"Housed in an unmissable bright blue building, Evening Star in Del Rey has been around since the late ‘90s and has the vibe of a small-town café where everybody knows each other and their dog by name. Their dinner menu hits classics like meatloaf and a roasted half chicken with collard greens, but we especially like coming here for brunch and going all-in on the chilaquiles, smoked pork hash, and sourdough french toast, plus a glass of frosé or an Irish iced coffee." - madeline weinfield, mekita rivas