"One of Los Angeles’s most stunning covered patios offers brunch in Beverly Grove. Florence Osteria & Piano Bar is the work of former Pizzeria il Fico chef Giuseppe Gentile and L’Antica Pizzeria’s Francesco Zimone. It resides in the former Nic’s on Beverly, and starters include the arugula salad with walnut, pear, goat cheese, and crispy pancetta, or one can skip right to the pastas and dive into a spaghetti carbonara. Branzino and a tagliata bavette steak with roasted potatoes are mains. Strong coffee is always available to have with sfogliatella or croissants." - Mona Holmes