Wandered into Le Pain Quotidien in Westlake Village to find one of the most amazing breakfast spots I’ve found in ages. All my dear writer friends who survive on gluten free, vegan, vegetarian as well as organic would flip over this warm and welcoming venue. I love the open Country French ambiance, soothing classical music, and friendly attitude of the managers and staff.

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The menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner is filled with imaginative and healthy surprises, all accompanied with fresh home-made organic breads, rolls and condiments. Not since the dining room at the Regent Beverly Wilshire closed have I had a perfect four and a half minute egg for breakfast. The egg, served in shell, was (organic of course) and was served with warm fresh baked organic bread, butter and apricot jam. I enjoyed my ‘on the run’ breakfast with a pot of delicious caffeine free chamomile tea, while watching patrons at the table next to me thoroughly enjoy the signature toasted avocado tartine with green salad, and know I will return for a taste of this seductive plate. Wonderful coffee, tea, and hot chocolate beverages are available, as well as wine and beer to enjoy with lunch or dinner entrees.

4 & 1/2 minute organic egg with home-baked bread

4 & 1/2 minute organic egg with home-baked bread

Wines include RN13 grown by Alain Coumont on his property in France. They are organic and include Cabernet RN13 (13 moons and the harvest is great) a blend Merlot and Cabernet, as well as the RN13 White, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, which are $8.00 a glass or $24 a bottle. Naked Earth organic wine is also on the menu at $8.50 a glass or $28.00 a bottle, and they also offer a Pinot by Girasole from Mendocino at $9.50 a glass or $36.00 a bottle. Organic beer options include Hoe Garden $6.96 and Butte Creek $7.25. For brunch they serve Mimosa’s made with organic ingredients.

RN13 Rouge by Alain Coumont

RN13 Rouge by Alain Coumont

Alain Coumont is the founder of Le Pain Quotidien, and believes that the tradition of fresh-baked bread is a routine worthy of repetition. Once Alain Coumont decided to open his bakery, he needed to decide on a name. He recalled a memory of his father exclaiming “moi, ce n’est pas mon pain quotidien!” literally translating to “it’s not my daily bread.” Alain knew he needn’t look any further for the words to hang above his bakery door. Welcome to Le Pain Quotidien, “the daily bread,” where the past meets the present and the future is today. They have Los Angeles area venues in Larchmont, and downtown LA, as well as Westlake Village. Additional US locations include New York, Washington, Philadelphia and Connecticut.

Alain Coumont, Chef/Owner/Wine Maker

Alain Coumont, Chef/Owner/Wine Maker

Alain’s taste for baking up happiness reaches far back into the legacy of his past. Alain’s maternal grand parents owned a restaurant near Liège in Belgium, and his father trained as a chef. Alain even studied at the same hotel school that his father attended in Namur, Belgium. He followed in their footsteps until it was time to mark his own path. The communal table seen in every restaurant was a tradition that began in the family venue in Brussels and is a favorite for family and group gatherings or just sharing a meal at the communal table with others who may become new friends.

 First Le Pain Quotiden in Brussels

First Le Pain Quotiden in Brussels

The first Le Pain Quotidien opened in Brussels in 1990, and within a few months 10 more locations opened, all serving the classic, rustic loaves Alain grew up with. Seven years later, Alain’s dream to open in the United States was realized with a flagship bakery on Madison Avenue in New York City, and now, his vision of fresh-baked, traditionally made bread has become a tradition for neighbors and friends at 200 Le Pain Quotidien locations throughout the world. Restaurant hours: Sun-Thur: 7:00am – 8:00pm, Friday-Sat: 7:00am – 9:00pm. For reservations or catering services call (805-322-4696) or visit: www.lepainquotidien.com.

Le Pain Quotidien – Westlake Village

2728 Townsgate Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Bonnie Carroll

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