Birch
After closing Waterloo & City, chef Brendan Collins has opened a sleek new restaurant in Hollywood.
LOCATION
1634 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood; (323) 960-3369,
birchlosangeles.com.
PRICES
Smaller plates, $6-$18; somewhat larger plates, $17-$29; desserts, $11-$12.
DETAILS
Lunch Mon.-Fri., noon to 2:30 p.m.; dinner nightly, 6 to 11 p.m.; brunch Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Credit cards accepted. Full bar. Valet parking.
RECOMMENDED DISHES
Summer corn and truffle; sweetbreads with cauliflower and gnocchi; rabbit baklava; king salmon with asparagus; skillet toffee pudding.