Sage Bistro in Culver City

Before I left Los Angeles, I was lucky enough to try the newly-opened Sage Bistro in Culver City. Their first location is in Echo Park.

My custom drink made of beet, ginger and cucumber. It tasted healthy if you know what I mean. I’d add in an apple next time.

Pesto Artichoke Eggplant Pizza. The best vegan pizza I’ve ever had. However it doesn’t taste the same every time I order it. Whoever made it on Friday lunch time did a yummier job than the one who made it on Saturday dinner (9/20/13 versus 9/28/13).

Don’t judge a pizza by its colors. While the BTLA Pizza looks more delicious (below), the Pesto Pizza (above) creates a bigger smile on the mouth.

Might look like a salad, but it is a pizza. Specifically the BTLA Pizza.

An angled view of the BTLA Pizza with gluten-free crust. I admit the eyes enjoy this one more than the Pesto Pizza.

My omnivore friend loved the Jackfruit Nachos (above) at the Echo Park location. Either my friend and I have different taste buds or the recipe was altered, the Jackfruit Nachos I had were too salty and spicy. My food buddy for this meal agreed.

The interior of Sage’s Culver City location is ten times sexier than the one in Echo Park. It’s also got an outdoor seating area. In addition, parking is free. A rare treat in LA. The Culver City location also offers 25 flavors of vegan ice cream (Echo Park has only 10) and has a pizza oven.

Sage Organic Vegan Bistro

4130 Sepulveda Blvd

Culver City, CA 90230

Tel. 424-228-5835

PS: Depending on when you visit, these are super yummy: the Gluten-free Coconut Curry, the Pesto Artichoke Eggplant Pizza, and the Pasta, Pesto and Greens Bowl. The taste is not consistent. It makes me wonder if chefs at Sage do improv cooking or follow a specific recipe.