Today I tried a new restaurant in Culver City, Bianca Bakery, at 8850 Washington Blvd, next to the Platform shopping complex. I tasted their daily lunch special, polpette di vitello (veal meatballs) in marinara sauce, and I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were and how well they bonded with the freshly baked French baguette slices. The place is spacious and elegant, with outdoor seating, and a glass see-through area where the baked goods are prepared.
On the menu they have mostly Italian specialties, pastas such as Rigatoni alla Bolognese and Gnocchi Madeo, entrees like Caciucco, a fish stew from Tuscany. There’s a touch of French, Croque Madame, and Argentinian cuisine, Entraña a la parrilla (grilled skirt steal) with Chimichurri sauce.
I noticed a new pocket park nearby, with Italian style canvas chairs (sdrai) and a mural by Block Shop. It’s called Platform Park.
Text and photos by Elisa Leonelli