Poppy + Rose

LA’s Poppy + Rose Family Opens Garden Restaurant Poppy & Seed Anaheim | Eater LA

"A family-run Downtown Los Angeles restaurant opened in 2014 known for rustic, comfort-forward brunch staples such as creamy mushroom gravy toast, warm biscuits, and chicken and waffles. Operated by a husband-and-wife team, the kitchen and menu were reshaped by the pandemic and the couple’s return to home cooking — dishes like a Kitchen Sink Bowl made from breakfast scrambles and leftovers migrated from the house to the menu. The restaurant adapted operations during COVID-19 by adding garage outdoor seating and takeout, and the owners emphasized community support throughout the crisis, donating thousands of meals in 2020 and continuing a monthly program to feed Skid Row residents. The operation balances a commitment to local sourcing and sustainability with the realities of being a small, family-owned business." - Jenn Tanaka