If the name 'Holden Caulfield' rings a bell, and you fancy yourself a connoisseur of martinis and sidecars, you'll probably get a kick out of Caulfield's a new eating destination in the Thompson Hotel Beverly Hills.
Opened in November, the restaurant is named after the main character in J.D. Salinger's famous novel Catcher in the Rye. Its speciality is American bistro fare served up by the former Magnolia chef Cody Diegel.
Weekend brunch (from 11 a.m to 4 p.m.) may well turn out to be a 'thing' here. In line with the restaurant's old-time literary persona, it's crafted a brunch menu that includes a bourbon milkshake (something any self-respecting scribe would imbibe in the middle of the day). There's also the classic Toad in a Hole with smoked trout, cornichons and horseradish cream.
But the eatery won't let you forget its namesake inspiration--in all manner of subtle and not-so-subtle ways. J.D. Salinger may have penned the story 'A Perfect Day For Bananfish.' But at Caulfield's, Saturday (or Sunday) is the perfect day for banana bread--home made and served with warm buttermilk biscuits.
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