Le Pain Quotidien - Santa Monica

Breaking “the daily bread” is a philosophy at this Brussels-born eatery, where the organic bread and baked goods are the pride and joy. A communal table welcomes guests to relax and enjoy a parade of meals and snacks—a croissant and cup of tea, a rustic tuna and hummus and a glass of wine, a lemon tart and an espresso, or a fruit salad and mineral water. Loners and romantic types can opt for a private table.