"Since its opening in August 2024, Belle's - also known as Belle's Bagels, Delicatessen, and Bar - has quickly established itself as an all-day fixture on foot-traffic-heavy York Boulevard, slinging BEC bagelwiches and gravlax toast in the morning before shifting to chicken schnitzel and pickle martinis come sundown. After more than a decade as a pop-up, the deli has emerged as the rare new restaurant that feels like it's been there forever thanks to an upgraded-greatest-hits Jewish diner menu, retro-cool décor, and a spacious back patio complete with a crackling fire. A rotating menu of bar snack specials and a notably inventive cocktail program ensure that repeat visits feel fresh, even for regulars."
"Matzo ball soup is a must-order regardless of the time of day; it's livened with fresh dill and parsley but otherwise left classic and platonically ideal with plump, salty matzo dumplings bobbing in a savory chicken broth that's better than a therapy session. The Reuben stands up to the many solid competitors from Los Angeles's historic pastrami institutions, loaded with juicy, tender meat, sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese; appropriately messy (grab some napkins); and built on rye that maintains its structural integrity."
Belle's opened in August 2024 on York Boulevard and operates as an all-day deli, bagel shop, and bar. The menu shifts from morning bagelwiches and gravlax toast to evening chicken schnitzel and pickle martinis. After a decade as a pop-up, the deli now offers a curated Jewish diner menu, retro-cool décor, and a spacious back patio with a crackling fire. A rotating roster of bar snack specials and an inventive cocktail program keep offerings fresh for repeat customers. Signature dishes include a herb-livened matzo ball soup, a robust Reuben on sturdy rye, and an open-faced gravlax bagelwich.
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