Just like how Manhattanites avoid Times Square, Angelenos avoid Hollywood.  Not because Hollywood is void of interesting characters (far from it), but because its high density of tourists make street-navigating frustrating and parking near impossible.  On the rare occasion that I make a trek to Hwood, it's for a movie at the  ArcLight Dome  or a show at the  Pantages  or the  Hollywood Bowl . Yet  Madera Kitchen , a restaurant/ event venue located in the heart of Hollywood, manages to stay away from the maddening fray.  In fact,  Madera  provides an atmosphere that is akin to the laid-back style of West LA.  With abundant natural lighting, open patio space, and cool beats playing in the background, this is a perfect place to enjoy a casual Sunday brunch balanced by the right amount of people-watching. The eclectic indoor and outdoor design & decor immediately sets this place apart from any other restaurant.  Each "room" in the restaurant creates a vibe slightly different from the other, but is overall welcoming.  Clearly, the artistic interior designers of this restaurant know what they're doing. The Brunch menu, now available on Saturdays and Sundays, is also heavenly.  Amazing combinations of fresh ingredients coupled with very reasonable prices = a memorable meal indeed. Plus, bottomless mimosas for $14! The good news?  The food is as good as it sounds on the menu. Blueberry pancakes, squash blossom frittata, bfast sandwich. Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes  w/ orange curd, berries, and whipped creme fraiche --  $11 Looks decadent, no?  Though drenched in orange curd and topped with a too generous portion of creme fraiche, the pancakes were surprisingly fluffy and not overly dense.  This was a sweet touch to our predominantly savory meal. Open-face Breakfast Sandwich  -- bacon, eggs over easy, cheddar, jalapeno aioli, arugula, tomato --  $10 For just $10, you can appease your appetite with this beauty of a breakfast sandwich.  All of the contributing players are great

My review is for a wedding venue and the wedding menu which is all that I've experienced. It's a beautiful intimate venue for a smaller wedding with lots of nooks and crannies for photos, and an on site delicious menu with some meat and veggie options. I love working here as a photographer and the staff is always very kind. Parking is the most difficult thing, street parking with meter or Uber are your best options to get here.