new places to try.

I've been complaining about the dearth (new favorite word) of bakeries in LA for quite some time. That complaining has only gotten louder since November. I'm officially over sweet lady jane. overpriced, and overdense desserts are just so 2002. seems like every bite of every cake i've had there is the densest solid known to man. and dont get me started about the sugar plum place over on beverly that recently changed its name but not its game.

first on the list is boule on la cienega.
here's a list that i found on phil's brain dump. i dont know much about phil's brain dump but its worth a try. http://www.fibiger.org/wiki/doku.php

* Boule, La Cienega. http://boulela.com/ ...getting excellent reviews on chowhound.
* Amandine Patissiere, 12225 Wilshire Blvd. 'This place is always packed, and for good reason. An incredibly selection, and wonderful baked goods.
* National Bakery, National Blvd at Rose, east of Overland. A tiny bakery run by a single french guy. Great croissants, brioche, muffins.
sweet lady jane removed from this list

* Clementine, Santa Monica Blvd. Next to Johnnies Pizza. Sandwiches and great baked goods.
* Buttercake Bakery: (someone elses review follows) Great for take-out. She makes the best carrot cake I have tried, also incredible chocolate espresso cookies and her lemon squares have been reviewed by the LA Times. Coffee is really good too. Spread the word and try it. 10595 Pico Blvd. if you're headed West, 4 or 5 blocks before Overland.
* There is a french bakery on Washington Blvd just East of Sepulveda in Culver City. It is between a sports bar and the Salvation Army thrift store.
* Champs Elysee on Robertson, between Olympic and Wilshire (near Gregory Way). Great pastries, croissants, etc. Also very good breakfasts and lunches.
* La Dijonaise in the Helms district at Helms between Venice and Washington Blvd (also good for dinner)
* Emil's Swiss Pastry. They make excellent fruit tarts and other danishes as well. on Barry near Santa Monica http://www.emilsswisspastry.com/