JULIET

"Juliet is not a casual Saturday brunch option that calls for sweatpants: it's a glamorous occasion. This gorgeous French brasserie is filled with people who put serious thought into their monochromatic outfits, and every breakfast dish that hits your table looks expensive (because it is.) Luckily everything tastes good, too, like the sweet crêpres suzette with tangerine wedges, a croque madame that packs a kick from green chiles, and warm madeleines that come with whipped cream for dipping." - jess basser sanders, nikko duren, sylvio martins

"If you’re in the business of appearances—fashion, beauty, luxury brands that cater to overseas oil money—you probably work with people who drool over places like Juliet. Take your coworkers to this gorgeous lunch spot for French food that's having more fun than the bistro classics you've tried dozens of times. Picture a well-dressed crowd drinking wine with their endive salads, and funky chicken liver tartlets topped with flower petals that somehow taste better when there's soft French house music playing on the restaurant's speakers." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder, cathy park

"No matter when you go to Juliet, it's a glamorous occasion. This gorgeous French brasserie in Culver City feels custom-built for people who work at offices that put serious thought into their monochromatic outfits. You’ll sip martinis and eat duck confit cigars at marble-top tables, while wondering if anyone noticed that your ballet flats are from Miu Miu. Capacity: Private dining available for groups of 17 or larger." - brant cox, nikko duren

"At Juliet, you'll see some of the stereotypical elements of a fancy French restaurant on display: a pricey menu, lots of wine, and a little caviar tartlet. But we like this Culver City spot because it's polished but not pretentious. It's a good choice for a date if you're eating with someone who will get excited about well-made sweetbreads and a neutral-toned farmhouse room that could be in an Architectural Digest Youtube video. And unlike its sister spots Margot and Norah, Juliet has both style and substance. You won't get out for less than $75-ish per person, but if you're looking to eat lamb chops and try a bunch of French wines by the half-glass, you'll be thrilled." - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore

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