Scrambling for Jinky’s

It’s well known in my circle of friends that Jinky’s in Studio City, Calif., is one of my favorite breakfast joints of all time. I definitely have a healthy obsession with the place.
It all started with their infamous pumpkin pancakes — and slowly moved to the scrambles and chai tea lattes. The pancakes are probably the best pancakes I have ever shoved in my mouth. That’s what these pancakes will do to you; they’re a gateway drug that lures you in. Lucky for me, the folks there also offer lots of healthy choices and a good range of dishes that will satisfy anyone with a fussy, persnickety stomach like the one I have. In regards to those pumpkin pancakes … well, let’s just say that it’s like the best Thanksgiving you’ve ever had wrapped into the most perfect pancake on the face of this earth. Sound too good to be true? Don’t doubt me. Just get thee to a Jinky’s in Los Angeles (there are several) and taste for yourself.

When I’m in need of some good protein and feel like one bite of a pancake will send me into food coma land, I order the garden scramble with veggie chorizo, and I skip the cheese. It is soooo delicious and flavorful. There’s just something about the seasonings they use in this scramble that makes me swoon. I must really learn how to make this …

This restaurant is seriously my healthy obsession. I love all the vegan, gluten-free and (might I add) delicious options. Healthy has come such a long way from stale rice cakes and bland bark-like flavors. Thank the food gods!
What about you? Have you found healthy food joints that offer great tasting and healthy dishes? Leave your favorite restaurant, location and dish in the comments section. It’s always good for others to see what goodies are in their ‘hood! —Tish