A Susbstantial Portion of Americana at Mary’s Lamb

Cute. That’s the word for the new, larger Mary’s Lamb, which has moved up Ventura Boulevard to 10820 in Studio City. (The phone number is (818) 505-6120.) It’s wholesome, all-American look--stenciled floor, walls covered with quilts and creamers that look like cows--goes perfectly with its wholesome, all-American food.

Even at lunchtime, there’s jam on the table--to slather on top of the biscuits that are sitting in the breadbasket. Lunch offerings include a large

chopped salad filled with large chunks of chicken, avocado, bacon and cheese. There are good sandwiches (the cheese and grilled-onion topped meatloaf is memorable), various pastas and a fritata or two. Dinner offerings are along the same lines, but more substantial. If you like, you can also eat food from the take-out section (including fine fried chicken) while sitting at your table. And don’t forget the all-American desserts: the banana-walnut cake is straight off the farm.