Roberta’s in Bushwick (Brooklyn) is a must try.

I have been there numerous times and have never been disappointed.

I naturally gravitated towards the first west coast Roberta’s which opened in Culver City.

Platform LA, the newly established destination is a small oasis in the upgraded Culver City ‘hood.

I had been there before when Margot had first opened.

Other than Soul Cycle not much was going on last year.

Well, things have changed with the debut of a plethora of boutique shops and restaurants including, Roberta’s, Loqui, Blue Bottle, Boba Guys, Sweetgreen and Van Leeuwen ice cream.

It is a destination along with the established Helms Bakery complex a few blocks away.

Roberta’s is attractive with inviting indoor/outdoor dining.

Our server, Michael, was the nicest person and turned me onto a delicious white wine which is unusual since white is not typically in my bailiwick.

The Matteo Furlani Macerato, an Italian organic Pinot Grigio, was delicious and refreshingly gratifying on a warm summer day.

I actually hesitated ordering because I thought only tacky Housewives of New York ordered Pinot Grigio ($13).

We started with Little Gem Lettuces with pecorino romano, red flame grapes, red onion, mint and an unusual kefir dressing which grew on us ($16).

The Margherita Pizza with tomato, basil and mozzarella was disappointing. One slice was sufficient due to the soggy bottom.  Maybe I will now buy into the water theory of NY water being superior to LA ($17).

Roberta’s serves lunch and dinner and brunch on the weekends.

The menu changes daily with 7 pizzas offered along with a calzone, a sizable burger, egg dishes, several salads, as well as California cheeses and meats.

Roberta’s is off the destination list, but a mosey  around the Platform development is definitely worth a few hours, garnering the active stroller some much needed afternoon delight.

Roberta’s 8819 Washington Boulevard Culver City, California. Open daily 11am-10pm. No reservations.

The Platform 8850 Washington Boulevard Culver City, California. Open daily 7am-10pm. Valet and street parking.