"At the DTLA location of Pine & Crane, you won’t have to deal with long waits or mimosa-fueled brunch crowds. Stroll right up to the counter at this casual Taiwanese cafe starting at 8am to order fan tuan or a chive-and-egg pocket, then seat yourself in the comfortable dining room or covered patio. After 11am, the menu expands to noodle dishes, dumplings, and a full list of cocktails. The only thing that might distract you from your meal is a brown labradoodle running in the park next to the restaurant. We consider this a perk." - brant cox, sylvio martins