FIG at the Fairmont Hotel, Santa Monica

Fig pimpin'.

Bacon Waffle a la Mode $16, Weekend Brunch Menu

Trockenbeerenauslese syrup and bacon ice cream.

Blood Orange Beet Mimosa $10, Weekend Brunch Menu

I would order two of these for and call it (liquid) lunch.

Eggs and Bacon Cocktail $12, Weekend Brunch Menu

Bacon-infused Tru Organic Gin, Lemon Juice, Egg Whites, and Bacon garnish.

Queso with Chorizo

Lengua (Tongue) Taco $3, Weekend Brunch Menu

Carnitas Taco $3, Weekend Brunch Menu

Tacos $3 Each, Weekend Brunch Menu

Beans and Rice

Carlsbad Mussels $15, Brunch and Lunch Menus

Chablis, tarragon, and French fries.

Pastaless Lasagna $15, Lunch Menu

Bloomsdale spinach, sweet potato, San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese. Because "pasta-less" is lo-carb, and lo-carb is healthy.

Simple Grilled Cheese Sandwich $13, Lunch Menu

Aged Gruyere or Cheddar with tomato jam. For $13, it should also be dusted with gold.

Tomato Jam and French Fries

"Tomato Jam" is MBA for "$13 grilled cheese sandwich."

FIG Bars with Greek Yogurt Ice Cream $8, Dessert Menu

Chocolate Pot au Creme with Berries $9, Dessert Menu

Bread + Arugula Butter

Arugula Butter

Salt

Seasonal Menu

View of Hotel Pool from Dining Room

Tree in Driveway

FIG at the Fairmont Hotel, sign

Fig lunch with friend, Tuesday December 22, 2009; weekend brunch with friends, Sunday January 24, 2010.