Issue 57 — Sorry I'm Late. I was eating.
New Spots on Sunset, Lychee Martini Gummies + #Moldgate (again)
Good morning. Hope you’re enjoying Chloe’s Sardine toast at Canyon right now.
You can finally taste fall in LA — and thank god because San Francisco was starting to look more and more appealing. I went up north last week, and am going back soon, so I’ll compile all the SF / Marin content in a later issue.
Back here in LA, a couple new spots opened on Sunset. I’ve never received more responses to IG stories in my life. You’ll have to scroll down for those…
Bites
A former sous chef at Frog Club did a Reddit AMA a couple weeks ago.
‘I've not felt shame greater than having to plate baby carrots and raw sunchokes for a guest unironically.’
And yes, apparently people did pay $1,000 to kiss the chef.
Here’s a strong case against picnics you probably weren’t expecting but might agree with.
Anthony Bourdain would hate his biopic. Eater breaks down everything we know about ‘Tony’ so far…
Maybe just give Kitchen Confidential a listen instead… It’s narrated by Anthony himself. (Not the AI version)
I’m obsessed with this outfit / food pairing trend on IG. (Also love the iced coffee / wine pairing.)
Burgerlords Chinatown, closed. They’re hoping to focus and grow their evening service in Highland Park. Also closed, Alimento. :/
Vegan restaurants are disappearing, meanwhile steak is dominating the fast casual scene.
Only Herrlich Dining can make plastic patio chairs look cool.
Chloe Cooks is headed to NY with her bocadillo de tortilla soon! ;)
Alison Roman dropped a Zine to celebrate her corner store’s first bday. P cute!
Wake up babe, a new Pierce video just dropped on Hypebeast — shows a bit from his pop up at Sauced in Brooklyn which I remember from the group chat. (P.S. Sauced is coming to LA…)
Infatuation dropped a reel about Sqirl 🐿 and people were confused. Joe Rosenthal took to the comments — who originally broke the Moldgate story in 2020. #TBT
Just when people stopped talking about the Bear, Jeremy took off his pants again.
Collabs
Able Shoppe is popping up at Bucatini 8/28 - 9/01 (featuring a selection of Was x Able table linens)
Apple Pan x Kith x Infatuation created an ice cream special showcasing Apple Pan’s beloved Banana Cream Pie for Infatuation’s Heritage Program — now serving at Kith Treats.
Stir Crazy x Jumbo Time: Their first house wine. A 2023 pinot noir made with organic grapes from Massa Vineyard. Artwork by Max Xeno Karnig. (duh)
Gabriette x Great White released a limited menu featuring a burger with a black bun + a spritz noir. (shot by my friend, Simi!)
La Morra Pizza for Summer Fridays Endless Summer launch. They really know how to throw a brand event. So demure.
Snaxshot x DJuice x Finca Parera launched Communion Wine, a skin macerated wine filled with exotic fruits and Mediterranean herbs. Cheers, Andrea!
Kordell’s goals (long term) have been reached. Cheezy dreams do come true.
Rose x Jar with Poog’s Kate Berlant + Jacqueline Novak
The product itself is a box of THC gummies inspired by Jar’s lychee martini, which famously was removed from the menu and brought back after Kate + Jacqueline insisted. I’m sure the lore goes farther back…
We need more ads like this. Well done.
Jolie, the shower filter system has an online series called ‘Water &’ that explores the connection between water and other life’s pleasures. Does Apollo Bagels use the shower filter for their bagel water? Of course not. But it’s a fun connection to their audience. The series also feature oysters, coffee, + painting.
Summer Specials
Barr Seco: Endive Caesar Salad with toasted panko nori powder (^pictured)
Barra Santos: maybe not new? Cuttlefish seared on the plancha and served with salsa verde.
Ggiata’s August Special: Oops… it’s already the end of the month! A chicken cutlet, melted muenster, bacon, shredded lettuce and Russian dressing on charred ciabatta — also they did a cute video feature with Square.
Fluffy’s Lucky Carrot Ice Cream
Dada’s $20 HH Special: Wagyu beef burger with mustard aioli, onion jam, aged white cheddar, on a Bub’s potato bun, served with a drink.
Leopold: This may be the sexiest pizza I’ve ever seen.