January 2009 Archives

hi, i'm hadashi, and i'm a Skratch addict.
(we love you, hadashi!)

okay, the lunch scene here in the downtown o' my formerly humble CC 'hood is getting more crowded than a good surf break on a holiday weekend. not that i'm complaining; i'm spoiled for choice. but i have to say, Skratch definitely stands out in the soup 'n sammich 'n salad category.

i could go on and on about the swoony deliciousness of the mushroom & brie soup or the ridiculous tastiness of either roasted pork sandwich, but i won't. i'll just tell you that for mere dollars, you can experience fresh, high-quality, creative food that will make your mouth thank you. sure, some of the choices may seem a little pedestrian, but thanks to some great flavour mixing, the taste will not be. for example, get a turkey sandwich/salad (all selections can be ordered as either a salad or a sandwich), and hey! those are Bing cherries and fennel! or that pork -- so nicely complemented by figs. or a jicama slaw. and yes, you should splurge on the oatmeal cookie. you will not be sad about that, either.
we also like that besides using as much locally-grown stuff as possible, Skratch also tries to be nice to Earth by using very minimal packaging, mostly all recyclable.

3867 Hughes Ave
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 558-3400
www.skratchbasics.com