I didn't go to Sqirl for the jam... because I don't love sweet, and I don't even really eat toast of any kind. I went to Sqirl for the Rice Bowl.
Sqirl Rice Bowl with Sorrel Pesto
The world-famous Sqirl Rice Bowl is pictured above, with sorrel pesto (no nuts) mixed into Koda Farms Kokuho Rose rice, preserved Meyer lemon, poached egg, hot sauce, radish, dill, and feta cheese.
This is exactly the kind of food I love to eat at almost every meal. Bowl food. Spoon Food. Essentially, this is a "market-driven" bibimbap.
I am developing this idea that "bibimbap" could change the way the world eats. Foundation of whole grains. Rainbow of fermented and fresh vegetables. Sauce. And most importantly, topped with an egg.
It's healthy, happy fucking perfection.
Sqirl Two Faced Sandwich
with tomato jam, Governor's Cheddar cheese, and red Russian kale [$9]
Sqirl Vegetables
heirloom carrots, tendrils, and cumin yogurt [$7]
Sqirl "Outdoor Dining"
setup outside, bent over old wooden crates, from somewhat flimsy chairs on uneven tile. awkward. a little uncomfortable. super charming.
Sqirl Chalkboard Menu
delicious stuff.
On the Side Patio...
Sqirl
720 North Virgil Ave. (on the corner at Marathon St.)
Los Angeles, CA 90029
213.394.6526
www.sqirlLA.com
Julia Chadwick says
"I am developing this idea that “bibimbap” could change the way the world eats. Foundation of whole grains. Rainbow of fermented and fresh vegetables. Sauce. And most importantly, topped with an egg."...... I love this! Wishing Tampa had some place like this for healthy, spoony lunches (sigh).
DHo says
Don't you love it????? I want Sqirl to be my house and Jessica to be my roommate.
Sarah J. Gim says
no, *I'M* going to be your roommate!