Photo gallery: Favorite brunch spots

Gjelina’s in Venice: buttermilk scone with plum jam and butter.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Gjelina’s in Venice: Poached eggs, soft polenta, braised cavolo nero and crisp bacon.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Gjelina’s in Venice.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Gjelina’s in Venice: Blueberry-ricotta-chestnut pancakes, served with warm maple syrup on the side.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Gjelina’s in Venice: Strawberry and rhubarb crisp with almond gelato.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Gjelina’s in Venice: Saturday brunch.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

The Hungry Cat in Hollywood: Krister Axel, left, and his wife, Lavinia Axel, have brunch at the Hungry Cat.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

The Hungry Cat in Hollywood: The Schnockered Bloody Mary, left, with Broker’s Dry gin, house-pickled vegetables and a bit of the pickling juice, and the Porch Swing, with Hendrick’s gin, Pimms No. 1, lemon juice, soda and muddled cucumber.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

The Hungry Cat in Hollywood: Seafood fritters with stone fruit, arugula and spicy aoli.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

The Hungry Cat in Hollywood: Heirloom tomato and watermelon salad with French feta, arugula, mint and basil and a watermelon vinaigrette.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

The Hungry Cat in Hollywood: Hungry Cat general manager Tim Staehling, center, helps serve diners during Sunday brunch.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

Bouchon in Beverly Hills: Business cards are ready for the taking at Bouchon.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Bouchon in Beverly Hills: Crispy pork belly, heirloom tomatoes, wilted spinach and an egg in toasted brioche with port jus.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Bouchon in Beverly Hills: The main dining room.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Bouchon in Beverly Hills: Pain perdu, or French toast.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Bouchon in Beverly Hills: Oeuf poche royale.  (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Ammo in Los Angeles: The Ammo Bloody Mary.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

Ammo in Los Angeles: Oive oil fried eggs with chickpeas, harissa, yogurt and grilled olive bread.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

Ammo in Los Angeles: Adriana Landis, 2, enjoys brunch.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

Ammo in Los Angeles: brunch service.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

Ammo in Los Angeles: Pecan sticky buns.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)