"Late last year, the seven-year-old coffee shop Little Ripper in Glassell Park took over an adjacent retail business and converted it into a day-to-night restaurant with ample seating, morning breakfast, and an evening wine bar. The expansion — which was completed in 2023 but only recently solidified its offerings — is a thoughtful move by owners Lorena Jurado and Rex Roberts, with design assistance from Sunday Supper Club’s Heather Spaulding. Chef Selena Lechuga’s breakfast menu is served from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes porridge, toast with vegemite (in honor of Little Ripper’s Aussie roots), plus an egg combination platter with roasted tomatoes, arugula, and crispy speck. Dinner begins at 4 p.m. and includes dishes like a beetroot aguachile, crab cakes, and lamb-veal meatballs until 10 p.m. The vast beverage list includes orange blends, rose, rieslings, beers, and wine cocktails. Since its initial opening, Little Ripper has established itself as one of the few food businesses in a mostly residential neighborhood on Verdugo near York Boulevard." - Mona Holmes
