"Walter and Margarita Manzke of Republique have not one but two large openings coming in 2020, in Downtown and greater West LA respectively, and they’re certainly known for adding a bit of excess to their flagship La Brea restaurant. There are roughly 30 dinnertime items available to order at Republique on any given night (not counting drinks or dessert), in addition to an ongoing tasting menu in the back; the restaurant’s daily breakfast/lunch menu, not including dozens of pastries, spans more than 25 items." - Farley Elliott