Bernadette’s Bar Owners to Debut Downtown LA Diner in 2019 - Eater LA

"The minds behind Downtown’s craft beer bar Bernadette’s call their new Downtown LA venture Buddy’s. They’ve also labeled it as a fast-casual diner, and it’s all right next door to their hip beer bar. Buddy’s is due to open in March 2019. Owners Jim VanBlaricum and Michael Hentz own Bernadette’s, and the two plan to make Buddy’s a comfy 1960s/1970s throwback joint with wood accents and vintage style, just like the bar. The food is all about sandwiches, burgers, melts, salads, small bites, and a fried chicken sandwich called the Birdadette. Buddy’s will be open for lunch, dinner, and late night with a weekend brunch as the kitchen gets its bearings. Buddy’s will easily service hot food to Bernadette imbibers as well." - Mona Holmes