I've been waiting for one of these to pop up, and as it turns out, I didn't have to wait too long. LA friends, think: Clementine (a lunchtime favorite in Century City), Huckleberry, or Joan's on Third. Not too far from us is Sproutworks, a restaurant that not too long ago served very mediocre Japanese cuisine. The restaurant was more famous for its decor than its food; a large boulder was the restaurant's centerpiece, making for an awkward seating arrangement.
The rock's still there (come to find out it's an historic relic), but the restaurant now serves up soups, sandwiches, salads, and sides, cafeteria-style. It's the perfect healthy lunch spot, offering up various lunchtime deals (a soup or sandy or salad with two sides for $10) served with a choice of juices and iced teas. Sides include various veggies (roasted beets, carrots, cauliflower) and rarely-found dishes in Shanghai like couscous and quinoa. The best part -- those of us who can't decide and who like variety can split the two sides into four. It's a nice break from Chinese staples of pork, rice, and cooked greens.
Given my last few Fatty Tuesday entries, you'd think I never eat Chinese. It's not true! I'll prove it to you next Tuesday.
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