Former Mayor Richard Riordan (Original Pantry Cafe, Riordan's Tavern and Gladstone's Malibu) has transformed the dowdy Mort's Deli space into Village Pantry, a sun-washed American eatery worthy of its Pacific Palisades location; the yellow walls and polished wood tables create a warm setting for indulging in affordable yet well-sourced fare, like Niman Ranch corned beef hash.
1035 Swarthmore Ave.; 310-454-3337