The restaurant from Walter and Margarita Manzke and partner Bill Chait eventually will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Betty Hallock / Los Angeles Times)
Shelves at Republique lined with spices, pickles, cast-iron pots and books. (Betty Hallock / Los Angeles Times)
Margarita Manzke helms the open bakery kitchen at Republique. (Betty Hallock / Los Angeles Times)
On the menu, crispy pork rinds with chile vinegar dipping sauce. (Betty Hallock / Los Angeles Times)
Your neighbors at the communal tables at Repulbique might share their wine. (Betty Hallock / Los Angeles Times)
