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For regular folks like us, the time to do shopping is mostly the weekend. But when all of us are shopping at the same time at the same places, the result is crowds and stress which strip away all sense of fun. While on vacation, we visited a suburban mall in Southern California (Los Angeles county) on a weekday and it was a real pleasure to browse and shop leisurely. No groups of people clogging up the aisles, and you have the full attention of the assistants. And when it is lunch time, we wandered off to a restaurant in the mall (no lines !). This mall restaurant uses man’s best friend as the theme.
Next to the entrance of Lazy Dog Cafe is the menu framed by a fire hydrant.
Lazy Dog Cafe is a mini chain of restaurants, all of them located in Southern California. Small-town hospitality is their secret sauce and the name was inspired by the sight of a lazy dog lying by a fire in a ski lodge (according to their website).
Portraits of dogs adorn the dining room
Suspended from the ceiling are giant dog paws (diffused light fixtures) that “walk” you to the bar area.
Sue really liked their chicken sandwich and is a repeat customer. I had a fish taco.
Bone-shaped bar tap. Notice the Kikkoman soy sauce and Sriracha chili sauce – not commonly found on the counter (at least not on the east coast). This place can turn into a sports bar at night.
Their dogs, like the two near the entrance, are metallic sculptures in gun metal grey. Can someone tell me what breed of dog is this one ? I find these sculpture a bit odd given the warm friendly atmosphere of the restaurant. This one resembles a robo-canine that the Terminator would keep (look at those claws!)
Paw print on each table.
A new variant of the gender sign on the toilet door. In case of doubt, the word “boy” makes sure that it is understood.
Another whimsical dog-themed light fixture. Notice the high ceiling and stone interior.
Finally, a bone-shaped door handle.
All in all, the Lazy Dog Cafe is a very pleasant eatery (and grade A cleanliness according to California Public Health authority). I wonder if there is a cat-themed restaurant some where.
This type of restaurant, which serves mid-priced every day food in a spacious relaxing dining room, unfortunately does not exist in Switzerland.
Another restaurant – Stacked – just opened in the same mall. On their menu is this item: “Kung Fusion” – Brioche Bun / Certified Angus Beef/ Cucumber / Wasabi Mayo / Sriracha Mayo/ Pickled Ginger Slaw. Love to try it.