The Golden State Cafe (http://thegoldenstatecafe.com)
This place, along with Animal, opened a block away from my apartment near the Grove on Fairfax Avenue. This is equivalent to an elementary school and a non-board certified plastic surgeon moving next door to Neverland Ranch. Hmm, too soon? Well screw it. It’s true.
While nothing here re-invents the wheel, Golden State keeps it simple and therefore compelling:
1) a shortlist selection of Scoops gelato for dessert;
2) very good burgers (I’m going back to try a bratwurst which I hear are good as well); and
3) a tasty list of local/regional California beers for $5.
After reading “Omnivore’s Dilemma”, I have had recent nightmares about our country’s military-industrial corn feed industry. Unfortunately I’m going to have to make an exception for Golden State’s corn-fed beef burgers, because folks, the damn place is 2 blocks from where I live. - H. Lee
426 N Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036, (323) 782-8331
