. I liked it because it was just different from the other traditional brunch dishes and it stood out mainly because it was a twist on a Mexican dish. I love avocadoes and queso sauce which is probably why this dish stood out for me. It was healthy, fresh and light. I wish I should have eaten more of this dish at the time.)
Buttermilk Biscuits
–braised greens, house sausage, red eye gravy
(Not your typical buttermilk biscuits everybody! Love the texture and the «red eye gravy».)
Pork Belly Hash
–roasted peppers, yukon gold, sweet potato, charmoula
(This dish was just ok for me)
Lemon and Ricotta Fritters
–raspberry sauce
(And finally the dessert, Lemon and Ricotta Fritters, they actually look like donut holes dusted with powdered sugar on top but taste really fancy and delish)
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I ran out of characters/​space to finish my review on the Buttermilk Biscuits, Pork Belly Hash and the Fritters =/​
Overall, just an amazing event! I met so many new Unilocal friends and got to know some current friends on Unilocal in person. Thank you Brittany B. for setting up this venue and letting me join this event! Thank you Wallace staff and owners for the wonderful meal.

Once again this was a fantastic event. The Wallace is a perfect way to enjoy a weekend brunch. I partook in the bottomless mimosas (both pomegranate and strawberry, yum!) and then couldn’t believe they were offering us EIGHT courses! Each one more fantastic than the last.
We started with the sticky buns which practically melted in my mouth. One huge one per person. Delicious.
Then we had the salmon gravlax which was the fanciest version of «bagels and lox» ever. Followed by their farro salad which had spinach, farro, cranberries and roasted pumpkin in it and a light dressing which was exquisite.
Next their Benedict tartine was fab. I think they used some sort of garlic bread but that and their presentation made it divine. (I removed the prosciutto in it but still amazing). Then their chilaquiles was so good, the chicken was extremely flavorful.
There were two other courses that I unfortunately couldn’t partake in (pork belly hash and the buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy) but my table was raving about them.
And finally, the lemon and ricotta fritters were delicious. Talk about fancy tasting donuts!
In addition, Carol, the owner couldn’t be nicer. She makes me want to go support her business whenever possible. I will be recommending the Wallace to all my friends.
Thank you Brittany for another wonderful event. Thank you to my new Unilocal pals for great company and thank you to the Wallace for a fantastic brunch!

Not too long ago, I checked my email and received an awesome note from LA West informing me that I was accepted to attend the «Bottomless Mimosa Brunch» at The Wallace.
Time passed and the day rolled around, at which time I got a note from my friend Annie who lives in Brentwood. «If you do anything fun this weekend, let me know,» she said.
Inspiration struck me, and my idea was cleared by all the correct folks, so I managed to bring her along to this amazing event at The Wallace. I had never been here before, but I can definitely say that I’ll be going back! The interior is just my style of restaurant, with exposed concrete floors, wood ceilings, and a large kitchen area at the back. There is also a large bar that serves expertly crafted cocktails.
We were served an elaborate tasting menu. I’ll cover most of the items here.
#1 — Sticky buns made with caramel butter and roasted pecans — SO SO GOOD! These were amazing. I wanted to eat them twice. Maybe I did.
#2 — Salmon gravlax with horseradish cream cheese, pickled cucumbers, dill, on pumpernickel slices. Savory, delicious, cold, and fresh!
#3 — Benedict Tartine with poached eggs, prosciutto, gruyère, arugula, hollandaise. So delicious. The prosciutto matched with the poached eggs perfectly.
#4 — Farro salad with bloomsdale spinach, roasted pumpkin, cranberry, pumpkin seeds. Slightly crunchy and a great, very refreshing combination.
#5 — Pork Belly Bash with roasted peppers, yukon gold potato, charmoula — this was my favorite item on the menu. The perfect blend of spice, contrasted with the sweetness of the potato to make a perfect flavor.
#6 — Chilaquiles with roasted chicken, tortilla, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco — I thought these were great. Could probably use a tiny bit more chicken, but overall very good. Would order again.
#7 — Buttermilk Biscuits with braised greens, house sausage, and red eye gravy — for some reason these did not go over very well for me. It could have been the temperature or it could have been that biscuits and gravy are just not my thing.
#8 — Lemon and ricotta fritters w/​raspberry sauce — so so good! Hot little balls of deliciousness.
Oh oh, and let’s not forget the cocktails. They had an amazing cocktail called «Morning Sex» which was bourbon, chai fennel syrup, passion fruit, lemon, and peychaud’s bitters. I’m normally not a big cocktail guy, but this was so great that I had two, and my friend had one too.
So — thanks Brittany and thanks to The Wallace! What an amazing event! Everyone had a great time. Hope to see you all soon.

