A potato latke crisped in a waffle iron is served with cured sea trout and a schmear of sour cream. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)
Dessert at Freedman’s: a chewy black and white cookie. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)
The Freedman’s Reuben served hot off the grill. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)
Jewish deli Freedman’s doesn’t just get creative with its dishes -- the wallpaper on the men’s restroom is worth a look or two. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)
Cured sea trout pairs with a crispy potato latke at Freedman’s. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)
The new Jewish deli Freedman’s straddles the Echo Park-Silver Lake border on Sunset Boulevard. The bar serves cocktails. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)
Freedman’s chef Liz Johnson prepares a half-sour salad. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)
Freedman’s chef Liz Johnson and owner Jonah Freedman serve up house-smoked pastrami, brisket and more at their new Jewish deli. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)