Well Hello gorgeous bartender with an accent, ‘Nikolai’, yes, I will have ‘Sex in the Morning’ with your ‘hot, sticky cinnamon buns”, thank you!!!
Uh yeah, my morning started out very nicely.
This event was. .. FABULOUS!!! I mean, how do these events keep getting better and better?
I came in like death warmed over nursing a hangover, and yes, the first thing I was served was Sex in the Morning. A delicious bourbon passionfruit affair with an ice hunk. (referring to the hunk in my glass, not behind the bar). After that, someone slipped a cinnamon sticky bun under my bleary eyes and I thankfully began eating the sticky gel like sugarcinnamon topping and warm bread folded with pecans. oops, wait. did I just say bread? oops, the bourbon and sugar combined in a happy mess warm in my belly and I realized for me, Passover was now over.oops.
Oh well, I could eat the rest with relish now! As the hangover cleared, I found myself looking at the artwork, which is really lovely. I find the location cute, somewhat sparse, chic and modern, the artwork cool and abstract. pretty, and nicely reflective of the quality and taste of the owner Carol.
The gravlox platter was stupendous if you are a smoked fish fan like myself, very tasty! It came with a dark bread (I did not try) that others enjoyed, capers, lightly pickled, thinly sliced persian cucumbers and paper thin red onion with dill, organic mini greens, mini heirloom tomato salad and a cream fraice type cheese with chives. all very nicely served on a wooden slab. I would order this every day. with the bloody mary it was purrrrfect.
Then we had an interesting farro salad with PUMPKINS. Oh they were very good! cranberries, pumpkins and greens, very surprising and popular treat.
After this, they kindly made me a benedict without proscuito (sp) but it was still entirely delightful. the bread had a pesto spread, eggs poached nicely, a bit more mini heirloom tomato salad, mmm scrumptious. I ate two eggs (sans bread).
I skipped over the next few dishes (I rarely eat meat and I was very full!) but I tasted the tomatillo dressing in the mexican style dish and it was just as high a quality ingredient as everything else. I also slipped out a piece of swiss chard from another dish and that was SO TASTY!
The fritters were good, almost like a fried lemon cream puff with raspberry jam.
It was all really delicious, start to finish. Great crowd of Elites to meet and mingle with and the service by Camden and Briana was professional, thoughtful, cool and very prompt, oh and they are completely lovely as well. (and let’s not forget the talented bartender Nikolai) — one Unilocaler kept asking where on the menu he was… poor man, I bet he is blushing somewhere. But no really, very nice smile and great drinks!
Carol and her co owner brother and incredibly talented chef husband Michael have a top of the line restaurant worthy of any big city! The taste and ingredients are delicious — and I can with complete abandon and utter delight tell you this is definitely one of my favorite upscale casual restaurants now! (did I really just use that expression «upscale casual»…so nineties! well hey, I am in a food comatose!) I hope The Wallace has a long happy existence here and expands, because it is soooo good! Thank you for the brunch love Wallace, Unilocal and Brittany!

Amazing event, as always. We got the best of the best items on the menu! Sweet and savory. The owner, Carol, is super nice, and her husband is the chef!
Brittany B. found a wonderful foodie spot, and this event was super intimate (no +1s). The Wallace actually closed to the public during the event, so we got a lot of personal attention. In addition to yummy drinks, we had 8 courses of delicious food!
The salmon gravalax was super fresh, and I loved the horseradish cream cheese with dill! The pork belly hash and benedict tartine were really good, too! The food just kept coming, and the staff was super helpful, despite having to serve such a large group!
I love the décor inside. It’s very industrial. I also love that you have room to eat. The spacing between tables is perfect! It is such a great space with an open kitchen concept. I will definitely be back!